Too often we conclude it is a risk to our desires to go all in for Christ rather than the fulfilment of them. We learn from Luke 18:18-30 that there are three things that will keep us from going all in: self-reliance, fear of losing what you have, and not realizing what you will gain. The one true rich, young ruler invites us in and we would be fools to not say “yes” every time, with everything.

Too often we conclude it is a risk to our desires to go all in for Christ rather than the fulfilment of them. We learn from Luke 18:18-30 that there are three things that will keep us from going all in: self-reliance, fear of losing what you have, and not realizing what you will gain. The one true rich, young ruler invites us in and we would be fools to not say “yes” every time, with everything.

“Factions and distractions” will disrupt any organization on mission, including the church. In Acts 6:1–7, God’s Word tells us how the early church fought against these two internal threats. After listening to the concerns of the marginalized Hellenized Jews, the apostles divided and then delegated the work of the ministry to Spirit-filled leaders. We would do well to learn from their example, as factions and distractions continue to threaten the church today!

“Factions and distractions” will disrupt any organization on mission, including the church. In Acts 6:1–7, God’s Word tells us how the early church fought against these two internal threats. After listening to the concerns of the marginalized Hellenized Jews, the apostles divided and then delegated the work of the ministry to Spirit-filled leaders. We would do well to learn from their example, as factions and distractions continue to threaten the church today!

JP teaches on Acts 5:17-42. As we see the apostles, imprisoned, set free and then continuing to share the gospel, we learn that the gospel is not like a fad that dies out quickly. The gospel, instead, grows stronger in opposition, it will not be stopped, and it moves forward through believers. JP encourages us to live out the purpose of our lives as followers of Christ, to share the gospel.

JP teaches on Acts 5:17-42. As we see the apostles, imprisoned, set free and then continuing to share the gospel, we learn that the gospel is not like a fad that dies out quickly. The gospel, instead, grows stronger in opposition, it will not be stopped, and it moves forward through believers. JP encourages us to live out the purpose of our lives as followers of Christ, to share the gospel.

We will either be a good example or a horrible warning to others with our lives. We learn from Acts 5:1-14 that holding back even one area of your life from God can cause destruction. Our God is serious about removing sin from where He dwells, and we should be too.

We will either be a good example or a horrible warning to others with our lives. We learn from Acts 5:1-14 that holding back even one area of your life from God can cause destruction. Our God is serious about removing sin from where He dwells, and we should be too.

We all have a deep need to be loved and accepted which drives the decision to keep secrets and trying to outrun our past. Scripture wants to give us a better way to deal with our past through a promise, past examples and a warning. Rob Barry teaches Psalm 32, sharing with us how David's words in the Psalm illustrate the better way of confession.

John Cox teaches on "bad advice" as it relates to our work. That we should follow our passions, shouldn't mix our faith and work, and that the American Dream is the path to success and happiness. Instead, he challenges us to follow Jesus, that our ministry is our work, and that dying to yourself and following Christ is the path to success and happiness