1. “The Congregation... Were of One Heart & Soul” (Acts 4:32-37)

2. “The Congregation…Were of One Heart & Soul” I. They Worshipped Together (2:42) “And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”

3. “The Congregation…Were of One Heart & Soul” II. They Cared for Brethren Together (4:34; 2:44-45) “For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales...” “And all those who had believed were together, and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions, and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.”

4. “The Congregation…Were of One Heart & Soul” III. They Spent Time Together (2:46-47) “And day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart…”

5. “The Congregation…Were of One Heart & Soul” IV. They Stuck Together During Crises (4:13-31; 12:5-17)

6. “The Congregation…Were of One Heart & Soul” V. They Disciplined the Unruly (1 Cor. 5:1-4) “In the name of the Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of your Lord Jesus, I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan…”

7. “The Congregation…Were of One Heart & Soul” VI. They Were Concerned About Evangelism (13:1-3; 14:27-28) “And when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door or faith to the Gentiles…”

8. “The Congregation…Were of One Heart & Soul” VII. They Worked on Problems Together A) Acts 6:1-7 -Problem from within -Result – growth (v. 7) B) Acts 15: 1-33 -Problem from without -Meeting with... the church VII. They Worked on Problems Together A) Acts 6:1-7 -Problem from within -Result – growth (v. 7) B) Acts 15: 1-33 -Problem from without -Meeting with... the church

9. “The Congregation…Were of One Heart & Soul” VIII. Application A) From the Scriptures we see that congregational meetings were an important part of the function of the first century church. B) Authority considerations. C) Conscience considerations. D) Are you helping us …? VIII. Application A) From the Scriptures we see that congregational meetings were an important part of the function of the first century church. B) Authority considerations. C) Conscience considerations. D) Are you helping us …?