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Stephen was a godly man and a powerful gospel voice. Christians today can learn from the way he reflected the glory of God in the midst of great opposition.

The church is made up of many parts, and all these parts must work together if we are to efficiently accomplish our mission.

No matter what the enemy throws at the church and its proclamation of the Bible, its advancement cannot be stopped.

No matter what the enemy throws at the church and its proclamation of the gospel, its advancement can't be stopped.

God knows what to do when we don't. God is powerful when we are not. He will meet all our needs if we seek and obey Him.

Since God is generous with us we should be generous with one another.

All Christians will face some sort of opposition to their witness. Yet, because of God's greatness we can pray for the courage to speak Christ's Word with all boldness.

If Christians live in obedience to the exclusive claims of Christ and the teachings in the Bible, we will face opposition in this world. But we don't have to be defeated. God's Word tells us how we can face opposition without falling apart.

God doesn't want you to be oblivious to the spiritual realities that are found in his Word and through his Son. Therefore, He may do something dramatic to get your attention. Listen to Him, and He will open your eyes to wonderful things you may not see.

Luke illustrates one of the signs and wonders that filled the early church with awe. This story reminds us that Jesus is ruling over his church. The Lord is drawing the people out of their bondage to sin into the joy of His forgiveness and eternal life.

Luke paints a portrait of the characteristics a church possesses when the Holy Spirit is in control.

Those who witnessed the coming of the Holy Spirit and heard the apostle Peter preach the gospel were pierced to the heart with the power of God's Word. Conviction flooded their soul as they pondered the guilt of their sin. Peter tells them how they can...

Acts 2 describes the birth of the church through the arrival of the promised Holy Spirit who indwells and empowers every believer to be Christ's witness.

Acts 2 describes the birth of the church through the arrival of the promised Holy Spirit who indwells and empowers every believer to be Christ's witness.

There is a great deal of confusion in the church today regarding the baptism of the Holy Spirit. What is it? Who receives it? And when is it received? These are questions that if answered biblically can help bring clarity to an often misunderstood doctrine...

A church that walks with God walks in joyful obedience, unity and dependence on God.

The disciples were anticipating the restoration of the kingdom to Israel, but Jesus gives them a greater vision for the kingdom of God. How big is your vision for the kingdom? Are you aware of your mission and the power God provides for its advancement?

Even as Jesus faces the terrible reality of bearing God's wrath for us, he's teaching us about realities we must all consider. They are realities rooted in the cross.

Though Jesus possessed divine power and authority, he chose to submit himself to wicked men so that we would be saved.

While Jesus agonizes alone in prayerful submission to his Father's perfect will, his disciples sleep, Judas betrays, and Peter denies the one he promised to follow.

While Jesus expresses his supreme love by offering himself up as the sacrificial Lamb, the disciples show the height and blindness of pride.

Autumn is a time for reckoning. It's a season in life when we reflect upon what spring and summer months have produced. It's also a time for expressing our thanks for the abundance of God's grace.

Summer seasons in the heart and life are a little taste of heaven. During these times, God wants us to rest in the relationships and rewards of our labor without becoming spiritually lazy.