Today’s Aim

2. Today’s Aim Being united in worship pleases God and has tremendous blessings for the individual and for the church.

3. 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

4. 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

5. Significant Three “…the day of Pentecost had arrived…” -Acts 2:1

6. United Worship “All these were continually united in prayer…” -Acts 1:14

7. United Worship “…the number of people who were together was about 120…” -Acts 1:15

8. United Worship “…the day of Pentecost had arrived, they were all together in one place…” -Acts 2:1

9. United Worship “…nine in the morning…” -Acts 2:15

10. United Worship “…Peter stood up with the Eleven…” -Acts 2:14

11. Reward of Worship “…that day about 3,000 people were added to them. And they devoted themselves to…” -Acts 2:41-42

12. 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

13. 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

14. Reward of Worship “When Peter saw this, he addressed the people...” -Acts 3:12

15. 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

16. Reward of Worship “…every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved.” -Acts 2:47

17. Ultimate Worship • “…that day about 3,000 people were added to them. And they devoted themselves to…” • -Acts 2:41-42

18. 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

19. 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

20. My Next Step Today Become a member of a Christ-following, Bible teaching local church

21. My Next Step Today Visit, join, celebrate a Lifegroup and be actively involved through the Lifegroup

22. My Next Step Today Be a participant in the worship opportunities of a local church

23. My Next Step Today Involve myself with a new worship combination

24. My Next Step Today Protect and provide the unity of the local church

25. My Next Step Today • Protect and provide the • unity of the local church