In this message, we’re challenged to rethink our understanding of community through the lens of Christ’s design. Using the analogy of cherries – from raw fruit to artificial flavoring – we’re shown how our concept of community can become distorted. The core message revolves around Ephesians 2, revealing that true Christian community is Christ-formed, identity-shattering, and a witness to the world. We’re reminded that Jesus didn’t just reconcile us to God, but to each other, creating a new humanity that transcends worldly divisions. This community isn’t about diversity for diversity’s sake, but about unity in Christ above our individual identities to find our true selves in Christ. As we embrace this radical, countercultural community, we become living testimonies of God’s power to unite and transform.