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We Are Members of God's Family

What comes to mind when you think of the word “church”? A building? A location? Join Pastor Rick as he explains the true meaning of the word.

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WE ARE MEMBERS OF GOD’S FAMILY 
Rick Warren
 
“In Christ, we who are many form one Body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Rom. 12:5 (NIV)
      “…let us do good to all people, especially those who belong to the family of believers.”         Gal. 6:10 (NIV)
I.    THE GROWTH OF THE 1st CHURCH (JERUSALEM)
·     Acts 1:15 “120 believers”  
·     Acts 2:41 “3000 were added to the church that day”
·     Acts 2:47 “the Lord added daily those being saved”
·     Acts 4:4    “the number of men grew to 5,000”
·     Acts 5:14 “more & more believed & a multitude was added”
·     Acts 5:28 “you’ve filled Jerusalem with your teachings”
·     Acts 6:1   “the number of disciples rapidly multiplied”
·     Acts 6:7    “the number of believers increased rapidly”
·     Acts 21:20 “tens of thousands have become believers”
     
II.  WHERE DID THEY MEET?
      “(They met) day after day, in the TEMPLE COURTS AND from house to house…”     Acts 5:42
 
             hLARGE GROUP ___________________ 
      “They met together at the Temple Courts…” Acts 2:46 (NLT) 
            h SMALL GROUP ___________________ 
“Greet the church that meets in their home.”  Rom. 16:5 (NLT)
 
 
Advantages: Homes are…
                                              
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7 MARKS OF A HEALTHY GROUP: ACTS 2:42-47 
      1.      ___________________ 
       “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching…”
 
      2.      ___________________ 
       “They devoted themselves… to the fellowship”
       “They ate together with glad and sincere hearts”
 
      3.      ___________________ 
      “They devoted themselves… to the breaking of bread”
 
      4.      ___________________ 
       “They devoted themselves… to prayer”
 
      5.      ___________________ 
       “They gave to anyone as he had a need…”
 
      6.      ___________________ 
       “They praised God and enjoyed the favor of all the people”
 
      7.      ___________________ 
      “Everyday, the number in their group continued to grow as the Lord added those who were being saved”
                             Each One Reach One – Easter, April 4

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

I am called to belong, not just believe.

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

“In Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
ROMANS 12:5 (NIV)

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

Does my level of involvement in my local church demonstrate that I love and am committed to God’s family?

TODAY'S MESSAGE

We Are Members of God's Family

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
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TODAY'S MESSAGE

We Are Members of God's Family

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?Study Guide Resources:

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
Study Guide Resources: