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This is the ninth sermon of Pastor Christopher's series: Getting to Know God: A Series Exploring the Doctrine of the Trinity. In this sermon, Pastor Christopher talks about The Holy Spirit and how It and God are one in the same. He breaks down the Holy Spirit at Creation, The Holy Spirit in David's Life, The Holy Spirit Alongside Jesus, The Holy Spirit in the Early Church, and finally, The Holy Spirit in Our Lives, along with five features we need to remember as believers in The Trinity. Thanks for Listening...LAKEVIEW MISSIONARY CHURCH810 S. Evergreen Dr.Moses Lake, WA 98837509-765-5270www.LakeviewMissionaryChurch.comPastor Christopher sends a weekly update to our church every Wednesday with an encouraging article, prayer requests, and announcements. Subscribe here, http://eepurl.com/hC7SHDScripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission.

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Daily Evening Prayer (8/7/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 37; Jeremiah 41; Acts 5; Metrical Psalm 3:1-4 1 How num'rous, Lord, of late are grown the troublers of my peace! And, as their numbers hourly rise, so does their rage increase. 2 Insulting they my soul upbraid, and him whom I adore; The God in whom he trusts, say they, shall rescue him no more. 3 But thou, O Lord, art my defense; on thee my hopes rely; Thou art my glory, and shalt yet lift up my head on high. 4 Since whensoe'er in like distress to God I made my pray'r, He heard me from his holy hill, why should I now despair?If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (8/7/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalms 35-36; Jeremiah 41; Acts 5; Metrical Psalm 2:7-117 Attend, O earth, whilst I declare God's uncontrolled decree; "Thou art my Son, this day my heir have I begotten thee. 8 "Ask and receive thy full demands; thine shall the heathen be; "The utmost limits of the lands shall be possessed by thee. 9 "Thy threat'ning scepter thou shalt shake, and crush them every where; "As massy bars of iron break the potter's brittle ware." 10 Learn then, ye princes, and give ear, ye judges of the earth; 11 Worship the Lord with holy fear; rejoice with awful mirth.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (8/7/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalms 35-36; Jeremiah 41; Acts 5; Metrical Psalm 2:7-117 Attend, O earth, whilst I declare God's uncontrolled decree; "Thou art my Son, this day my heir have I begotten thee. 8 "Ask and receive thy full demands; thine shall the heathen be; "The utmost limits of the lands shall be possessed by thee. 9 "Thy threat'ning scepter thou shalt shake, and crush them every where; "As massy bars of iron break the potter's brittle ware." 10 Learn then, ye princes, and give ear, ye judges of the earth; 11 Worship the Lord with holy fear; rejoice with awful mirth.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Daily Evening Prayer (8/7/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 37; Jeremiah 41; Acts 5; Metrical Psalm 3:1-4 1 How num'rous, Lord, of late are grown the troublers of my peace! And, as their numbers hourly rise, so does their rage increase. 2 Insulting they my soul upbraid, and him whom I adore; The God in whom he trusts, say they, shall rescue him no more. 3 But thou, O Lord, art my defense; on thee my hopes rely; Thou art my glory, and shalt yet lift up my head on high. 4 Since whensoe'er in like distress to God I made my pray'r, He heard me from his holy hill, why should I now despair?If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

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The early church was motivated by a brand of faith that will always inspire and challenge readers. However, this faith is not stuck in the past, but is very much still available to believers today. The Holy Spirit radically changed their lives, showing them their higher purpose and making them bold. In this message, we see this ambition take them to an even greater level, as they once again stand before the authorities. Listen as we hear them articulate their sense of ought, as we consider how we *must* take on this same kind of dedication.

