God prepares people from every nation to receive the Gospel. God worked through Philip, and an Ethiopian official became a follower of Jesus. In this message from Acts 8, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to Philip, who put God first in his appointments. When God is first, His Spirit sends us and guides us.

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If God is first in our lives, that doesn’t necessarily mean things will go easily for us. Stephen did what was right but was still put to death and became the first Christian martyr. In this message, Pastor Lutzer articulates three blessings for those who are welcomed by Jesus. What if our eternity is in His hands?

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If we know Jesus and we are keeping Him first, we have no reason to fear the future. We can even face death with confidence. In this message from Acts 7, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the first Christian martyr: Stephen. What can we expect for our own lives, knowing that our future rests securely in God’s hands?

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When we serve the Lord in faithfulness, more responsibility usually follows. If we are not faithful in little things, God will not trust us with big things. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three takeaways from the first deacons. Which was more important to the early church: waiting on tables or preaching the Word?

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God has called every believer to a vital task in His kingdom. When we serve in the power of the Holy Spirit, it turns ordinary tasks into powerful testimonies. In this message from Acts 6, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the first deacons who were full of the Spirit, of good character, responsible, and wise. What was their role?

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God is looking for servants who are more interested in serving Him than gaining an elevated status. Seven men were granted special ministry roles in the early church—to serve. In this message from Acts 6, Pastor Lutzer explains the first of four requirements for the first deacons. In God’s kingdom, faithfulness is what matters.

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Christians can be assured of heaven. But we shall give an account for the deeds done in the body—whether they were good or bad. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two final lessons about giving our reputations to God. How would we view our reputations if God was first?

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God disciplined Ananias and Sapphira for their fraudulent giving. While God may not instantly remove us from Earth like them, we will be held accountable. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us why our reputation with God is more important than our reputation to others. What would change if God were in charge of our reputations?

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Many people worry about their image rather than their true character. Ananias and Sapphira chose to look generous without actually being generous. In this message from Acts 5, Pastor Lutzer shares three stewardship lessons from their bad example. As Pastor Lutzer says, “Our secret sins are just as important as our public ones.”

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Generous giving is a privilege. In the early church, everyone was involved and everyone experienced the outpouring of spiritual growth. In this message from Acts 4, Pastor Lutzer provides three diagnostic questions to know we’ve transferred ownership into God’s hands. It’s time we let God teach us to manage His resources.

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