Messages on Acts (Page 2)
Serving Others
Acts 6:1-15 As disciples of Jesus, we are called to serve others. We do this in different ways, depending on the gifts God has given us and what we are capable of doing. Some of those that serve are called deacons in the church. Stephen was one of the first deacons of the church. He served and God allowed him to perform signs and wonders. But not everyone appreciated Stephen, and it led to false accusations and eventually to his…
Speak The Message of Life
ACTS 5:17-42 There are times in life when even though we are doing the right thing, it still seems like we get in trouble for it. The disciples were doing the right thing when they were preaching and teaching in the temple courtyard, but they were falsely accused, imprisoned, freed, exonerated, punished anyway, and went right back to teaching just like they were told to do. Our prayer is that in similar circumstances, we would do the same. Scriptures Referenced…
Putting the Spirit of God to the Test
Acts 4:32-37, 5:1-16 God takes our words and our actions very seriously. Ananias and Saphira made the mistake of lying to the Holy Spirit during the early days of the church. They conspired together to make something of themselves rather than give an honest gift and let the glory go to God. The consequences weren’t good, but it is a lesson that all Christians should consider. Scriptures Referenced John 11:49-52 Mark 12:29-31 Genesis 4:1-8
We Cannot Stop Speaking
ACTS 4:1-31 Don’t you hate it when you do something that you think is good and right and it causes you trouble. Imagine how Peter and John felt when they were arrested for healing a man lame from birth. Imagine also how it would feel if you were the lame man, who after forty years imprisoned by your lame feet, had to spend your first night healed and free in a prison for doing no wrong. Scriptures Referenced Job 19:25…
Peter’s Second Sermon
Acts 3:1-26 Sometimes, even when we are doing what is right, God has a different plan for us. In Peter’s case, he was heading to the temple for a prayer service. That is a good thing, but along the way, things can change and not always in the way you might expect them to. Peter was forced to detour from his plan when God sent him to heal and then to teach another sermon. Scriptures Referenced Deuteronomy 18:15-22
Peter’s First Sermon
Acts 2:1-47 It is so good to be right with God. The day that Peter preached his first sermon under the power of the Holy Spirit, 3000 devout men heard the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ in their own heart language as Peter and the other disciples spoke to them in languages they didn’t know. God made that happen, they were saved, and it changed their lives. Scriptures Referenced Joel 2:28 Exodus 32:1-35
Introduction to Acts
Acts 1:1-26 With the death of Jesus on the cross, the apostles were left in mourning and confusion, but Jesus spent His time preparing them to serve Him. When Jesus died, was buried, then resurrected and He ascended into heaven, it was all pre-planned. It was God’s plan. But that wasn’t the end of it. God planned to use the people who chose Jesus to be a light to the world so that He and His Son Jesus would be…
What Are We to Do
Mark 16:14-20 It’s the end of Mark and Jesus ascends to heaven, but there are some controversial verses in this section that you would be well advised to note and maybe not partake of. Serve Jesus well and stay safe. Scriptures Referenced Mat 17:22-23 Acts 16:31 Romans 10:9 Matthew 28:18-20 2 Cor 11:16-33
Do Not Be Misled
Mark 12:35-13:1-6 We are warned repeatedly not to be misled in the scriptures. The only way that we can do that is to know what the scriptures say, so we need to study them and learn them. If you know the scriptures well enough to know God’s character, you will be well prepared to avoid lies, distractions, and deceit. Scriptures Referenced 2 Tim 2:15 Mat 28:18-20 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Acts 17:10-11 2 Corinthians 13:14 1 Corinthians 15:52 Matthew 3:16–17 Phillipians…
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