Acts 10 Peter and Cornelius 1At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort, 2a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God. 3 About the ninth hour of the day[l] he saw clearly… Continue Reading
Adventure Nights has finished its third night. It has been a good week so far, with lots of kids engaging in lots of activity with lots of enthusiasm. Most important, though, is the fact that the message of the Gospel is being proclaimed every night to young receptive hearts. Let’s keep praying. It is God… Continue Reading
Acts 9 The Conversion of Saul 1But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3… Continue Reading
Acts 8 Saul Ravages the Church 1And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. 3But Saul was ravaging… Continue Reading
Stephen’s Speech 1And the high priest said, “Are these things so?” 2And Stephen said: “Brothers and fathers, hear me. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, 3and said to him, ‘Go out from your land and from your kindred and go into the… Continue Reading
Here it comes! Adventure Nights is back – that fun, frenetic, rich, and meaningful week when hundreds gather every night at the Northpoint campus. Yes, we want it to be fun. By all means possible we reach out to connect to every person who comes. We certainly desire that adrenaline flows, excitement abounds, and lasting memories ensue.… Continue Reading
Acts 6 Seven Chosen to Serve 1Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists[r] arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should… Continue Reading
Acts 5 Ananias and Sapphira 1But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled… Continue Reading
Acts 4 Peter and John Before the Council 1And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3And they arrested them and put them in… Continue Reading
The Lame Beggar Healed 1Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.[i] 2And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple.… Continue Reading