GateWay Church
Community - Acts 2:42-47
Pastor Jason Crabtree
Locations & Times
GateWay Church
1100 S Sowell St, Visalia, CA 93277, USA
Thursday 6:45 PM
Sunday 8:45 AM
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Introduction
What does it look like to move from a week to week routine to a day to day reality?
We don't go to church we are the church.
“The family of believers is our family, the church, and the church needs me, whether I feel like I need it or not.” - Craig Groeschel
Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. ~ Galatians 6:10 (NLT)
“The family of believers is our family, the church, and the church needs me, whether I feel like I need it or not.” - Craig Groeschel
Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. ~ Galatians 6:10 (NLT)
Get connected to a community centered around biblical fellowship.
Fellowship - Koinonia
Generosity
Sharing
Willing contribution
Close relationship
Participation
Proof of unity
Partnership
Communion
Publicly saying “These Are My People”
Sharing meals together
Generosity
Sharing
Willing contribution
Close relationship
Participation
Proof of unity
Partnership
Communion
Publicly saying “These Are My People”
Sharing meals together
When we really know those within our community we will correctly respond to the needs within our community.
A Gospel-centered community grows when it's devoted to God's Word and to prayer.
As the church lives out the Gospel in our everyday lives it makes us more like Christ and it shows the world who God is.
A few ways to respond:
Lead a GateWay Connect Small Group
Text the word “LEAD” to (559) 206-3829
Lead a GateWay Connect Small Group
Text the word “LEAD” to (559) 206-3829
A few ways to respond:
Move from a once a week routine to a day-to-day reality in your relationship with God and with others
Move from a once a week routine to a day-to-day reality in your relationship with God and with others
A few ways to respond:
Take the first step and start a relationship with Jesus
Take the first step and start a relationship with Jesus
Save The Date: GateWay Connect Small Group Signups Start September 5th-22nd
Discussion Questions
Prayer Requests:
GateWay Connect Small Group Sermon Study Notes
What comes to mind when you think about the word community?
What are the unique things about your connect small group that makes it special?
What are some felt needs within your group and how can each person respond to meeting those needs?
Read Acts 2:42-47
What are some ways your group could worship together outside of Thursday/Sunday service and remember worship is much more than just singing? Worship is our response to who God is and what God is doing.
Schedule a time to take communion together as a connect small group.
Who might you need to reach out to personally within your community and share the gospel with? Name them and pray for them together as a group.
Prayer Requests:
GateWay Connect Small Group Sermon Study Notes
What comes to mind when you think about the word community?
What are the unique things about your connect small group that makes it special?
What are some felt needs within your group and how can each person respond to meeting those needs?
Read Acts 2:42-47
What are some ways your group could worship together outside of Thursday/Sunday service and remember worship is much more than just singing? Worship is our response to who God is and what God is doing.
Schedule a time to take communion together as a connect small group.
Who might you need to reach out to personally within your community and share the gospel with? Name them and pray for them together as a group.