Peter Explains His Actions 11 The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3 and said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with them.” 4 Starting from the beginning, Peter told them the whole story: 5 “I was … Read More
Month: October 2013
Acts 11:1-18 Encouragement
In our chapter reading, we witness the Holy Spirit speaking, leading, and guiding Peter. He begins to tell of the vision that the Holy Spirit gave him and how He spoke to him. Peter then tells how three men, Cornelius’s messengers, came to invite him to Caesarea, and how he went with them without hesitation … Read More
Vessel of Grace
Pastors Travis and Shawn shared from Acts 9 about the Holy Spirit’s role as God’s expression of grace. Now, sometimes we need to receive expressions of grace from those around us, while other instances we are called to be an extension of God’s grace to others, and both scenarios are orchestrated by God’s Spirit. Let’s … Read More
Acts 10:1-48
Cornelius Calls for Peter 10 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. 3 One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, … Read More
Acts 10:1-48 Encouragement
All things New!! The tenth chapter of Acts starts with a story that is one of the great turning points in the history of the church. For the first time, a Gentile is to be admitted into its fellowship, and God has made all “unclean” food clean. According to Jewish custom Gentiles were look down … Read More
Acts 9:32-43 Encouragement
“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat.” (Ac 9:34) In this simple verse, Peter shows us what healthy ministry should look like. This is how we should serve all people in all situations: 1. Jesus-Centered / “Jesus Christ” Your job is to help people connect with … Read More
Acts 9:32-43
Aeneas and Dorcas 32 As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lord’s people who lived in Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years.34 “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up. 35 All those who … Read More
Acts 9:1-31
Saul’s Conversion 9 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 As he neared Damascus on his … Read More
Acts 9:1-31 Encouragement
Most of us will never be blinded by a light from heaven and have a face-to-face encounter with Jesus in this lifetime like Paul did. However, God wants to get a hold of your life and make something wonderful out of it. God wants to put a stop to our old way of living so … Read More
Acts 8:26-40 Encouragement
The Holy Spirit calls Phillip to leave a great revival happening in Samaria to go down a desert road. Phillip obeyed w/o hesitation but surely questioned what God was telling him. The Holy Spirit had a divine appointment for Phillip with the Ethiopian eunuch. As a result, this important government official came to know Christ … Read More