Category Archives: Acts

Nothing Else

While Peter and John were speaking to the people, they were confronted by the priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees. These leaders were very disturbed that Peter and John were teaching the people that … Continue reading

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Knowing God

Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus, and said, “You men of Athens, I perceive that you are very religious in all things. For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an … Continue reading

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Devotion

They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.                               Acts 2:42 (WEB, my emphasis) I have frequently heard in conversations with fellow Believers that we would “love to see our church look … Continue reading

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The Holy Spirit: The Suddenly

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they … Continue reading

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Pentecost Monday

As the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he was the Christ, John answered them all, “I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the … Continue reading

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Refreshment Time

[Peter speaking to the crowd at the temple,] “Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,… Acts 3:19 (WEB) Too often I … Continue reading

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Are Ye Able?

All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him [Stephen], saw his face like it was the face of an angel.     Acts 6:15 (WEB, my paraphrase) They stoned Stephen as he called out, saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my … Continue reading

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Church: Alive or Dead: Part II

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 their possessions and assets and divided among … Continue reading

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Church: Alive or Dead: Part I

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 their possessions and assets and divided among … Continue reading

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Time for Prayer

– 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 little bit of … Continue reading

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