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Acts Bible Study Pt. 10 // Acts 5:12-16

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The church is growing, the gospel is spreading, and opposition is increasing. Yet through it all, God continues to build His church. In Acts chapter 5, we'll examine the sobering account of Ananias and Sapphira, the continued ministry of the apostles, and their unwavering commitment to obey God in the face of persecution. Let's open our Bibles and discover what this remarkable chapter teaches us about the holiness of God, the courage of faithful believers, and the unstoppable advance of the gospel.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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Opposition doesn't always mean you're on the wrong path. Sometimes faithfulness to Jesus leads directly into conflict, requiring us to decide whose voice we will ultimately obey. In Acts 5, the apostles face growing persecution, yet their response reminds us that God's calling is greater than the fear of man. As the early church continues to grow through miraculous healings and bold preaching, the religious leaders become consumed with jealousy and imprison the apostles. After God miraculously frees them, they don't run or hide—they return to the temple and continue proclaiming the gospel. This message explores what it means to obey God rather than men, why believers have been rescued for a purpose, and how God calls every Christian to boldly share "the words of this Life," even when it comes at a cost. Jesus not only forgives our sins—He frees us from the prison of sin and gives us a new purpose. Like the apostles, we are called to be witnesses of what we have seen and experienced in Christ, trusting Him to strengthen us as we faithfully follow wherever He leads. If you're looking for a church family in Arroyo Grande, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church. Join us as we grow together through God's Word, worship Jesus, and build authentic community centered on the gospel. Whether you're looking for faithful Bible teaching, a verse-by-verse study through Acts, expository preaching, or a Christian sermon to encourage you in following Jesus, we pray this message strengthens your faith. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. Learn more at www.agharvest.org.

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Try the BibleACTS app!: https://bibleacts.goodbarber.app/subscribe Shop "Cut to the Heart" apparel: https://cut2theheart.com In this episode, we continue our verse-by-verse study through Acts 5, where God powerfully demonstrates both His holiness and His power in the early Church. From the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira to the apostles' bold witness before the Jewish leaders, this chapter reminds us that God desires sincerity, obedience, and unwavering faithfulness. In this study, we discuss: The sin of Ananias and Sapphira and why God judged them The importance of honesty and integrity before God How the fear of the Lord impacted the early Church The many signs and wonders performed through the apostles The apostles' arrest and miraculous release from prison The boldness of the early believers in the face of persecution Rejoicing for the privilege of suffering for the name of Jesus Christ Acts 5 reminds us that the same God who pours out grace is also holy and worthy of reverence. The early Christians refused to compromise the truth, choosing obedience to God even when it cost them their comfort, reputation, and freedom. Watch, listen, and grow in your faith — and subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching, podcast discussions, and biblical commentary.

What does it mean to be brave? What if courage isn’t the absence of fear, but trusting God enough to take the next step anyway? In week 12 of our journey through the Book of Acts, Laurel Bunker walks through Acts 5:12-42, where the apostles refused to stop sharing the hope of Jesus despite opposition, threats and imprisonment. Their boldness wasn’t rooted in their own strength. It came from the Holy Spirit working through them. Many of us are waiting until we feel ready before taking a step of faith. But what if bravery looks less like fearless confidence and more like faithful obedience? Whether it’s asking for help, pursuing healing, extending forgiveness or sharing your faith, God often calls us to take one small step and trust Him with the rest. Where is God inviting you to be brave? – – – – – – – –1) Drop a comment to share the step of courage God is calling you to take this week. 2) Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today. 3) Jump into our yearlong study through the Book of Acts: crosspoint.tv/acts 4) Find a Cross Point location in Middle Tennessee:https://crosspoint.tv/locations

