The story of Stephen in Acts 6 tells of a man used by God in an incredible way to share the truth about Jesus. He was empowered by God to perform great wonders and signs, to speak to his accusers with wisdom and grace, and to endure his trial to the very end. Come and hear this amazing story!

Acts 6:1-7 presented by Pastor Paul Sankey

In Acts 5, we see Peter and the apostles beaten for preaching the gospel. Their response? They rejoiced that they were counted as worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus. And so what is our calling as believers? That through the word of our testimonies, we too may suffer with joy, overcome by the blood of the Lamb, and do it all for the glory of God!

In this week's sermon, we see God using an angel to free the apostles from prison - the very prison the religious leaders had put them in for teaching about Jesus. And what do they do when freed?  Immediately return to teaching the people in the temple. The religious leaders were more than a little perplexed!

In Acts 5, we see God's glory revealed to the early through miraculous healings. The people knew the poverty of their sin and came before the Lord seeking pure hands and a pure heart.  Are we also broken over our sin? Are we willing to go humbly before Him and receive forgiveness and healing?

In our passage from Acts 5, we see a stark contrast between Barnabas, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and Ananias and Saphira, whose hearts were filled with hypocrisy and deceit. Their end result reminds us that we worship a holy God, and we must never minimize sin.

The early church was marked by unity, power, grace, and generosity. As Christians today, we are called to do the same. If we love one another, the world will know that we are Christ's disciples.

Acts 4:23-31 presented by Pastor Brian Mull.

Pastor Brian continues to expound on Peter's sermon from Acts 4. Please join us!