Maranatha Baptist Church

Devoted to and Having All Things in Common


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The sermon centers on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the early church, as seen in Acts 2:42–47, where believers were devoted to apostolic teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer, resulting in a community marked by unity, generosity, and spiritual growth. This devotion, fueled by the Spirit's presence, led to a shared life where believers met one another's needs through voluntary, joyful giving—without coercion or communism—reflecting a supernatural love rooted in Christ. The church's daily fellowship, evangelism, and spiritual vitality demonstrate that true Christian community is not a human effort but a divine work of grace, producing joy, favor with others, and continual growth. The preacher emphasizes that without the Spirit's empowerment, such unity and mission are impossible, and calls the congregation to depend on God's grace for authentic fellowship and witness today.
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Maranatha Baptist ChurchBy Bruce Short