Portraits of Worship in the Church (Acts 4:32-5:11)
Key Idea: God cares about how we worship in the church. Two portraits of the church that instruct our worship: I. Portrait 1: We worship in unity and in mission (4:32-37) II. Portrait 2: We worship by honest financial giving (5:1-11)
Bold Perseverance (Acts 4:1-31)
Five keys to persevering in evangelism: Expect persecution Cultivate a rich relationship with Christ Submit to the authority of God over all other authorities Embrace the sovereignty of God in persecution Desire faithful proclamation more than fleeting peace
The Purposeful God (Acts 3)
The Birth of the Church (Acts 2)
Key Idea: The church is designed to be all about Jesus.
The Gospel to All Nations (Acts 1)
Theme of Acts: The people of God empowered to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations.
