GOOD TOGETHER | Joe Smith - MOSAIC

About this sermon

In his beautiful new message, Pastor Joe Smith unpacks the power of gathering together to seek God. Out of Mark chapter two, he tells the story of the paralyzed man being carried through the roof into the room where Jesus was. Pastor Joe focuses in on the difference between meeting with God on our own, and the power of seeing God move communally. Pastor Joe reminds us that a lot of the time we want to see God move so badly on our behalf that we miss what he’s trying to do in our community. Pastor Joe tells the story of opening up to Mosaic staff about needing prayer for his mom’s heart surgery. What followed was a moment when he was surrounded with hope and encouragement. In this moment, his community sought God on behalf of his mom, and at the same time, they encountered God in a unique way together! Pastor Joe eloquently explains that like the paralyzed man, there are times we don’t have the strength to get to God on our own. Jesus responded to the communal faith of the friends who carried the paralyzed man to him. We are reminded in this powerful message that community elevates our faith and that many times God wants to reveal himself in relationships, not just revelations. If you are wanting God to show you how to experience faith communally and not just on your own, this message will be a huge encouragement to you!