GROWING MY CONNECTION WITH GOD BY WALKING WITH OTHERS 

CONNECTIONS

March 17, 2024   Sam Goins 

“Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.”            1 Timothy 4:7-8 

EXERCISES FOR MY WALK WITH GOD 

• Prayer  

• Fasting  

• Study  

EXERCISES FOR MY WALK WITH OTHERS 

1. WORSHIP – “And while all of life can be worship, I’m referring more specifically to gathering corporately with God’s people to praise Jesus as a crowd.” Brandon Cox 

But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.  For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” John 4:23 NLT 

Jesus: “You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.” Matthew 4:10 NLT 

2. FELLOWSHIP – “And inside the crowd, we need a smaller group of people with whom we do life together for mutual encouragement and accountability and where we learn to live in love toward others.” Brandon Cox 

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. Acts 2:42 NLT 

FELLOWSHIP: Engaging with other disciples in the common activities of worship, study, prayer, celebration, and service, which sustain our life together and enlarge our capacity to experience more of God. 

3. GIVING – “If corporate worship matters greatly to me and the mission of the church is important, tithing and giving generously to support the body must become a discipline.” Brandon Cox 

You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 9 As the Scriptures say, 

“They share freely and give generously to the poor. 
    Their good deeds will be remembered forever.” 

For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. 

Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.  So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God. 

As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.  And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you. Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!    2 Corinthians 9:7-15 NLT