Podcasts about Acts 4

Opposition is an opportunity to clarify the message and strengthen the movement -- but it requires Spirit-filled boldness. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our series through Acts with a sermon from Acts 4:1-22.

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 Pastor Brian teaches on upgrading through spiritual correction and discipline.

Acts to the Future: The struggle is real (Acts 4)| Pastor Telvin Howe by Lifehouse

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Today we will reflect on the early church story of Barnabas, Ananias, and Sapphira. Our passage will be Acts 4:32-5:11, Generosity. The early church after Pentecost embraced the teachings of compassion and service found in the Torah. In response, Barnabas sells a field and gives the money to the apostles to help those who had need. Pride enters in as Ananias and Sapphira want to be seen as generous, but the lure of money leads them to deceive the apostles. But God knows their hearts and so they experience the consequences of their deceit and they both fall and die. Our generosity needs to flow out of the overwhelming generosity and love of Jesus for us as shown on the cross. This is how we give with cheerful hearts and open hands.

Acts 4:32-5:11

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about building a relationship with God.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/OimKk5pT6Xo

Pastor Ken continues teaching through the book of Acts.

Sarah Elizabeth DiMeo-Carabetta, Executive Director of Acts 4 Ministry, joins us live at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell. Acts 4 Ministry is a nonprofit serving the Waterbury community by providing new and gently used basic needs items free of charge. 

The Bible shares that sin can lead to the spiritual death of your soul, tying it to eternal damnation for all time. But do you realize that some sins might actually bring about your physical demise? It's easy to assume that being a believer sets you apart from everything else going on around you. Today, Pastor Mark dives into a thought-provoking discussion about how certain sins can lead to physical death. So, picture this: even if you're a follower of Christ, diving into those sins could mean that God might bring you back to Him a bit earlier than intended, putting a pause on all those amazing plans He had in store for you! That's just awful!

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The Bible unfolds like a captivating story, primarily chronicling the history of Israel. As you dive in, you'll encounter a variety of characters and their intriguing adventures. But have you ever thought about how God helps you relate to these characters and ignites a sense of conviction in your heart? In today's message, Pastor Mark shares how the Word of God connects with you personally. Diving into God's Word opens up a conversation where He shares insights with you, guiding you along the unique path He has laid out for your life. Each time you look into a particular verse, God whispers a fresh meaning into your heart!

Acts: Empowered for the MissionJune 15, 2025 Worship GatheringsPastor Mark SatterfieldThe Glade ChurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to reach people click here: http://www.thegladechurch.org/give—— Stay Connected Website: http://www.thegladechurch.org/The Glade Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGladeChurchThe Glade Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegladechurch

When you're on the lookout for ways to chat with folks about Jesus, you might assume that delivering a strong sermon is the best approach. But have you ever thought about the best way to share the gospel? Today, Pastor Mark highlights the incredible impact of testimonies. Once you notice the transformation in your life after welcoming Jesus, you'll have a beautiful story to share with others about your journey. Your presence will spark curiosity in those around you, making them eager to discover what has inspired this transformation in you. Now, that's the perfect moment to share how Jesus has transformed your life!

Acts 4:5-31

Jonathan Teachout

Acts 4:13-14

Peter and John stand up to the Sanhedrin in the boldness supplied by the Holy Spirit. We pray for boldness for ourselves in speaking and doing the Word of God.

There may come a time when you find yourself needing to express your beliefs to those in charge. Have you ever noticed how the disciples in the New Testament took a beating just for standing up for Jesus? Looks like today is pretty much the same as usual, huh? It seems like persecution is on the upswing as the world edges closer to that fateful judgment day. In today's message, Pastor Mark encourages you to hold strong to your faith, no matter what comes your way. The disciples stood tall before the leaders, courageously defending Jesus. Hey, you can do that as well! Rest assured, God is right there with you!

