Fellowship & Hospitality

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Life rarely goes according to plan, and neither did Paul's. Shipwrecked, stranded, and then snake-bitten the moment things seemed to be looking up, the Apostle Paul had every reason to despair. Yet in Acts 28, we discover three timeless truths for moving forward after the storm: God's promises outlast the chaos, His purposes are often found in life's detours, and He uses His people to carry us through.

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Acts 2:42-47 demonstrates that churches become impactful not by growing numbers but by growing healthy through collective devotion to Christ above all else. The early church's commitment to God's Word, genuine fellowship, remembering Christ's sacrifice, and prayer produced such radical generosity that even their enemies admitted Christians cared for everyone's poor. This devotion transforms closed fists clinging to earthly worth into open hands blessing others, because those filled with Christ overflow with grace toward a poverty-stricken world.

From the series: In the Beginning

In Genesis 18, Abraham and Sarah respond with hospitality to strangers, who turn out to be the Lord and angels. They are told again of God's promise that they would bear a son, but Sarah laughs and scoffs at the idea.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

In chapter 16, the Apostle Paul expresses his personal thanks for others who have supported his ministry. It's a good reminder that serving is best done in community, using our gifts to serve the Lord together.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

The Apostle Paul is encouraging us to carefully consider our lives to see if we are serving those around us and seeking to bless them. Even though we have freedom in Christ, we should be mindful of those around us.

Ecclesiastes 4:9 says: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:” Why are two better than one? Obviously, it is not always true that two are better than one. On some…

We know Christians are supposed to be compassionate, but do we know why? A look at what compassion really is and where it comes from.

Love covers a multitude of sins. A devotion on 1 Peter 4 and a love that serves, welcomes, and stewards our gifts for one another.

We show our love for God by how we love each other. Reflections from the One Another commands on the kind of community God calls us to.