Matt Reynolds :: United In The Spirit :: 06.26.11
Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their (at)meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:43-46
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Brian Krawczyk :: Ephesians 4 pt. 2 Who Am I Connected to? :: 06.06.10
God did not create the human body to be dominated by one system. All the systems work together to keep us in good health. The same is true of the body of Christ. Unfortunately, too often, the church operates as a body with some of its systems out of sorts. Every person in the body of Christ has an equal role to play in the ministry Jesus gives to His church. There is no spiritual hierarchy.
The New Testament makes it absolutely clear that the church of Jesus Christ–the body of Jesus Christ–is to function in the world in the same way Jesus functioned. We are to be the Jesus they won’t see any other way. And Ephesians 4 tells us that within the body are five roles, five facets of ministry that Jesus conducted in the world and that He continues to conduct through us.
So how have YOU been created and designed to function?
What’s your role?
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Matt Reynolds :: Pentecost :: 05.23.10
In Acts 2, Jesus told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem, waiting for power from heaven. For 10 days they fasted and prayed, eagerly expecting this gift Jesus had promised. What happened on that 10th day, forever changed them and continues to change us today if we will allow it. The Holy Spirit came, filled the Apostles, and brought the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth eternally changing the lives of 0ver 3,000 people. Our prayer to see heaven come to earth is dependent on the same Holy Spirit power, given without measure to those who believe in Jesus. In humility, we set aside 10 days leading up to Pentecost, confessing Jeremiah 10:23 “I know, O Lord, our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.” and asking God, once again, to pour out His spirit of wisdom and revelation so our next step would align with His grand plan for the Kingdom to come to Atlanta.
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