My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. – Galatians 2:20 NLT Jaws were dropping as…
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Spirit-Filled and on a Mission
The gospel was spreading, and more and more people were being saved. The early church was on a mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the disciples enlisted the help of seven men who were well respected and full of the Spirit and wisdom to help. One of…
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When God is on the Move
After the faulty intentions of Ananias and Sapphira led to disaster, the apostle’s ministry continued. God was on the move and lives were being transformed. As the message of salvation spread, opposition grew. The religious leaders were jealous and didn’t want to hear it anymore. They had tried to warn…
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Transformed by an Extraordinary Savior
There’s a story in the book of Acts where Peter and John encounter a lame beggar who spent his days at the Temple gate begging for charity. Day after day people walked by and saw his pitiful condition. Maybe they gave him a few coins. Maybe they didn’t. But either way, his…
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If the gospel is true, now what?
Peter, transformed by the Holy Spirit, boldly proclaimed the gospel, and those who heard him were cut to the heart and moved to respond. Suddenly, they saw their sin for what it was and realized what Jesus had accomplished with His death and resurrection. God had opened their eyes, and…