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As we return to Tony's series in Acts, this sermon looks at the healing of a lame man at the Beautiful Gate in the Temple. He asked for money, but Peter gave the only thing he had to give him, healing in the name of Jesus Christ.

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Discover how persistence and prophetic partnerships lead to miraculous breakthroughs at the Beautiful Gate. Join Ps Khaya Mthethwa as he unpacks Acts 3, revealing how consistency in faith transforms your life into a testimony of God's glory. Be encouraged as you listen.Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!Connect with us: Facebook: oasischurchZAInstagram: oasischurchZAThreads: oasischurchZAApple Podcast: oasischurchZASpotify: oasischurchZAFor more information, visit us at http://www.oasis-church.co.za

What if the greatest power move of your life is one you do not see coming — a moment that could rewrite your story and change your trajectory forever?We live in a world where systems falter and doors close. Opportunities shrink, and many find their careers under glass ceilings that they did not build, but yet restrict them from upward mobility.It began at Pentecost, when the Spirit came upon 120 in an upper room and energised the newborn Church.Soon after Peter's first message, he and John walked in that same power towards the temple and made a power move at its Beautiful Gate. A man, crippled from birth, came for coins and left walking, leaping, and praising God.It was all unexpected!This same God still engineers the unexpected and makes power moves that outstrip strategy, update your CV, and open doors that your credentials could never open.

THE SECRET TO A BEAUTIFUL LIFE (Acts 3:1-21) Today's message is about the miracle of the healing of a man that had been crippled from his birth.  When this man was born, and his father and mother took him and examined him, they noticed that something was not quite right with the little baby's feet: his anklebones had not developed, nor his little feet. Somehow, they were not made whole, like feet should normally be for a little baby.  And this little boy never learned to walk. When other boys would go out to skip, run, and play, he couldn't. Later on, when other men went to work, there was no work that he could do. All that they could do was to take this man every day and put him down there at the gate to the temple, the gate that was called Beautiful. He had his little tin cup there, and as people would come and go to worship, he would cry out, “Baksheesh! Baksheesh! Alms! Help the poor! Help the poor!” And people would drop their pennies and their coins into his tin cup. Day after day, that is the way he lived. People would come and go, and he was right there at the gate of the temple.  And here is this man just outside that Beautiful Gate, because he cannot enter through it.  That is because Levitical law said that a deformed man could not enter past that gate.  So, here he was, on the wrong side of a beautiful life. He is just outside the gate, and he's crippled. Now, if you want a beautiful life, then I want you to picture yourself on the wrong side of the gate. Picture yourself, spiritually, as a cripple—unable to walk the walk of God, unable to work the work of God, unable to enter into the worship of God—on the wrong side of the gate. Picture a new life. Picture a gate gloriously beautiful.  Picture yourself on the wrong side of that gate, and you can't enter in without a miracle. I want you to picture the Lord Jesus Christ who was in Simon Peter that day. I want you to picture Him coming by you today and looking down at you, and I want you to picture today Jesus reaching down to you with a nail-pierced hand, taking you by your right hand, raising you up, spiritually giving you a lift that will last, and giving to you the power to enter in through the gate to the ports of God.  That is what this miracle is all about. God wants to give you a new life, today. He wants to make something beautiful of your life.  Click on the play button to hear a message on the secret to a beautiful life. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Pastor Phelps preaches a message on the healing at the Beautiful Gate. Message originally preached Sunday morning August 3, 2025.

