The New Testament Church

Hey there all fireBRANDS blog readers. I bet you all are wondering and thinking to yourselves "What happened at fireBRANDS last week?" Well the wait is over cause here's the update on last week's youth service. 

First, pre-service prayer as usual

Then we have ice-breakers!!! 

Led by Vanessa Khoo 

Object of the game: Find someone with a fact that begins with A, B, C and so on

And finally we have someone who had the most facts about someone else. And that person is.........

Sarah Khoo!! 

Next, it was time for worsship.

We had a little surprise during worship, everyone get into pairs. Those above 17 prayed for their pair ( below 17)

And we continued worshiping 

Right before the preacher for that night was about to preach, everyone had to do a little exercise. To awaken yourself. And what better way to do that than to...........

Massage each others shoulder. Relaxing ain't it not?? 

Without any further delay, introducing the speaker for the night *drum-roll* 

Sharon Leow

The topic for the night:

The Church Aflame

We (the church) should be like the New Testament Church in Acts. It was difficult to teach in that time period but still, they did it. How did they do it and save millions?? 

They were : 

1. on fire for Christ

2. found true fellowship in Christ 

3. fully surrendered in Christ.

Here's a video to help you guys out

On Fire for Christ

Acts 2:1-4 (NIV)

The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost

1When 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. ⁴ All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Desire to Evangelize

This is how they were on fire for God. Not many people are keen on evangelizing their friends. The apostles desire to evangelize is for the Great Commission. They knew the importance of the Great Commission.   

Matthew 28:19-20(NIV)

¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Passion to Evangelize

The apostles believe that there is a time:

- for prayer

-worship 

-time (or in short devotion) for God.

 Nowadays we're usually "compartmentalize" God. The apostles belief that prayer, worship and devotion to God was what made them grow and have the courage to speak and stand up! It made the crowd swell up form 120 to millions. The passion for God reminds us of the need to fulfill the Great Commission. 

 

Acts 4:31 (NIV)

³¹ After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

Acts 5:14(NIV)

¹⁴ Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.

-Miracles will happen, lives to be changed- all that if we have the passion for God






True Fellowship in Christ

Acts 2:42-47 (NIV)

The Fellowship of the Believers

⁴² They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. ⁴³ Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.⁴⁴ All the believers were together and had everything in common. ⁴⁵ They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. ⁴⁶ Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,⁴⁷ praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Unity is something important.The apostles were bound by love and this is what unites them in whatever circumstances.

Love ---> Unity ---> Revival