Wake Before the Day

Financial crime experts study the real dollar rather than counterfeits. The same needs to be true with us and the Bible, hear why!

Let's discuss the importance of the "Word of God" complimenting the "Work of God" and how to avoid the disaster Paul and Barnabas found themselves in.

The Christians in this chapter encourage us to follow their example: fast, pray and listen for the Lord to speak. As we let this Biblical truth wash over us we're reminded that God has forgiven us not only from sin but from every sin. Let's live in this freedom!

In Acts 12 we read about the church praying powerful prayers yet being in disbelief when the prayers were answered! The Bible also compares and contrasts Herod and the apostles when it comes to receiving praise. Let's dive in and learn from Acts 12.

Acts shows us that God can bring a great deal of good and growth out of the pain and messiness of life!

Don't count out anyone for being outside the reach of God's love! We all have "those people" in our life. God loves them, we should too! Acts 10 is one of the most important chapters in the New Testament as it marks the first time Jews and Gentiles got together for worship.

It takes courage to love your enemies and know that God wants to use your past to bless your future!

Growing pains = growth. While the church is being hunted and harmed the Gospel is spreading all over the world. Cultural barriers are being torn down and we see that the Holy Spirit not only lives within us for sanctification but also comes upon us for empowerment.

In Acts 7, Stephen reminds us the importance of knowing the Story of God and how it can guide us now!

What happened in Acts 6 has forever changed the Church - the role of deacon is created. The Bible teaches us the important role deacons are to have caring for the community. Not long after this persecution against the church breaks out and in the midst of the suffering God is working.