Sunday Reflections (6-25-17)

We had another wonderful day "On the Hill" yesterday. Tremendous worship crowds, incredible music and a challenging message from the Word of God. We began a new series entitled, "The Church Ablaze." Over the course of the next several weeks, we are going to look at some snapshots of the early church in the book of Acts. We are going to focus on 2 main themes: What made the early church so impactful, energetic and expectant, and how can the 21st century church regain that passion and influence today?

Sunday AM Service

Here is a brief outline from our first message in the series: "A Fire Ignited!" Acts 1-2

INTRODUCTION
*The first church was "set ablaze" corporately and individually by the Holy Spirit of God. Notice they were:

I. A CHURCH IGNITED FOR A PURPOSE (1.6-8)
   A, They Were Given a Plan to Carry Out (6-7)
   B. They Were Given a Place to Carry Out the Plan (8)
     1. Jerusalem
     2. Judea
     3. Samaria
     4. Ends of the Earth

*A Church Ablaze is a Church on Mission!

II. A CHURCH ENABLED BY THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT (2.1-11)
*We have enablement to carry out our purpose.

   A. A Miraculous Manifestation (6)
- Everybody heard the Gospel in their own language. It is a Gospel for everyone!

   B. A Common Witness (11)
Theme: "the wonderful works of God"

III. A CHURCH ENTRUSTED WITH A DIVINE PROCLAMATION (2.21-24, 36-41
   A. Peter's Sermon (21-24)

- Jesus lived. Jesus Died. Jesus rose again. That is our message!
- The church was built upon the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

   B. The Crowds Reaction (37)
Question: "What shall we do?"
Answer: "Repent!"

$$ Statement: When you repent of your sin and turn to the resurrected Christ: you get freedom from what you used to be and you get the power to be what you ought to be.

CONCLUSION (40-41)

*Invitation/3000 responded and gave their life to Jesus.

Take away: BRVBC, we should be Ignited for a Purpose, Enabled by the Spirit, and Trustworthy of our command to Proclaim the Resurrected Christ!!


Sunday PM Service

VBS Kickoff!! Please be much in prayer for all kids and volunteers this week in Vacation Bible School. We are praying for children to come to faith in Christ.

Until Next Time,
Bro. Pastor
Gal.2.20