How to
Enjoy Our Life Together
Memory Verse: Psalm 133:1 (NKJV) Behold, how
good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
TEXT: Acts 2:42–47; 4:32–35
Introduction: Genesis 2:18
1.
The Admission
John 1:12–13; 3:16;
2 Corinthians 5:17; Mark 16:16; Acts
2:41; 1 Peter 1:3–4
“Baptism is not an optional ritual, to be delayed or
postponed. It signifies your inclusion in God’s family.”-- Rick Warren
2.
The Attitude
First, attitude of Selfless
Love. Galatians 5:14; 1 Corinthians 13:3;
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John 3:16–18
Second, attitude of Forbearance
forgiveness: Colossians 3:13; Matthew
6:14–15
“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable,
because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”-- C.S. Lewis
Third, attitude of Transparency:
Colossians 3:9; Romans 12:9; Proverbs 24:26
Fourth, we must have an
attitude of service:
Galatians 6:9–10
“The only really happy people are those who have
learned how to serve.”—Rick Warren
3.
The Atmosphere
First, atmosphere of belongingness.
Ephesians 2:19; Acts 2:42–47; Acts 4:32–35
Second, atmosphere of Bible
study.
Third, atmosphere of
fellowship and prayer.
Fourth, atmosphere of unity
and peace. Psalm 133:1; Proverbs 25:23;26:20
Fifth, atmosphere of caring
and sharing.
Sixth, an atmosphere of constant
fellowship. Hebrews 10:25
Eating together.
Seventh, atmosphere of
worship
Eighth, atmosphere of grace. James 5:19–20
“As we obtain grace, we
must give grace. As we experience forgiveness, we can and must extend
forgiveness to others!”--Matthew West
CONCLUSION: Acts
4:12; Romans 10:13
