Crossview Church
Dan DeRoche | Acts 2:42-47
What are the vital signs of a healthy church?
Acts 2:42-47 CSB
Biblical Teaching
This church (gathering) was hungry for God’s word.
“Just when the world is becoming more aware of its need, the church is becoming less sure of its mission. And the major reason for the diminishing Christian mission is the diminishing confidence in the Christian message.”- John Stott
In Christ, with the Holy Spirit and an open Bible…
All you need to do is enjoy it, cherish it, and dig deeper into it.
Fellowship
There is a power when God’s people share in life together and are known by one another.
Acts 2:44-46 CSB
They were motivated by love for God AND love for each other.
You never want to give up on church because of conflict or being uncomfortable.
Prayer
Prayer is a two-way spiritual communication that fosters a relationship between God and His child.
Acts 2:43, 47 CSB
1 Corinthians 10:31 CSB
When someone is stuck in a habitual sin, they don’t have a sin problem. They have an AWE problem.
Gospel Influence
Acts 2:47 CSB
1 Peter 3:15-16 NLT
"I love you and I enjoy being with you too.” - God