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Pericope: Acts 2:1-3 When the day of Pentecost came, they were

all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a

violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where

they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire

that separated and came to rest on each of them.

Sermon Text: 1 Cor. 11:33-34 - 33 So then, my brothers, when

you come together to eat, wait for one another— 34 if anyone is

hungry, let him eat at home—so that when you come together it

will not be for judgment. About the other things I will give

directions when I come; Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost

came, they were all together in one place

Sermon Title: Passionate about the Power of His Promises…

Communion Creates Community

Matthew 18:18-20 18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth

will be[e] bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will

be[f] loosed in heaven.

19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about

anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in

heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I

with them.”

Point 1: Communion creates the power of accountability. Vs. 21a

- 21 For in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal…

Hebrews 10:25 - 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the

habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as

you see the Day drawing near.

Heb. 10:25 msg - So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re

presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises

that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how

inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not

avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other

on, especially as we see the big Day

Joshua 7:1 - But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to

the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son

of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things.

And the anger of the Lord burned against the people of Israel.

Point 2: Communion creates the power of a caring community.

Vs. 33 - 33 So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat,

wait for one another—

• Eph 4:2, 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,

bearing with one another in love.

• Eph 4:32; 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another,

forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

• Eph 5:19, 21; 19 speaking to one another with psalms,

hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music

from your heart to the Lord,

• Eph 5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

• Col 3:13, 16; 13 Bear with each other and forgive one

another if any of you has a grievance against someone.

Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Point 3: Communion power exposes divisions. Vs. 18 For, in the

first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there

are divisions among you. And I believe it in part,

Ps. 133 - How good and pleasant it is

when God’s people live together in unity!

2 It is like precious oil poured on the head,

running down on the beard,

running down on Aaron’s beard,

down on the collar of his robe.

3 It is as if the dew of Hermon

were falling on Mount Zion.

For there the Lord bestows his blessing,

even life forevermore.

Gen. 11:6 - 6 The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same

language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do

will be impossible for them.

Point 4: Community creates a concentration of power. Acts 2:1-4

- When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one

place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a

mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were

sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and

rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the

Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave

them utterance.

Life Application:

1. Write your promise and bring it to the altar

2. Attached an offering to reflect your sincerity/faith

3. Connect with others giving it to someone else then to me.