Acts: Empowered for the MissionJune 8, 2025 Worship GatheringsPastor Mark SatterfieldThe Glade ChurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to reach people click here: http://www.thegladechurch.org/give—— Stay Connected Website: http://www.thegladechurch.org/The Glade Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGladeChurchThe Glade Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegladechurch

Acts 4:1-12

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In a world that often tolerates fear, timidity, and passivity, God is calling His people to rise with boldness—not a boldness rooted in personality or pride, but one fueled by the power of the Holy Spirit. The gospel was never meant to be consumed quietly, but to be proclaimed powerfully.In June, Pastor Josh, Wwill lead us as we discover what it truly means to walk in Holy Ghost Boldness—the kind of courage that shakes rooms, opens doors, and speaks truth no matter the cost. We'll explore what it looks like for men, fathers, and leaders to rise with Bold Courage, how to walk with Bold Faith that defies circumstance, and how to have a Bold Approach to God—confident, unashamed, and full of expectation.“When they had prayed… they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.” – Acts 4:31It's time to get BOLD. Because Power is not a thing of the past—God is moving today.#bold #sermonseries #overflowdfwwww.overflowdfw.comSupport the show

Gary Bassham

Listen along as we continue through Acts. Notes//Quotes: Acts 4:23-37  “If we allow the Bible to become fragmented, it is in danger of being absorbed into whatever other story is shaping our culture, and it will thus cease to shape our lives as it should. Idolatry has twisted the dominant cultural story of the secular Western world. If as believers we allow this story (rather than the Bible) to become the foundation of our thought and action, then our lives will manifest not the truths of Scripture, but the lies of an idolatrous culture. Hence, the unity of Scripture is no minor matter: a fragmented Bible may actually produce theologically orthodox, morally upright, warmly pious idol worshippers! - Mike Goheen John 17:20-23 ”We must have hearts that are harder than iron if we are not moved by the reading of this narrative. In those days the believers gave abundantly of what was their own; we in our day are content not just jealously to retain what we possess, but callously to rob others.... They sold their own possessions in those days; in our day it is the lust to purchase that reigns supreme. At that time love made each man's own possessions common property for those in need; in our day such is the inhumanity of many, that they begrudge to the poor a common dwelling upon earth, the common use of water, air and sky.” John Calvin 1 Cor 6:19-20

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Welcome to part 4 of our message series, entitled Acts. Discover with us how God still moves today among his church and in our very lives.Each week, we will be digging deep into the early church's story—the miracles, the boldness, the faith—and letting God stretch and move us just like He did back thenTopic:  Sharing testimony | Spiritual refreshing | Discipleship | Acts | early church | Life changeMain Scripture:  Acts 4; Galatians 2:20; James 4:4; Acts 4:7-14; 1 Peter 2:4-7; Matthew 512-16Support the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.

Acts 4:1-31 Pastor JP Watson June 25, 2025 by Deer Creek Church

The Sadducees priorities were power and wealth. the Pharisees priorities were prestige through the Law.What priorities might we have which come before Christ and, therefore, keep us from fully loving Him?

Main idea: True unity in the Spirit results in a true reputation 1. Barnabas—Son of encouragement 2. Ananias and Sapphira—Children of Hypocrisy Discussion Questions: 1. What do we learn about Barnabas in this passage? 2. What parallels can we draw between the early church's practices and how we can pursue unity in the church today? 3. What was the real sin of Ananias and Sapphira? 4. The sermon pointed out that the real marvel in this story is not just God's judgment but also His mercy to us in Christ. How does the gospel give us hope, even in the face of our own sin?

