Collaboration is not just a leadership principle or a productivity hack; it is a creation principle.

When God created the universe, He did it through the power of collaboration within the Trinity. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals a God who values connection, teamwork, and shared purpose.

Nothing truly great is accomplished alone.

When you fall, and there’s no one to help you up, that’s not independence, it’s danger. Scripture and science agree: people with strong relationships live longer, recover faster, and thrive better. Isolation weakens, but collaboration multiplies strength.

The enemy understands this, which is why isolation is often his strategy. But God’s design is clear, we are meant to do life with others. Your breakthrough is often connected to who you collaborate with and how well you leverage people power.

To fully experience the power of collaboration, we must take responsibility for making our teams work, whether at home, at work, in church, or in ministry.

1. Walk in Love

Love is not just an emotion; it is the glue that holds every team together. Love strengthens teams, helps them withstand pressure, and unlocks creativity. When we walk in love, God supplies ideas, ,often winning ideas. 

2. Be Humble

Pride fuels unnecessary competition and destroys teams, including families. It breeds resentment and superiority. Scripture reminds us that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). 

3. Value Differences

When you recognize and honour the gifts and genius in others, collaboration becomes powerful. Prejudice and “see finish” can rob you of your breakthrough if you’re not careful.

When there is love in a community, miracles happen and impossibilities become possible. Your most powerful manifestations are connected to powerful collaborations.

An excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Boye Oloyede, on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Watch this sermon here