Sermon Summary
Last Sunday, Pastor Phill delivered a sermon as part of our 10-year church anniversary celebration and the ongoing series "Acts: Our Church History." The sermon focused on Acts 2:42-47, emphasizing the importance of understanding both the context of this specific passage and the biblical foundations of Embassy Church. The big idea was that "Context is king, and Christ is the King of the context." Together, we explored how Christ's reign shines through the historical, literary, and biblical-theological contexts of Acts 2:42-47, as well as the historical and theological context of Embassy Church’s beginnings.
Sermon Outline:
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Sermon Text: Acts 2:42-47
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Discussion Questions:
What are the ways you have reflected on how God has brought together Embassy Church?
How does the beginning of Christ’s church in Acts relate to the start of Embassy?
How is Jesus lifted up in our passage?
How do we display unity within the body of Embassy?
How does our passage display that Jesus is king?
what are “the prayers” in vs 42, and how can we follow their example?
How does the resurrection create boldness in sharing the gospel?
How does the quote from Joel in Acts 2 help us to understand that we are in the last days?
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