God has always had a plan to save all humankind. He brought forth His Son to fulfill that plan which included you. He came so you could know Him and the life He has designed for you to live now and for all eternity. You needn't fear the unknown, He is sovereignly in control and He is Immanuel, God with you. 

By Dave Bartlett

In these verses Peter gives one of the greatest sermons in all of the New Testament. He begins by stating that the Gospel rests in history. The long-awaited Messiah has already come. God made this promise to Abraham, Moses affirmed it, Samuel the first prophet and every prophet following made the same declaration. Just as Peter spoke to those who were present that day, his words continue to speak to us today. Open your ears and eyes, the Messiah has come, to be your Savior. 

Dave Bartlett

God gives us opportunities to make a difference in people's lives and the power to make a difference. We must be willing to take the time to see the divine appointments He places in front of us, just as He did for Peter and John. Don't pass by or pass up the God-given appointments you are given. You might be the answer to someone's prayer and the one to bring about a miraculous change in their life through the power of the Holy Spirit within you.

By Dave Bartlett

The Early Church in the second chapter of Acts shows us what God intends His church to look like today. We need to do a heart check to determine if we make church all about us. Or do we, like those of the Acts 2 church display the marks of true followers of Christ? Are we giving ourselves to the teaching of God's Word, prayer, fellowship with other believers and are we consistent in sharing the blessings and goodness of God with those in need? Hopefully, we will intentionally choose to make church all about Him.

By Dave Bartlett

Peter gives one of the most powerful and persuasive sermons in all of the New Testament in the second chapter of Acts. His message given two thousand years ago, encourages us today, to be strong witnesses that take a stand, to be knowledgeable of the Word and to be bold in proclaiming Christ.  

By Dave Bartlett

The same Spirit that came upon the 120 in power at Pentecost is the same Spirit that resides in us. The Holy Spirit set their hearts on fire that they might spread the Gospel to those who were lost. Today, the Holy Spirit will set our hearts on fire that we might spread the Gospel to those who are lost. Is your heart open, desiring for Him to set your heart on fire, if so expect to be ignited!

By Dave Bartlett

God chooses us so He can empower and use us. Perfection does not qualify us to be used by Him but dependence on His power to be demonstrated in and through us.  

By Dave Bartlett

God's mission for the first century believers continues to be the same mission for us today. We are to be His witnesses faithfully and boldly proclaiming the Gospel.

By Dave Bartlett

The promises of God are trustworthy, solid, true, and reliable. We as God's children are heirs of these promises and we can be assured that they will never fail. They are our lifeline to walking in His power and living a productive and effective life for His kingdom.

By Dave Bartlett

Understanding our adoption as God's children and the Fatherhood of God is the foundation of a vibrant Christian walk. 

By Tim Munyan