CORE VALUES: Community

What does authentic Christian community look like, and why is dwelling together in unity essential for our spiritual growth and transformation?In this sermon on Psalm 133, Pastor Lance Williams explores the second core value of Grand Parkway Baptist Church: "Community." Looking at David’s Song of Ascents, Pastor Lance explains that the church is not bonded by shared hobbies or circumstances, but by the unifying blood of Jesus. Discover why biblical community functions like a family, why staying woundable and speaking the truth in love requires a commitment to "stay," and how genuine unity releases the fullness of God's blessing in our daily lives.In this episode, we cover:The Song of Ascents: Understanding how believers journey together as a unified family toward Christ.Community Is Family: Recognizing our shared bond through grace rather than personal performance or background.Speaking Truth in Love: Why mature relationships require moving past surface-level pleasantries to share hard truths with grace.A Community That Stays: Examining the call to remain present and woundable when conflict or discomfort arises.Sticky Unity: Seeing how deep, vulnerable relationships reflect the full blessing of eternal life in Christ.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube