The church has multiple ministries, defined and voluntary.

1. P___________ WILL RISE UP IN EVERY CONGREGATION.
   1. The church is composed of P_________ with different needs.
   2. Every individual is uniquely D____________ in many ways.
   3. All believers must pay A____________ to the needs of others.
   4. Christians are at different levels of spiritual M____________.
2. GOD’S W_______ MUST BE SOUGHT IN SOLVING PROBLEMS. James 1:5
   1. Christians have put God in C_______ of all parts of their lives.
   2. The first century church sought the wisdom of the A_______.
   3. The modern church is directed to have Godly E_________.
   4. Don’t turn to non-believers for worldly C___________.
3. MEMBERS MUST WORK TOGETHER TO S____ THE PROBLEMS.
   1. A problem must be clearly I_____________.
   2. Trust in the S______________ guidance of your elders.
   3. All church members must D___ their part in helping. Galatians 6:1f; Matthew 18:15f; Romans 12
   4. Don’t force someone to N___________ their ministry to do yours.

God has multiple ministries for church members to fill. Please don’t put the brakes on helping spread the Gospel to our city and world.

1. SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS OPPORTUNITIES TO S_______.
   1. Large C________ of people had been gathering to hear Gospel.
   2. Many miracles had been performed by the A____________.
   3. The apostles preached in the T__________ courtyard …
   4. Apostles considered all non-believers to be
2. SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS O_____________.
   1. The High Priest and his associates remained E___________ …
   2. J_____________ ruled the hearts of these men.
   3. Sadducee priests had all of the apostles thrown in J_____.
   4. Council was convened to put the apostles on T_______.
3. SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS S______________.
   1. Apostles had already S______________ their lives to Jesus.
   2. Apostles were S_______________ for their service to Christ.
   3. Apostles believed that physical trials are T_____________.
4. SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS D_______________.
   1. Jesus removes the burden of S____ from those who obey Him.
   2. God sometimes intervenes with M_____________ to help.
   3. Living in Christ enables believers to see P______ hardships.

You might fool some people, but NOONE can fool God.

1. ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA P___________
   1. … numerous G____ from many people, including Barnabas.
   2. Ananias and Sapphira C____________ the attention …
   3. This couple sold some property, but T_________ the facts.
2. ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA C____________ IN SIN TOGETHER.
   1. This couple was U____________ in their conspiracy.
   2. Ananias P__________ the gift, laying it before the apostles.
   3. Ananias and Sapphira tried to LIE to G___ in this deception.
   4. Be T_____________ about what you are giving to God.
3. ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA P_______________ TOGETHER.
   1. They did not recognize that C______ is Head of the church. Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18
   2. God reads a person’s H_________.
   3. Both Ananias & Sapphira were struck dead I____________. Revelation 21:5-9; Galatians 5:19-21
   4. God hates those who habitually L___ and commit other sin. John 8:44

A LIAR STANDS IN OPPOSITION TO TRUTH. GOD IS TRUTH. Be careful that you are not opposing God with lies in your life.

WE CAN NOT FOOL GOD IN ANY AREA OF OUR LIFE.