Acts 3:11–26 A man who had never been able to walk was suddenly standing, walking, and praising God. Understandably, a crowd gathered in amazement. But Peter didn't want the people focused on him. He immediately redirected their attention to Jesus. Acts 3 reminds us that the power isn't...
Philippians 1:1–6 What brings joy to your heart when you think about your church family? For the Apostle Paul, thinking about the believers in Philippi brought gratitude and joy. His circumstances were difficult, yet his heart was encouraged because he could see God working through His people. In...
Acts 3:1–10 Life can be messy. We face circumstances we cannot control, problems we cannot solve, and struggles that leave us feeling helpless. Sometimes we wonder if anything will ever change. In Acts 3:1–10, we meet a man who knew what it meant to live with a...
1 Corinthians 6:19–20; Hebrews 2–3; Hebrews 10:26–29; Acts 7:51; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–22; Ephesians 4:25–32 What does it mean to cooperate with the Holy Spirit? For the Christian, the Holy Spirit is not merely an influence or feeling. He is God dwelling within His people, transforming us, convicting...
Acts 2:14-21 Pentecost was an extraordinary moment. The sound of a rushing wind filled the house, believers began speaking in other languages, and a bewildered crowd gathered to understand what was happening. Some were amazed. Others mocked. Then Peter stood up and explained what it all meant. In Acts...
Acts 2:1–15 Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave His disciples a mission: they would be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. But He also told them to wait. They could not accomplish this mission in their own strength. Then...
Acts 1:12–26 What do we do when we know God has called us to something, but we are not yet sure what comes next? Acts 1:12–26 gives us a picture of the disciples living in that very moment. Jesus had ascended into heaven. He had given them...
Acts 2:41–47 What should a healthy church look like? We can answer that question in many ways, but one of the clearest pictures is found in Acts 2:41–47. Following Peter’s sermon at Pentecost, about three thousand people received the gospel and were baptized. Suddenly, this new community...
Acts 2:22–41 What is the gospel? That question is at the heart of Christianity. In Acts 2, on the Day of Pentecost, Peter stands before a large crowd and clearly proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ. His message is not about becoming more religious, trying harder,...
Acts 1:1–14 Every follower of Christ faces the same challenge: staying aligned with God's will while remaining focused on His mission. Life is filled with distractions, competing priorities, and endless demands on our time. Yet before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gathered His disciples and gave...