psalm 133

Hey everyone - I’m not going to waste too much time today because we don’t need much setup. (I realize that I just inferred I waste time on other podcasts...oh well.) Here's the deal.

You see how divided we are as people. You see how divided Christians are and feels like it's getting worse, doesn’t it? That’s right where the enemy wants us. Not just so we can’t accomplish things or fight more or hate each other more… it's for a much more powerful reason and we read about in Psalm 133. 

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John

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The Bible underscores the importance of unity and oneness. Unity is absolutely essential because the church is the "body of Christ." Imagine what the world would look like if the church would put away petty differences and stand together in unity. Join Pastor Bill as he challenges us to live by Philippians 2:3 and do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but consider others better than ourselves.

Second Sunday of Easter (Year B, 2020-2021):

Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, 1 John 1:1-2:2, John 20:19-31

Scripture Used: Genesis 2:18, 21-25, Psalm 133

Quotes

• “Perhaps most importantly, strong social relationships are the leading indicator of our overall happiness, and these findings appear to hold up across countries and cultures.” (Nilsen, p.95)
• Relationships can only deepen over time through ordinary interactions filled with spontaneous laughter and knowing tears, conversations about ordinary events and complicated events.  (Nilsen p. 97).

Notes: Hurdles to Relationships

• Time
• Fear
• Conflict

Practices

• Essential Life Questions
  • What keeps me from developing deeper relationships?
• Unhurried Night
• Pray for God’s Goodness

Unity seems very hard to come by these days. And we’ve all felt the harsh effects of what disunity causes. The Psalmist tells us of an eternal remedy - spiritual unity! God has given us the precious gift of a spiritual family. Discover with Pastor Rob Bentz in his message, The Goodness of Unity, how we can find the ultimate harmony in our Lord and Savior. 

Proper 15 (20) Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year A, 2019-2020)

Genesis 45:1-15 • Psalm 133 • Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 • Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

What if God is more committed to our long-term reconciliation than to our short-term goals?  What if he is more interested in our long-term healing than our short-term success?  What if God is more interested in our long-term blessing than in our short-term budget?  These things are true, and God has plans to bless a radically reconciled people.  The question is, are we willing to reconcile, not only with God, but also with each other?  David was, and in 2 Samuel 21 we discover the power of reconciliation to bring the rains of God's blessing at just the right time.

Second Sunday of Easter (Year B)
Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, 1 John 1:1-2:2, John 20:19-31

Proper 15 - Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
Genesis 45:1-15, Psalm 133, Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28