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When the church comes aliveSeptember 13th, 2015

Gods people

Luke 23:44-46

... It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour, because the sun

was obscured; and the veil of the temple was torn in two. And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said,

“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” Having said this, He breathed

His last.

Luke 23:44-46

... It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour, because the sun was obscured; and the veil of the

temple was torn in two. And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice,

said, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” Having said this,

He breathed His last.

How did the people respond?

Acts 2:1-4

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And

suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled

the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and

began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

Acts 2:1-4

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And

suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled

the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and

began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

When God often shows up

Acts 2:1-4

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And

suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were

sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. And

they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

How God often shows up

Acts 2:1-4

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And

suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled

the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and

began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

Not sparingly

Acts 2:1-4

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And

suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled

the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and

began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

NOT the temple

Acts 2:1-4

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And

suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled

the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them

tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. And

they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

Think about theAtmosphere.

Acts 2:1-4

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And

suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire

distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the

Spirit was giving them utterance.

ALL

Acts 2:37-40

Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to

Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of

you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your

sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:37-40

For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to

Himself.” And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept

on exhorting them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse

generation!”

Acts 2:41-42, 43

So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day

there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’

teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

Acts 2:41-42, 43

So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day

there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’

teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

Acts 2:42

They were

continually devoting themselves

•to the apostles’ teaching and •to fellowship, •to the breaking of bread and •to prayer.

Acts 2:42

They were

continually devoting themselves

•to the apostles’ teaching

God’s word (for us – bible)

Acts 2:42

They were

continually devoting themselves

•to fellowship

Working together with Christians

Acts 2:42

They were

continually devoting themselves

•to the breaking of bread

Shared meals, shared lives

Acts 2:42

They were

continually devoting themselves

•to prayer

Seeking God for others and self

Acts 2:42

They were

continually devoting themselves

•to the apostles’ teaching and •to fellowship, •to the breaking of bread and •to prayer.

Acts 2:43-45

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs

were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had

believed were together and had all things in common; and they began

selling their property and possessions and were sharing them

with all, as anyone might have need.

Acts 2:43-45

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed

were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and

were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.

Amazing Unity

Acts 2:43-45

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were

taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were

together and had all things in common; and they began selling their

property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might

have need.

He that rocks the boat, rarely rows the boat – Ed Stetzer

Amazing Unity

Acts 2:43-45

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

And all those who had believed were together and had all things in

common; and they began selling their property and possessions and

were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.

Selflessness and benevolence

Acts 2:46-47

Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was

adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

How then should we live?

Acts 2:46-47

Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread

from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was

adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

How then should we live?

And...

This week

This week

• - pray about where you are in your walk

This week

• - pray about where you are in your walk• - make an assessment

This week

• - pray about where you are in your walk• - make an assessment• - look at your schedule

This week

• - pray about where you are in your walk• - make an assessment• - look at your schedule• - Choose a group

This week

• - pray about where you are in your walk• - make an assessment• - look at your schedule• - Choose a group• - Show up and let God show up.