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06/07/2026 - Chad Lewis

Acts 9:1-22, 31. From the "New Testament" sermon series. Preached by Joel Linton.

What does it mean to pray bold prayers when outcomes are uncertain? In Acts 9:32–43, Peter tells Aeneas to rise and calls Tabitha back to life—and many turn to the Lord. This talk explores how and why Christians can pray courageously for healing, drawing on Jesus' promise that his followers will continue his works (John 14:12) and his commissioning of the apostles (Luke 9:1–2). It also acknowledges that God does not always answer as we hope, and invites us to pray with humility, sensitivity and trust. This talk was given by Rachel Drake at St Jude's Church, Southsea on 3 May 2026. The reading was Acts 9:32–43; additional references include Luke 9:1–2 and John 14:12. With a warm, pastoral tone, Rachel reflects on Peter's story—his faith and his failings—and encourages us to take the next small step in boldness, perhaps just “10%” more than we pray now. She offers simple, practical ways to pray for healing: listen, ask clearly, believe in God's faithfulness, and give thanks. A personal testimony about praying for her son's health reminds us that God is at work even in the waiting. Listeners are encouraged to bring honest requests to God and to share answers that build up the church.

Wednesday Evening Associate Pastor: Bro. Dalton Harrington

Wednesday Evening Associate Pastor: Bro. Dalton Harrington

April 26, 2026: The Unfolding Life - Acts 6 & 7 - Teacher Tim Vargo by Platt Park Church

Text: Acts 4:5-22 There's a level of indignation as the Sanhedrin asks Peter and John by what power they healed the lame man. This stems from a desire to protect what they believed was the truth, yet they had missed all the signs that Christ was God, taught with God's authority, and had, by the power of the Holy Spirit, given to the apostles and his church. The whole passage is about the interplay between temporal authority and the authority of God. The apostles respond, but not by their own power or even own boldness, but because they are empowered by the Holy Spirit. They then point beyond themselves to Christ, who alone has the authority to save souls. It forces the question: whose authority will you listen to?

As we come to the close of Paul's second missionary journey, we look at his ministry in Corinth. Paul stayed in the city for a year and a half. So much about his trip had been unexpected. The Spirit led him to go, and the Spirit led him to stay. We explore how God uses seasons in our own lives as well. 

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March 29, 2026 As we close out the book of Acts, this message challenges us to move beyond a strong start in faith and instead live a fully surrendered life to Jesus. Looking at Paul's farewell in Acts 20, we see a powerful example of serving with humility and courage, continually turning back to God, and following the Holy Spirit with obedience—even when it's difficult. A surrendered life means letting go of comfort and pride so we can fully trust God's will and direction. Ultimately, this passage calls us to faithfully persevere to the end, knowing that a life fully given to Jesus is the only one that truly satisfies. About this Sermon Series: The book of Acts tells the story of how the exalted Christ sends His Spirit to empower His people to continue His work in the world. Through the Spirit's power, ordinary believers boldly proclaim the gospel, witness miraculous works, and form vibrant communities that embody God's welcome to all people. Acts traces how the church's witness, energized by the Spirit, extends from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, revealing Christ's ongoing work through His people and the Spirit's leading in every new challenge and opportunity.

When life gets difficult, our natural instinct is usually to ask God for an easier path or a quick exit, but the early church in Acts 4 did the exact opposite. If you have ever wondered what true, everyday boldness looks like without just being a jerk, this conversation answers exactly how to shift your mindset and live it out. 00:00 – Intro: Praying for boldness instead of safety 00:22 – Welcome to the Midweek Move 01:00 – From Acts 3 to Acts 4: The continuing narrative of the early church 02:10 – The first major roadblock: Peter and John's arrest 03:32 – Why the community prayed for boldness over protection 04:26 – Shifting your mindset when things get difficult 05:25 – The source of boldness: Eyewitnesses of the Resurrection 07:22 – What boldness actually looks like (and why it isn't "being a jerk") 09:00 – Boldness as action: Healing, witnessing, and obedience 11:35 – Operating under the authority of Jesus vs. yourself 13:11 – Radical unity: Understanding the community in Acts 4 14:22 – Cultivating generosity without forced obligation 15:58 – The ongoing need to be filled with the Holy Spirit 18:21 – Discernment in giving: Love, trust, and boundaries 19:41 – Looking ahead: The tragedy of Acts chapter 5 21:27 – Closing thoughts and invitation to join us in Shreveport

