Sharing for Needs
Acts 4:32-37 … This passage is critical to understanding the early church. There was a harmony of fellowship: “were of one heart and one soul.” There was no needy person in that fellowship. Why? More →
Category: Fellowship
Fresh and Alive
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Acts 2:42-47 record a pattern which keeps a Christian fellowship fresh and alive. First, new converts were incorporated into the body, v. 42, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, More →
Connected
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The ascension marked a change in Jesus’ ministry: many versus One by the Holy Spirit’s indwelling. Jesus will come again; Christians must be His witnesses, as our calling is to be witnesses, More →
First Lord’s Supper
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Jesus observed the Passover with His disciples. Matthew 26:26-30 records three things He did that night. First, the Lord’s Supper was instituted—“Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples More →
Do You Love God?
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Matthew 22:37 reads, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Why did God create you—what is your purpose in life? Imagine climbing the ladder of life and when you reach the top rung, More →
Restoration is the Goal
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Matthew 18:12-20 reveals God’s problem resolution plan, The focus must be … First, an attitude of seeking restoration to fellowship—“If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, More →
Motive for Praying
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Did Jesus oppose public prayer? His words in Matthew 6:5-15 address religious show business. Christianity is plagued by pretenders. There are hypocrites: “you must not be like the hypocrites,” i.e. the More →
Without a Doubt
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How can I be sure I am saved? The apostle John addressed this in 1 John 3:19 when he wrote, “And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him.” He wanted us to know that we belong to God. More →
Another Key to Growth
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Doug Fields of Saddleback Valley Community Church has a test to determine the need of encouragement: “If the person is breathing, he needs encouragement.” The support we gain from one another is essential to our spiritual maturity. More →
Making the Christian Life Easier
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The Christian life is easy. Not! Any person who thinks so has not tried to live it. Yet, as difficult as it is, it can be much easier if you follow a few simple rules. But it is virtually impossible if you neglect them. More →
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