Community & Fellowship

Summary

In today's sermon, we talked about the importance of community and fellowship within the church. We explored how the early believers in Acts devoted themselves to the teachings of the apostles, fellowship, sharing meals, and prayer. By coming together in unity and support, they experienced miracles and shared everything they had with one another. In a similar way, fellowship challenges, encourages, is consistent, and is done in anticipation of Jesus' return. It is a crucial aspect of our faith and helps us grow in godliness. As we strive to live selflessly and love one another, let us remember that fellowship is an opportunity to build a strong community and encourage one another in our faith journey.

• Family Discussion Guide

  • What are some ways you can contribute to our church community and actively participate in activities and events?

  • How can we show generosity and selflessness in our daily lives, just like the early believers did in the Bible?

  • Discuss the importance of fellowship and consistent participation in church gatherings. How can we encourage one another in our faith journey?

  • How can we challenge each other to grow spiritually and develop a deeper relationship with God?

  • Reflect on the anticipation of Jesus' return and how it should shape our interactions with others and our commitment to being a part of the church family.

• Sermon Outline

  Starter:

  • Introduction to the importance of community.

  • Discussion about different types of communities.

  • Examples of communities in various settings such as neighborhoods, schools, sports teams, and clubs.

  • Mentioning how people go to great lengths to be a part of a community.

  Message:

  • Exploring the concept of community in the context of the Bible, specifically in Acts Chapter 2.

  • Discussing how the early believers in the church formed a strong community based on devotion, fellowship, sharing meals, and prayer.

  • Emphasizing the importance of commitment, support, and unity within a community.

  Dig Deeper:

  • Connecting the concept of fellowship with Biblical teachings from Hebrews 10:24-25.

  • Reflecting on the challenges, consistency, encouragement, and anticipation of Jesus' return as key elements of fellowship.

  • Highlighting the role of fellowship in building a strong and supportive community within the church.

  Application:

  • Encouraging the audience to evaluate their participation in their church community.

  • Urging them to actively contribute, challenge one another, and be consistent in fellowship.

  • Emphasizing the significance of encouraging, supporting, and building each other up in faith.

  Conclusion:

  • Summarizing the key points of the sermon related to the importance of community, fellowship, and being a part of the body of Christ.

  • Encouraging the audience to apply the principles of devotion, fellowship, sharing, and prayer in their own lives and within their church community.

  • Reminding them of the fundamental truth of loving God and loving others as a part of the church's mission.

  • Small groups discussion time.