SERMON NOTES

November 3, 2024
Common Ground - Love God

Stephen DeFur

Have you ever been a part of something that you wished would last _____________________?

The _____________________ has stood the test of time.

I am an _____________________ and _____________________ force for God’s love in this world through his _____________________!

The church is built on the _____________________, _____________________, and _____________________ of Jesus.

3 Core Values:

1. Love _____________________

2. Love _____________________

3. Share _____________________

It’s difficult to _____________________ someone you don’t really _____________________.

S – _____________________

O – _____________________

A – _____________________

P - _____________________

Today's Scriptures:
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.

A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

—Acts 2:42-47

But many of the people who heard their message believed it, so the number of men who believed now totaled about 5,000.

—Acts 4:4

God blesses those who work for peace,
    for they will be called the children of God.

—Matthew 5:9

He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault.

—Ephesians 5:27