Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 4:9

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.

Do you act out of fear or faith? How do you deal with situations—through control or by letting God take the reigns? In this 3-day devotional by John Eckhardt, you will learn how to place the fear of God above the fear of others as you step out in boldness for the sake of the Gospel.

Journey with Dr. Temi to learn and receive what it takes to love God and people radically. Expect a heart transformation as you engage fully!

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!

After Jesus rose from the dead, He ascended into heaven. He is seated at the right hand of God until He will return to the earth to judge the living and the dead. Then there will be a new heaven and a new earth. But in the meantime, how does it help you that Jesus is in heaven? This reading plan gives you four answers to this question.

Is there such a thing as the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Of course! How it differs from the receiving of the spirit and where you can find it in the Bible, you can read in this plan. You will also learn why we receive the Spirit and what the effects are.

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.

No matter what circumstances you face, there is power and peace available to you. Rediscover the goodness of God in this 5-day devotional from Life.Church Worship, based on the new album, God So Good.

In this 5 day reading plan, you will read passages and a devotional for each of the five solas of the reformation. The Five Solas of the protestant reformation are Scripture alone, Christ alone, Grace alone, Faith alone and for God's glory alone. Enjoy reading God's word and cherish the gift of salvation through Christ Jesus.

EVANGELISM…what do you feel when you hear this word? Most Christians we talk to these days feel a mix of emotions from discomfort to dread. You are not alone. Christians—regardless of age—feel stuck when it comes to being open about who Jesus is in their life. In the Exploring Evangelism Myths plan we discuss five myths that hold people back from sharing the Gospel. Let’s rediscover evangelism together.

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.

The same Holy Spirit that was alive and active in the book of Acts is alive and active now. This 5-day plan will remind you that the mission of the early church is the same mission for believers today.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.

Life can be hard and messy. Without a lifeline, it is easy to get overwhelmed and buried in all of the chaos. The early church was devoted to gathering. They recognized if they were going to survive, they needed a lifeline. That lifeline came by gathering, linking arms, and leaning in. In this 5-day plan, we explore the lifelines of the early church and how they help us today.

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.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on John 14 and Jesus's words of encouragement in the face of suffering, death, and separation of what awaits. It is part of an ongoing series through John.

When you serve more, you take less. When you give more, you need less. When you thank more, you want less. When there’s more of God, you’re selfless. If you’re ready for more of God, start this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Selfless. 

Are you searching for hope? Do you believe in miracles? Maybe when pigs fly? Take a leap of faith and start this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, When Pigs Fly.  

There’s plenty of discussion about whether a person is a natural-born leader, made that way by experience, or some combination of both. In these readings, we look at ordinary people in the Bible became God’s leaders. We also look at how God may be calling you today and how to respond, especially in light of our capabilities, limitations and environment.

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.

Explore the Book of Acts in a 6-day plan, anchored in Jesus' promise of 'power from on high' for His followers. Delve into key moments where the Holy Spirit empowers the apostles, breaks barriers, and confirms that Jesus Christ is Lord. Learn how mission and the Kingdom's advance rely on the Spirit's dynamic power, and find practical applications for your own faith journey.

Explore the Book of Acts in a 6-day plan and gain a fresh perspective on persecution in the New Testament. Understand how early Christians viewed challenges, not as hindrances, but as opportunities to advance the gospel. Learn from their response of prayer, perseverance, and bold witnessing transforming trials into triumphs for God's kingdom. This devotional plan redefines the concept of persecution, encouraging a proactive and empowered approach to faith.

Do All Roads Lead to God? Universalism vs. Singularity.