Christianity is a team effort, not a solo endeavor. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how "reaching in" is an important part of our spiritual growth. 
 

Centered Part 4 – Reaching In
 
Christianity is a team effort, not a solo endeavor. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how "reaching in" is an important part of our spiritual growth. 
 
There are four sections on a cross that mirror four spiritual growth goals: 
Growing Deep, Growing Up,Reaching Out, Reaching In
 
Today, Reaching In: making an effort to get to know and love your spiritual family better.
Acts 2:42 
Christianity is a team effort, not a solo endeavor. You can’t love God and not love His kids. 
 

Why Should We Reach in?

1. It makes Jesus happy. 
Ephesians 4:32  
 
2. It helps you. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 
Everyone longs to belong. You need people to walk with, work with, and witness with. You need people to watch you and warn you. 
 
3. It helps others. 
Hebrews 10:24 
 
4. It matures you. 
Strength comes from stretching. You don’t get better by being comfortable.  
1 John 4:19-21 
Jesus saves individuals, but He disciples groups.

5. It heals you.
James 5:16 
 

How Do We Reach In? 
1. Hang out. 
Acts 5:42 
Jesus had groups of 3 (close friends), 12 (spiritual family), 70 (ministry groups), 120 (acquaintances), & 500 (everyone).
Hebrews 10:25 
 
2. Help out. 
Galatians 6:2 
 
3. Get honest.  
Proverbs 27:17 
Without submitting things to a trusted friend, you won’t be as sharp as you could be.  
 
4. “One-another” one another. 
Be devoted to one another (Romans 12:10),
honor one another (Romans 12:10), 
live in harmony with one another (Romans 12:16; 1 Peter 3:8), 
accept one another (Romans 15:7), 
serve one another (Galatians 5:13), 
be kind to one another (Ephesians 4:32), 
admonish one another (Colossians 3:16), 
encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 3:13), 
motivate one another toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24), 
offer hospitality to one another (1 Peter 4:9), 
and love one another (1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:11; 3:23; 4:7; 4:11-12). 
You can’t one-another by yourself!
 
You’ll ask your neighbors to watch your stuff, but who have you asked to watch your soul?
 
Are you reaching in?