Our text this week is Acts 8:4. Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. This was the entire history of the early church. They were scattered and went everywhere. Today we have a tendency to huddle. We like gathering in our little groups....

Religion is God in a neat package. We would like to have everything figured out in life, especially the relationships we have with others. Relationships can be challenging mainly because we aren’t in control of how others react. In order to make relationships...

  Colossians 3:1-2 (NKJV) If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.   Colossians 3:1-2 (NLT) Since you have been...

One of the most remarkable things about the early church was the way they embraced suffering as part of their portion in their desire to advance the Kingdom of God. When the time came for the disciples to face persecution, they were prepared for it and not only endured it but embraced and counted it a privilege to suffer for Jesus Christ. In these days where the western church has experienced very little persecution if any, this concept of suffering for Christ may be one of the most timely reminders.

Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not...

Today we look at Acts 4:5-13. In this passage we see the first miracle brought about through Peter and John after Christ had ascended to heaven. We get an insight into the disciples understanding of the power of Jesus name and how they used His name in their ministry....

The early church vs The modern day church   Some say that the early church never met in buildings. They only met in homes. That is not true. They met in the temple and they met house to house. As the numbers grew, Christianity was made illegal in many parts of...

One of the greatest deceptions in our faith journey is the perils that come with having abundance. Proverbs 30 provides us with a good summary of what the Bible teaches us about money and possessions.

The act of receiving forgiveness is inseparable from the act of giving forgiveness. The two are intrinsically linked together. The more we allow ourselves to experience forgiveness from the Father, the greater our ability to release forgiveness to others.