How To Lose Your Family In 10 Easy Ways: The Power of Belonging | Josh Laxton

We were created to belong—but where we belong determines who we become. In this message, Pastor Josh warns that one of the easiest ways to lose your family is to embed it into the wrong community. Drawing from John 17, Genesis 1, and Ephesians 5–6, he contrasts being in the world with being of the world, and shows how the local church is God’s design for family flourishing and spiritual formation. 💔 When you’re of the wrong community: Your mission becomes misplaced Convictions turn into convenience Faith becomes cultural, not covenantal ❤️ When you’re in the right community: Your family thrives within the local church You grow in mission, maturity, and unity You experience God’s joy, protection, and purpose You weren’t meant to go it alone—God placed you in His Church to grow, serve, and belong. 📖 Scriptures: John 17:11–16; Genesis 1:26–28; Deuteronomy 6:3–9; Ephesians 5–6 🗓️ Preached at Northland Church | October 18–19, 2025 🎙️ Series: How to Lose Your Family in 10 Easy Ways 🙌 Like • 🔔 Subscribe • 💬 What kind of community is your family embedded in? 🏷️ Hashtags #rightcommunity #northlandchurch #john17 #ephesians5 #faithandfamily #localchurch #christiancommunity #howtoloseyourfamily #churchbelonging #familyoffaith