SERIES: KEY WORDS OF THE EARLY CHURCH (3 OF 5)

NOTE: This sermon is part 5 and 6 of a 10 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

PREVIEWS:

Part 5: Fellowship
Series: Key Words Of The Early Church
Stuart Briscoe
Acts 2:42; 1 John 1:1-10

God said, "It is not good that man should be alone." This is especially true of a new believer. He needs all the encouragement, love, and instruction he can get his hands on. God wonderfully provided for this in The Fellowship of the church.

I. The Meaning of "The Fellowship."

A. To share or to have in common.

B. Greek emphasized the word THE-a unique fellowship.

II. The Merits of "The Fellowship."

A. Fellowship with His Son. 1 Corinthians 1:9
Sharing Christ's Inheritance. Romans 8:17

B. Fellowship with His Saints. 2 Corinthians 8:4
Sharing Christian's Needs.

C. Fellowship with His Servants. Galatians 2:9
Sharing in Practical Support.

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Part 6: Worship
Series: Key Words Of The Early Church
Stuart Briscoe
Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

The Breaking of the Bread, instituted by the Lord on the night of His betrayal and practiced by the Early Church and perpetuated by the historical church, is central in the Worship of God's people.

It provides:

I. An Opportunity for Private Dedication.

A. Remember lie. v. 24

B. Examine Yourself. v. 28

C. Discern Ourselves. v. 31

II. An Opportunity for Public Declaration.

Note: "show" (v. 26) lit. proclaim, preach.

A. Appropriation of the Bread. v. 23

B. Application of the Blood. v. 25
1. Justification. See Romans 5:9