Weekly Sermons

United in Support Acts 4:23-27

But Peter and John answered them, ‘Whether its right in the sight of God for us to listen to you rather than to God, you decide; for we are unable to stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”   -Acts 4:19-20

Today’s passage shows how Christians are to support other Christians who are being _____________________ due to their public witness.

Four R’s of Supporting Each Other’s Public Witness: V. 23-30

1. R____________________ to each other V. 23

2. Raising our voices together in _______________ V. 24ff

3. Reflecting on ____________________ together V. 24ff

Verse 28 shows that they believed that no matter what evil people do on earth, God’s plan to save people will not be derailed! What they have meant for evil, God can even turn around and use for _____________________.

4. Recommitting to __________ God no matter what V. 29-30

God Answers in multiple ways: V. 31-37

Throughout the book of Acts we have seen that the primary evidence of someone being filled with the Spirit is ____________________ in speaking God’s truth.

Barnabas = Mr. Encouragement!