Renewal Chapels
Pastor Tom Smith
Cultivating Community
Cultivating Community
Cultivating Community
Sunday 19th April 2020
Join Pastor Tom Smith on Renewal Chapel Podcast as he shares insights on building a loving Christian community through honesty, humility, and practical fellowship.
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Get the buttons here!Creating Genuine Fellowship: Pastor Tom Smith on Building Community
You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with god and enjoys results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other and treating each other with dignity and honor. - Pastor Tom Smith
Ever wondered what it takes to build a truly loving and supportive community? In this heartfelt episode of the Renewal Chapel Podcast, Pastor Tom Smith dives deep into the essence of fellowship among believers. He highlights that while the Holy Spirit is the cornerstone of genuine fellowship, our choices and commitments play a crucial role in nurturing it.
Drawing from Ephesians 4:3, Pastor Tom explains how we are 'joined together with peace through the Spirit' and stresses the importance of making every effort to foster a loving Christian community. Pastor Tom offers practical advice on how to cultivate this sense of community. He emphasizes the importance of honesty, humility, and treating each other with dignity and honor. It's not about being perfect; it's about admitting our weaknesses and growing together.
He encourages listeners to develop the habit of meeting together and to shift from self-centered independence to interdependence, valuing each person as God's creation rather than for their talents or appearance. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the significance of frankness tempered with wisdom and love. An honest answer, as Solomon says, is a sign of true fellowship. However, honesty should always be delivered with care and consideration for others' feelings.
Pastor Tom reminds us that building a community isn't easy, but it's incredibly rewarding. By putting in the effort to get along and support one another, we can create a community that not only lives right with God but also thrives together. If you're looking for ways to foster a loving and supportive community, this episode offers valuable insights and practical steps.
From small acts of kindness to regular gatherings, Pastor Tom provides a roadmap for building a community that reflects the love and grace of God.