Pastor Jenny continues our series "To Be Contiued..." delivering a stirring message about faith and boldness, challenging us to stop exempting ourselves from what God wants to do through us regardless of our perceived inadequacies. She unpacks the powerful story of Peter and John healing the lame man at the Beautiful Gate not through their own resources, but through what they carried of Jesus.• The disciples carried a promise of signs to follow, a commission, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit• Boldness isn't about personality type but spiritual inheritance available to all believers• What we cultivate in the secret place determines what we carry into the marketplace• We can only give what we have, so proximity to Jesus is the prerequisite to operating in His power• God responds to our hunger for more of Him, not our attempts to manufacture spiritual experiences• Faith is attached to Jesus, not our past experiences or disappointments• The world isn't ignoring the supernatural – Christians must not exempt themselves from their spiritual gifts• Boldness begins with believing what God says about us and coming confidently to His throneLet's open our hands to receive what God has for us, and release what doesn't glorify Him. Come boldly to the throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace to help in your time of need.

As we continue in chapter three today, we'll look at a beautiful moment at a place called “the beautiful gate”. A man who had never walked was healed. And what was his reaction? He jumped! He ran! And he praised God! What a great lesson we learn in this wonderful story. The good things in life… the miracles we experience… are all due to God's incredible love for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Have you ever experienced something and later realized you'd been set up? That's exactly what's about to happen to Peter and John. They're on their way to the temple to pray and they come across a lame man begging for money. What happens at The Beautiful Gate served to give the people a vivid example of the presence and the power of The Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o'clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. Acts 3:1-2 NLTOne of the primary reasons Jesus came was so no one would have to be an outsider. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money. Acts 3:3 NLTPeter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!” Acts 3:4 NLTThe eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3 ESVIronically, our solution is found when we take our eyes off of our needs and focus them on our savior. The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, “I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have.” Acts 3:5-6 NLT“You know what a pacifier does, it pacifies!” Miles Siler Pacified feelings can be a huge deterrent to the incredible purposes and plans God has for you.In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk! Acts 3:6 NLTWhat God offers is exceedingly abundantly more than you could ever ask, think, or imagine! (Eph 3:20)Repentance before both God and people always provides a path back to Holy Spirit's divine provision. Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. Acts 3:7 NLT He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them. Acts 3:8 NLTWhen we trust in God's provision we go from begging outside the temple to a worshiping inside the temple. All the people saw him walking and heard him praising God. When they realized he was the lame beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded! They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon's Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John. Acts 3:9-11 NLTWhen God does the work, God gets the worship! Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus' name has healed him before your very eyes. Acts 3:16 NLT-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o'clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. Acts 3:1-2 NLTOne of the primary reasons Jesus came was so no one would have to be an outsider. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money. Acts 3:3 NLTPeter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!” Acts 3:4 NLTThe eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3 ESVIronically, our solution is found when we take our eyes off of our needs and focus them on our savior. The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, “I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have.” Acts 3:5-6 NLT“You know what a pacifier does, it pacifies!” Miles Siler Pacified feelings can be a huge deterrent to the incredible purposes and plans God has for you.In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk! Acts 3:6 NLTWhat God offers is exceedingly abundantly more than you could ever ask, think, or imagine! (Eph 3:20)Repentance before both God and people always provides a path back to Holy Spirit's divine provision. Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. Acts 3:7 NLT He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them. Acts 3:8 NLTWhen we trust in God's provision we go from begging outside the temple to a worshiping inside the temple. All the people saw him walking and heard him praising God. When they realized he was the lame beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded! They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon's Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John. Acts 3:9-11 NLTWhen God does the work, God gets the worship! Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus' name has healed him before your very eyes. Acts 3:16 NLT-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

Message by Kerrie Bauer, recorded live June 22, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Kristen Frankland.Look Intently In center of this story of physical healing is a profound moment of connection through eye contact, through looking with intention. Jesus is given in this moment of connection.What evidence of community care do you see in this passage?When have you experienced a look of intention from another person? How has that experience impacted you?Peter says, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you”. How do you give Jesus Christ through what you do not have?How do you respond to the healing of Jesus Christ in your life?Acts 3:1-111 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, at three o'clock in the afternoon. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried in. People would lay him daily at the gate of the temple called the Beautiful Gate so that he could ask for alms from those entering the temple. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked them for alms. 4 Peter looked intently at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, stand up and walk.” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8 Jumping up, he stood and began to walk, and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 All the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and they recognized him as the one who used to sit and ask for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and astonishment at what had happened to him. 11 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon's Portico, utterly astonished.