In this powerful sermon from Redeemer Church in Midland, Texas, pastor Jason walks through Acts 11 and highlights a major turning point in the early church: the gospel is for everyone, not just one group of people. Through Peter's experience, the church realizes that God offers salvation freely to all, and the key response is repentance. The pastor emphasizes that repentance is the true “door” to life—both abundant life now and eternal life with God. While many messages focus on love or blessing, the Bible consistently shows that repentance is central to faith.   Website: redeemermidland.org Instagram: instagram.com/redeemermidland Facebook: facebook.com/RedeemerMidland   At Redeemer, we seek to be a Gospel-Centered, Missional Family. We sing songs to worship our Lord, we preach the Word of God from the Bible, and we love one another.   We would love to see you on a Sunday morning at 9:00 or 11:00 am at 3601 N. Lamesa Rd in Midland, Texas. 

Acts 3:13-52 13 Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem, 14 but they went on from Perga and came to Antioch in Pisidia. And on the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down. 15 After the […] The post Worthy of Eternal Life? (Acts 13:13-52) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Path of Life (Acts 8:1-4; 9:1-22) | 020826 by One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church

This Sunday, we dove into one of the apostle Paul's most heartfelt moments in Acts 20:17-38. Paul gathers his dear friends from Ephesus for one last, powerful lesson at a turning point in his journey—from traveling evangelist to ambassador in chains. Paul is being sent by God into the heart of Jerusalem and ultimately, the Roman Empire. The only way that's possible is as a prisoner for the gospel. For his friends, this is a troubling time, but for Paul, it's a divine calling. He encourages them by showing that he doesn't view his life as something to preserve and to protect. He is to be poured out on the altar for Jesus. Our sermon is titled, The Freedom of an Expendable Life. Ask yourself: Am I more focused on preserving my life, or pouring it out for God? Are we investing more emotional energy in securing our future, or in becoming living sacrifices? Much of our anxiety comes from trying to save ourselves when our true eternal safety is already secure in Christ. Jesus didn't hold on to His life—He gave it freely for us, so we can joyfully follow His example for the sake of others. Let's pray that we might learn the joy and freedom of having an expendable life. Looking forward to worshiping each Sunday. Come and be encouraged and bring a friend!   Need Prayer?  Go to www.waterbrooke.church 

What does a life fully yielded to God actually look like? Not in theory—but in real life, when it costs something. Acts 6–7 introduces us to Stephen, a man shaped by the presence of God. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Stephen's life reads like an echo of Jesus Himself—marked by wisdom, courage, and grace. In just a few short scenes, we see what God can do through a surrendered life, offering the early church—and believers today—a compelling model of faithfulness.

Do you ever wonder, “How do I know God's plan for my life?” This devotion series from Words From The Word with Pastor Roderick Webster walks through Scripture to help you seek God's direction with a surrendered heart.We begin with Saul's conversion in Acts 9 (KJV)—where the turning-point question is asked: “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” This playlist will encourage you to:Ask God sincerely and wait on His answerRemove what's stopping you from obedienceTrust that your life is not random—God has order and purposeTake your next step with faith and confidenceWatch in order, share with a friend, and leave a comment with what you're asking God to show you.#GodsPlan #WordsFromTheWord #DailyDevotional #BibleDevotion #PastorRoderickWebster0:00 Welcome to Words From The Word0:27 These devotions are “yours”0:59 Remember what God wants1:57 Roll back the curtain (song moment)4:50 The real prayer: “Show me what to do”5:21 Scripture reading: Acts 9:1–96:36 Saul's question that changes you7:42 Challenge: ask God—and wait8:40 God has a plan for each life9:07 Don't live and die missing it10:12 Why you need to know (Point 1)10:44 Psalm 127:3–5 — you weren't a mistake11:12 Share + get ready for the series

