“Life in Community”

Our natural response in pain is to withdraw and avoid others.  The problem is that is that pain is a part of life this side of heaven, and withdrawing keeps us from knowing our purpose from God.  Listen to the message to follow see how we can follow Jesus’ example of life in community, even when we go through pain.

Message Notes

John 19:25-27 “Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.” And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home.
Mark 14:35-36 He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by. “Abba, Father,”* he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”
Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and mother.”
Galatians 6:9-10 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. 10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
Luke 6:35-36 “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.”
NLT, Tyndale

Don’t Let Pain BLIND us to others

Love PAYS attention. John 19:25-27
Love PROVIDES for the needs of others. John 19:25-27

Live Life in Community

Love for God drives love for OTHERS. Mark 14:35-36
Learn to care for my FAMILY. Exodus 20:12
Treat other BELIEVERS as my family. Galatians 6:9-10
Love others who are DIFFERENT. Luke 6:35-36

Next Steps

To share your Next Steps for this message or Prayer Requests, email them to MV@missiontrailschurch.com or text 619-786-2682 (Mission Trails Church Mission Valley Campus Phone)

– Visit Mission Trails Church again
– Pray/seek reconciliation in relationships
– Re-focus on loving my family
– Work on loving others who are different
– Become a member of Mission Trails
– Start serving at Mission Trails Church Mission Valley
– Be baptized as a follower of Jesus
– Join or host a small group
– Place my faith in Jesus & become His follower

Referenced previous Message by Rick Warren