Wellspring of Life Church

Are you willing to say "Yes" to whatever Jesus asks you to do, say whatever He asks you to say and go wherever He asks you to go? If you are, it means choosing the narrow road but that is the road that leads to a life of joy and victory. By Dave Bartlett

Following the death of Stephen persecution broke out forcing believers to flee to Judea and Samaria. We read of Phillip faithfully preaching the Gospel in Samaria leading many to Jesus, including Simon the sorcerer who attempted to buy the power of the Holy Spirit. God's mission for Phillip then, is our mission today.    By Dave Bartlett  

Stephen, the first martyry of the early church, provides for us a powerful example of what it means to sacrifice for the Lord. Because he was a man of faith and full of the Holy Spirit, he displayed for us how to live a life of grace and how to die with grace as followers of Jesus Christ our Lord. By Dave Bartlett

The early church serves as an example to us of how God has gifted each one of us for the work of the ministry. We see this wonderfully displayed here in Acts chapter six, as each one used their gifts to meet the needs of those were being neglected. You have been given spiritual gifts to build up the Body of Christ, use them and see how God will be glorified and His people  edified.  By Dave Bartle...

There are two themes found in this Old Testament story. The first, is the all-sufficiency of God to meet any crises we face. Second, our prayer is our means of access to the all-sufficient God.  By Kenny Guidry

The power of Jesus rests on us because His Spirit is in us. We find Him in the world around us and we find Him living within us. Are you living the new and resurrected life? By Brook Stockert

God gave the Apostles power to perform great miracles to authenticate their ministry and to spread the Gospel. In spite of persecution, beatings and imprisonment the Apostles and early believers joyfully continued spreading the Gospel. May we follow their example and allow God to empower us to faithfully spread the Good News and see miracles happen in peoples lives.  By Dave Bartlett

These verses in Acts 5 teach us that hypocrisy and deceit undermine the work of the Holy Spirit within the body of Christ. As God's people we are to be trustworthy, real and authentic. We serve a holy God and we are to be holy as He is holy.  By Dave Bartlett

The Acts Church enjoyed the miraculous display of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, saw numbers of people coming to Christ continually, even in the midst of heightened persecution. Because they prayed in the power of joy, prayed in the power of God's Word, united together in prayer for God's purposes to be accomplished and not for their own personal needs to be met, they saw extraordinary...

God calls us to love the unlovable, even our enemies. The Bible provides us with many examples of people who were willing to do just that.  Brook Stockert

Peter and John serve as examples to us, in the face of adversity to be confident and courageous. They continued to speak in the name of Jesus, no matter what persecution they would have to endure. May we, like them, in the power of Jesus name, courageously live with hearts on fire for God. By Dave Bartlett

God has always had a plan to save all humankind. He brought forth His Son to fulfill that plan which included you. He came so you could know Him and the life He has designed for you to live now and for all eternity. You needn't fear the unknown, He is sovereignly in control and He is Immanuel, God with you.  By Dave Bartlett

In these verses Peter gives one of the greatest sermons in all of the New Testament. He begins by stating that the Gospel rests in history. The long-awaited Messiah has already come. God made this promise to Abraham, Moses affirmed it, Samuel the first prophet and every prophet following made the same declaration. Just as Peter spoke to those who were present that day, his words continue to speak...

God gives us opportunities to make a difference in people's lives and the power to make a difference. We must be willing to take the time to see the divine appointments He places in front of us, just as He did for Peter and John. Don't pass by or pass up the God-given appointments you are given. You might be the answer to someone's prayer and the one to bring about a miraculous change in their lif...

The Early Church in the second chapter of Acts shows us what God intends His church to look like today. We need to do a heart check to determine if we make church all about us. Or do we, like those of the Acts 2 church display the marks of true followers of Christ? Are we giving ourselves to the teaching of God's Word, prayer, fellowship with other believers and are we consistent in sharing the bl...

Peter gives one of the most powerful and persuasive sermons in all of the New Testament in the second chapter of Acts. His message given two thousand years ago, encourages us today, to be strong witnesses that take a stand, to be knowledgeable of the Word and to be bold in proclaiming Christ.   By Dave Bartlett

The same Spirit that came upon the 120 in power at Pentecost is the same Spirit that resides in us. The Holy Spirit set their hearts on fire that they might spread the Gospel to those who were lost. Today, the Holy Spirit will set our hearts on fire that we might spread the Gospel to those who are lost. Is your heart open, desiring for Him to set your heart on fire, if so expect to be ignited! By...

God chooses us so He can empower and use us. Perfection does not qualify us to be used by Him but dependence on His power to be demonstrated in and through us.   By Dave Bartlett

God's mission for the first century believers continues to be the same mission for us today. We are to be His witnesses faithfully and boldly proclaiming the Gospel. By Dave Bartlett

The promises of God are trustworthy, solid, true, and reliable. We as God's children are heirs of these promises and we can be assured that they will never fail. They are our lifeline to walking in His power and living a productive and effective life for His kingdom. By Dave Bartlett

Understanding our adoption as God's children and the Fatherhood of God is the foundation of a vibrant Christian walk.  By Tim Munyan

When life is hard and we are experiencing disappointments, it can be our tendency to turn our eyes off of Jesus and on to the situation. However, if we make the deliberate choice to focus our eyes and hearts on Jesus, He will meet us where we are and we will be recipients of His strength and joy. By Dave Bartlett

Mountains played a significant role in God's interaction with His people, seen throughout Scripture. Two very important mountains...Mount Sinai, shows us the way to God and Mount Zion shows us a better way to God.  By Dave Bartlett

The believers dress code is not external but internal. We are to put on Christ and putting on Christ means we are to live together in unity and we are to generously give His love to others. When we clothe ourselves with Christ's holy apparel our hearts are filled with peace.  By Dave Bartlett

Jesus holds all things together and that includes you. Whatever challenges or hardships you may face, the Lord by  His power will always see you through.  By Dave Bartlett