Sermon Notes:

Arise
Arise Together

Pastor Spencer Sweeting

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47 NLT

“A community is the mental and spiritual condition of knowing that the place is shared, and that the people who share the place define and limit the possibilities of each other’s lives. It is the knowledge that people have of each other, their concern for each other, their trust in each other, the freedom with which they come and go among themselves.”  Wendell Berry

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THE CHURCH:

We gather together

We grow together

We give together

We go together

HOW WE ARISE TOGETHER:

Gather Faithfully

Grow Continually

Give Wholeheartedly

Go Intentionally

FIVE YEARS FROM NOW:
Beloved Community.
Gospel Formation.
Joyful Generosity.
Everyday Mission.