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Title: Working Together Gets the Job Done

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9

I. INTRODUCTION: WHY TEAMWORK MATTERS

Start with a relatable image:

Illustration: A single horse can pull about 8,000 pounds. But when two horses pull together, they can haul over 24,000 pounds—three times more than one alone. That’s the power of unity and teamwork!

Key Statement: God never intended for us to work in isolation. From the beginning, He said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” (Genesis 2:18)

II. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF WORKING TOGETHER

1. Moses and Aaron

• When God called Moses to lead the Israelites, Moses felt inadequate.
• God sent Aaron to assist him (Exodus 4:14-16).
• Result: Together, they confronted Pharaoh and led a nation out of bondage.

Point: God provides partners to help accomplish His will.

2. Nehemiah and the People of Jerusalem

• Nehemiah couldn’t rebuild the walls of Jerusalem by himself.
• Families, priests, and goldsmiths worked side-by-side with him (Nehemiah 3).
• Result: The wall was completed in just 52 days despite opposition!

Illustration: Each section of the wall was assigned to a group. They didn’t just build—they built together.

3. Jesus and the Disciples

• Jesus could have ministered alone, but He chose 12 disciples.
• He sent them out two by two (Mark 6:7).
• After Pentecost, the church grew rapidly because the believers were in one accord (Acts 2:1, 42-47).

Lesson: Even the Savior modeled teamwork.

III. EXAMPLES OUTSIDE OF THE BIBLE

1. The Tuskegee Airmen

• African American pilots during WWII faced racism and rejection.
• But by working together with their support crews, they flew missions with unmatched excellence and protected bombers with the lowest loss rate.
• Result: They changed the course of history and opened doors for generations.

Point: When a team is united in mission, they defy expectations.

2. Civil Rights Movement

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a key figure, but he didn’t march alone.
• From pastors to mothers to college students, thousands worked together for justice.
• Result: Laws changed, hearts changed, and a nation was moved.

Illustration: One voice can cry, but many voices can shake the heavens.

IV. MODERN-DAY ILLUSTRATION: THE BRIDGE BUILDERS

Short Story: A small town was split by a river, and the two sides were always at odds. One day, a man began building a bridge, plank by plank. Curious, others joined. By the end of the week, the entire town had come together and completed it. Old feuds ended at the bridge they all helped build.Moral: When people work together, they don’t just build things—they build unity.

V. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: HOW TO WORK TOGETHER

1. Recognize Every Person's Value
   (1 Corinthians 12:14-27 — We are one body with many parts)
2. Put the Mission First
   (Philippians 2:2 — Be of the same mind, having the same love)
3. Celebrate Others’ Success
   (Romans 12:15 — Rejoice with those who rejoice)
4. Forgive Quickly and Communicate Openly
   (Ephesians 4:2-3 — Be patient,

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