Text: 1 Peter 2:9 A Chosen Race – Galatians 3:26-29 A Royal Priesthood – 2 Timothy 2:12; Romans 12:1 A Holy Nation – Daniel 2:44; Isaiah 2:2-3 A People for God’s Own Possession – 1 Corinthians 6:20; Romans 12:2 What Are We to Do? – “Proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you…” By [...]

Text: Acts 11:19-26 Focused on the Word of God – Acts 11:20,23,26 United Despite Different Backgrounds – Acts 11:20-21 Generous to Those in Need – Acts 11:27-30 Interested in Spreading the Gospel – Acts 13:1-3, 14:26-27 Dealt with Issues Correctly – Acts 15:1-2

Text: Hebrews 10:25 Encouragement – Hebrews 10:24-25 Evangelism – 1 Corinthians 14:23-25 Collective Activities Lord’s Supper – 1 Corinthians 11:33 Giving – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Singing – Colossians 3:16 Praying – Acts 4:23-31 Study/teaching – Acts 20:7

Text: 1 Timothy 5:16 What God has Charged the Church to Do: Evangelism – 1 Timothy 3:15 Edification – Ephesians 4:11-16 Benevolence – Acts 4:32-35; 11:27-30 What Men Charge the Church with (examples): Expanded benevolence (to include non-Christians) Recreation Common Meals Education Daycare Most Things are not Bad in Themselves -

Theme from 1&2 Thessalonians Spread the gospel – 1 Thessalonians 1:8 Endure persecution – 1 Thessalonians 2:14 Stand firm – 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Live holy lives – 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Eagerly wait for the Lord’s return – 1 Thessalonians 1:10

Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 How can we improve our Christian walk? Study Prayer Service Encouragement Evangelism

To Convert the Lost – Romans 1:16 To Edify the Saved – Acts 20:32 As a Witness Against those who Reject – Luke 10:10-12 To Save Ourselves – 1 Timothy 4:16

What Makes the Church All-Sufficient? Divine origin – Matthew 16:18 Part of God’s eternal plan – Ephesians 3:10-11 Christ is the head – Ephesians 1:22-23 Belongs to Him – Acts 20:28 What is the Church All-Sufficient to Do? Evangelism – 1 Timothy 3:15 Edification – Ephesians 4:12,16 Benevolence – Acts 4:32-35 How is the Church [...]