Newbury Park First Christian Church
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Newbury Park First Christian Church
801 Knollwood Dr, Newbury Park, CA 91320, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
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“Deadly Lies”
Acts 4: 32 - 5:11
To Be Continued | Week 9 | Ken LaMont
MARKS OF A SPIRIT FILLED LIFE:
· UNITY – Acts 4:32
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.
· GENEROSITY – Acts 4:33-35
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 34 that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35 and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
An Amazing Example: Acts 4:36-37
MARKS OF A SELF FILLED LIFE:
· PRIDE – Acts 5:1
· DECEPTION - Acts 5:2
· GREED – Acts 5:3-11
JAMES 5:1-5
Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4 Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5 You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter.
Acts 4: 32 - 5:11
To Be Continued | Week 9 | Ken LaMont
MARKS OF A SPIRIT FILLED LIFE:
· UNITY – Acts 4:32
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.
· GENEROSITY – Acts 4:33-35
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 34 that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35 and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
An Amazing Example: Acts 4:36-37
MARKS OF A SELF FILLED LIFE:
· PRIDE – Acts 5:1
· DECEPTION - Acts 5:2
· GREED – Acts 5:3-11
JAMES 5:1-5
Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4 Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5 You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter.
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION:
SHARE: Have you ever experienced a group that made a big difference because they were united in heart and mind? How did that feel?
READ: Acts 4:32. What cause the early church to live with such unity? What was the result of their unity?
READ: Acts 4:33. What was the message the church was united around? What do you think is meant by, “God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all?
READ: Acts 4:34-35. When you hear about this kind of generosity how do you feel? What causes you to be generous or holds you back from being more generous?
READ: Acts 4:36-37. Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit leading you to give in any way? How did you respond?
READ: Acts 5:1-11. What caught your attention about this story? What questions does this story raise in your mind?
SHARE: Is there an area you tend to try to present yourself better than you really are? What does that do to your relationships?
SHARE: Do you ever struggle with greed in any way? Do you think about God’s Kingdom more than your finances?
READ: James 5:1-5. Is there a place where you might give up a luxury or indulgence to free up resources for God’s Kingdom Mission?
SHARE: Have you ever experienced a group that made a big difference because they were united in heart and mind? How did that feel?
READ: Acts 4:32. What cause the early church to live with such unity? What was the result of their unity?
READ: Acts 4:33. What was the message the church was united around? What do you think is meant by, “God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all?
READ: Acts 4:34-35. When you hear about this kind of generosity how do you feel? What causes you to be generous or holds you back from being more generous?
READ: Acts 4:36-37. Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit leading you to give in any way? How did you respond?
READ: Acts 5:1-11. What caught your attention about this story? What questions does this story raise in your mind?
SHARE: Is there an area you tend to try to present yourself better than you really are? What does that do to your relationships?
SHARE: Do you ever struggle with greed in any way? Do you think about God’s Kingdom more than your finances?
READ: James 5:1-5. Is there a place where you might give up a luxury or indulgence to free up resources for God’s Kingdom Mission?