NewCity Orlando Sermons 1 John 1:1-10 | Vision: Formed in Community
Jan 12, 2026
Rev. Benjamin Kandt explores the transformative power of community in faith through koinonia, emphasizing the importance of confession. He shares insights on measuring spiritual growth with stats and stories, highlighting the church's unique role amidst cultural loneliness. The discussion covers the necessity of vulnerability and commitment in relationships, warning against the hidden dangers of walking in darkness. Joy and freedom are found in authentic connections, while Kandt encourages listeners to embrace community and pursue healing together.
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Koinonia Links Communion And Community
- The Greek word koinonia covers both communion with God and community with one another in 1 John 1.
- Communion and community are inseparable in the Bible's imagination and mutual fellowship reflects union with Christ.
Church Is Needed As Tech Increases Artificiality
- As the world becomes more artificial, the church's human fellowship becomes more valuable and relevant.
- New technologies heighten a societal hunger for genuine koinonia that the church can uniquely supply.
Flashlight Tag As A Metaphor For Hiding
- Benjamin Kandt tells about his son playing flashlight tag and turning off his light to hide.
- He uses it to illustrate how people 'walk in darkness' by hiding from others in life.
