Being a Connected Church
Connected to the Person of God
(v. 44) “…all those who had believed…”
(v. 42) “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching…
(v. 42) “…and to prayer…”
(v. 47) “…praising God…”
John 15:1 (NASB)
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.”
Connected to the People of God
“They were continually devoting…
(v. 42) “…to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and…”
(v. 44) “And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common…”
(v. 46) “Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart…”
(v. 47) “…having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.”
John 15:17 (NASB)
“This I command you, that you love one another.”
Connected to the Purpose of God
(v. 43) “Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles...”
(v. 45) “…they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.”
(v. 47) “…and the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.”
John 15:27 (NASB)
“…you will testify also, because you have been with Me…”
A connected church is connected to God, God’s People and God’s purpose!
