Category Archives: Acts

Focus on the Mission and the Blessings

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men…” Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the Name. Every day in … Continue reading →

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Time for Prayer

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from April 1, 2010] – Henry Neufeld 14All of the disciples were devoting themselves to prayer together, along with some women, including Mary the mother of Jesus and with his brothers. — Acts 1:14 (HN) That’s a pretty unpretentious … Continue reading →

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Repentance: More than Forgiveness

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from June 12, 2009] Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every … Continue reading →

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“I Asked God …”

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

During that same time King Herod began to mistreat some who belonged to the church. He ordered James, the brother of John, to be killed by the sword. Herod saw that some of the people liked this, so he decided … Continue reading →

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Church: Alive or Dead: Part II

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from April 27, 2010] Henry Neufeld Now awe came upon every person, because many miracles and signs were accomplished through the ministry of the apostles. 44All the believers were in unity and had there possessions in common. 45They sold … Continue reading →

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Church: Alive or Dead: Part I

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from April 26, 2010] — Henry Neufeld Now awe came upon every person, because many miracles and signs were accomplished through the ministry of the apostles. 44All the believers were in unity and had there possessions in common. 45They … Continue reading →

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Time for Prayer

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from April 1, 2010] – Henry Neufeld 14All of the disciples were devoting themselves to prayer together, along with some women, including Mary the mother of Jesus and with his brothers.          Acts 1:14 (HN) That’s … Continue reading →

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Come, Come on in…

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out … Continue reading →

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Where is the Good?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

When Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this? Or why do you stare at us, as though we had made him walk by our own power or godliness? The God of … Continue reading →

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Earnestly Call on Him

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.      Acts 12:5 (NLT) Do you have a prayer that you can’t see how there can be a good outcome? I do. Oh, I know that … Continue reading →

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