What happens when someone fully surrenders to the lordship of Jesus Christ? In Acts 9:19b–31, we see the immediate and powerful fruit of Saul's conversion. Once a fierce persecutor of the church, Saul is radically transformed by an encounter with the risen Christ—and that transformation begins to reshape his message, his relationships, and the mission of the early church.This passage shows us that true surrender to Christ leads to a changed life that boldly proclaims the gospel, forms new relationships within the body of Christ, and multiplies the work of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Longing for Life | Acts 8:26-40 Seth Norris

Acts 20 confronts us with a choice: pursue comfort, or follow the Spirit into a life that actually counts. Paul shows us three shifts—Spirit-leadership, sacrificial suffering, and self-denial, calling us to one urgent invitation: don't waste your life.

Killing the Author of Life (Acts 3:11-26) | 101225 by One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church

In this episode of Pray the Word on Acts 8:26, David Platt asks God to help us walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit.Listen to our newest podcast, Everyday Radical!Explore more content from Radical.

Living A Purposeful Life Passage: Acts 13:36 October 5, 2025 www.clearcreekcoc.org

Acts 2:38-4738 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Understanding the times (Acts 2:40) Proclaiming the Gospel (Acts 2:22–36, Romans 1:16-17) Seeking the Life (Acts 2:41-47)  

When the Body is fully alive, its members experience fullness of blessing!

The Life Of Jesus is the Spirit-Filled Life | Acts 2:1-41 | Pastor Ben Spalink by GraceChurchNJ

The Lord of Life (Acts 2:22-36) | 091425 by One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church

After the healing of the lame man, the crowd rushes to Peter and John in awe—but Peter redirects their attention to Jesus, the Author of life. In Acts 3:11–26, we see the gospel proclaimed clearly: the same Jesus who was rejected and crucified has been raised and glorified, and through Him comes forgiveness, restoration, and new life.Peter's message reminds us that our everyday mission is not about pointing people to ourselves, but about pointing them to Christ. Repentance brings refreshment, and turning to Him brings complete restoration. Just as the healed beggar's life was transformed, we are called to bear witness to the transforming power of Jesus in a world longing for hope.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Jason Hansen continues our series in the book of Acts.Learn more about us at ⁠anchorchurchgilbert.com⁠.Do you have any questions about the sermon? Text them to 480-757-7553.

We are misguided when we blame God for this world's disasters. Remind us of job ONE: Love Each Other!

A Mission for the Church; A Purpose for Your Life | Acts 1 | Pastor Ben Spalink by GraceChurchNJ

Pastor Justin Golden. Acts 9:17-31.Learn more at calvarychapelparis.com

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.

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Two and Verse Twenty Eight

The courage of Peter in these early chapters of Acts is attractive and inspiring ... but so is the life of this man.

God shows no favoritism. He sent the good news into the world because He is Lord of all. In this message, you will learn how to carry that same good news to the world by living a gospel-advancing life as seen in the Acts 10:34-48!

The work of God is a work of grace. How does God's grace work? How can we play a role in the work of God's "amazing grace"?

Message by Evan Martin. For more information about Colorado Church, visit us online at https://colorado.church

Acts 1:9-11 with Pastor Greg Denham

The importance of recognizing the dangers of falling asleep spiritually, which can eventually lead to spiritual death. And the importance of knowing that God can and wants to resurrect us. He desires to bring us back into a life of vibrancy and purpose that is only found in our relationship with Him. By Marilyn Bartlett

Have you ever noticed how generosity can change not only others' lives but your own? Today, we dive into the story of Barnabas, known as “the Son of Encouragement,” who demonstrated the power of a generous and other-centered life. In Acts, we see Barnabas journey to Antioch, where he witnesses God's transformative work and encourages new believers. His faith and generosity show us that a truly fulfilling life focuses on serving and uplifting others. Join us as we explore why the best way to fill ourselves up is to pour ourselves out for others.   For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive