BACK TO THE FUTURE
Part 5 – A World Changing Church (2 of 2)
Acts 2:42-47
November 21, 2021
Dr. Mark S. Hartman
INTRODUCTION
Acts 2:42-47 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. 44 Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. 45 They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
1. A WORLD CHANGING CHURCH IS WHERE EVERYONE SERVES OTHERS.
A. All of us have been given a “trust” from God.
1. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
2. Our “trust” that God has given us is our talents, abilities, resources, and opportunities.
B. We use our abilities to help others.
1. Romans 12:6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
2. 1 Peter 4:10 God has given each of you some special abilities. Be sure to use them to help each other.
3. Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
C. We use our financial resources to help others.
Acts 2:44-45 Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. 45They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need.
2. A WORLD CHANGING CHURCH SHARES JESUS WITH OTHERS.
Acts 2:47 Praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
3. A WORLD CHANGING CHURCH RADIATES AN AWE OF GOD.
Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.