️ The Church Street Podcast: The Bullpen Where every voice gets a turn at the mic. With three gifted preachers serving at First Grapevine, there's often one voice that doesn't get the chance to share their unique perspective on each week's scripture. The Bullpen is where that voice steps up and speaks out. In this episode, join Pastor Zach Stiefel, Pastor Grant Palma, and Paul Bielss as they explore Acts 3:1-10 - the powerful story of Peter and John encountering the Lame Beggar at The Beautiful Gate. Along the way, Zach and Grant pull back the curtain on preaching with honest reflections and practical insight. They'll answer questions like: ️ How do you write a sermon? Where do your stories come from? What story from Acts do you wish made it into the sermon series—but didn't? Follow us on all our social media channels to stay connected with The Bullpen, the Church Street Podcast, and everything happening at First Grapevine. Let's grow together in truth and grace—we can't wait for you to join us!

Discover how the early church was radically transformed by the Holy Spirit and what that means for us today. Pastor Jon Cobler unpacks Acts chapters 2 and 3, demonstrating the impact of a Spirit-formed community.- The formation of a new, Spirit-led community following the outpouring at Pentecost- Radical generosity and care for one another as a mark of authentic faith- The miracle at the Beautiful Gate and its significance for believers- How love for God naturally overflows into love for others- Embracing a “miracle mindset” and the ongoing power of Jesus' resurrection in our daily lives

Pastor Tony Fleming examines the healing of a lame man outside the Beautiful Gate in the book of Acts chapter 4

What if your next step of faith could change someone else's life? In this message, Pastor Gregory Dickow reveals how to break free from spiritual passivity and step into your prophetic calling. Just like Peter at the Beautiful Gate, you've been given power to raise others up—not just to speak truth, but to seize moments, shift atmospheres, and move people from paralysis into purpose.Sunday | May 25, 2025 | 10:30 AMWATCH ON YOUTUBESubscribe to the Gregory Dickow YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@gregorydickow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORTYou can tithe or donate to help us reach more lives around the world here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangerschurch.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/gregorydickow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/gregorydickow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@gregorydickow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@gregorydickow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/gregorydickow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/gregorydickowoffical/⁠

This week, we continue our “Acts” series with a powerful message from Acts 3–5. From miraculous healing to the sobering story of Ananias and Sapphira, we explore the tension between real faith and reputation.You'll be encouraged to trust God's timing, reflect on your spiritual honesty, and rediscover how the early church lived with generous, Spirit-led boldness.Key takeaways:The healing at the Beautiful Gate and its deeper meaningWhy honesty opens the door to transformationHow love, not fear, is the core of God's characterThis message challenges us: Are we dancing in grace or dying in pride?Subscribe to stay encouraged. Learn more or watch the full service at oacvancouver.ca#acts #earlychurch #christianpodcast, #faith #Godslove #oacvancouver

In this powerful exploration of Acts 3, we're reminded that God's timing and plans often diverge from our own expectations. The story of the lame man healed at the Beautiful Gate teaches us that our suffering can be a conduit for God's glory. For 40 years, this man endured, only to find his miracle at an unexpected moment. This narrative challenges us to reconsider our perspective on hardship and waiting. Are we seeking God's face in our suffering, or are we merely focused on immediate relief? The transformation of the lame man not only changed his life but became a catalyst for thousands to come to faith. This reminds us that our trials may have a greater purpose – one that extends far beyond our personal comfort. As we navigate our own challenges, let's remember that God often has more in store for us than we can imagine, and our struggles might be the very platform He uses to reveal His power and draw others to Himself.

with Pastor Micheal Oxentenko

Send us a textActs 3:1-10Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God, and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.Support the show

In "I Am Sending You," Dino Rizzo unpacks how Jesus' resurrection wasn't just an event to celebrate but a commission to embrace. Through Acts 3:1-10, discover how Peter and John's encounter at the Beautiful Gate reveals what it means to truly see people, and learn that these "sent moments" can happen anywhere. Once Jesus saves us, He sends us with His power and purpose!

