Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 11:9
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–15–The Church Is Born
5 days
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.
Messengers
5 Days
More so than at any other time in history, it is easy to get a message to someone. We can pick up a phone, and a few taps later, someone can know where we are, see a picture of us, or know what we want for dinner! Only the most important messages stand the test of time.
Leading Through Change
6 Days
Great leaders understand how to lead through change. Leaders are agents of change used by God to bring about His purposes in the world. As a Christian leader, how can you faithfully and successfully lead change? Explore how the leaders of the early Church led through radical change and how you can learn from their example.
Exploring the Book of Acts: Missional Community
6 Days
Explore the Book of Acts in a 6-day plan and uncover how the early Church's communal life, powered by the Holy Spirit, exemplified their mission. Experience the fusion of 'being' and 'doing' in faith, learning from their togetherness and unity in diversity for a richer, more integrated Christian journey today.
Conflict At Work
7 Days
Examine what the Bible says about interpersonal conflict and get practical tips for handling conflict at work.
[Acts: Inspiration For Transformation Series] The Power Of God
7 Days
Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the Gospel according to Luke. It bridges from the Gospels that narrate the life and ministry of Jesus to the operations of the early church. It illustrates how the early followers, led by the Holy Spirit, began the work of fulfilling the Great Commission. In this 7 day devotional, we pray that you will be inspired to do the same.
By the Power of the Spirit
7 Days
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.
God Speaking
8 Days
In these days of chaos and confusion, hopelessness and helplessness, what would happen if everyone hit life’s pause button and made time to listen to what God has to say? Anne Graham Lotz and Faith Comes By Hearing® invite you to listen to God’s Word together with hundreds of thousands of believers around the globe for 8 historic days.
ACTS Zúme Accountability Group
10 Days
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.
The Book Of Acts: Part 2 - Scattered
11 Days
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.
The Gentile Pentecost (Acts 8-15)
12 Days
In this series we dive into ‘The Gentile Pentecost’ - the second great outpouring of the Spirit carefully narrated by Luke in Acts 8-15.
Driven: Compelled to Missions by Christ’s Love
14 Days
What drives you to live beyond yourself, to embrace Jesus’ commission to make disciples of all nations? Jesus reached beyond His own people and calls His followers to do the same. These Bible stories will engage you in God’s vision and reveal what Michael Jordan, an Israelite servant girl, a Samaritan leper and others teach us about our own mission—and being compelled by Christ’s love.
The Basic Training Challenge – The Church Then And Now
15 Days
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.
The Ultimate Peace Mission
15 Days
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.
God Speaking - 16 Day Plan
16 Days
In these days of chaos and confusion, hopelessness and helplessness, what would happen if everyone hit life’s pause button and made time to listen to what God has to say? Anne Graham Lotz and Faith Comes By Hearing® invite you to listen to God’s Word together with hundreds of thousands of believers around the globe for 8 historic days.
Scattered
17 Days
(Part two of a four part journey through the Books of Acts.) Even in (and especially in?) hard times, God is present and is working to build His Church. We can find encouragement in this. When circumstances force us to pivot, we don’t have to lose heart - God is with us.
Acts
19 Days
The book of Acts shows us how God used the disciples in the days after Jesus’ ascension to impact the world with the power of the Gospel message. We hope as you read, you’ll realize we are also called to be witnesses to the gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered with the Holy Spirit to go into this world.
BibleProject | Upside-Down Kingdom / Part 2 - Acts
20 Days
BibleProject designed Upside-Down Kingdom Part 2 to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to read through Acts in 20 days. This plan incorporates animated videos, insightful summaries, and reflective questions to help participants encounter Jesus and engage with the author’s brilliant literary design and flow of thought.
The Birth of the Christian Church
20 Days
The book of Acts reveals the power of God at work through the Apostles and other individuals who would turn the world upside down with the Christian movement. This study will help you understand the importance of the Holy Spirit at work in your life and recognize that God’s children can do the extraordinary work of Jesus Christ when yielded to his will and power.
Cornelius Fast
21 Days
Explore the story of Cornelius and how he used his circle of influence to invite family and friends to hear the gospel. For more information about this fast go to in-church.com
Hearing God Through the Year
24 Days
Dallas Willard urged us to learn and practice prayer as a two-way dialogue with God. These excerpts from his best-selling book Hearing God, assembled by Jan Johnson, are an invitation to meet God, to allow his voice to shape your choices, and to encourage your heart. As you begin this four-week reading plan, thank God that he promises to meet you wherever you are in your faith journey.
Read To Hear : Acts
28 Days
This plan will guide you in reading the Book of Acts (of the Apostles) and give you opportunity to hear what God is speaking to you personally. We are looking forward to reading and hearing this together with our church.
The Domino Effect
28 Days
You’ve heard of the domino effect, right? The term is used to describe when one event sets off a chain reaction of other events.. Is your life, your choices and your commitments creating a domino line? Our mission and call as believers in Jesus is to continue to build our domino line so generation after generation will be able to proclaim the name of Jesus.
Insecure
28 Days
Insecure: This four-week study examines the lives of four Biblical characters and the challenges they faced as they worked through their insecurities. (Cain, Moses, Saul, and Peter) Their life stories will lead you to be challenged and encouraged to exchange your areas of insecurity for confidence and joy.
Acts of the Holy Spirit: A Study in Acts
28 Days
Written by Luke to Theophilus, Acts is a sequel to Luke’s earlier Gospel. Luke writes Acts to provide a historical record of the early church and show the trajectory of God's redemptive plan after the resurrection of Jesus. Acts reorients us to the mission of God today: a diverse church, filled with the Holy Spirit, dedicated to showing and sharing the gospel across the earth.