Bulletins - First Southern Baptist Church of Kingman (AZ)

Majesty
His Name Is Wonderful
Amazing Grace
There's Something About That Name
Sweet Sweet Spirit
Come Now Is The Time To Worship
Rise Up (Lazarus)
What A Beautiful Name
Goodness Of God
It Is Well
Acts 2:37–47 NASB95
Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. “For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.” And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation!” So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. 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, 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.

Personal Testimonies Are Powerful
Acts 2:37–40 NASB95
Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. “For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.” And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation!”

Key Word: “solemnly testify”
Carries the meaning to bear witness, to solemnly assert something, offering firsthand authentication of the fact; often concerning grave or important matters.
Key Action
Peter gave his TESTIMONY
Key Word: “Exhort”
Carries the meaning to earnestly support or encourage a response or action.
Key fact:
Peter didn’t shame them into a response, rather the Holy Spirit brought conviction!
John 16:8–11 NASB95
“And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment; concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me; and concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father and you no longer see Me; and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.

Telling the truth
Identifying the Problem
Expose the Struggle
Providing the Solution

Fellowshipping With Believers is Foundational
Acts 2:41–42 (NASB95)
So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.
They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Key Phrase: “Continually Devoting”
Carries the understanding of continual perseverance in something
4 Areas of Importance in the Early Church
Apostles’ Teaching: Scripture reading, specifically the New Testament writings
Fellowship: Spending quality time with fellow believers outside Sundays
Breaking Bread: Sharing meals and Lord’s Supper often (see 46-47)
Prayers: Liturgical and scriptural prayers that encouraged one another
Living For the Kingdom is a Joyful Priority
Acts 2:43–47 NASB95
Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. 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, 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.
God has your best in mind and when we divert from His path, consequences and misery follow!
Ex:
Leaders in the church: just because you and I rubber stamp the name of Jesus on decisions & pursuits, this does NOT mean it is Kingdom focused or God glorifying!
Leaders in the home: just because you and I rubber stamp the name of Jesus on decisions & pursuits, this does NOT mean it is Kingdom focused or God glorifying!
Living for the Kingdom has attributes that follow:
All people notice you live differently—Sense of awe.
You share what you have with those in need—Selflessness & Compassion.
You love to hang out with other believers—Fellowship & Unity.
You move to a different rhythm in life—Praise & Trust toward God.
Questions: Do these kingdom attributes follow your decisions & pursuits in life?
- - Romans 6:1–4ESV

Personal Testimonies Are Powerful

Fellowshipping With Believers is Foundational

Living For the Kingdom is a Joyful Priority

Questions: Do these kingdom attributes follow your decisions & pursuits in life?

Romans 6:1–4ESV