05/18/2025 Midtown Church Elk Grove
Biblical Background:
The BIG Question: How is the Church different than any other community?
Point 1: Church is Bigger Than Religious Gatherings
Acts 2:42-43
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.
We Need Both Groups
Point 2: Church is Bigger Than Societal Norms
Acts 2:44-45
44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.
Whose Is It?
Point 3: Church is Bigger Than Buildings
Acts 2:46-47
46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Closing Thought: We’re Not Bigger Than the Church