Playlist: Holy Spirit, Lying to (topic)
Grieving the Holy Spirit
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the discussion of the Holy Spirit, a significant concern arises regarding the act of lying to God's Spirit, as illustrated in the episode of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. They sold a possession but withheld part of the proceeds, concealing the truth. Peter confronted them, declaring that they had lied to the Holy Spirit, …
God's Gift of the Spirit
Sermonette by James BeaubelleCompared to the Pentecost in Acts 2, our receipt of God's Spirit was attended with far less drama. However, the power of God's Spirit is no less potent.
Acts (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughLuke records the confrontation of the apostles and the Sanhedrin. Amazingly, the apostles found an ally in Gamaliel, a Pharisee and grandson of Hillel.
Could You Be Struck Dead?
Sermon by Martin G. Collinsthe deaths of Ananias, Saphira, Nadab, Abihu, and Uzzah all occurred at a pivotal time of change, a time God desired to get the attention of all people.