E. STRENGTH. Acts 4:24-30. When they praised, they first praised God. Then, they told God their specific problem and asked for His help. They did not ask God to remove the problem but to help them deal with it. We may ask God to remove our problems, and He may choose to do so, but we must recognize that often, God will leave the problem in place and give us the strength to deal with it. F. CHURCH GROWTH. v.32 1. The facts of growth. 120 Acts 1:15 3000 Acts 2:41 5000 Acts 4:4 v.33 2. The leadership never got off the track. The prime mission is to bear witness to Christ.
3. Unity: a united witness, one in heart, soul, spirit, and mind.
v.32 4. Sacrifice. v.34 a. Willing to give whatever it took to get the job done. b. Lives, money, time, their all. Did not hold back. c. Sacrifice was part of their lifestyle.
5. Teamwork.
Peter and John. Their teamwork led people in a united way. SUMMARY: The life and ministry of the disciples under opposition.
1. The power of example.
2. The power of the Gospel.
3. The power of a united witness.
4. The power of sacrifice.