Acts 2
Introduction: Last week…Scattered. Primarily we spoke about the disciples and what they did or didn’t do when the shepherd was struck…This week I want to look at not only what the disciples did, but a whole community of believers who were missing their shepherded. What did they do? The gathered.
Before I look at text, I want to talk about why, potentially, people don’t come together.
Why individuals don’t gather?
Why individuals don’t gather in church context?
Why did they Gather in upper room?
They remembered what Jesus said as stated in Acts 1. Luke sets up Pentecost
What happens at Pentecost?
Conclusion
: We need to gather…especially when we’ve been scattered.
It’s the enemy’s intention to divide and isolate…and he will use any and every possible method!
Belonging
Romans 12:4-6 Introduction: Today, at the end of the service, we will be welcoming new Members to the fellowship here at CLC. Leading up to that I want to share with you some thoughts about The Beauty of Belonging and how it is Experienced in Community. A biblical understanding of community goes beyond just being…
Back to Gilgal: Where God Offers New Beginnings
Back to Gilgal: Where God Offers New Beginnings Text: Joshua 4–5; 1 Samuel 13 Introduction – Have you ever noticed how God often brings us back to the same place—not physically, but spiritually—again and again? In Scripture, there’s a place called Gilgal. What is Gilgal? Gilgal was the first place Israel camped after crossing the…
More Than Sometimes
Text: Luke 16:10; Matthew 25:21; Lamentations 3:22–23 Introduction: Church, today I want to preach a simple word, but it is a weighty word. I want to preach about faithfulness. Not talent.Not charisma.Not giftedness.Not emotion.Not hype.Not moments.But faithfulness. Application: And one of the dangers in the church is that we can begin to call ourselves faithful…
Resurrection Life
John 11:17-27 A Central Truth – John 10:10 Jesus not only gives resurrection and life. He is the resurrection and the life. Introduction: The theology of the resurrection is well understood and embraced by not only the believing community but also those outside of genuine faith. Transition: Let me first address Martha and Mary, who…