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)
Words have the power to build up or break down. Speak with grace, avoid double-speak, and use words that reflect love, especially with our children.
God made us in His image to reflect his character. He loves us freely and calls us to walk in his presence and live in the freedom of forgiveness.
Following Jesus comes with the cost of persecution and rejection. If we face none, it may reveal compromise or conformity to the world. Are we influencing culture—or being influenced by it? True faith shares Christ boldly, just as the early disciples did. Let’s trust God with courage and live boldly for the One we serve.