It Looks a Lot like Cement—by Dr Bill Moulden
May 30, 2022
Sermon summary:
Dr Bill Moulden—It Looks a lot like Cement=Unity (a combination of grace and love).
Acts 15:36–41 The stones are not uniform/are different shapes and sizes. Brought together by love and grace.
Paul had a sharp disagreement with Barnabus
Galatians 2:11–13 Paul disagreement with Peter, and it affected Barnabus too.
If you have stuff you don't deal with, what holds you together can break apart.
Later, the brothers commended Paul to the grace of God.
*Grace comes from God, expressed through Jesus.
1 Corinthians 13:1–13
2 Timothy 4:11 Unity lasts. Decide to be a part of it.
In case you missed it, you can watch the full service here (the sermon starts at 39 mins)
The perfect Father chooses mercy over judgment and connection over correction, and he celebrates repentance, calling us to reflect His love and grace.
Submission begins with surrender to God. Following Jesus' example, we lay down self-will, serve others in love, and trust his direction daily.
Jesus was full of grace and truth. Wisdom knows when to comfort, when to correct, and how to speak with love, discernment, and humility.