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HCC Purpose: “Love Others”
Acts 2:42-47
November 14, 2021
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“So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about 3000 souls.”
Acts 2:41
I. Loving others by our commitment to our church.
(vs 42-43)
1.
In doctrine.
Luke 24:45-48
2. In fellowship.
a. Experienced by new believers.
b.
Forbids us to not be attached to other believers.
Hebrews 10:25
3.
In sharing meals together.
Luke 22:19
4. In prayer.
` Matthew 18:20
5.
In godly fear.
Luke 1:50
II.
Loving others by our commitment to our ministries.
(vs 44-45)
Luke 21:1-4
Luke 9:23
1. Do we love the things of the world more than people?
2. Do we love the world more than our hope of eternal life?
3. Do we love our position, recognition and power more than Christ?
III.
Loving others by our commitment to worship.
(vs 46-47)
1.
The believers were worshipping together regularly.
2. The believers were worshipping together in their homes.
3. The believers were worshipping together in unity.
4. The believers were praising God together.
5.
The believers were together favored by God.
FAITH SHEET QUESTIONS:
1. What’s the most challenging aspect of this text for you?
Why?
2. What’s the most encouraging aspect of this text?
Explain your answer.
3. What are some contemporary challenges we face in imitating this early Christian community?
4. With regard to the 5 commitments of the church, which is HCC’s greatest strength?
5.
With regard to the 5 commitments of the church, which is HCC’s greatest weakness?
6.
What is the biggest obstacle standing between you and deep, genuine relationships with other believers?
7. Do you think visitors observing HCC would be attracted to the faith because of our commitment to community inside and outside of church?
Why or why not?
8. How might you more fully devote yourself to the study of the Scriptures and prayer?
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