Real Community | Pre-All Church Message | Pastor Andrew Cromwell

1 Timothy 3:15 NCV: I’m writing these instructions…so you’ll know how to live in the family of God. That family is the church…

What are We Supposed to do as the Church?

Acts 2:42-27 NIV: And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching…(NIV)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

They committed themselves to learning the teachings of the apostles… (Mes)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship…(NIV)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

They joined with other believers in fellowship (NLT)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

They were life family to each other (CEV)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

They committed themselves to life together (Mes)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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…to the breaking of bread… (NIV)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

They shared in fellowship meals (TEV)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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…the breaking of bread and the prayers… (NIV)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

They spent time praying together (NCV)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. (NIV)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

They shared everything with each other…and helped each other when anyone in the group had a need…(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other. 1 Peter 4:10 LB(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

How to Get the Most from Your Group

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Let us not give up the habit of meeting together. Instead, let us encourage one another. Heb. 10:25 TEV(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

2. I share my thoughts with (MULTILINE)

Don’t try to act important but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! Rom. 12:16 NLT(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do. And don’t jump all over them every time they do or say something you don’t agree with—even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently. Romans 14:1 (Mes)(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

We must bear the burden of being considerate of the doubts and fears of others. Romans 15:2 LB(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed. Js. 5:16 LB(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

5. I share others (MULTILINE)

Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings. Gal. 6:2 GW(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

As holy people whom God has chosen and loved, be sympathetic, kind, humble, gentle, and patient. Col. 3:12 GW(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Heb. 10:24 NIV(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

I want us to help each other with the faith we have. Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you. Rom. 1:12 NCV(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

What are your excuses?(MULTILINE)

Luke 14:16-18 NIV: Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ “But they all alike began to make excuses(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)