Are we family? Are we living as a true spiritual family, or have we become more like distant cousins who only show up for major holidays? In Week 9 of our Axis series, we dive into the foundational habits that keep us aligned with God. Specifically, we look at Communal Practices—how we live out our faith together through church, fellowship, and mission. While the modern world often pushes us toward isolation, the New Testament paints a completely different picture of the church: a family of brothers and sisters undergoing accelerated growth together. Using Romans 12:10-15 and Galatians 3:28, this message challenges us to move past casual attendance and step into the messy, beautiful, and transformative reality of true Christian community. Because at the end of the day, it is only a faithful Christian community that can form faithful Christians. Key Takeaways From Today’s Sermon: The Church is a Family, Not a Club: The most common word for believers in the New Testament isn't "churchgoer"—it’s sibling. God’s design is for us to view and treat one another as true brothers and sisters, not distant cousins who only catch up on holidays. Isolation Stunts Your Growth: We cannot form faithful Christian habits in a vacuum. True spiritual maturity is a collaborative effort; it takes a faithful community to form a faithful Christian. The Sibling Effect: Just like younger siblings in a household, walking in close proximity with spiritual brothers and sisters accelerates our growth. They teach us how to walk, talk, and function in our faith. The Blueprint for Connection: As outlined in Romans 12, true community requires action: outdoing one another in honor, being constant in prayer, contributing to needs, and genuinely sharing in each other's joys and sorrows. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly messages on building a life that holds steady. 💬 Comment below: What is something you can do to help others feeling like they are family? Connect With Us: Website: lcae.church Instagram: instagram.com/lifechurchateaston Facebook: facebook.com/lifechurchateaston Chat with us live! Let us know where you're tuning in from, and hit that notification bell so you never miss a session. #AxisSeries #FaithPractices #ChristianCommunity #Romans12 #ChurchFamily #SpiritualGrowth 📖 Scripture References Galatians 3:28 – "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Romans 12:10-15 – "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor..." Focus: Communal Practices (Church, Fellowship, Mission)

Knowing we are seated with Christ in Grace leads us to the 3rd chapter of Ephesians where we realize we are also called to walk. We are seated in relationship with Christ and are called to walk in unity with Him and others.

In week 1 of “Seated, Walking, Standing” we found out we are seated WITH Christ but what are we seated on? You and I are seated with Christ in Grace and Ephesians 2 shows us just what that means.

Do you know where you are right now..according to the Word of God? In week 1 of “Seated, Walking, Standing” we dive into the first chapter of Ephesians to find out we are seated with Christ.

Join us for All Nations Sunday as we focus on how we can carry out the great commission. We celebrate all people from all cultures through music, dress, and food. Pastor Jean Andre from Haiti is our guest speaker.

The final week of “Don’t forget to Remember” focuses on remembering where we find fulfillment for our lives. Our walk with God is not just about where we spend eternity but how we spend our earthly life.

Week 2 of “Don’t forget to remember” we remember the redemption of God. Jesus’ death and resurrection did more than just redeem us from our sins. Join us as we focus on a redemption that goes much deeper than you may have realized.

In the day to day grind of life we sometimes can forget what God has done for us and what He is still doing for us. There is no greater thing than the forgiveness of our sins. In week 1 of “Don’t forget to Remember” we remember who we were, who we are and who we are going to be.

Pastor Chris Eldridge brings us the message this sunday as he talks about the dangers of manufacturing idols and to keep our eyes on God.

Fear may be the greatest enemy we’ll ever face. It steals our joy, our strength, and our stamina. But in our corner stands something far greater—and that’s the focus of the final week of “Overcomer.”