Lives Worth Imitating

Lives Worth Imitating

From Skycrest Community Church by Skycrest Community Church

May 26, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 442

About this episode

The sermon 'Lives Worth Imitating' emphasizes the importance of community in spiritual growth and warns against individualized spirituality.

Lives Worth Imitating In a world that often promotes isolation and individualism, the sermon "Lives Worth Imitating" challenges believers to embrace a life of shared discipleship. Drawing heavily from Scripture, the message emphasizes the importance of community in spiritual growth and the dangers of "customized spirituality." The Call to Community The sermon begins by debunking the myth that spiritual growth can be achieved independently through personal devotions and digital content alone. Instead, it highlights the biblical model of discipleship as a communal journey, akin to a team sport. Genesis 2:18 reminds us, "It is not good for man to be alone," underscoring the necessity of community from the very beginning. Discipleship as a Team Sport The New Testament consistently portrays the Christian life as one lived in community. Acts 2:42 illustrates the early church's commitment to "the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This communal aspect is crucial for spiritual growth, as believers learn from each other and set examples for one another. The Dangers of Customized Spirituality In the digital age, there is a temptation to create a…

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Host: Skycrest Community Church

Topics covered

  • community
  • discipleship
  • spiritual growth
  • Christian life
  • shared faith

Keywords

  • spiritual growth
  • community
  • discipleship
  • Christianity
  • shared faith
  • customized spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Lives Worth Imitating

Places: Genesis, Acts

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