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The Spirit-Formed Life
Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 20, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. The Spirit-Formed Life
Contributed on Jun 20, 2026
Pentecost was not merely an experience to remember—it was the beginning of a Spirit-formed life. Acts 2:42-47 reveals what happens when the Holy Spirit shapes ordinary people into the likeness of Jesus Christ.
The Spirit-Formed Life Acts 2:42-47; Galatians 5:16-26 The early disciples were living through a pivotal moment in history. Fire fell. Wind blew. Tongues were spoken. It was powerful. Emotional. Transformative. But eventually, the fire disappeared. The wind stopped blowing. The sounds of ...read more
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2. Life Together
Contributed on Jun 20, 2026
The Gospel is not a "me" proposition; it is a "we" proposition. This message explores how the Holy Spirit forms believers into a community where we belong to Christ and to one another.
LIFE TOGETHER Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 INTRODUCTION "Where We Gonna Put the Piano?" Illustration: The Cathedral Quartet song about a church arguing over where to place a new piano and who should play it. Observation: The issue was never really the piano. The issue was ...read more
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3. Developing Devotion
Contributed on Jun 27, 2026
In Acts 2:42–47, the first believers demonstrate that spiritual formation is not fueled by occasional inspiration but by daily devotion to Christ. This sermon calls the church to rediscover the ordinary practices through which the Holy Spirit forms extraordinary disciples.
Developing Devotion Acts 2:42-47 Introduction Someone once said, “The problem with life is that it happens so daily.” Friends, the same is true of spiritual formation. It doesn’t usually happen in one dramatic moment. It happens daily. And it is that daily work of spiritual formation that equips ...read more
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4. The Overflow
Contributed on Jun 28, 2026
Evangelism is not primarily a task to perform. It is the natural overflow of a life filled with Jesus. Acts 2 shows us how spiritual formation always precedes spiritual multiplication.
The Overflow Acts 2:42-47 I. The Problem A few weeks ago, I saw an advertisement on Facebook that caught my attention. It was for a church offering a one-day discipleship class. Nine o'clock in the morning until five o'clock in the afternoon. A full day dedicated to discipleship. Now, ...read more