"Serving Together for God's Glory"

What does it truly mean to be part of God's living, breathing church? In a powerful message delivered at City United, Rocco shares his inspiring journey of revitalizing a 175-year-old church in New London, Connecticut, while unpacking the profound truth found in 1 Corinthians 12. Drawing from the biblical metaphor of the body, he illuminates how every believer is uniquely gifted and essential to the church's mission. Rocco's personal testimony of witnessing diverse gifts in action – from painters to deck builders, worship leaders to community servants – brings Paul's ancient wisdom to life in vivid, contemporary terms. His fresh perspective emphasizes that there's no such thing as an unimportant gift or a dispensable member in God's kingdom. Rather than allowing gifts to create division or pride, Rocco challenges the congregation to embrace their God-given roles, whether visible or behind-the-scenes, to advance the gospel. He concludes with an urgent call to action: "Don't let the gift that God has given you lie dormant." Instead, he encourages believers to "fan into flame" their spiritual gifts, actively serving to make disciples and expand God's kingdom in their community.