English Service Sermon Notes
14 Sep 2025
Speaker:
Pastor Betty Lin
Sermon Series:
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Sermon Title:
Go the Next Step to Develop a Rule of Life
Scripture Reference: Acts 2:42-47 NIV
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 favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
FOUR BUILDING BLOCKS OF THE EARLY CHURCH IN ACTS 2:42-47
1. The Word of God
2. Prayer & Worship
3. Authentic Community
4. Evangelism & Outreach
THE HEART BEHIND A RULE OF LIFE
1. A Rule of Life is based on a love relationship with God.
2. A Rule of Life provides perspective and helps us continually remember God as the Source of our lives.
3. A Rule of Life helps us to make godly choices that honours God.
4. A Rule of Life is meant to set us free and restore our God given identity.
Remember who you are in Christ. A Rule of Life is meant to restore your body, soul and spirit.
APPROACHING THE RULE OF LIFE & APPLYING IT
1. Start with one or two Rule of Life elements for a period.
2. Find a companion for this journey to keep you on track.
3. Give yourself lots of time for the development of what works best for you.