Gathering of the Church

GATHERING OF THE CHURCH

07/12/2026; Acts 2:22-47; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: The faithful preaching of the gospel focuses on Christ, His life and ministry, death, resurrection, and exaltation. Those who repent and believe in Jesus gather together as saints in order to learn God’s Word, love God’s people, worship God’s name, and share God’s message, for His eternal glory!

I. PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL – (Acts 2:22-41)
   A. Content of Peter’s Message – (Acts 2:22-36)
      1. Jesus’ Life and Ministry – (2:22)
      2. Jesus’ Death – (2:23)
      3. Jesus’ Resurrection – (2:24-32)
      4. Jesus’ Exaltation – (2:33-36)
   B. Response to Peter’s Message – (Acts 2:37-41)
      1. The Gift of God’s Salvation
      2. The Glory of God’s Community
   C. Application of Peter’s Message

II. GATHERING OF THE SAINTS – (Acts 2:42-47)
   A. Description of the Early Church – (Acts 2:42-47)
       1. It was a Learning Church
      2. It was a Loving Church
      3. It was a Worshipping Church
      4. It was an Evangelistic Church
   B. Thoughts for Our Church – (Application)
       1. The Lord Saves
      2. The People Gather
      3. The Church Grows