Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 5:16

In a world of constant noise and chaos, the quest for hope is at a historic high! The rescuing hope for the world is not found in political band-aids, social programs, and committees, but only in the transforming power of the Gospel. My prayer is that this devotional will inspire you to focus less on adherence to doctrine, principal, and legalism, but focus more on radical devotion to Jesus!

Which side are you on: sound doctrine or signs and wonders? In this 5-day devotional, renowned theologian R.T. Kendall challenges you to bring together both Word and Spirit.

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.

Do you ever wish you were a different version of yourself? Or long for a version of you from the past—full of potential? Let God open your eyes to see how He sees you—fully loved and fully known. Discover the key to acceptance and inner peace in this five-day plan.

Every year, we come together as a church to pray and fast for God to be made known. As we trust Him, we are called to preach His word and expect His miraculous power to change lives. This family devotional is designed to be used by parents with children from ages two to twelve.

At the start and middle of every year, we come together to pray and fast for God to be made known in our lives and the people around us. As we preach God’s word, we are empowered by God to be channels of His miracles in our relationships and communities. Let’s reflect on how God can use all kinds of people to reveal Himself through miracles in advancing His kingdom.

The 4 Living Creatures mentioned in the Bible, depict the glorious characteristics of Jesus that we must possess to be effective Christians. As we examine the nature of the eagle, you will learn how to exhibit the attributes that bring about efficacy in your spiritual life.

Sin. Lies. Hypocrisy. They’re a sad part of the human experience. They’re a sad part of the people of God. In Acts 5, we see the early believers come face-to-face with them, and insights into them within ourselves. 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.

Acts has an implied question: To whom are you loyal? King Jesus or the powers that be? 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.

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.

We all face challenges and struggles in every day life, but some people seem to be able to overcome them better than others. How do they do it? What has God provided for us to live an overcoming life? Find the principles that lead to a harmonious and peaceful life. (http://thejesusalliance.org/)

The book of Acts contains a living and active message that invites each person into a path of faith necessary to perform, in our time, miracles like those seen in the early church age. We hope that this devotional strengthens your faith and ministry and compels you to put yourself in the hands of God to be used in the expansion of His kingdom.

The Book of Acts, also called "The Acts of the Apostles," is the companion volume to the Gospel of Luke. This reading plan explores the major concepts that Luke addressed as he unfolded the unhindered spread of the gospel of God's kingdom in the days of the early church.

Because of Easter, everything has changed. Now, as the Church—the people of God living out the will of God—we have been filled with God’s Spirit and commissioned to continue the work of putting all the broken things back together and bringing heaven to Earth, so that once again, order is brought out of chaos. We are called to bring shalom.

Continuing with the Back-to-Basics theme, Back-to-Basics part 2 takes us through three additional basic elements of the Christian faith. If you are new to faith, this is an excellent devotional to complete, giving you a foundational understanding of some of the practices attached to being a Christian.

In this men's devotional, we journey through the Book of Acts, hitting on its major themes as we see God's great power at work in His Church through the power of His Spirit. Written by J.R. Hudberg.

The nine months of pregnancy more often than not conjure images of fear, anxiety, pain and suffering. But this is far from what God intended it to be! God’s plan for your pregnancy is beautiful! As you delve into this plan, the lies of the devil concerning pregnancy will be exposed, and your faith will be strengthened as you understand God’s perspective of pregnancy outlined in His Word.

When life hits like a tornado, where do we go? When we’re anxious about the future, to whom do we turn? Over thousands of years, God’s people have faced setbacks, even disasters. Their experiences show us ways we can respond and how our faith in God can remain intact—and maybe get even more real.

Drawing from her own experience of a fully documented miracle healing from incurable cancer, Sue Boldt invites us to delve into God's Word to find encouragement, hope, freedom from fear, and healing if a loved one or you have been diagnosed with cancer. Let's hear God's heart speaking into ours that He still heals today, and even more, that He wants to draw us closer into His felt-presence daily.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

An exciting look at the birth of the early church, through the eyes of Luke, the author of the gospel of Luke. This series combines video clips from the movie, The Book of Acts, with thought-provoking questions for reflection, discussion and practical life application

Life is confusing and overwhelming at times. We wish there was a simple answer to our questions and problems, so why do we resist when people say, “What you need is Jesus”? Truth? “Jesus” isn’t just a church answer to church questions. As members of the early church discovered, Jesus is the answer you’re looking for. He really is what you need. Period.

God began by calling a man, then a nation, and finally through Jesus, established a church. The Basic Training Challenge provides you with a starting point to learn about God’s mission here on earth through the Christian church. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.

Every successful mission starts with a vision and a group of people united to fight for it. We seek justice, order, equality, and peace in hopes of creating a better world. God’s vision is to heal a broken world, and he uses the Church to accomplish wholeness. In this study, you will learn about God’s ultimate plan for his people and how his sovereignty throughout history is accomplishing his mission.

Sometimes we face difficult, seemingly hopeless situations. How can we deal with them? Take an example from Nehemiah, who changed his people's situation for the better through prayer and work. Both were necessary, and they still are!