TGP West

The Power of Testimony & Praise

Following the release of Peter and John from prison, the community had a reason to celebrate. The things that they realized and their response in prayer teaches us something about walking in community.

Laying Hold of Community

In Acts 3-4 there are two different responses to the healing of a man born crippled. Both lay hold of the new community of believers, but in different ways and with different agendas.

Community Expansion

In our Acts study we have already seen evidence that the community of believers is having an impact on the watching world. Many have put thier faith in Jesus, but what does it look like to be witnesses to individuals as we live in community? How does it happen on the personal level? Today we look at principles that come from Peter and John's encounter with a crippled man.

Benevolent Believers

Something weird happened in the church after Pentecost. The Holy Spirit filled believers to share all things in common. Some were even selling their possessions and giving the proceeds to those in need. What expressions are in this story for TGP?

Devotion to Prayer

The prayers of the new Spirit-filled community changed drastically after the death and resurrection of Jesus. Where did their devotion to communal prayer come from?

Devotion to Breaking Bread

The Holy Spirit led the church in Acts to devote themselves to the breaking of bread. This commitment was to more than just eating for sustenance. It was a beautiful expression of community.

Devotion to the Fellowship

One of the commitments that a Spirit-filled community makes is to live in fellowship with one another. What is fellowship? How is it expressed?

Devotion to the Gospel

When the Holy Spirit filled the disciples and brought salvation to 3000 souls at Pentecost the initial response was devotion of the community to the apostles' teaching. What expressions of this devotion are found in a community filled with the Holy Spirit today?

Origins

As we begin to think about joining the Holy Spirit for a spiritual awakening, we need to take origins into consideration. What did the Holy Spirit do at Pentecost that is essential today if we are to become a community that blesses?

God's Personal Touch

Today Glen continues the series in Acts. In Acts chapter 2, God reveals his love for those who were in Jerusalem by personalizing the experience in a way that drew them into the community of believers.