In this sermon, Pastor Jason walks us through the foundational marks of the early church, highlighting how believers responded after Christ's resurrection. Beginning with a celebration of worship, Pastor Jason reflects on the importance of the resurrection and how it ignited the formation of the early church.

Pastor Jason explores how the church was never meant to be just an institution but a dynamic, Spirit-empowered movement. Through the empowerment of the disciples by the Holy Spirit, the early believers lived lives radically devoted to God's purposes.

This sermon focuses on five key devotions that shaped the life and impact of the early church:

• Devotion to the Word of God – A commitment to truth that grounded their faith.

• Devotion to Community and Fellowship – Living in authentic, sacrificial relationships.

• Devotion to Worship – Honoring God with hearts full of praise and reverence.

• Devotion to Witness and Evangelism – Boldly proclaiming the gospel and expanding the Kingdom.

With a heartfelt conclusion and call to action, Pastor Jason challenges us to rekindle these devotions in our lives today, reminding us that the same Spirit who empowered the early church is still at work in us now.

00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Worship 02:34 The Importance of the Resurrection and Early Church Formation 06:23 Understanding the Church as a Movement 10:42 Empowerment of the Disciples and the Role of the Holy Spirit 14:29 Devotion of the Early Church 20:23 Devotion to the Word of God 24:30 Devotion to Community and Fellowship 28:20 Devotion to Worship 32:26 Devotion to Witness and Evangelism 36:17 Conclusion and Call to Action