Introduction: Beware the Pious OnesIntroduction: Beware the Pious OnesMy dad used to warn me, "Be careful of the pious ones." That puzzled me for years. Piety should be about loving God, pursuing God. So why would anyone warn you to be careful of pious people? Then, I noticed that the most pious in Christ's day received His sharpest words. Christ warns the pious that they are shutting people out of the kingdom. In fact, in all their evangelistic zeal, they are only creating disciples of hell. That should make us pause and contemplate true piety.Acts 5 gives some insight into this problem. We discover that there are self-proclaimed pious people actively working against the work of Christ. So the real question is: how do we know what piety we're actually pursuing? The Community's Power (Acts 5:12–16)Word spreads about Ananias and Sapphira, and the healing of the disciples. The crowds do not discern the truth, but hold the apostles on some superstitious pedestal. They bring their sick to the disciples, hoping that at least a shadow will fall on the sick and bring healing. However, they don't want to get too close because people die in this community. The problem is that people look to the apostles for healing rather than to Christ. We have seen this with the crippled man. He clung to the apostles, and not his savior. The apostles made it very clear that the Lord brings healing. So, the Apostles continue to preach the gospel. Tragically, the crowd misses the point of the signs. The signs are not self-promoting signs that the false prophets use to promote their own significance. Christ warned his disciples about these false prophets before going to the cross (Mt. 24:24; Mk 13:22; Luke 21:8). No, these are signs that gave the prophets credibility and authenticity to confirm their message. It was not to compete with the message. Unfortunately, they would rather watch for a miracle than find their wholeness in Christ. It takes time to be progressively transformed by His word. This helps us see true piety versus false piety. True piety looks to our God. False piety looks to the tangible in this world. God's Power Play (Acts 5:17–26)The high priest and the Sadducees move against the apostles out of jealousy. The Sadducees deny the supernatural. They claim that there is no resurrection, no miracle, nothing supernatural. They believe that Scripture is an ethical handbook rather than the living and abiding Word of God that confers life. They are jealous that the Apostles are gaining traction. They cannot tolerate a movement built on a risen Christ. A movement with credible healings and miracles. The apostles' ministry is a radical existential threat to their power. So, they react by assuming that if you silence the messengers, then you silence the movement. So, they try to silence the apostles by locking them up in jail. An angel quietly opens the prison at night. There is no disturbance outside the prison, so the guards assume everything is fine. The Lord sends the apostles right back to the temple with a simple charge: go speak all the words of this Life. The next morning, the council sends for the prisoners and finds an empty locked cell. The word returns to the senate that the "prisoners" are already preaching at the temple. God dismantles the power play without raising his voice. The glorified and resurrected Jesus of Nazareth will be proclaimed. Who Really Holds the Power (Acts 5:27–42)The Apostles are escorted from the temple to the senate. The apostles are accused of trying to put "this man's blood" on them. Please keep in mind that this senate is the same group of people who once told Pilate, "his blood be on us." Peter's answer is direct: "We must obey God rather than men," and he pointedly calls God "the God of our fathers.” The Apostles are in the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob because they embrace Christ. This means that the pious ones, who deny Christ, cannot claim the same historic identity. Where Pentecost's crowd was cut to the heart and repented, this council responds with rage.Gamaliel, a Pharisee, then offers a test: movements built on mere men collapse when their leader dies. This happened with Theudas. He rose up, and Rome executed him, silencing his mission. Judas the Galilean led a tax revolt, and Rome executed him, killing his movement. Two clear movements that were not from God rose up and died almost immediately. The movements had no power beyond the leaders. So, if the apostles are from God, there is no way that the Sanhedrin/council can stop it. However, if it is merely a man-made movement, then it will die. So, let history unfold. Praise be to God! We worship the same resurrected and ascended Christ that the Apostles proclaimed. The movement continues by the Lord's continued providence and care.Conclusion: True Piety Points Away From ItselfSo, how do we know if we're pursuing the right piety? Luke 18 answers it: the Pharisee's sin wasn't effort, it was trusting in his own righteousness. There's nothing wrong with looking back and thanking God for how he's sanctified us. However, when it becomes look how good I am, Christ has quietly left the stage. The Pharisees make their own disciples (Matthew 23:19). They are not making disciples of Christ, but disciples of their theology. When Christ gives the great commission, the disciples are commanded to teach and disciple in all that I have commanded you. True piety asks, “How do I glorify Christ?” It is the assurance that I only draw near to God because I am in Christ. He has lived, died, been raised, and ascended to glory. He rules me/us by His Spirit from heaven. True piety seeks to glorify Christ rather than self. That's the whole difference between the pious ones my dad