cts 2:42 . . .they continually evoting themselves (NASB) meaning continued steadfastly nd were constantly diligent.

hey were devoted to the spiritua tandard of a Spirit-filled Church.

WHAT WAS IT THEY WERE DEVOTED TO? They were devoted to

I.M.P.A.C.T.

INSTRUCTION IN GODS WORD

they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching. (v.42)

The most basic essential for any healthy church is a commitment to hearing, learning, and applyin Gods word.

They received the Word. (Acts17

b) They researched the Word. (Acts 17:11) It means they SIFTED through the

c) They responded to the Word. (Acts 17:12) Matthew 7:26

. MOBILIZE FOR MINISTRY. (Acts 2:45)

They were OTHERS-CENTERED, not self-centered. They value ministry over money; people over possession.

Our talent, time & treasures are to b used in service of others for the glo of God.

They understood that no one could do everything but everyone could do something.

HE PARABLE OF PROCRASTINATIO

This is a story about the four people Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done, and Everybody was aske to do it. Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.

Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybodys job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody would not do it. It ended that Everybody blamed Somebody, when actually Nobody accused Anybody.

Are you doing what you can with what you have ? YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IS ALWAYS TIED UP TO YOUR ABILITY. It is our job to be faithful to what He has given to us. (1 Cor. 3:5)

4 SERVING SUGGESTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. Serve WHENEVER you can. Serve WHEREVER you can. Serve WHOEVER is in need. Be willing to do WHATEVER it takes.

A dynamic Church is a church whose many members work according to their giftedness and abilities.

3. PRAYING WITH FAITH. (Acts 2:42) they devoted themselves to . prayers.

Prayer permeated the early Churc We need to become more devoted to prayer.

4. ADORING GOD IN WORSHIP (Acts 2:43) Everyone was filled with awe.

To be filled with awe means tha we are filled with a reverential fe before the presence of the Almighty. READ: Acts 9:31

Do you hold the name of Jesus in high honor? Are you seized by the splendor of God?

The early Churchs worship was bot formal and informal TEMPLE COURTS and in their HOMES.

. CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER. (Acts 2:44-46)

In Greek, fellowship means to share something in common or to strive for a common goal.

all together (v.44) they met together in the temple courts. (v.46) they ate together (v.46)

Real community is hanging out with others for a spiritual purpose.

. TELLING OTHERS THE GOSPE (Acts 2:47)

How people respond to the Gospe is Gods responsibility. It is God w bring people to Himself. HOW I REFLECT GOD IS MY RESPONSIBILITY.

People wanted to be around with Jes (Luke 2:52)

Do lost people like to be around me Do I attract people because I am gracious? Do I repel people because I am judgmental.

The KEY : The people ENJOYED FAVOR and then the LORD BROUGHT PEOPLE TO FAITH.

The world has yet to see wh a man or woman totally devoted to Christ can do. D.L. MOOD

HOW TO MAKE AN I.M.P.A.C.T. I Instruction in Gods Word M- Mobilize for Ministry P Praying with Faith A- Adoring God in Worship C- Caring For One Another T- Telling Others the Gospel