Acts  8:9-11These verses tell us of a man who did whatever he could as a sorcerer to build himself up. He wanted to use the abilities that he had, the power that he had, completely for himself. He was a man who was there to build himself up completely. He was also very good at it. The people were very convinced and called him the Power of God! But he was nothing more than a boastful man. Praise th...  Read More

Main Point and Overview:   The most dangerous person is not the one who looks and acts evil, but the one who acts good but is evil on the inside! For decades, our society has underestimated the power of evil. We see people depict Satan on Saturday Night Live as a red-skinned, thorn-headed, pitchfork-holding mutant. This is inaccurate. In fact, the Bible describes Satan as the “father of lies” (Joh...  Read More

Acts 4:32-37“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all  that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses s...  Read More

Acts 4:13-31“Who am I?” It is a question most of us have asked ourselves at some point. It often stems from a challenging situation, and you have found yourself in the position of being asked (or compelled) to find a solution and carry it out. I remember the first time I felt really challenged when faced with a situation, I had no idea what to do. In the summer of 1986, I was attending Air Force R...  Read More

Acts 4:5-12 When you hear the term moment of truth, your mind probably instantly goes to a high-intensity situation. Let’s be honest, if you watched the Detroit Lions game this past weekend, you are probably thinking of the final plays of regulation. Detroit is down by 3 and needs a score to tie or to send the game into overtime. Out comes Jake Bates and the field goal team to attempt a 65-yard fi...  Read More

Acts 4:1-4Courage and boldness! Do you have that? The truth is, even Peter was not always courageous and bold. We know that Peter, at one time, denied knowing Jesus three times out of fear and embarrassment. Now, we see a more mature and brave Peter in the book of Acts! Apparently, he had learned from his mistake and was ready for any opportunity! Peter and John proclaim the good news and are in t...  Read More