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If the enemy can't stop the fire, he'll try to separate what's burning.

Acts 2:41–47 (NASB)

41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; 45 and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. 46 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47 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.

1. GOD NEVER INTENDED FOR OUR *FAITH TO BE LIVED *ALONE

Acts 2:41–42

41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Koinonia - fellowship, sharing, participation, partnership.

Before we belong to one another, we belong to Him.

2. WE HAVE A *RESPONSIBILITY TO TEND WHAT GOD *IGNITES

Acts 2:42

42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Anybody can enjoy the fire when the weather is perfect. Devotion means tending the fire when it's raining.

Acts 2:46

46 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart

3. GOD GIVES US *STRENGTH THROUGH THE *PEOPLE HE *PLACES AROUND US

Acts 2:44-45

 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; 45 and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. 

1 Corinthians 12:26 

26 “If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.”

Sometimes God answers your prayer for strength by sending you a person.

4. WHAT GOD *BUILDS AMONG US BECOMES A *WITNESS BEYOND US

Acts 2:46–47

46 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47 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.

John 13:35 — “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Something happening between US becomes evidence to THEM.

We're not perfect people. We're people Jesus is changing.

Hebrews 10:24–25

24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.

If the enemy can't stop the fire, he'll try to separate what's burning.

We contend for what we refuse to lose.