Connections

…you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church… (Matthew 16:18, NIV)

• Church – ekklesia – “the ones.”

IN GOD’S HOUSE, NO ONE STANDS ALONE – IS OUR .

THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF…

1 – GOD’S

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. – Matt. 18:20 NIV

2 – GOD’S

‘They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.’ – Acts 2:42-47 (NIV)

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” – Eph. 3:20

3 – GOD’S

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another… – Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV

“God sets the lonely in families…” – Psalm 68:6 NIV

4 – , NOT CONVENIENCE.

From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. – Eph. 4:16 NIV

A Covenant is:

• Binding
• Relational
• A demonstration of God’s grace
• Commitment and identity
• Community

I will make my dwelling among you, and my soul shall not abhor you. And I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people. – Lev. 26:11-12 ESV

CONNECTION IS OUR

What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?