This passage tells of the beginning of the Christian church. From it we learn how a church is formed, who is a part of it, and what they do. In the following weeks we'll focus on different commitments we make and things we do as the people of Christ together in His church.
We Are The Church
September 10, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Acts 2:36–42
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We Are The Church
We Guard the Unity
October 29, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Ephesians 4:1–6
The church is made up of many members yet we are called to be one body in Christ. Jesus prayed on the night before He was crucified that those who believe in Him would be one so that the world would see and believe that the Father sent the Son (see John 17:20-24). Our unity has far reaching implications! It glorifies Christ, testifies to the world, and blesses us. Therefore it should be carefully guarded.
We Serve
October 15, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • 1 Peter 4:7–11
Jesus came to serve and those who follow Him will serve. In the Lord's church, we have opportunity to serve one another through the abilities and power that He Himself provides. We are blessed when we serve, others are blessed through our service, and God is glorified by our service.
We Give
October 8, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Acts 4:32–37, Acts 5:1–11
When the church talks about giving we may tend to get uncomfortable. But the truth is there is not much more basic to being a Christian than giving as God has given to us. When we are part of a church, we give to the Lord through the church to further His kingdom and glory. This passage tells how the first church gave to meet a particular need. It illustrates principles that guide all Christians in faithful giving.