Everyone Needs Someone | Every One Counts
August 17, 2025
Every ONE Counts
Everyone Needs Someone
SOUL TATTOO: We were created for connection, but only Jesus can make it complete.
Kingdom Principles for Life Together:
#1 Sin Breaks Fellowship, Isolation Wounds the Soul
“Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.”” Genesis 3:8-10 NIV
“Sin doesn’t just break God’s law—it breaks God’s heart and our relationships.”
“Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.” Proverbs 18:1 CSB
#2 God’s Presence is Experienced in Togetherness
“Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 NIV
“The presence of God is personal, but it’s also profoundly communal.”
“Every believer was faithfully devoted to following the teachings of the apostles. Their hearts were mutually linked to one another, sharing communion and coming together regularly for prayer. A deep sense of holy awe swept over everyone, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. All the believers were in fellowship as one body, and they shared with one another whatever they had. Out of generosity they even sold their assets to distribute the proceeds to those who were in need among them. Daily they met together in the temple courts and in one another’s homes to celebrate communion. They shared meals together with joyful hearts and tender humility. They were continually filled with praises to God, enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were coming to life.” Acts 2:42–47 (TPT)
“You can go fast alone, but you can go far together.” – African Proverb
#3 Community is God’s Growth Plan for You
“Discover creative ways to encourage others and to motivate them toward acts of compassion, doing beautiful works as expressions of love. This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing. In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward as we anticipate that day dawning." Hebrews 10:24-25 TPT
“Growth in Christ is not a solo project—it’s a team effort.”
4 Core Desires of Individuals
“When Adam sinned, the entire world was affected. Sin entered human experience, and death was the result. And so death followed this sin, casting its shadow over all humanity, because all have sinned.”
“Death once held us in its grip, and by the blunder of one man, death reigned as king over humanity. But now, how much more are we held in the grip of grace and continue reigning as kings in life, enjoying our regal freedom through the gift of perfect righteousness in the one and only Jesus, the Messiah! In other words, just as condemnation came upon all people through one transgression, so through one righteous act of Jesus’ sacrifice, the perfect righteousness that makes us right with God and leads us to a victorious life is now available to all. One man’s disobedience opened the door for all humanity to become sinners. So also one man’s obedience opened the door for many to be made perfectly right with God and acceptable to him.” Romans 5:12, 17–19 (TPT)
“Adam’s sin brought death to all; Jesus’ sacrifice brings life to all who believe.”
SOUL TATTOO: We were created for connection, but only Jesus can make it complete.
Life is better together, but only Jesus makes together possible.
SOUL TATTOO: We were created for connection, but only Jesus can make it complete.
Kingdom Principles for Life Together:
#1 Sin Breaks Fellowship, Isolation Wounds the Soul
“Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.”” Genesis 3:8-10 NIV
“Sin doesn’t just break God’s law—it breaks God’s heart and our relationships.”
“Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.” Proverbs 18:1 CSB
#2 God’s Presence is Experienced in Togetherness
“Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 NIV
“The presence of God is personal, but it’s also profoundly communal.”
“Every believer was faithfully devoted to following the teachings of the apostles. Their hearts were mutually linked to one another, sharing communion and coming together regularly for prayer. A deep sense of holy awe swept over everyone, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. All the believers were in fellowship as one body, and they shared with one another whatever they had. Out of generosity they even sold their assets to distribute the proceeds to those who were in need among them. Daily they met together in the temple courts and in one another’s homes to celebrate communion. They shared meals together with joyful hearts and tender humility. They were continually filled with praises to God, enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were coming to life.” Acts 2:42–47 (TPT)
“You can go fast alone, but you can go far together.” – African Proverb
#3 Community is God’s Growth Plan for You
“Discover creative ways to encourage others and to motivate them toward acts of compassion, doing beautiful works as expressions of love. This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing. In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward as we anticipate that day dawning." Hebrews 10:24-25 TPT
“Growth in Christ is not a solo project—it’s a team effort.”
4 Core Desires of Individuals
- I want to be loved
- I want to be known
- I want to belong
- I want to make a difference
“When Adam sinned, the entire world was affected. Sin entered human experience, and death was the result. And so death followed this sin, casting its shadow over all humanity, because all have sinned.”
“Death once held us in its grip, and by the blunder of one man, death reigned as king over humanity. But now, how much more are we held in the grip of grace and continue reigning as kings in life, enjoying our regal freedom through the gift of perfect righteousness in the one and only Jesus, the Messiah! In other words, just as condemnation came upon all people through one transgression, so through one righteous act of Jesus’ sacrifice, the perfect righteousness that makes us right with God and leads us to a victorious life is now available to all. One man’s disobedience opened the door for all humanity to become sinners. So also one man’s obedience opened the door for many to be made perfectly right with God and acceptable to him.” Romans 5:12, 17–19 (TPT)
“Adam’s sin brought death to all; Jesus’ sacrifice brings life to all who believe.”
SOUL TATTOO: We were created for connection, but only Jesus can make it complete.
Life is better together, but only Jesus makes together possible.