LifePointe Christian Church
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
John 20:21 NIV
Matthew 28:19 NIV
Yacht Clubs: Stopped GOING and just GATHERED
They lost sight of their mission
Acts of the Apostles 2:41-42 NLT
The church is the hope of the world
Acts 2:42
They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to - NLT
They were continually devoting themselves to - NASB
Acts 2:42: Foundation of the churches future
Proskartereo
(Prahh-ska-teh-RAY-oh)
Proskartereo: Constantly diligent. Steadfastly attentive too. Attend continually. Continually devoted.
Ruth 1:16-17 NIV
Ruth 1:18 NIV
Luke 9:51 NIV
Acts 1:10 NIV
Acts 2:42 NIV
DEVOTED THEMSELVES TO: Apostles Teaching
John 13:34 NIV
A devotion to hearing, learning, and applying God’s Word
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DEVOTED THEMSELVES TO: The breaking of bread.
1 Corinthians 10:16-17 NIV
1 Cor 11:23-26
When we participate in Communion - we are united as one body
DEVOTED THEMSELVES TO: Prayer
Ephesians 6:18 NIV
Prayer is the cornerstone of a strong and dynamic faith
DEVOTED THEMSELVES TO: Fellowship
Fellowship: An intimate sharing of one's self with another
Fellowship: Participation, partnership, having something in common
Acts 4:34-35: Early church met people’s needs
Question of the day: “What can I do for you?"
Most people are lonely and longing for genuine relationships
Fellowship draws others to you and Jesus
Circles better than rows
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Acts 2:47 NIV
What is your Proskartereo (prahh-ska-tehRAY-oh) step?