Be the Church: Healers Acts 3:1-10 3 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4 And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8 And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Richard Taylor (Director, Corpus Christi Baptist Association), "Ministry Beyond the Gate", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).          1.  Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.  2.  And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;  3.  who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.  4.  And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”  5.  So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.  6.  Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”  7.  And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.  8.  So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.  9.  And all the people saw him walking and praising God.  10.  Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.          (Acts 3:1-10 NKJV)

Richard Taylor (Director, Corpus Christi Baptist Association), "Ministry Beyond the Gate", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).          1.  Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.  2.  And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;  3.  who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.  4.  And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”  5.  So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.  6.  Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”  7.  And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.  8.  So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.  9.  And all the people saw him walking and praising God.  10.  Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.          (Acts 3:1-10 NKJV)

Richard Taylor (Director, Corpus Christi Baptist Association), "Ministry Beyond the Gate".          1.  Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.  2.  And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;  3.  who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.  4.  And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”  5.  So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.  6.  Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”  7.  And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.  8.  So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.  9.  And all the people saw him walking and praising God.  10.  Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.          (Acts 3:1-10 NKJV)

Richard Taylor (Director, Corpus Christi Baptist Association), "Ministry Beyond the Gate", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).          1.  Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.  2.  And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;  3.  who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.  4.  And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”  5.  So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.  6.  Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”  7.  And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.  8.  So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.  9.  And all the people saw him walking and praising God.  10.  Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.          (Acts 3:1-10 NKJV)

Richard Taylor (Director, Corpus Christi Baptist Association), "Ministry Beyond the Gate", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).          1.  Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.  2.  And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;  3.  who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.  4.  And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”  5.  So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.  6.  Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”  7.  And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.  8.  So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.  9.  And all the people saw him walking and praising God.  10.  Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.          (Acts 3:1-10 NKJV)

Richard Taylor (Director, Corpus Christi Baptist Association), "Ministry Beyond the Gate".          1.  Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.  2.  And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;  3.  who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.  4.  And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”  5.  So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.  6.  Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”  7.  And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.  8.  So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.  9.  And all the people saw him walking and praising God.  10.  Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.          (Acts 3:1-10 NKJV)

Send us a textRob, Dominic, and Colin continue their discussion of the book of Acts.   This episode includes the healing of the impotent man at the Beautiful Gate, and the first persecution.  We discuss Acts 3:1-4:22.

02-23-25 Sun AM “A Beautiful Gate”Pastor Nathaniel UrshanActs 3:1-10You can contact us at https://fpcdurham.org/contact

Acts 3:1-26 1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. […] The post “And many wonders and signs were being done through the Apostles.” (Acts 3:1-26) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

What is faith? Why is it so important? After the healing of the man at the Beautiful Gate, Joel explores the importance of Peter's biography of faith, and how faith in Jesus transformed him from a man cowering in the shadows, to one who can stand up in front of thousands to preach the good news of Jesus. 

I. The power of the Apostles' healing. II. The wonder of the Apostles' healing. III. The purpose of the Apostles' healing.

2.16.25 | Pastor Heath Hardesty

On today's program we'll take another look at Acts chapter three. Have you ever experienced something and later realized you'd been set up? That's exactly what's about to happen to Peter and John... but in a good way! They're on their way to the temple to pray and they come across a lame man begging for money. What happens at The Beautiful Gate is nothing short of a miracle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

