BETH HAVEN'S BLUEPRINT
Acts 2:37-47

[An Anniversary Sermon]

Our aim has been, is, and will always be . . .


I - PREACHING THAT PRICKS - "were pricked in their heart . . ." 
{vs 37, 5:33, 7:54}
-Not everyone likes this type of preaching, but it works! - see vs. 41 of our text


II - SALVATIONS THAT STICK - "were baptized . . . were added . . . " 
{vv 38-42}
-We are interested in securing TRUE CONVERSIONS that result in baptism & membership


III - SERVICES OF SUBSTANCE - "in apostles doctrine . . . in prayers . . ." 
{vs 42; Mark 4:16-17}
-Lack of substance makes for a weak church


IV - CHRISTIANS WHO CARE - "and parted them to all men, as every man had need . . ." 
{vv 44-45; Pro. 19:17; James 2:14-16}


V - SOLIDARITY OF THE SAINTS - "one accord . . . gladness . . . singleness of heart . . ." 
{vs 46; Psa. 133:1; Mark 3:25}


VI - GOD THAT GETS THE GLORY - "Praising God . . . the Lord added to the church . . ." 
{vs 47; Matt 16:18}
-Peter = pet*ros = piece of rock
-This Rock = pet*ra = mass of rock
" . . . I will build . . ."