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United worship offers immense blessings for individuals and the church community alike. This approach to faith is emphasized through key biblical events such as Passover, Pentecost, and the Tabernacles, which illustrate the significance of coming together in prayer and praise. The Last Supper highlights the importance of communion, while the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost showcases the rewards of united worship. Believers are encouraged to engage actively in their local churches, cultivate community, and foster a spirit of unity as illustrated in the teachings of Acts and Colossians.
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Today’s Aim Being united in worship pleases God and has tremendous blessings for the individual and for the church.
Significant Three Passover – The Exodus Pentecost – Giving of the Law Tabernacles – Dwelling The Last Supper – Matt. 26:17-30 Holy Spirit Given – Acts 2 Jesus Earthly Reign – Zech. 14 Sacrifice of Suffering – Heb. 13:13-14 Sacrifice of Praise – Heb. 13:15 Sacrifice of Community – Heb. 13:16
Significant Three Passover – The Exodus Pentecost – Giving of the Law Tabernacles – Dwelling The Last Supper – Matt. 26:17-30 Holy Spirit Given – Acts 2 Jesus Earthly Reign – Zech. 14 Sacrifice of Suffering – Heb. 13:13-14 Sacrifice of Praise – Heb. 13:15 Sacrifice of Community – Heb. 13:16
Significant Three “…the day of Pentecost had arrived…” -Acts 2:1
United Worship “All these were continually united in prayer…” -Acts 1:14
United Worship “…the number of people who were together was about 120…” -Acts 1:15
United Worship “…the day of Pentecost had arrived, they were all together in one place…” -Acts 2:1
United Worship “…nine in the morning…” -Acts 2:15
United Worship “…Peter stood up with the Eleven…” -Acts 2:14
Reward of Worship “…that day about 3,000 people were added to them. And they devoted themselves to…” -Acts 2:41-42
Reward of Worship “…Peter and John were going up together to the temple complex at the hour of prayer at three in the afternoon…” -Acts 3:1
Reward of Worship “…he jumped up, stood, and started to walk, and he entered the temple complex with them-walking, leaping, and praising God.” -Acts 3:8
Reward of Worship “When Peter saw this, he addressed the people...” -Acts 3:12
Reward of Worship “…it was already evening. But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about 5,000.” -Acts 4:3-4
Reward of Worship “…every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved.” -Acts 2:47
Ultimate Worship • “…that day about 3,000 people were added to them. And they devoted themselves to…” • -Acts 2:41-42
Ultimate Worship • Teaching of the Word – 2:42 • Community Life – 2:42, 44 • Communion – 2:42 • Prayer – 2:42 • Common Ground – 2:44 • Sacrifice of Generosity – 2:45 • Meetings – 2:46 • Glad & Simple Hearts – 2:46 • Praising God – 2:47, 4:21 • Hospitality – 4:23 • Unity – 4:32 • Stewardship – 4:32
My Next Step Today Memorize • “Above all, put on love-the perfect bond of unity. And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body, control your hearts.” • -Colossians 3:14-15
My Next Step Today Become a member of a Christ-following, Bible teaching local church
My Next Step Today Visit, join, celebrate a Lifegroup and be actively involved through the Lifegroup
My Next Step Today Be a participant in the worship opportunities of a local church
My Next Step Today Involve myself with a new worship combination
My Next Step Today Protect and provide the unity of the local church
My Next Step Today • Protect and provide the • unity of the local church