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  • Sins of the Saints

  • November 8, 2020

    Series: Acts: Empowered for the Mission, Part 12

    Text: Acts 4:32-5:11

    Main Idea: Because we are all prone to the deadly sin of hypocrisy, we should diligently pursue godly character.

  • 1.     The      of the Saints: The Church is strong when we are together! (4:32-37)

    • The Church was together sharing      .
    • The Church was together sharing      .


    2.     The      of the Saints: Even in our piety to God, the Devil can tempt us! (5:1-11)

    • Be aware of the       of doing our religious acts to be noticed by men. (v. 1-2, Matt 6:1-6, 16-18)


    Hypocrisy is NOT failure to reach our ideals, but a deliberate       trying to make people think we are more spiritual than we really are. (i.e. “wearing a theatrical mask.”)

    • Be aware of the       & temptation of the Devil. (v. 3-4)


    2 Key Notes: 1) The Holy Spirit is not a power but a       since He can be lied to, 2) The Holy Spirit is      .

    • Be aware that God is holy & will       His children. (v. 5-10)
    • Be aware of sin by doing self-examination &       the Lord. (v. 11) 
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