Peter and John face the Sanhedrin and the religious leaders and despite the threats and pressure, they didn't retreat. Instead they leaned into the Holy Spirit MORE which resulted in believers having confidence to live boldly, pray faithfully, and share the hope of a living Savior.

In Acts chapter 4 verses 1-22, Peter and John are brought before the religious leaders and not only are they "warned" and found faultless, they also pushed back! This is a reminder that when operating in the name of Jesus we have the same access to the Holy Spirit at those in the book of Acts.

Moving into Acts, chapter 3, Pastor Tim shows us how Peter, despite the miracle that occurred, never falters to remind those watching that Jesus is the ultimate miracle and that we all have access to Him when we surrender ourselves.

On our final Sunday in Acts chapter 2, Pastor Tim reminds us that both "sides" of Acts chapter 2 are needed to accomplish the church's mission -- outpouring and declaration AND living life together.

Our good friend and Grace Church Elder, Dan, takes some time to help us understand the historical, cultural, and relational setting of Acts, challenging us to see ourselves in the story!

Continuing in Acts Chapter Two, Pastor Tim takes a look at Peter's sermon and helps us to see how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit does not discriminate and is available all of God's children, here and now.

This week Pastor Tim continues in Acts chapter 2, highlighting the unity displayed at the beginning of the church as those in the upper room were filled with the Holy Spirit and how that unity is still a goal to this day.

Before the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 2, there were plenty of things that not only had to occur, but did occur that was important enough for Luke to mention in the beginning of Acts. And these steps are building blocks to set Acts in motion and the beginning of the church's growth.