February 18, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • Acts 2:42–47
1. We don’t do church simply to cater to insiders. We do church to compel outsiders.
2. Recognize that it’s not our work, but God’s work through us.
3. A compelling community is what sustains and encourages continued growth
This is Church: United in Care
February 4, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • Acts 2:42–47
1. Rugged Individualism takes a back seat to Holy Communalism
2. Surrender our Possessions for God’s Purposes (generosity)
3. We have a Plan, program and process for Care
This is Church: A Praying Church (United in Prayer)
January 28, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • Acts 2:42–47
1. Corporate prayer supports and strengthens our unity
2. Corporate prayer is needed for discernment, decision-making, or direction
3. Corporate prayer is needed for the enablement of ministry
4. Corporate prayer is needed for victory over opposition
This is Church: This We Believe (Unity in Doctrinal Teaching)
January 21, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • Acts 2:42–47
1. The Apostles are teaching the Truth (His word, His walk, and His saving work).
2. The Church is characterized by persisting in Truth (knowing, living, and sharing what we believe concerning Jesus).
It's Possible
January 14, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • Acts 2:42–47
1. This type of community (Church) is a wonder/miracle!
2. Some suggest Luke is presenting a “picture perfect” image of the Church
3. This type of community is an “impossible possibility” by the Spirit—It’s possible!
Church Matters
January 7, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • Hebrews 10:23–25
1. The Adversary Seeks to Convince Christians that Church Doesn’t Matter
2. Church matters because it is the place where we are provoked to righteous living
3. Church matters because it encourages our perseverance
