Sermon on Acts 4:32-35, for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, "Faith in Action"
Sermon Outline: 1. OT readings replaced by readings from Acts—new history of the Christian church, post-resurrection of Jesus. Faith in action. 2. What can we learn from the earliest Christians, and their example? Their faith united them in heart and soul. One head (Christ) and many members. The members of the body were coordinated, that is working toward a common purpose, not uncoordinated, which makes for great difficulty. Not working together—little accomplished. Of the same heart and soul—great things are possible; “great grace” of God is upon them. Grace motivates and animates the members of the body. It is Christ, our head, who instructs us through His Word, and guides and directs the members of the body to action. 3. Title of Acts. “Acts of the Apostles”, to reflect the faith-produced response of the apostles to the resurrection of Jesus’ Christ. Continues the story left off when ...