The World At Its Worst Needs The Church At Its Best!

(Acts 4:31-37)

 The world is at its worst, but the church should shine brightly as a candle or lighthouse in the darkness.  It is a great time for the church to be its best!  Acts 4 gives us a glimpse of the church at its best.

I.                     ____________ fervently.  (4:31)

A.      “My house will be called a house of __________.”

B.     You can never pray too much.

II.                   Filled with the ________  ________. (4:31)

A.      The church becomes a “hope center” by His grace.

B.     “There are no losers, only _________.

III.                  Enjoying __________. (4:32)

A.      Acts 6 – The devil’s double threat – division & diversion

B.     “In faith, ________; in opinions _________; in all things, _________.”

IV.                ____________ generously. (4:32)

A.      Generosity authenticates our love.

B.     “Freely you have received, freely give.” (Mt. 10:8)

V.                  Preaching __________. (4:33)

A.      It worked in the first century church.

B.     “Make a bee-line to _________.”

I’m thankful to be a part of the church!  I desire the church to be at its best every day.  Sometimes we fail, but Jesus never fails!  Look unto Jesus and follow Him.  When you follow Jesus you can’t go wrong!