Podcasts about Acts 5

Caleb Froedge discusses Acts 5:1-4—“But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.'”

As we continue through Acts of the Apostles, we find that Peter is freed by and angel, and finds an unlikely supporter on council.

God Can Use You To Help Bring Spiritual Healing To One Who Sees Jesus In You Acts 5:16-18 16Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed. The Apostles Persecuted 17Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy.

Walk In Christ So That People Can See Christ In Us Acts 5:12-14 12The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. 13No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.

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Be Careful That You Don't Lie To God Acts 5:1-4 1Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles' feet. 3Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.”

Send us a message!Please welcome our guest reader on the podcast today, Rachel Eernisse! Rachel is a speaker and author specializing in Scripture recitation and Scripture memory. She is passionate to encourage the average, ordinary believer in Christ to love the Bible deeply and share it effectively. You can learn more about her ministry at scripturespeakers.com. You can also follow along with a new podcast series she is launching with Scripture Memory Fellowship that will be all about Scripture recitation. scripturespeakers.comhttps://scripturememorypodcast.com/In today's reading:• Why deception in a worshiping community is treated as deadly serious • Miraculous signs and wonders drawing crowds to the apostles • The apostles freed from jail and sent back to preach • “We must obey God rather than people” as a clear line in the sand • Gamaliel's warning about fighting against God • Rejoicing after suffering dishonor for Jesus' name • A real complaint about overlooked widows and a wise solution • The choosing of seven leaders to handle daily distribution • Stephen's bold ministry and the start of fierce opposition please go check out scripturespeakers.com  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

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You don't love me” cried the child in the grocery cart. Mom had said “no” to candies the little one had grabbed from shelves. The interaction revealed a common belief in the parent-child relationship. And in our relationship to God. Either we get what we want OR moms don't love us, OR God is judging us with an angry scowl. Wise parents see through the faulty logic, and teach children the importance of the AND. We love you AND we discipline you for your good. Healthy Christians see through the faulty logic, too. "God is love” writes the Apostle John (I John 4:8) AND “he disciplines us for our good, so that we may share his holiness.” (Heb 12:10)Yet it's easy to forget that being the temple of the Spirit has consequences. AND that God love us.

We continue our study of the Book of Acts, picking up in Chapter 5. Today we took time to unpack a striking phrase — 'the words of life' — the message the angel delivered to the apostles.For more info visit ChristCommunity.Life

Send us Fan MailWhat does the Bible actually teach about signs and wonders, miracles, healing, and the power of the Holy Spirit?In Acts 5:12-16, we encounter one of the most remarkable snapshots of the early church. Miracles are happening. The sick are being healed. Demonic oppression is being broken. Crowds are gathering. Yet Luke's main emphasis isn't the miracles—it's that more and more people are being added to the Lord.In this message, Pastor Timothy Stewart explores the biblical concept of power evangelism and answers important questions such as:• Are signs and wonders still for today?• What is the purpose of miracles in the New Testament?• What does the Bible say about healing and deliverance?• How should Christians think about spiritual gifts?• What are the dangers of both skepticism and sensationalism?• Why did miracles often accompany gospel expansion in Acts?• How do holiness, hunger, and humility position believers to experience God's power?Drawing from Acts 5, church history, revival movements, and missionary accounts, this sermon presents a balanced biblical approach to the work of the Holy Spirit while keeping Jesus and the Gospel at the center.The greatest miracle isn't physical healing—it's the salvation of a soul.

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Send us Fan MailIn Acts 5:1–11, we encounter one of the most sobering and challenging passages in the entire New Testament—the story of Ananias and Sapphira. Why did God judge them so severely? What was their real sin? And what does this account teach the modern church about holiness, hypocrisy, and the fear of the Lord?In this message, Pastor Timothy Stewart explores how the early church faced not only persecution from the outside, but also deception from within. Through the story of Ananias and Sapphira, we discover that God desires authenticity over appearance, integrity over image, and hearts that fear Him more than they seek the approval of others.Most importantly, we learn that the fear of the Lord is not terror that drives us from God—it is awe that keeps us from playing games with God. At the cross, God's holiness and mercy meet, revealing why the Gospel is the shortest path to a healthy fear of the Lord.Whether you're studying the Book of Acts, wrestling with questions about God's judgment, or seeking a deeper understanding of authentic Christianity, this message will challenge and encourage you.

