THEJERUSALEMEXAMPLE The Jerusalem Example Acts 2:42 “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread,

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Acts 2:42“And they continued

steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in

prayers.”

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Continued – Keep up, never stopping, Very frequent,

closely repeated.Stedfastly – Firmly fixed,

constant.These two words tell us much

about being faithful.

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The Jerusalem brethren“continued stedfastly”

In four areas.We should use their actions as

an example to follow today.

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I. APOSTLES’ DOCTRINECertainly the Jerusalem example shows the importance of doctrine.

II John 9“Whosoever transgresseth, and

abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that

abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the

Son.”

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I. APOSTLES’ DOCTRINEII John 1:10

“If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive

him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:”

Our emphasis must always be on Bible doctrine!!

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II. FELLOWSHIP“Sharing in common” is Vine’s

definition of fellowship.I Corinthians 3:9

“For we are laborers together with God...”

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II. FELLOWSHIPFellowship is something every member of the church should

cherish.Ephesians 5:11

“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but

rather reprove them.”

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II. FELLOWSHIPII Corinthians 6:14

“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for

what fellowship hath righteousness with

unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with

darkness?”

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II. FELLOWSHIPII Corinthians 6:14

“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for

what fellowship hath righteousness with

unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with

darkness?”

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III. Breaking of BreadThis was & is an important part of

the worship service.Acts 20:7

“And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came

together to break bread…”

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III. Breaking of BreadThis is partaking of the Lord’s

supper or communion service.

The Jerusalem example was to “continue stedfastly” in

doing this.

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III. Breaking of BreadI Corinthians 11:26

“For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.”

It is sad that many have lost sight of the importance of the Lord’s

supper.

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IV. PrayerPrayer keeps us close to God &

accomplishes muchJames 5:16

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for

another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a

righteous man avails much.”

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IV. PrayerPrayer keeps us close to God &

accomplishes muchJames 5:16

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for

another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a

righteous man avails much.”

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IV. PrayerI Thessalonians 5:17

“Pray without ceasing.”

The Jerusalem example was to pray constantly.

Acts 12.5 “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”

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IV. PrayerMatthew 14:23

“And when He had sent the multitudes away, he went up

into a mountain apart to pray...”If Jesus saw the importance of

prayer, surely His example should motivate us.

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IV. PrayerOh how we need to pray and keep on praying in the church

today!We must make sure that our

lives are in the proper relationship with God so He

will answer us.

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The key for success of:Every congregation of Lord’s

churchEvery individual member

Is found in the Jerusalem example

Acts 2:42

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Are we paying attention to the perfect example?

I. DoctrineII. Fellowship

III. Breaking of BreadIV. Prayer

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What is your spiritual condition?

No one can be saved without obeying the gospel of Christ.You can obey today & begin

your trip to heaven.

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The steps you must take:1. Hear – Romans 10:17

2. Believe – Hebrews 11:63. Repent – Luke 13:3

4. Confess – Acts 8:36-375. Be baptized – Acts 2:38

6. Remain faithful – Revelations 2:10