Homerton Baptist Church
Morning Service (251005)

      • Acts 2:42–43ESV

  • Hymn 97 - The Lord is King! With joyful sound

      • Psalms 78:17-19ESV

      • Psalms 78:20ESV

  • Hymn 568 - CHURCH OF GOD, ELECT AND GLORIOUS

      • Deuteronomy 31:30–32:52ESV

      • Matthew 13:1–23ESV

      • Mark 4:1–20ESV

      • Luke 8:4–15ESV

      • 1 John 5:16–21ESV

  • Hymn 573 - O CHRIST, THE GREAT FOUNDATION

      • Acts 2:42–43ESV

      • Ephesians 2:11ESV

      • Ephesians 2:12-13ESV

      • Ephesians 2:14-15ESV

      • Ephesians 2:16-18ESV

      • Ephesians 2:19-21ESV

      • Ephesians 2:22ESV

  • Psalm 78:17–20 ESV
    17 Yet they sinned still more against him, rebelling against the Most High in the desert. 18 They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved. 19 They spoke against God, saying, “Can God spread a table in the wilderness? 20 He struck the rock so that water gushed out and streams overflowed. Can he also give bread or provide meat for his people?”
    Ephesians 2:11–22 ESV
    11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
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    Acts 2:42–43 ESV
    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.
    Introduction
    We noted last time that we are considering an amazing period in history. after over 400 years of no direct word from God he declares himself in incredible ways.
    The birth of Jesus Christ, the baptism and ministry of Jesus Christ, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the ascension of Jesus Christ and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the establishment of the first Christian Church. All this happened in period of about 33 years. By the end of the first century all had been recorded and the final God breathed inspired authoritative Word of God, Old and New Testament had been given to the people of God for all time.
    If we are to worship God aright it is essential that we learn from the first Christian Church.
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    Matthew 16:18 ESV
    18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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    Ephesians 2:19–22 ESV
    19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
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    1. The Church v41

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    a. Believers

    Acts 2:36 ESV
    36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

    b. Baptised

    Acts 2:37–38 ESV
    37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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    2. Devotion v42

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    Acts 2:42 ESV
    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
    Acts 1:14 ESV
    14 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
    Acts 6:4 ESV
    4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
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    a. The Apostles Teaching

    Acts 2:42 ESV
    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
    The sentence “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching” points to the fervour and dedication of the first converts to Christianity. They steadfastly turned to the apostles for instruction in Christ’s gospel, for Jesus had appointed his immediate followers to be the teachers of these learners (Matt. 28:20). Kistemaker, S. J., & Hendriksen, W. (1953–2001). Exposition of the Acts of the Apostles (Vol. 17, p. 110). Baker Book House.
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    Matthew 28:19–20 ESV
    19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
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    Galatians 1:11–12 ESV
    11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
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    Galatians 1:15–17 ESV
    15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, 16 was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone; 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.
    1 Timothy 4:13 ESV
    13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
    2 Timothy 4:1–4 ESV
    1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
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    b. Fellowship

    Acts 2:42 ESV
    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
    Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Fellowship

    Fellowship. The essence of the Christian life—fellowship with God and fellowship with other believers in Christ.

    Adam and Eve broke fellowship with God.
    Genesis 3:15 ESV
    15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”
    Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Fellowship

    As a result of Christ’s finished work on the cross, God now makes his permanent abode in the believer’s heart (

    John 14:23 ESV
    23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
    Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Fellowship

    Hence the fellowship which now prevails under the new covenant is nothing less than the vital, spiritual union of the believer with Christ (

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    John 14:20–21 ESV
    20 In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. 21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”
    Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Fellowship

    Fellowship with God is the goal of the Christian life (

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    1 John 1:3 ESV
    3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.
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    Psalm 63:1–2 ESV
    1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.
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    c. Breaking of Bread

    Acts 2:42 ESV
    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
    Acts a. At Worship (2:42–43)

    The words breaking of bread appear within the sequence of teaching, fellowship, and prayers in worship services. Therefore, we understand the term as an early description for the celebration of Holy Communion.

    Matthew 26:26–27 ESV
    26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you,
    The Lord's Supper was abused in Corinth. Divisions, Greed, Selfishness, Drunkenness.
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    d. Prayers

    Acts 2:42 ESV
    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
    Acts a. At Worship (2:42–43)

    Note that here also Luke uses the definite article to describe definite prayers uttered in worship; perhaps they include the formal prayers the Jews were accustomed to offer in the temple (3:1).

    Acts 1:14 ESV
    14 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
    Acts 3:1 ESV
    1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
    Acts 6:4 ESV
    4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
    Acts 12:5 ESV
    5 So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
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    Ephesians 6:18 ESV
    18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
    Philippians 4:6 ESV
    6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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    Revelation 5:8 ESV
    8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
    Revelation 8:3–4 ESV
    3 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne, 4 and the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel.
    1 Timothy 2:1 ESV
    1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
    Colossians 4:2 ESV
    2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
    Ephesians 6:18 ESV
    18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
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    3. Awesome v43

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    Acts 2:43 ESV
    43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.
    Acts a. At Worship (2:42–43)

    A sense of awe filled the hearts of all believers because they experienced the nearness of God in their midst.

    Acts: Crossway Classic Commentaries Verses 43–45

    The church made such an impact that those who did not believe its teaching became afraid. This enhanced the church.

    Conclusion
    There is more to worship as we shall see. but these four elements are absolutely vital in God glorifying worship. Apostles Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread and Prayers.

      • Acts 2:42–43ESV

      • Matthew 16:18ESV

      • Ephesians 2:19–22ESV

      • Acts 2:42ESV

      • Matthew 28:19–20ESV

      • Galatians 1:11–12ESV

      • Galatians 1:15–17ESV

      • John 14:20–21ESV

      • 1 John 1:3ESV

      • Psalm 63:1–2ESV

      • Acts 2:42ESV

      • Ephesians 6:18ESV

      • Revelation 5:8ESV

      • Acts 2:43ESV

  • Hymn 579 - YOUR HAND, O GOD, HAS GUIDED
  • Doxology 223 v6

      • 2 Peter 3:18ESV

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