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This message from Acts 5 reveals the danger of “playing church” while hiding a dishonest heart. In this passage, Matthew talks through how the Holy Spirit is not a spiritual accessory but a holy, searching presence who guards the integrity of Christ's bride. God sometimes exposes sin dramatically to protect His church, and He will not trade true holiness for outward success or image. You'll understand how fear of the Lord is not the enemy of revival, but part of it. This message is an urgent call to stop performing, step out of hiding, and walk in honest, Spirit-empowered holiness before God and His people

The apostles' keep preaching the same message; of Jesus crucified at the hands of sinful men and then raised to life for their salvation by faith. Their witness of believing the gospel message they are teaching is impacting their entire community, and it's challenging many of the people who feel threatened by it. Christians today are to remember their allegiance and obedience to the Lord comes above all others. 

Pastor Corey Johnsrud continues our series Uncontainable: The Acts of the Apostles with a message from Acts 5 on Sunday, May 17th 2026 at Kent Covenant Church.

Mothers Day 2026 This powerful exploration of Acts chapter 5 confronts us with one of the most sobering moments in the early church: the story of Ananias and Sapphira. While we often celebrate the miraculous growth and supernatural provision in the book of Acts, this passage reminds us that the Christian life isn't just about blessings and miracles—it's fundamentally about honesty before God. The central issue wasn't about money or generosity at all, but about the integrity of our hearts. Ananias and Sapphira weren't required to give anything, but when they pledged to give fully while secretly holding back, they crossed a line from human deception into lying to the Holy Spirit himself. This challenges us to examine our own lives: Are we more concerned with appearing spiritual publicly than being honest privately? Do we bring our real selves to God, or do we wear a mask of religiosity? The severity of God's judgment here wasn't cruelty but love—establishing the sacred foundation of His church. Remarkably, this moment of judgment didn't stagnate the early church but deepened it, leading to even greater miracles and multitudes coming to faith. We're invited to approach holy things with reverence, to allow God to touch the hidden places in our hearts, and to recognize that He desires our authenticity more than our performance.

Are you as a branch abiding in Christ the true Vine? That's what He has taught His disciples to do, of course, then and now! But there are many other competitors to that operating in the church over the past couple of thousand years--like the Mosaic Law, politics, and cultural rules. Join Kevin as we take a dive into being a branch like us abiding on the only true Vine, Christ! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

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we continue our run of short episodes with volume 2 of protofragments which is... more of the same for better and worse. over in white album 2, haruki and setsuna are in hell, trapped in a dance neither of them has been able to stop for the past three years.next time, we'll be covering the first half of protofragments volume 3, acts 1-4. for yuri teatime we're covering white album 2 closing chapter from december 13th through the 25th.featuring co-hosts Benn Ends (@bennends.itch.io) and fen (@fenic.moe).support the show and get access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/cryingruleslink to the fate/moon archive new and improved schedule: http://moonarchive.art/schedulesection timestamps:intro - 0:00yuri teatime - 1:03white album 2 - 7:26fate/prototype: fragments of sky silver - 2:14:06outro - 2:45:54list of non type-moon works referencedwhite album 2this episode carries content warnings for discussions of ...nothing problematic?email us at cryingrulesactually@gmail.com with questions, comments, and compliments.cover art by Benn Ends, intro music by Benn Ends, remaining music from works covered.

God uses even wicked men to further his purposes and protect his people. Pastor Micah preaches at King's Cross Church.

Most people think being mostly committed is good enough. Mostly honest. Mostly all in. But this week Josiah walks through one of the most uncomfortable stories in the Bible and makes a case that "mostly" might be the most dangerous place you can be. This one doesn't pull punches. But it ends somewhere you might not expect.

Acts 5:12-42From Scattered to Steadfast: Rejoicing in SufferingTeacher: Pastor Matt PiersonDate: April 19, 2026As we continue following the apostles and the growth of the early church in Acts chapter 5, we read amazing stories of healing, angels, and bold teaching in the public square. But we also encounter the jealousy of the Sanhedrin, brutal beatings, and, surprisingly, the rejoicing by the apostles in their suffering. Join Pastor Matt as we look at the arc of the apostles' faith and consider how we hold together trust in a loving God and our response to hardship.To find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

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