Pastor Steve Frissell's sermon heavily emphasizes the importance of community. He discusses the loneliness prevalent in a culture of individualism, contrasting it with the communal nature of Jesus' ministry. He highlights Jesus' choice of 12 apostles to symbolize the new Israel and emphasizes the New Testament's frequent use of "adelphoi" (siblings) to describe the church as a family. Frissell emphasizes the importance of grace-filled relationships, where honesty, acceptance, and forgiveness are central, and invites the congregation to reflect on their own community and service practices.

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