The very first disciples experienced a rare kind of unity that resulted in astounding acts of giving. Their unity was centered on Christ and the gospel. If we learn from their example, we too can experience a unity that goes way beyond normal church life. Acts 4:32-37, Philippians 1L27-2:4

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1. My Possessions Do Not Belong Only to Me
2. My Testimony is Powered by God
3. My Life is Graced by God
4. My Financial Blessings Help Those in Need

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God moves with power when we make bold moves for the gospel. Acts 4:23-31

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1. Pray Together
2. Prepare for Opposition
3. Plan for God’s Sovereignty
4. Pray for Miracles
5. Press On in His Power

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There is NO other name by which mankind can be saved except that of Jesus Christ. How can we learn to become bold witnesses to our faith from Peter and John? Find out how Peter and John got arrested but the gospel cannot be stopped. From Acts 4. Pastor John Pethtel

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1. Bold Witnesses are Filled with the Holy Spirit
2. Bold Witnesses Have Spent Time with Jesus
3. Bold Witnesses Share What They Know for Certain
4. Bold Witnesses Speak the Gospel Boldly and Live the Gospel Winsomely

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What a beautiful account of the healing of the lame man at the beautiful gate. Yet, like the man who was healed, we underestimate our biggest need, which is having Jesus in our lives. And as Peter told the crowd, we too must repent of our rejection of Jesus and receive his refreshment and renewal. Acts 3:1-26. Pastor Liz Green

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1. We underestimate our real need.
2. Only Jesus can satisfy our true need.
3. We need repentance, followed by his refreshment and renewal.

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The key issue for those early Jews concerning faith was to realize that Jesus was the Christ. They had been waiting for the Messiah, and when they understood that Jesus was the one they had been waiting for, they believed and submitted their lives to his authority. Acts 2:22-41

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1. Christ’s Resurrection Was Foretold
2. Christ’s Resurrection Was Witnessed
3. Christ’s Resurrection Was Received

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It is a beautiful thing when the gospel is shared and spiritual eyes are opened to the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ. The Spirit has been poured out so that we who have received the Spirit may take the message of Christ from across the street to around the world and everywhere in between. Acts 2:1-21

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Welcome - 5:00
Opening songs - 6:50
Children's Message - 13:15
Congregational singing - 20:15
Testimony - Corbin Kersten - 23:35
Sermon - 27:40
Closing song - 58:15
Jeremy Lade recognition - 1:02:10

1. The Spirit Arrives
2. The Jews are Confused
3. Peter Explains God’s Plan

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The devotion of Jesus’ first disciples flowed out of a relationship with him by means of prayer, the Word of God, and a commitment to follow God’s will. Acts 1:12-26

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1. They were devoted to prayer
2. They were devoted to the Word
3. They were devoted to God’s will

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Our testimony is worship. We are witnesses of God’s glorious reality, and we magnify him to our little corner of the world in response to our personal experience of his goodness and greatness.

Welcome - 5:00
Opening songs - 7:45
Children's message - 20:15
Prayer - 25:25
Sermon - 29:05
Closing song/blessing - 1:04:30

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1. Disciples Stay Focused on the Mission of the Gospel
2. Disciples Testify in the Power of the Spirit

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Because we disciples are born of the Spirit through faith in Jesus, the Word reveals to us the gospel that we share and the Spirit empowers us to minister the power of the gospel for the sake of the God’s advancing kingdom. Acts 1:1-5

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1. Disciples Stay Focused on the Gospel
2. Disciples Are Empowered by the Spirit

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