January 11, 2026 – Living Stones | 1 Peter 2:4–8; Acts 2:42 Baptist Bible Church, Sparta MI

What kind of church is God building among us? As Baptist Bible Church looks ahead to 2026 and beyond, this sermon calls us to reject quiet division and choose the harder, Christ-honoring path of unity. Anchored in 1 Peter 2, we are reminded that Jesus Himself is the living cornerstone—and everyone who comes to Him is made a living stone, purposefully placed into His spiritual house.This message challenges both long-time members and newer faces to embrace their God-given place in the church, not as spectators, but as essential parts of what God is building. Drawing from Acts 2:42, we see how devotion to koinonia—gospel-shaped fellowship—binds living stones together into one unified body. As BBC launches new rhythms of fellowship, we are invited to actively pursue deeper connection, shared life, and joyful commitment to one another.Key Takeaways:Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith and identity (1 Peter 2:4–6)Believers are living stones, intentionally joined into the churchGod designs unity, not separation, within His peopleBiblical fellowship (koinonia) requires devotion and actionThe church grows stronger as each stone embraces its place