English Sermon: Are You Holding Anything Back?

Are You Holding Anything Back?

“But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,

And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.

And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.

Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.

And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.”

— Acts 5:1-11 (KJV)

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.”

— Matthew 13:44-46 (ESV)

Sunday Sermon: Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Seven Pillars of Wisdom

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”

— James 3:17 (NIV)

Don't Fake It Till You Make It

Don't Fake It Till You Make It

“...But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. The young men rose and wrapped him up and carried him out and buried him.”

— Acts 5

Sunday Sermon: Rejoice Always

Rejoice Always

“Rejoice always”

— 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16

How Do We Get Joy In Our Hearts?

1. Joy In The City Acts 8:8

2. Joy In Our Personal Lives Acts 8:39

   • Obedience To The Word of God

3. Joy In The House Acts 16:33-34

   • Praising God In Pain And Chain

   • Preaching In Prison

   • Comfort The People You Hurt

4. Joy In Preaching Christ Philippians 1:18

5. Joy In Dying For The Faith Philippians 2:17-18

English Sermon: Filled In The Spirit

Filled In The Spirit

Acts 4:5 (ESV): Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them.. Luke 12:11 (ESV): When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say. Luke 21:14 (ESV): Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, Luke 21:15 (ESV): for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. Acts 4:13 (ESV): Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:14 (ESV): But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition Acts 4:23 (ESV): When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and elders had said to them. Acts 4:24 (ESV): And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said.. Acts 4:31 (ESV): And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.