Join us in this powerful sermon that invites you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life. Inspired by Apostle Paul's prayer in Ephesians, this episode explores the deep essence of grace, which is God's unearned gift of love and forgiveness. As we delve into the recurring theme of grace throughout the sermon, discover how it empowers believers to share the message of Jesus with boldness, even in the face of adversity. Through a deep dive into Acts chapter 4, we witness the bold faith of Peter and John amidst persecution and learn the significance of staying rooted in prayer and community. This sermon calls us to form and cherish 'grace groups' for spiritual support and accountability. Allow this message to come alive in you, helping you understand God's divine plan while inviting you to partake in His ongoing work through the Holy Spirit. Experience God's grace as a constant companion on this journey of faith.  

LOVING GRACE IN ACTION

Acts 4:23-31

Main Idea: The loving accountability (grace) of a covenant discipleship group provides the best grace-filled environment for being and making disciples.

Witness the loving grace in action within the early Church

Introduction: Believers are People of Grace!

1. Consider their grace (Acts 4:23 )
   
   
   
   1. “Peter and John went back to their own people” - fellow believers.
   
   
   2. Here they found:
      
      
      
      1. Emotional and spiritual support.
      
      
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      4. An inviting group that encouraged vulnerability.
      
      
      5. Partners in ministry.
      
      
      
      
   
   
   3. Consider their action plan (Acts 4:24-28).
      
      
      
      1. Prayer
      
      
      2. Confidence in God’s Sovereignty
      
      
      3. Praise (v. 24)
      
      
      4. Scripture inspired by the Holy Spirit
      
      
      5. Testimony
      
      
      
      
   
   
   
   

• Consider the prayer requests (4:29-30).
  
  
  
  1. They simply prayed for:
     
     
     
     1. Renewed strength to preach the gospel message of Jesus with “great boldness” (v. 29).
     
     
     2. God to work in miraculous ways to magnify “the name of your holy servant Jesus” (v. 30).
     
     
     
     
  
  
  
  

Conclusion: The Result of their Loving Grace in Action (Acts 4;31)

• The place where they were meeting was shaken.


• They received a new infilling with the Holy Spirit.


• They spoke the word of God boldly.

Action Step: Commit (or re-commit) yourself to a grace group – a Sunday School class, LifeGroup, midweek Bible Study group, men’s, women’s, youth, children’s group, etc.

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With Pastor Mike Curry.