Get This Right First

Main message: If you live out the five purposes God gave—worship, fellowship, discipleship, service, and evangelism—you'll find fulfillment and become the kind of church described in Acts 2. These practices realign your life to God, deepen your faith, strengthen relationships, meet needs, and draw others to Christ.

Key points:

• Worship with passion and joy realigns your life to God and opens you to his guidance; gather physically when possible.
• Deep fellowship: get involved in church life and life groups so your social fabric supports spiritual growth.
• Discipleship: study the Bible and participate in growth groups to become more Christlike rather than remaining stagnant.
• Serve with generosity and compassion; holding resources loosely and meeting community needs demonstrates Christ and builds favor.
• Evangelism: intentionally invite and bring others to Jesus and to church events so the Lord can add to the number being saved.

Scriptures mentioned: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10, Acts 2:42, Acts 2:44, Acts 244-46, Acts 24:45, Galatians 5:13, Acts 2:47, Acts 18