(Acts 4:1-22) In this sermon, Pastor Nathan explores Acts chapter four, highlighting the early church's boldness amidst persecution after Peter and John's miraculous healing of a crippled man. He emphasizes the divided responses of the crowd, as many believed while the religious leaders grew annoyed, leading to the arrest of Peter and John. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter courageously proclaimed that salvation comes only through Jesus, despite the intimidation they faced from the religious authorities. Ultimately, Pastor Nathan urges the congregation to prioritize pleasing God over fear of man, encouraging them to share their faith boldly, regardless of the potential backlash. What is the relationship between courage & pleasing God? 1. A Divided Response: Salvation & Persecution 2. Unflinching Courage in the Face of Intimidation 3. The One Thing: Pleasing God
