Sermons

The early church shared needs, worshiped together, broke bread together. They have unity and commitment; they were devoted to right teaching. The church shares a common creed, in our case the Apostles' Creed. Breaking bread together most likely means the Lord's Supper. We observe two sacraments together as commanded by Christ until He returns. Breaking bread later talks about eating together. At the old testament Pentecost, they met together in homes sharing meals. They prayed together interceding for each other; this is the real priesthood of all believers. All of us are priests for all of us. Having all things in common is not socialism or communism. It is meeting each others' needs. Barnabas was the example; Ananias and Sapphira was the counter-example. We bear things together out of love for each other, but more because we love God. Where does church growth come from? From God, who blesses the church when it displays love. God gives the growth, as we get on our knees. God gives the increase as we trust and walk with Him. We "walk by faith, not by sight."