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A community on mission is devoted to a common life and has a public grace. There is an internal aspect along with an external aspect of their life together. The external aspect was an open door for others to enter into the common life. In what ways are we devoted to a common life? Where do we have a…

Eph. 4:4-6 . “The Basis for Unity A Church as One FC: To be one in the Church, you must be one in Christ In today's churches, anyone can join it appears. You don't have to have a testimony of salvation or a letter of good standing from another like minded church. As long as you can be counted in the…

We often see Paul as a very intellectual person and he was, probably one of the most educated men in his time, but Paul was more than just a very smart man. Paul understood the need for connection on the emotional level. Up to this point Paul has presented his historical and theological arguments for…

A Walk Worthy of Unity Eph.4:1-3 The fact that the Christian life is described as a ‘walk’ is significant. ‘Walk’ suggests activity, movement, and progress. We are to ‘walk’ … Galatians 5:16 (KJV 1900) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit , and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 1 John 1:7 (KJV…

“Therefore” Whats the Therefore, therefore? Eph. 4:1-16 is all about Christian unity which we will be addressing over the next few weeks, but from chapter 4 through the end of the book, Paul will be addressing the believers on how they are to behave as Christians. Here in chapter 4, Paul will proceed…

Peter and John had been interrogated by the Sanhedrin They were questioned about how they healed and gained thousands of followers. They were threatened to keep quiet, and released Only because they could not agree on a punishment. The believers were concerned about what might happen to them. Threats…

9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! 11 Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? 12 And though a man…

Proclaim the Lord’s Death Until He Comes 1 Corinthians 10:23–33 - 1 Corinthians 11:34 Paul tells the believers in 1 Corinthians 10:23 "All things are permitted, but not all things are profitable", then points them to Jesus Christ our example in 1 Become imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. Then…

Welcome/Opening Prayer Music Ministry Doxology Let Us Break Bread Together(1,2,3) This I Believe Word of God - 1 John 1:5 -7 Message - “The Apostles’ Creed and Communion of Saints” I, along with many other pastors, often teach that we need to seek unity In our core text today, 1 John 1:5-7 , we just…

The answer for darkness is light. The scripture gives us three sources of light that should be in each of our lives.

New believers wanted to know how to live a life of faith. Notes: “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” – refers to all people who rejected Jesus, who were probably still mocking them, evidenced by the rumor that the disciples stole Jesus body. In the OT, described the people of Israel who rebelled…

29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send…

Good Morning. Glad we can be here this morning. It is the second week of advent and we draw one week closer to celebrating the coming of our Lord. The other day I was thinking about one of the unique joys though of the holiday season. Travel We all love it. You have to drive different places to see family…

so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. How would you describe a thriving church? Nice buildings?…

"Hey everyone! I’m so glad you’re here today. I want to start with a question: How many of you have ever found yourselves asking for a sign from God? Maybe it was during a tough decision, a moment of uncertainty, or simply a desire to feel His presence more tangibly. Illustration: In college I had a…

Do we dishonor the Lord when we gather for the Lord’s Supper?

We don’t grow INTO one-anothering but we grow IN one-anothering. Tonight will help us grow in our one-anothering. Part of growing up in Christ is enlarging our horizon of care. One-anothering or caring for souls is soul care. Soul care is not making life work on the surface. Soul care is not done in…

Pre-Introduction Introduction In June of 2016, acclaimed songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, in his acceptance speech receiving “Best Score” for his highly successful musical “Hamilton” at the Tony Awards, he wrote a sonnet dedicated to his wife and in remembrance of the 50 people killed in the mass shooting…

T- Two Offices Pastor and Deacon I have comprised a job description for pastors based on perceived and real expectations from some conversations that I have had with pastors and laypeople: He must be well-educated, but not too intellectual.  He must be younger than 35. He must have twenty years pastoral…

Wednesday nights. Whole church GroupMe to share prayer requests. Sing and meditate on and pray the Psalms. Work through the sermon as time permits. There isn’t a single example in scripture of personal prayer requests being given in a prayer meeting. Paul gives some personal requests. We are told to…

Torah Portion: Ex 33:12-34:26 ; Deut 33:1-34:12 Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-18 ; Ezekiel 38:18-39:16 Maftir: Numbers 29:17-22 Review Three Weeks 3 Rebukes “Nachamu Nachamu,” Comforted but Zion said alone Third consolation: anaya Soarah: Afflicted and Stormed Tossed 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But…

God has given us a place in a community of people that have been redeemed. Now, we are called to live graciously in this community.

The book of Acts gives us a glimpse into the early church and a blueprint for building a Godly church. This sermon looks at the importance of community in the life of the believer and the church.