“Growing and Growing” – a message on discipleship from Acts 4

This past weekend at Eastbrook, we concluded our series entitled “The Discipleship Journey: Four Examples of Growing with Jesus.” Pastor Jim Caler preached this fourth and final message of the series entitled “Growing and Growing.” In this message Jim reflected on the life of the early church as recorded in Acts 4.

You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series here. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home.

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A Disciple Is Someone: FOLLOWING Jesus, being TRANSFORMED by the Holy Spirit and committed to the Mission of God. (Matthew 4:19)

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”

(Colossians 2:6-7)

The Right Motivation -Acts 4:18-20; John 6:68

The Right Message -Acts 4:12; 20; 31; 33

The Right Method – Acts 4:24-31

The Right Measure – Acts 4:32-36

LIVE IT OUT:

“If you aim for nothing, you will hit it every time” – Zig Ziglar

Matthew 22:36-40

Galatians 5:22-23

Philippians 3:12-16

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Dig Deeper

This week dig deeper in one or more of the following ways:

• What part of your character do you think people might notice and attribute to “being with Jesus”? (Acts 4:13)
• Considering this week’s text – and the example of how the early church demonstrated their love for one another – has God brought to mind a specific way that you can respond by engaging in the practice of generosity as a demonstration that He is transforming your life? How have you see Him change your perspective on people over possessions?
• What is one specific thing God is speaking to you through this study? If you are with a small group, discuss that with one another and then pray about what you shared. If you are on your own, write it down, pray about it, and share this with someone during the next few days