A Church Strategy

Follow Along with the Message

The success of the early church was certainly not inevitable. 

They worked to…

1. Create Community

The phrase “all were together” is in the imperfect tense, meaning they made it a practice of gathering together all the time.

Hebrews 10:24-25: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

Tim Challies said, “Living outside a community of Christians is not a legitimate option for the Christian.”

Growth is intentional not automatic. Change is inevitable but growth is optional.

They willingly…

2. Gave Generously

The early church was not a “me church” but a “we church.”

Acts 4:34-35: “There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. “

The early church experienced organic oneness, not organized oneness. 

Randy Alcorn writes, “God prospers me not to raise my standard of living but to raise my standard of giving.” 

Giving should be a deliberate decision based on prayer, planning and God’s prompting.