More to the Story…
“Simplicity of a Spirit-Filled Church”
- Pastor Trevor, May 21, 2023
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Birth of a New Spirit-Filled Community Church
- New community founded through Christ called the church.
- Holy Spirit authenticated birth of church with signs & wonders.
- Church community consists of a new human race born-of-God
B. Enemy’s War against the Church
- False Teachings
- Congregational Division
- Self-Dependence
- Worldly Distractions
II. BIBLICAL CONTEXT – Acts 2:42-47
A. Devote Ourselves as a LEARNING CHURCH
- Apostle’s teachings (doctrinal truths)
- watch doctrine closely (1 Tim. 4:16)
- church to be the pillar of truth to community (1 Tim. 3:15)
- warned about doctrine of demons (1 Tim. 4:1)
B. Devote Ourselves as a LOVING CHURCH
- continual fellowship with one another
- met at homes (meals, worship)
- provided support to others as the needed
C. Devote Ourselves as a LOOKING-TO-CHRIST CHURCH
- breaking of bread (Communion)
- prayer, temple courts to worship
- holy expectation (awe & wonder)
III. IMPLICATIONS/APPLICATIONS/REFLECTIONS
- How did God speak to you with today’s message? Write it down and pray for more direction.
- How is the enemy distracting you from belonging to our church?
- What is your common posture and preparation when coming to church?
- In prayer, invite the Holy Spirit to share with you how to be more devoted/committed to the body of Christ.