This is a two week sermon series dealing with a theology of community groups. It is both an exegetical treatment of Philippians 1:27 and a systematic treatment of community in the Bible. The sermons were originally preached August 24th and 31st, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
In 1988 Michael Jackson had a hit song called “Man in the Mirror” which is comical in and of itself considering the ever changing face of the Jackson. Apparently he took the lyrics of his hit song literally. “I’m starting with the man in the mirror. I’m asking him to change his ways. If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change.” As Christians it is a wise and scriptural thing to take moments and seasons for self-reflection.
One of my favorite movies of all time is Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous.” It tells the story of life, love, and rock-n-roll during the mid-70’s era. The central figure is a young man named William who aspire to be a rock writer journalist. In the midst of his self-discovering escapade he encounters a group of females who are star struck and overwhelmed with a feeling of excitement and anticipation for the evening’s activities of song, dance, drinks, and friends. One of the girls cannot contain herself and exclaims, “It’s all happening! It’s all happening!” Perhaps with not as much enthusiasm and feminine appeal, but that sentiment about describes my feelings concerning The Resolved Church as I step back and look at all God is doing and what is ahead for us in the fall.