warned me about and the true pious. May we distinguish true piety and desire to please our Lord, who has redeemed us. Then, I noticed whom Christ reserved his sharpest words for in the Gospels: the most pious people of his day. Christ warns the pious that they are shutting people out of the kingdom. In fact, in all their evangelistic zeal, they are only creating disciples of hell.Acts 5 gives some insight into this problem. We discover that there are self-proclaimed pious people actively working against the work of Christ. So the real question is: how do we know what piety we're actually pursuing?The Community's Power (Acts 5:12–16)The Apostles continue to minister the Lord's gospel. The problem is that people look to the apostles rather than to Christ. We have seen this with the crippled man. His attention was called to Christ as the crippled man clung to the apostles. It is the Lord's word that brings the healing.This is where we see the true piety versus the false piety. The true piety looks to our God. False piety looks to the tangible in this world.Word spreads about Ananias and Sapphira, and the healing of the disciples. The crowds do not discern the truth, but hold the apostles on some sort of a superstitious pedestal. They bring their sick to the disciples, hoping that at least a shadow would come into contact and bring healing. However, they don't want to get close because people die in this community.Tragically, they miss the point of the signs. The signs are not self-promoting signs like the false prophets who use the signs to promote their own significance. Christ warned his disciples about these false prophets before going to the cross (Mt. 24:24; Mk 13:22; Luke 21:8). No, these are signs that gave Moses credibility and authenticity before Pharaoh. Unfortunately, we see that the crowds are still the crowds who lurk rather than join. They would rather watch for a miracle rather than find their wholeness in Christ, being progressively transformed by His word.God's Power Play (Acts 5:17–26)The high priest and the Sadducees move against the apostles out of jealousy. The Sadducees deny the supernatural. They claim that there is no resurrection, no miracle, nothing supernatural. Scripture is an ethical handbook rather than the living and abiding Word of God that confers life.They are jealous that the Apostles are gaining traction. They really are not going to allow a movement built on a risen Christ. A movement with credible healings and miracles. This is not a competition for them, but a radical existential threat. Their existence is about to be completely undermined. So, they react by assuming if you silence the messengers, then you destroy the movement. They lock up the apostles in jail.An angel quietly opens the prison at night. There is no disturbance outside the prison, so the guards assume everything is fine. The Lord sends the apostles right back to the temple with a simple charge: go speak all the words of this Life. The next morning, the council sends for the prisoners and finds an empty locked cell. The word returns to the senate that the "prisoners" are already preaching at the temple. God dismantles the power play without raising his voice. His life message will go forth. The glorified and resurrected Jesus of Nazareth will be proclaimed.Who Really Holds the Power (Acts 5:27–42)The Apostles are escorted from the temple to the senate. The apostles are accused of trying to put "this man's blood" on them. Please keep in mind that this same group of people once told Pilate, "his blood be on us." Peter's answer is direct: "We must obey God rather than men," and he pointedly calls God "the God of our fathers.” The Apostles are in the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob because they embrace Christ. This means that the pious ones, who deny Christ, cannot claim the same historic identity. Where Pentecost's crowd was cut to the heart and repented, this council responds with rage instead.Gamaliel, a Pharisee, then offers a test: movements built on mere men collapse when their leader dies. This happened with Theudas. He rose up, and Rome executed him, silencing his mission. Judas the Galilean led a tax revolt, and Rome executed him. His movement died. Two clear movements that were not from God. We know that because the movement died. It had no power beyond the leaders.So, if the apostles are from God, there is no way that they can stop it. If the movement is only in their power, then it will cease. So, let history unfold. Praise be to God! We worship the same resurrected and ascended Christ that the Apostles proclaimed. The movement continues by the Lord's continued providence and care.Conclusion: True Piety Points Away From ItselfSo, how do we know if we're pursuing the right piety? Luke 18 answers it: the Pharisee's sin wasn't effort, it was trusting in his own righteousness. There's nothing wrong with looking back and thanking God for how he's sanctified us. However, when it becomes look how good I am, Christ has quietly left the stage.The Pharisees make their own disciples (Matthew 23:19). They are not making disciples of Christ, but disciples of their theology. When Christ gives the great commission, the disciples are commanded to teach and disciple in all that I have commanded you.True piety asks, “How do I glorify Christ?” It is the assurance that I only draw near to God because I am in Christ. He has lived, died, been raised, and ascended to glory. He rules me/us by His Spirit from heaven. True piety seeks to glorify Christ rather than self. That's the whole difference between the pious ones my dad warned me about and the true pious. May we distinguish true piety and desire to please our Lord, who has redeemed us. Amen.

