Truth #6 - The Church is my Family!

Truth #6 - The Church is my Family!
Sermon Text - Acts 2:37-47

Main Idea - My pursuit and reflection of the glory of God in Christ is best accomplished within thecontext of my faith family, the church.

1. What makes us a family? Characteristics of our togetherness: (v38-41)

•We are a redeemed family. (v38a)
•We are an identified family. (v38b)
•We are a spirit-filled family. (v38c)
•We are an expansive family. (v39)
•We are a challenged family. (v40)

2. What do we do as a family? Priorities of our togetherness: (v42-47)

•We are to be a community of growth.
•We are to be a community of care.
•We are to be a community of testimony.

Reflection/Application: How can I put this truth into practice?
Reflection:
1) When you think about your life and your commitment to the church, do you feel like a family member? Why or why not?
2) What do you think could be done to connect you more closely to this faith family at Harvest?
Application:
1) Pick one of Paul’s letters to a New Testament church and study the characteristics, challenges and applications of that faith family (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians)
2) Pray daily for the upcoming series “I’m in the Family!”. Pray that God would use it to form us as a faith family in the weeks ahead.