Devoted

John Jackson

Devoted • Sermon • Submitted 5 years ago

Acts 2:42–47

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Introduction

What does it mean to be devoted?

Sight examples of what people are devoted to:

Acts 2:42–47 NIV

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Biblical background on

Ezekiel 33:31 NIV

31 My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to hear your words, but they do not put them into practice. Their mouths speak of love, but their hearts are greedy for unjust gain.

1. Everyone is Devoted to Something

2. Few are Devoted to the Main Thing

3. When You’re Devoted to the Main Thing God is Glorified in All Things

Acts 2:47 NIV

47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.