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The Driving Force – Acts 20

What is really important in our lives? What drives you? What makes you tick? Is it making money? Is it having a good house, respect in your job or a loving family? Is it helping your child to have success … Continue reading

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Revival – Acts 19

When Paul was faithfully working to proclaim the word of God, the Spirit of God moved in tremendous ways and cities were changed. In verse 18 we see people confessing their sins and repenting (turning from their sin and toward … Continue reading

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Occupied with the Word – Acts 18

It is easy to become distracted as a Christian. We can be excited about the Lord and about his mission, and yet completely miss the primary thing he wants us to be doing. We get busy by helping build houses … Continue reading

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Turned the World Upside Down – Acts 17

Do people know that our church exists? Do people see your life and think that you are having a big impact on the world around you? Would they care if we weren’t here at all? When Paul went in to … Continue reading

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Ups and Downs in Christian Ministry – Acts 14

Christian ministry is often times like a roller coaster, full of ups and downs. One minute can feel like you are flying high, as people are turning to the Lord and walking with him faithfully. The next can feel like … Continue reading

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To Hear the Lord Speak – Acts 13

I have not been around many Christians who regularly set aside time for prayer and fasting. It is an uncommon practice in Western Christianity, though it is much more common in other parts of the world. I wonder what we … Continue reading

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God is Greater than Government – Acts 12

King Herod was a powerful man, and he hated that the apostles were preaching the gospel throughout Jerusalem. He wanted to stop it, so he began a violent persecution of believers. He killed James and he aimed to kill Peter … Continue reading

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Sacrificial Giving – Acts 11

It is easy to be wrapped up in the many things that we have in our lives. As we accumulate more, the more we begin to think that we need. We become self-absorbed and only focus on our immediate surroundings. … Continue reading

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Resisting the Holy Spirit – Acts 7

“You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 7:51) How often do we find ourselves pushing back against what God wants to do in our lives, in our families and in our churches? … Continue reading

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Freedom to Speak Boldly – Acts 5

Freedom is a foundational value of the American people. “Give me liberty, or give me death” was the cry of the revolution. Many people argue that people should be free to do whatever they like, whether it is having an … Continue reading

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