The Birth and The Growth of the Church

SERIES: FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT’S SWORD

MESSAGE: The Birth and The Growth of the Church

TEXT: Acts 2:37–47

DATE: February 12, 2023

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The foundation of the church is Christ.
   (Matt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 3:11)

2. The formation of the church is the work of the Holy Spirit. 
   (Luke 24:46–49; Acts 1:8, 12–14; 2:1–4, 6–8, 14–21)

3. The fundamental message of the church is the Gospel.
   (Acts 2:22–24, 32–36, 37–40)

4. The fruitful response of the church is growth. (Vv. 41–47)

   1. Repentance (Vv. 38, 41a)

   2. Baptism (V. 41b)

   3. Incorporation (V. 41c)

   4. Devotion (V. 42)

   5. Generous giving (Vv. 44–45)

   6. Corporate worship (V. 46a)

   7. Corporate unity (V. 46b)

   8. Genuine praise (V. 47a)

   9. Personal evangelism (V. 47b)

Take Away Questions:

1. Are you praying for God to work in our lives and community?

2. Do you see the Holy Spirit working in our lives and our church?

3. What are you devoted to?

4. How does our church compare to the early church?

5. Will you pray for God to revive us again?