The killing of Shephen causes the Church to scatter, and Phillip ends up in Samaria proclaiming the Gospel. Many come to the Lord including a sorcerer named Simon… but does he really understand the Gospel? And being led by the Holy Spirit, Phillip teaches an Ethiopian about Jesus from Isaiah 53.
Acts 6, 7 & 8:1-3
The first deacons are selected to help minister to the people. Stephen is one of the first and not only can serve tables but can give an amazing sermon that leads to his death.
I Do Believe
Both God’s enemies and His children often make the same mistake, they underestimate the power of prayer. As Christians we put on false pretenses at times with regard to prayer. We believe, yet our actions tend to show more of an unbelief. How often do we say, “I’ll be praying…” but then we do not…
Acts 5:12-42
“We ought to obey God rather than men.” That’s what Peter testified before the Sanhedrin after being let out of jail by an angel and continuing to declare the name of Jesus after being ordered not to.
Acts 4:5 – 5:11
What is the fallout of healing a lame man? What is the consequence for lying to the Holy Spirit? The adventure continues with Peter, John and all the new followers of Jesus.
God-Honoring Love
Many people would not regard the Bible as a love story. In reality, it is the greatest love story ever written. It is a story of a loving God and His care for His creations, His children. It is a story of God’s Son laying His life down for the salvation of all men. Within…
Acts 3 – 4:4
Acts 2:14-47
Leprosy – a graphic illustration of sin’s destructive power
Board member, Cliff Sowa shares the many ways leprosy is a picture of sin.
Acts 1 – 2:13
The Lord ascends and the Church is born with the baptism of the Holy Spirit. And that same power from on high is available to us today, in fact vital in proclaiming the wonderful works of God!