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When the Socials Become Joy Stealers
January 11, 2026 – When the Socials Become Joy Stealers – 2 John 1:12; Acts 2:42-47
Today’s message really makes a point about how important it is to be in person and connected with others, pointing out that technology can’t always make us feel like we’re truly connected. Jimmy tells a story about a medical emergency that shows how much being there for someone and having others support can mean. Even though we’re surrounded by technology, it turns out that loneliness and feeling isolated are actually getting worse, which really shows how much we need to connect with each other in real life.
The message is all about how we should focus on building community and connection, especially when we’re so busy with technology and distractions. It suggests doing things on purpose to make our relationships stronger, like calling instead of texting, praying together, and visiting people who need it. Jimmy wants the church to be a place where everyone feels welcome and loved, where they can find joy in community and feel God’s presence.
2 John 1:12 encourages believers to communicate face-to-face rather than writing to avoid deceit, while Acts 2:42-47 describes the vibrant, communal life of the early church, characterized by devotion to teaching, fellowship, meals, and prayer, sharing resources, and experiencing daily growth with God’s favor, illustrating true Christian community built on love, generosity, and shared faith, with the Lord adding to their number daily.
2 John 1:12 Summary
Acts 2:42-47 Summary
Connection & Overall Theme
2 John 1:12; Acts 2:42-47
2 John 1:12; Acts 2:42-47
English Standard Version
Final Greetings
12 Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
Acts 2:42-47
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The Fellowship of the Believers
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe[a] came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
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When the Socials Become Joy Stealers
January 11, 2026 – When the Socials Become Joy Stealers – 2 John 1:12; Acts 2:42-47
Today’s message really makes a point about how important it is to be in person and connected with others, pointing out that technology can’t always make us feel like we’re truly connected. Jimmy tells a story about a medical emergency that shows how much being there for someone and having others support can mean. Even though we’re surrounded by technology, it turns out that loneliness and feeling isolated are actually getting worse, which really shows how much we need to connect with each other in real life.
The message is all about how we should focus on building community and connection, especially when we’re so busy with technology and distractions. It suggests doing things on purpose to make our relationships stronger, like calling instead of texting, praying together, and visiting people who need it. Jimmy wants the church to be a place where everyone feels welcome and loved, where they can find joy in community and feel God’s presence.
2 John 1:12 encourages believers to communicate face-to-face rather than writing to avoid deceit, while Acts 2:42-47 describes the vibrant, communal life of the early church, characterized by devotion to teaching, fellowship, meals, and prayer, sharing resources, and experiencing daily growth with God’s favor, illustrating true Christian community built on love, generosity, and shared faith, with the Lord adding to their number daily.
2 John 1:12 Summary
Acts 2:42-47 Summary
Connection & Overall Theme
2 John 1:12; Acts 2:42-47
2 John 1:12; Acts 2:42-47
English Standard Version
Final Greetings
12 Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
Acts 2:42-47
English Standard Version
The Fellowship of the Believers
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe[a] came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
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