What does it look like to live in unity? - Acts 4:32-5:11 Sermon | Prescott Anglican Church

About this episode

The sermon explores the theme of unity in the early church as depicted in Acts 4:32-5:11, highlighting the importance of caring for one another and the consequences of sin.

Text: Acts 4:32-5:11 This lesson starts with this beautiful picture of unity, where nobody wanted because everyone cared for one another. People were sacrificing their own property so that others might have what they need. Then we meet Ananias and Sapphire, and something shifts within them. At first glance, it almost seems as though there's a sense of severity and cruelty in the church. But if we read the text carefully, we realize that the couple has rebelled against God and is hard-hearted. As we read this passage carefully, it shows how we live together and how sin can easily shatter that life. This passage invites us to be dependent upon the Holy Spirit, quick to repent, and wholeheartedly focused on glorifying God with our lives.

Topics covered

• unity
• sacrifice
• community
• sin
• Holy Spirit
• repentance
• glorifying God

Keywords

• unity
• Acts 4
• sacrifice
• community
• sin
• Holy Spirit
• repentance
• glorifying God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prescott Anglican Church

Books & works: Acts 4:32-5:11