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It covered the readings in Acts Chapter 2 Verses 1-4 38-39 titled "From a crowd to a congregation" Today Pastor G John Girton talked about the difference between a crowd and a congregation. (Pertaining to the church) Some churches are crowds and some are congregations. Pastor G talked about swelling and growing. When something swells there is a indication of an infection. Meaning members can infect a church and cause the church not to grow. Churches aren't moving because members drag mess into the church, keep it with them, and could possible infect other members. We are suppose to bring our mess to the altar and leave it there! Give it to God and trust Him. Pastor G talked about growth. Growing is not about numbers. Just because a church is growing numerically doesn't mean the church is growing. Growing is about strategy and the process. We have to respect transition. Transition your yesterday into tomorrow. Pastor G had a good analogy talking a about a sporting event. The stadium crowd is normally divided by a home side and a away side. You pick the side your rooting for at the game. You shouldn't walk into church taking sides. We must be at one accord. Promise equals delivery. Acts Chapter 2 Verse 4 talks about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is evidence that God is in the house. In order to be a congregation and not a crowd we must love one another and be on one accord. Be on one accord and the Holy Spirit will come. Thank you God for using Pastor G today and providing the church with a great sermon. Wonderful message Pastor G. Have a blessed day everyone.