Listen along as we continue our series through the book of Acts. Notes//Quotes: Acts 4:1-22 - Scott   They rejected the oral traditions of the Pharisees and considered only the written Torah of the Pentateuch as valid. They considered the concepts of demons and angels, immortality and resurrection as innovations, believing in no life beyond this life. More important than their theology, however, was their political orientation. Coming largely from the landed aristocracy, they were accommodationists with regard to the Roman occupation of Israel. Possessing considerable economic interests, their concern was to make peace with the Romans, preserve the status quo, and thus protect their own holdings. In return the Romans accorded the Sadducees considerable power, invariably appointing the high priest from their ranks, who was the most powerful political figure among the Jews in that day. The prime concern of the Sadducean aristocracy, of whom the high priest was the chief spokesman, was the preservation of order, the avoidance at all costs of any confrontation with the Roman authorities.  - New American Commentary   The church's one foundation  is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation  by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her  to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her,  and for her life he died. - Samuel J. Stone (1839-1900)   ”Grace is the free favor of God, the undeserved bounty of the ever-gracious Creator against whom we have offended, the generous pardon, the infinite, spontaneous lovingkindness of the God who has been provoked and angered by our sin."God's grace proceeds exclusively through Jesus Christ, the Mediator. "All things come to us through Christ Jesus: he is the golden pipe of the conduit of eternal love, the window through which grace shines, the door by which it enters." — Charles Spurgeon (The Cross and Salvation, Bruce Demarest)    …It does not say, ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted because they are objectionable.' It does not say, ‘Blessed are those who are having a hard time in their Christian life because they are being difficult.' It does not say, ‘Blessed are those who are being persecuted as Christians because they are seriously lacking in wisdom and are really foolish and unwise in what they regard as being their testimony.' It is not that. There is no need for one to elaborate this, but so often one has known Christian people who are suffering mild persecution entirely because of their own folly, because of something either in themselves or in what they are doing. But the promise does not apply to such people. It is for righteousness' sake. Let us be very clear about that. We can bring endless suffering upon ourselves, and we can create difficulties for ourselves that are quite unnecessary because we have some rather foolish notion of witnessing and testifying or because, in a spirit of self-righteousness, we really do call it down on our own heads. We are often so foolish in these matters. We are slow to realize the difference between prejudice and principle and we are so slow to understand the difference between being offensive, in a natural sense, because of our particular makeup and temperament, and causing offense because we are righteous. - Martyn Lloyd-Jones   8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.  10 For “Whoever desires to love life
    and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
    and his lips from speaking deceit; 11 let him turn away from evil and do good;
    let him seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
    and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.” (1 Peter 3:8-17)  

Acts 4:23-31Big Idea: God's nature and love fuels our boldness in the face of opposition.

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Pastor Brian teaches on different levels of elevation in Jesus.

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comActs 4 Following the healing of the lame man and the proclaiming of the resurrection of Jesus, Peter and John are arrested by local Jewish leaders. Five thousand men had been converted to Christ, and the scribes and high priesthood are seeking to silence these teachers. Peter courageously announces that salvation is found in Christ alone and that he and others must continue to teach the gospel. Even under the threat of punishment, the apostles refuse to be silenced. Upon release, they pray with fellow believers, asking God for faith to speak the truth with boldness. God responds by shaking the walls and filling them with the Holy Spirit! This is followed by a time of unity, selflessness, and encouragement in the church. Barnabas becomes an example to all with his charity. Disciples of Christ are not just faithful when it is easy or accepted. Boldness and reliance on God are just as important in the face of opposition. We must lean on God, trust in Jesus, and ask for the help of the Holy Spirit. The goal is to stand firm and show people the victory and peace we have in Christ. A wonderful way to develop this strength is to gather with fellow believers, pray together, and sing of God's glory. Unity among God's people is one of God's ways of helping us be faithful in times of struggle. God's people share their faith, goods, and lives with one another. Be a Barnabas in the lives of fellow saints today.  Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of Peter and John, who stood firm in proclaiming the name of Jesus. There is salvation in no one else. Fill us with the same courage to share the gospel, even when we face opposition from others. Lord God, help us never to be ashamed of our Savior. Please grant each of us the wisdom to recognize that we need one another. We need worship, fellowship, and to be “sons of encouragement” like Barnabas among Your people. Who among Your people is in need today? Lead us to help and serve them lovingly.  Thought Questions: -       What are specific situations where you find it difficult to share your faith? How can Peter and John's example help you? -       If Christ is the ultimate authority for your life, how will that affect the way you obey and interact with modern authority figures? -       How are you cultivating more unity among God's people? In what specific ways can you be an encourager to someone today?