Following Jesus requires more than appearances—it calls for wholehearted devotion. In Acts 5:11–16, we see how God protected the unity and witness of the early church, producing reverence, bold faith, and continued gospel growth. In this verse-by-verse study, Pastor Curtis Henry explores the aftermath of Ananias and Sapphira, the fear of the Lord, and the powerful work God continued to do through the apostles. This message challenges us to let go of the world, cling to Christ, and live fully surrendered to Him. If you're looking for a church home, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am as we grow in God's Word, worship Jesus, and experience authentic Christian community. For more information, visit www.agharvest.org.

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Send Us Your Questions/CommentsEach week Pastor Mark takes time to go deeper and talk about the week's message!  If you have questions you'd like him to answer or hear more about please send those in by texting us at the link in the show notes!You can also view video of this podcast and our Sunday sermons by visiting our YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/@lifehousemot A fast-growing church can feel like a miracle right up until someone gets overlooked. That's where Acts 6 starts and it's where our Monday Reflections conversation gets painfully practical. With Nate away, Jarvis Brennan joins Pastor Mark to unpack the real complaint that Hellenistic widows are being neglected and why the apostles treat it as a serious, solvable problem instead of a distraction.We dig into what the early church does next: clarifying priorities, protecting prayer and the ministry of the Word, and commissioning seven trusted men to carry essential ministry. The result is more than better organization. Scripture says the Word of God keeps increasing, disciples multiply greatly, and even priests become obedient to the faith, a reminder that healthy church leadership and faithful service can open doors you thought were shut.From there, we focus on Stephen, an “ordinary” servant who becomes a towering example of Christian character. We talk about what it means to be full of the Holy Spirit, not as a one-time label but as an ongoing life of surrender, and how availability often matters more than ability. Stephen's calm “face of an angel,” his bold sermon, and his faithfulness unto death challenge how we measure success, especially in trials and suffering.If you've ever wondered how to serve faithfully without a platform, how to endure criticism with peace, or how to keep saying yes to God when it's costly, this conversation will steady you. Subscribe for more Monday Reflections, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review telling us what “faithfulness” looks like in your life right now.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

Hollyview Church sermon from July 5, 2026. Paul Frederick continues our series in the book of Acts, looking at chapter 5, focusing on verses 17-42.

Hollyview Church sermon from June 28, 2026. JR Wheeler continues our series in the book of Acts, looking at chapter 5, focusing on verses 1-16.

The apostles are arrested, freed by an angel during the night, and found the next morning right back in the temple, preaching, which is the last thing their jailers expected. As the authorities scramble, a respected teacher named Gamaliel cools the room with a shrewd warning: if this movement is merely human, it will collapse on its own, but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop it, and you may find yourselves fighting against God. The apostles are flogged and released, and they leave rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for the name. This chapter puts a hard question to all of us: are we willing and worthy to suffer for the faith?  The Rev. Dr. William Knippa, pastor emeritus in Austin, Texas, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Acts 5:12-42. The book of Acts picks up where the Gospels leave off. Jesus has risen. He has ascended. And now what? Acts answers that question. Luke tells the story of how the Holy Spirit built the Church from a handful of frightened disciples in Jerusalem into a movement that reached Rome itself. Along the way, you get Pentecost, the first sermons, the first martyrs, the conversion of Paul, the first church councils, shipwrecks, riots, and the persistent, stubborn work of God through Word and Sacrament even when His people didn't have a plan. If you've ever wondered how we got from Easter morning to the Church you sit in today, this is the book. Tune in for this new series on Thy Strong Word with Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors as we open up the Book of Acts.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Send us Fan Mail***Read the Bible in a Year with me in 2026 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Week 26: 1 John 4:9-10Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace!  We will be reading the entire Bible in a year.  This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be.  I am a  wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the McArthur Daily Bible.  It is a New American Standard Bible.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/John McArthur on https://www.gty.orgDr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show

Send us Fan Mail***Read the Bible in a Year with me in 2026 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Week 26: 1 John 4:9-10Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace!  We will be reading the entire Bible in a year.  This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be.  I am a  wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the McArthur Daily Bible.  It is a New American Standard Bible.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/John McArthur on https://www.gty.orgDr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show

6.14.2026 - Acts - The Holy Spirit & the First Disciples-Worthy to Suffer for the Name-Acts 5:12-42 by Anacostia River Church

The Book of Acts: 5 Marks of a Difference Maker (Acts 9:32–43) Ryan Rice by North Valley Church

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.'”

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