On today's program we'll take another look at Acts chapter three. Have you ever experienced something and later realized you'd been set up? That's exactly what's about to happen to Peter and John... but in a good way! They're on their way to the temple to pray and they come across a lame man begging for money. What happens at The Beautiful Gate is nothing short of a miracle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Welcome to Episode #163 of Way of the Bible podcast. This is our third of eight episodes in our Twenty-First mini-series entitled, Sermon on the Mount Part 2. On today's episode we'll be hearing Jesus teach another foundational and hidden principle of life in the Kingdom of Heaven. Giving to the Needy.You will see this principle of giving to the needy exhibited throughout the scriptures, intimated in the name of God, embedded in the LAW, a major element of the Servant characterized in Isaiah, and of course the hallmark of Jesus' ministry. Let's start with that last one and then get into the passage where Jesus addresses our Giving to the Needy. Jesus said of himself in Matthew 20:26-28 – But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” We were all once dead in our trespass and sin, and even now we are all needy. Jesus came to serve us both then and now. How you ask? It starts with then…Romans 5:6-8 – For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.It is our belief in the sufficiency of Christ's service unto death for our sins and his resurrection bringing us new life that we are saved.An example of Jesus serving us now is found in Romans 8:34 – Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Why is this intercession important? Revelation 12:10 – “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. Every accusation against you made by the devil, Jesus smothers out in intercession with the Father.Acts 3:1-10 – Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4 And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8 And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.With that as a brief introduction, let's jump into Matthew 6:1-4 – “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

The extraordinary power of Jesus' name takes center stage in this powerful message. We're reminded of the miraculous healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate, as recounted in Acts 3. This story isn't just about physical healing; it's a profound metaphor for spiritual transformation. Just as the lame man was lifted up and entered the temple for the first time, we too can experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus that allows us to enter into God's presence. The message challenges us to consider: Are we living in the power of Jesus' name? Are we allowing His presence to transform not just our circumstances, but our very identities? It's a call to move beyond mere religious observance to a vibrant, extraordinary life filled with the Holy Spirit's power. This isn't just about individual transformation, but about becoming agents of reconciliation and restoration in a broken world. As we embrace this extraordinary life, we're invited to see beyond our limitations and believe in a God who still performs miracles today.

The extraordinary power of Jesus' name takes center stage in this powerful message. We're reminded of the miraculous healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate, as recounted in Acts 3. This story isn't just about physical healing; it's a profound metaphor for spiritual transformation. Just as the lame man was lifted up and entered the temple for the first time, we too can experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus that allows us to enter into God's presence. The message challenges us to consider: Are we living in the power of Jesus' name? Are we allowing His presence to transform not just our circumstances, but our very identities? It's a call to move beyond mere religious observance to a vibrant, extraordinary life filled with the Holy Spirit's power. This isn't just about individual transformation, but about becoming agents of reconciliation and restoration in a broken world. As we embrace this extraordinary life, we're invited to see beyond our limitations and believe in a God who still performs miracles today.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome, dear listeners, to the Daily Radio Bible! Today, on this 14th day of October, we continue our journey through the Bible together. I'm Hunter, your Bible reading coach, here to guide you through the Scriptures as we delve into God's Word for day 288 of our year-long voyage. We'll be exploring several key scriptures today. Our readings include Nehemiah chapters 11 and 12, Psalm 1, and Acts chapter 3, all from the New Living Translation. We'll see how Nehemiah organizes the people of Jerusalem, celebrate the joy and dedication of the new wall, and witness the miraculous healing of a lame man in Acts, showcasing the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. Stay with us as we meditate on these passages and uncover their profound message for our lives today. And a special thank you to Nora from Switzerland for her kind words and encouragement, reminding us of the impact this community has worldwide. Sit back, reflect, and be inspired by today's episode of Daily Radio Bible. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Acts 3:1-16 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4 And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8 And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. 11 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the portico called Solomon's. 12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made him walk? 13 The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release Him. 14 But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, 15 and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. 16 And His name—by faith in His name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all.”   Key Words: Lame, Prayer, Look, Name, Jesus, Rise, Walk, Praising, Wonder, Killed, Life, Faith Keystone Verse: And His name—by faith in His name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. (Acts 3:16)     Bulletin

