cts 2:42 – “. . .

they continually
evoting themselves” (NASB)
meaning – “continued steadfastly
nd were constantly diligent.”

hey were devoted to the spiritua

tandard of a Spirit-filled Church.
WHAT WAS IT THEY WERE
DEVOTED TO?

They were devoted to

I.M.P.A.C.T.
INSTRUCTION IN GOD’S WORD
“they devoted themselves to the
apostle’s teaching.” (v.42)

The most basic essential for any

healthy church is a commitment
to hearing, learning, and applyin
God’s word.
 They received the Word. (Acts17

b) They researched the Word.

(Acts 17:11)
It means they SIFTED through the
c) They responded to the Word.
(Acts 17:12) Matthew 7:26
. MOBILIZE FOR MINISTRY.
(Acts 2:45)
They were OTHERS-CENTERED,
not self-centered.
They value ministry over money;
people over possession.
Our talent, time & treasures are to b
used in service of others for the glo
of God.

They understood that no one could

do everything but everyone could
do something.
HE PARABLE OF PROCRASTINATIO
This is a story about the four people
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and
Nobody. There was an important job
to be done, and Everybody was aske
to do it. Everybody was sure that
Somebody would do it. Anybody
could have done it, but Nobody
did it.
Somebody got angry about that
because it was Everybody’s job.
Everybody thought Anybody could
do it, but Nobody realized that
Everybody would not do it. It ended
that Everybody blamed Somebody,
when actually Nobody accused
Anybody.
Are you doing what you can with
what you have ?
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IS ALWAYS
TIED UP TO YOUR ABILITY.

It is our job to be faithful to what

He has given to us. (1 Cor. 3:5)
4 SERVING SUGGESTIONS

1. Serve WHENEVER you can.

2. Serve WHEREVER you can.
3. Serve WHOEVER is in need.
4. Be willing to do WHATEVER
it takes.
A dynamic Church is a church
whose many members work
according to their giftedness
and abilities.
3. PRAYING WITH FAITH.
(Acts 2:42)
“they devoted themselves to .
prayers.”
Prayer permeated the early Churc
We need to become more
devoted to prayer.
4. ADORING GOD IN WORSHIP
(Acts 2:43)
“Everyone was filled with awe.
“To be filled with awe” means tha
we are filled with a reverential fe
before the presence of the
Almighty. READ: Acts 9:31
Do you hold the name of Jesus in
high honor? Are you seized by the
splendor of God?

The early Church’s worship was bot

formal and informal – “TEMPLE
COURTS” and in their HOMES.
. CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER.
(Acts 2:44-46)
In Greek, “fellowship” means to
“share something in common” or
“to strive for a common goal.”
“all together” (v.44)
“they met together in the temple
courts.” (v.46)
“they ate together” (v.46)

Real community is hanging out

with others for a spiritual purpose.
. TELLING OTHERS THE GOSPE
(Acts 2:47)
How people respond to the Gospe
is God’s responsibility. It is God w
bring people to Himself.
HOW I REFLECT GOD IS MY
RESPONSIBILITY.
People wanted to be around with Jes
(Luke 2:52)

Do lost people like to be around me

Do I attract people because I am
gracious?
Do I repel people because I am
judgmental.
The KEY : The people ENJOYED
FAVOR and then the LORD
BROUGHT PEOPLE TO FAITH.
“The world has yet to see wh
a man or woman totally
devoted to Christ can do.”
D.L. MOOD
HOW TO MAKE AN I.M.P.A.C.T.

I – Instruction in God’s Word

M- Mobilize for Ministry
P– Praying with Faith
A- Adoring God in Worship
C- Caring For One Another
T- Telling Others the Gospel