The Church explodes with new believers
1) Stephen – An Expected Evangelist
2) Peter – The man who dared to reach out to the Gentiles
3) Paul – The great missionary and letter writer
4) God the Holy Spirit – The Person who made it work

An Unexpected Sunday

1) An Unexpected Assurance …
2) An Unexpected Forgiveness …
3) An Unexpected Explanation …

1) An Unexpected Beginning …
2) An Unexpected Champion …
3) An Unexpected Convert …
4) An Unexpected Ending …

Acts 5:1-11

1. The Sins of Ananias and Sapphira which led to their Death…

2. The Results of the Judgment in the Life of the Church…

Sharing All Things
1. The FOUNDATION for a Generous Heart.
2. The MOTIVATION for a Generous Heart.
3. The EVIDENCE of a Generous Heart.

2 Corinthians 4
We Minister:
– Not just for ourselves… but others
– Because of Christ
– In weakness
– In hope

Characteristics of the Church – Standing Firm

1.) Jesus is the Messiah – now vindicated through His resurrection! (Acts 4: 8-11)
2.) Jesus is the only way of salvation! (Acts 4:12)
3.) Jesus had commanded them to be His witness! (Acts 4:19)

The healing of the lame man reminds us that:
1.) Through Jesus’ power, we can have true healing.
2.) We have been given forgiveness… and a second chance in life!
3.) We have a certain future- through our relationship with Him.