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­Better Together

Part 1

 

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Romans 12:1-2 (NLT)

 

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 2:42 (NLT)

 

Why are we better together?

 

  1. Together we reject a culture of ___________.

 

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching…

 

  1. Together we reject a culture of _______________.

 

They devoted themselves to…fellowship...

 

  1. Together we reject a culture of _________________.

 

They devoted themselves to…the breaking of bread….

 

  1. Together we reject a culture of _____________________.

 

They devoted themselves to …prayer.

 

A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

Acts 2:43-47 (NLT)

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Pastor Craig Groeschel says, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” Relationships are not just important. They are essential. They make faith real and life meaningful. In this short two-week series, we will consider the importance of living in rich, genuine and life-giving community. Remember, “life is better together.”

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Wes Olds is a 1993 graduate of The University of Kentucky and received his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2002. Prior to coming to Grace Church in 2006, Wes began a multi-cultural, urban church called The Rock-La Roca United Methodist Church in Lexington, KY (2002-2006). While there, he co-founded Lexington’s “Room in the Inn”, a ministry of hospitality and shelter for homeless men. From 1997-2002, Wes was a Pastor with Youth and Evangelism at Centenary United Methodist Church in Lexington. From 1994-1997, Wes was Pastor with Youth at Christ United Methodist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and from 1991-1994 was the Director of Youth Ministries at Versailles United Methodist Church in central Kentucky. 

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Wes is married to Becky and they have one teenage son named Caleb. Wes loves music and plays guitar, enjoys fishing, sports, history and hanging out with his friends and family.

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Series: Better Together

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­Better Together

Part 1

 

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Romans 12:1-2 (NLT)

 

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 2:42 (NLT)

 

Why are we better together?

 

  1. Together we reject a culture of ___________.

 

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching…

 

  1. Together we reject a culture of _______________.

 

They devoted themselves to…fellowship...

 

  1. Together we reject a culture of _________________.

 

They devoted themselves to…the breaking of bread….

 

  1. Together we reject a culture of _____________________.

 

They devoted themselves to …prayer.

 

A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

Acts 2:43-47 (NLT)

Speaker: Wes Olds

September 23, 2018

Wes Olds

Lead Pastor, Grace Church

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