Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 4:31

To lead in a way that creates eternal impact, you must possess courage, the catalyst to great leadership and a life full of purpose. In this devotional, you will learn how to overcome a common obstacle to leading with courage as well as discover unique types of courage displayed in the Bible. You will be inspired and equipped with courage to bring heaven to earth in your sphere of influence! 

God wants to fill you up with His Holy Spirit. He wants to use you to change this world, to bring hope. He wants to fill us with His presence, so much so that we will overflow to a world that is hungry and thirsty. We are to be earthen vessels filled with the treasure of heaven. The people of the world need this treasure. They need Jesus.

This plan will give us an understanding of the need for faith to receive miracles in our life.

The Holy Spirit is a “He” not an “it”. The phone you’re holding or laptop you are at right now is an “it”. The Holy Spirit is God and He is ALIVE! The Holy Spirit longs to have a relationship with you. He plays a major role with you in your missional life, your mission to share the Good New of Jesus among your daily existing spheres of influence.

No matter how much content we consume, there’s still something missing in a disembodied and digital world that’s void of relationship and personal presence. The recovery of a vibrant experience of Christian presence is essential to a gospel encounter with our modern culture. What does such a pursuit of presence look like, and how is it a path to engaging those around us?

The Jewish authorities could not deny Christ’s power at work, when they threatened Peter and John to stay quiet. On their release, Peter and John prayed with the church for power and boldness. The place where they were praying was shaken and all of them, not just the apostles, experienced and demonstrated God’s power. God’s grace was at work even as they all loved and shared with one another.

Join us for a devotion titled ‘BOOM.’ More than a simple onomatopoeic word, this word has been used since the beginning of 2022 as the world attempts to move on from lockdowns and isolation. Recent history has been characterized by disease and division but we are believing you will experience a BOOM year in the LORD. BOOM referring to; Blessings, Opportunities, Outpouring, and Miracles!

The Bible says when two or more gather, God is in their midst. But as greater numbers gather, movements develop, and a prayer movement can change the world. It starts with just one person - could that be you? Each of these five devos contain a short audio message (1-2 minutes). The guests share about seeing God’s redemptive plan at work - with dramatic results.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the fifteenth part "The Church Is Born." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

The first believers are an example of faith, commitment, boldness, and understanding of their commission. Also, they understood God's part in this task. Do you want to know how they turned the world upside down? Let's learn from them, and then do what they did to impact our world with the Word of God.

Moses led the Hebrew people out of Egyptian slavery . . . only to find themselves backed up against the Red Sea. Perhaps that's how you feel right now: trapped. Good news! There’s hope in God’s Word! Let’s look at Exodus 14:12-14 (ESV) to unpack five ways to respond in faith and face whatever challenges you find in front and behind you—and to say, with confidence, “God’s got this!”

Some Christians wonder if our petitions and prayers change the mind of God. This devotional explains the power and the art of prayer in light of God’s omniscience and sovereignty. It teaches believers how to use prayer as an instrument to improve their lives and to advance the Gospel. Prayer is a powerful weapon that can bring God’s Kingdom into every human circumstance.

Christ’s resurrection changed everything! In this devotional by Josh McDowell, you'll be challenged to accept the truth of the single most loving, selfless, and powerful event ever — and what it means for YOU!

In 50 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover the essential question Paul asked the Lord while he was traveling to Damascus: "What shall I do, Lord?" Have you ever asked yourself, "What difference am I making with my life?" On some level, we all struggle to find our own answer to that fundamental question. The search for significance is the underlying motivation for virtually all human activity.

Figure Out Who God Designed You To Be. The purpose of this plan is to help you tap into your God-given calling and identify your talents and strengths through the analogy of an eagle. It will empower you to live to your full potential for the glory of God.

With all of the confusing and contradictory teaching on the Holy Spirit, some people instinctively recoil at any mention of the Spirit’s filling. Learn four simple words that point to a spiritual breakthrough in this 5-day study from A.W. Tozer.

The Apostles’ Creed is a well-known statement of faith attributed to the earliest missionary followers of Christ and provides a basic outline of what it means to be a Christian. It’s a statement that’s stood the test of time and is still proclaimed in churches around the world today. In this plan, we’ll dive deeper into the Apostles’ Creed and what it means as we proclaim, ‘I believe in God, the Father almighty… ‘

When Jesus called his disciples to follow Him, they made a commitment to discipleship in the context of community. And from that point forward, the Church has been built on this same idea. But how can broken and sinful people who disagree about so many things work together for God’s Kingdom? Join us as we explore what it means to be the church: devoted, connected, and discipled brothers and sisters.

Being a fisher of people is a matter of vision – the vision that God gave us through Jesus Christ. Jesus came, performed His ministry, died, rose, and ascended to heaven. Throughout this wonderful work, the Lord chose people to continue what He began. Today, the Lord is still looking for someone to continue His work. Are you up to the challenge?

What does it mean to give cheerfully? What do we have to give (not what should I give, but what do I possess that I can give)? This study will explore giving in different contexts and how the Lord fills us up to be generous.

Over the next few days, we will discover together how God wants to move in our hearts, families, churches, and workplaces. Maybe one of these areas seems more significant to your current season, and you need God to move and break through in a major way. This plan will help us discover and remember that God is able and willing to do more.

Missional living is not self-powered or self-directed. It’s not about seeing a challenge, gearing up, and running toward it all on your own strength. That way lies sure disillusionment and even bitterness. Missional living is 100% empowered by the gifts of the Holy Spirit — his power, presence, provision, and perspective. In this 5-day plan, we’ll look at how the first disciples and apostles learned to live missional lives shaped by the gifts that Jesus gave them through his Spirit.

Acts shows us the boldness of those first believers in the face of threat. It shows their pride in identifying with Jesus. It shows them unashamed. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

What happens when God’s people pray? How ready are you to stop what you are doing and minister to someone in need? Or to justify the way you live to others? How about when situations are difficult? How do we respond? In this study, we’ll dive into a story in Acts to see how God worked in an unexpected situation and how it applies to us today.

Start your day off on the right foot with the Pray First devotional, based on the Pray First Bible study by Pastor Chris Hodges. Each day, you'll read a passage from the Bible, accompanied by a video teaching from Pastor Chris, thought-provoking reflection and a prayer to guide your own personal conversation with God.