Stephen was brought before the sanhedrin because he preached the gospel in the temple. They said explain yourself. Stephen began with Abraham and explained the promise of God. He show how they hadn’t recieve the promise but Abraham obeyed God. And it wasn’t until Moses did they receive the promise from God. He showed how Jesus was the promise from God. And they refused to accept and killed Jesus. When Stephen said this, they were all pierced in their hearts. They took him outside the city and stoned him to death. Stephen looked up as he was dying and received the promise of God. This earth isn’t our promise. Heaven is our destination. That is the promise. It is the promise given to Adam, Abraham, Moses and David. We only walk through this world on our way home. The promise of God is Jesus.

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As the disciples went about their daily lives, the anointing was so strong that as the passed sick people they were healed. Jesus said that greater things shall you do because I go to my Father. So, where are the signs and wonders? People say they believe and are Christians. Jesus said you will know them by their fruit. So, what does that say about our Christian world? Why is there no unity? In the first century, there was only one church per town. And if you didn’t belong to that church, you were on the outside,where you couldn’t hear the word, would probably be killed by the Roman’s or wouldn’t last as a Christian. The church in the first century were in one mind and one accord. The power of God flowed through them to reach the lost. So, where are the signs and wonders?

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Everyone knows the story of Ananias and Sapphira. They lied to the Holy Ghost and lost their lives. The story is in Acts ch.5. God says lying is equal to the sin of murder. For the devil is the father of all lies. So, what does that have to do with me? What have you promised God and haven’t done it? Worst, what have you vowed and not fulfill? God says anyone who vows a vow and doesn’t fulfill that vow, it is better that person would have never been born. Everyone reading this who is a Christian knows exactly what I am talking about. It’s time to make a decision. Will I serve God or not? God will not force you to serve. It must be from a willing heart. As it says in the book of Revelation, come back to where you began. Start again with a willing heart and fulfill your vows made to God. God is waiting for your answer. There isn’t much time left. Now is the time, today is the day of salvation.

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Peter and John and the disciples were in the temple praying. Peter prayed for the lame man in Jesus name. He was healed. The healed man and the disciples were listening to Peter talk about Jesus in the temple. The religious leaders and soldiers arrested all the disciples and the man. They were held overnight, then the next morning brought before the religious leaders. Peter began to preach Jesus and Him crucified. When Peter finished, the religious leaders couldn’t say anything. Because they knew it was true. But took counsel on how to stop them. For fear of the people, they just threatened them and let them go. Sometimes you have to walk through the valley of the shadow of death to get where you are going. The thing about the gospel is that it rings true in everyone’s heart. Even the devil knows it is true. So, why do the heathen rage?

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Jesus had risen, the Holy Ghost was given to man, and the disciples now had the boldness of God. Peter and John went to the temple for the hour of prayer. They had to enter at the gate Beautiful. There was a man lame from birth, begging for alms. He called out to Peter and John for alms. Peter looked upon him and said, silver and gold I don’t have, but what I do have I will give you. In Jesus name, rise and be healed. Peter took his hand and pulled him up. As he came up, he was healed. He began leaping and praising God. So much so, that all the people in the temple came to him to see what had happened. Peter began to explain about Jesus. He told them they needed to repent ask for forgiveness and believe God. This man, Peter, was the same man who denied Jesus and hid from the religious leaders for fear of his life. So what happened to him? It was the baptism of the Holy Ghost that changed everything. The power of God picked him up and turned him into the leader of the church. Boldness is a gift of God. And if you are willing, God will give it to you. Just step out into boldness.

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Jesus had ascended into heaven. The disciples had gathered in the upper room for Pentecost. There were about 120 people gathered. They were waiting for what Jesus had promised, the infilling of the Holy Ghost. It was about mid morning, when a strong wind came through the room. God had begun to fill the disciples with the Holy Ghost. Tongues of fire landed upon each person. And the Holy Ghost gave them utterance as He willed. They weren’t quiet. They made so much noise that people in the street heard them. Then the Jews in the street, from all over the world, began to hear the disciples speak in their native language. The people didn’t understand. These disciples were Galilean. Peter with the 11 began to speak to the Jews. Peter told them it was Jesus who you crucified, did God raise from the dead. And this was the promise God gave to the prophet Joel to fulfill all scripture. And God isn’t a respecter of persons. What He did for Peter, He will do for you. If you ask Him. The baptism of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with new tongues is for us today. And all you have to do is ask God for it.

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As children, we are instructed to be able to one day stand on our own two feet. Jesus had rose from the dead. He appeared to the disciples many times for 40 days. Jesus told them to go to Jerusalem for Pentecost. He said there you will recieve the Holy Ghost and the power of God. It was to be able to preach the gospel to the utter most parts of the world. They watched as Jesus ascended into heaven from the mount of Olives. Then made their way to the upper room. It was the day before Pentecost. While in upper room, Peter, under the direction of the Holy Ghost, spoke to the apostles that they needed to replace Judas with one of their own. Justus and Matthias were chosen. Peter casts lots, urim and thummim, to see who it would be. The lot fell to Matthias. They continued in prayer, because it was almost time for the appearance of the Holy Ghost.

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