How can we take what we have learned about Authentic Christianity and apply it to the body of Christ to become the Authentic Church?
Acts 2:41-47
”Ekklesia” –
Greek word for church meaning “the called out” It is a gathering of followers of
Christ.
The church is
the body of Christ, of which He is the head. It is where we have opportunity to express our worship
and exercise the gifts of the Spirit the Lord has given us.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN“AUTHENTIC CHURCH”.
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Motivated by the Gospel (v.41)
·
Meaningful Membership
(v.41-42)
·
Mentoring Leadership (v.42)
God has redeemed
you from your past so you can grow and live for Him in the present
which will someday impact someone else’s future
·
Moved by God's Power (v.43)
When God’s power
moves in people’s lives, people move their lives under the presence of
God.
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Minister to One Another (v.44-45)
Community -
unity with a common purpose
Our service
(ministry) is an indication of what or who is a priority in our lives.
This is evident by the emphasis we place on how we sacrifice our time,
energy, and resources.
·
Meet Together Regularly
(v.46-47)
·
Mobilized to Multiply
(v.47)
3 QUESTIONS FOR NORTH SIDE
- What are
the qualities that make North Side a special and unique place for my
family and community?
- If it were
up to me, how would I lead North Side to grow in ministry to each other?
- If it were
up to me, how would I lead North Side to better impact our community?