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:1-3, 6The only way to grow in prayer is through prayer.“No other god can save. No other God can heal. No other God's alive and active here today.”Met By LovePRAYING IN FAITHD.L. MOODY PICUTRE***6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6The great gulf fixed today is between the evangelical rationalist and the evangelical mystic. The evangelical rationalists insist upon trying to reduce everything down to where it can be explained and proved and thus have rationalized faith and have pulled the Almighty God down to the low level of human reason. On the other hand, the evangelical mystic believes God and disbelieves human reason since there are some things human reason cannot doA.W. TozerOne famous Jewish prayer began like this: “Blessed, praised, and glorified, exalted, and honored, magnified and lauded be the name of the Holy One.”5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.Matthew 6:5-8PRAYING IN FAITH DOESN'T REQUIRE A LOT OF…WORDS7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.Matthew 6:7-8Many of the most prevailing prayers have been as short as they were strong.Charles SpurgeonNow Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.[a] 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4 And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. Acts 3:1-72. VOLUME/ATTENTION20 So Ahab sent to all the people of Israel and gathered the prophets together at Mount Carmel. 21 And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word. 22 Then Elijah said to the people, “I, even I only, am left a prophet of the Lord, but Baal's prophets are 450 men. 23 Let two bulls be given to us, and let them choose one bull for themselves and cut it in pieces and lay it on the wood, but put no fire to it. And I will prepare the other bull and lay it on the wood and put no fire to it. 24 And you call upon the name of your god, and I will call upon the name of the Lord, and the God who answers by fire, he is God.” And all the people answered, “It is well spoken.” 25 Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose for yourselves one bull and prepare it first, for you are many, and call upon the name of your god, but put no fire to it.” 26 And they took the bull that was given them, and they prepared it and called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no voice, and no one answered. And they limped around the altar that they had made. 27 And at noon Elijah mocked them, saying, “Cry aloud, for he is a god. Either he is musing, or he is relieving himself, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened.” 28 And they cried aloud and cut themselves after their custom with swords and lances, until the blood gushed out upon them. 29 And as midday passed, they raved on until the time of the offering of the oblation, but there was no voice. No one answered; no one paid attention.30 Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” And all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that had been thrown down. 31 Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the Lord came, saying, “Israel shall be your name,” 32 and with the stones he built an altar in the name of the Lord. And he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two seahs[a] of seed. 33 And he put the wood in order and cut the bull in pieces and laid it on the wood. And he said, “Fill four jars with water and pour it on the burnt offering and on the wood.” 34 And he said, “Do it a second time.” And they did it a second time. And he said, “Do it a third time.” And they did it a third time. 35 And the water ran around the altar and filled the trench also with water.36 And at the time of the offering of the oblation, Elijah the prophet came near and said, “O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your word. 37 Answer me, O Lord, answer me, that this people may know that you, O Lord, are God, and that you have turned their hearts back.” 38 Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 39 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, “The Lord, he is God; the Lord, he is God.”1 Kings 18:20-3922 Then Elijah said to the people, “I, even I only, am left a prophet of the Lord, but Baal's prophets are 450 men. 1 Kings 18:22Their writhings were born of ignorance and superstition and got them nowhere. Everything was a mistake—their zeal, their body-punishing prayer, their determination. They were wrong in spite of their zealous praying. And such error did not die with them.A.W. Tozer9 All who fashion idols are nothing, and the things they delight in do not profit. Their witnesses neither see nor know, that they may be put to shame. 10 Who fashions a god or casts an idol that is profitable for nothing?14 He cuts down cedars, or he chooses a cypress tree or an oak and lets it grow strong among the...

Faith in the power of Christ is not the same thing as faith in the power of faith. In this passage, Peter says explicitly that it was not through their own power or holiness that this remarkable healing was accomplished. Rather it was the power of the risen Christ who did it, using Peter and John as His instrument. 

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