13 August 2017 – Ross Woodhouse: Community Series (5) – Christians Committed to Genuine Community, Acts 2:42-47

 

“Christians committed to genuine community”

Acts 2:42-47

 

Question to ponder: Can this community reflect what we’re studying (the Acts community) today?

It is the same Holy Spirit present, in us now…as then.

 

4 key features from this passage, that affirm what it looks like to be a complete community

1. We are a learning church

• Devoted to teaching
• Devoted to fellowship   (The Greek word for fellowship is “koinonia” and literally means “a partnership”)

 

2. We are a sharing church

 

3. We are a worshipping church

 

4. We are a church on mission

 

“Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without the wind, branches without sap, and like coals without fire, we are useless.” – Charles Spurgeon

 

What are the implications then of us being a Spirit-led church?

 

TAKEAWAYS

• A Spirit-led church is a church devoted to Learning
• A Spirit-led church is devoted to Sharing
• A Spirit-led church is devoted to Worship
• A Spirit-led church is committed to Reaching Others