Bold Moves
One of the tensions we face as followers of Christ is that we see areas in our lives where we are doing well and areas where we are struggling. When we’re not doing well, our natural tendency is to ignore the truth, shift blame, or focus on self-preservation rather than being honest with ourselves and with God.
Spiritual Coveting Weakens the Mission of Connecting People to Jesus Christ
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Why does the church exist? No matter the size, style, or structure of a church, its purpose is the same: Acts 20:28 & Ephesians 5:25 remind us of these powerful truths.
25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,
Ephesians 5:25 NKJV
28 “Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
Acts 20:28 NKJV
God is Jealous for His Church Because the Blood of Jesus Purchased It
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That’s it. God is jealous for His church because the blood of Jesus purchased it. And anything that threatens the purity and purpose of the church, God will oppose with the full weight of His holiness.
As we see this truth unfold today, I would challenge all of us to ask ourselves: Are we building up the Kingdom of God, or are we simply comparing our portion of it to someone else’s?
Spiritual Unity and Encouragement
Acts 4:32-37
Division Disappears When We Focus on Jesus
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Power and Grace are Connected by Speaking about Life Change Through Jesus
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Generosity Flows Naturally When Hearts are Aligned with God’s Mission
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Spiritual Jealousy
Acts 5:1-10
Luke highlights Barnabas and his generosity, but he also tells us the story of two others—Ananias and Sapphira. While the early church was thriving, this passage reminds us that even within a movement of God, sin still lurks in the shadows.
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Satan Wants the Church Known for Scandal, Jesus Wants it Known for Salvation
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This is why the context of Ananias and Sapphira’s sin is so important. No one forced them to sell anything. No one made them give a certain amount. Their sin wasn’t in withholding money—it was in lying about their devotion. They allowed Satan to create doubt in their hearts, their marriage, and their relationship with God and His people.
God responded swiftly and decisively.
God’s Holiness Demands Justice, However His Love Demonstrates Grace
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It’s easy to compartmentalize this passage and think, “Wow, that’s a crazy story! I’m thankful that doesn’t happen today.” But the truth is, we may have more in common with Ananias and Sapphira than we’d like to admit. The challenge here is not just to observe their failure but to examine our hearts in light of it.
Too often, we fail to take God’s holiness seriously. We shouldn’t respond to this passage with relief, saying, “I’m glad I’m not them.” Instead, our response should be, “Lord, have mercy on us, because You are not to be mocked.”
Playing games with our souls is dangerous enough. Playing games with the souls of our children is heartbreaking. But playing games with the soul of the church—God’s sacred body—should stir in us a holy fear of the Lord.
Discipleship Lifestyle Clarifies the Mission of Jesus instead of a Religious Routine
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Spiritual Coveting Leads to Deception, But an Authentic Relationship with Jesus Values Repentance
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Today’s Takeaways:
A Biblical Church is Unified, Talking about Jesus, and Living Generously
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Two Examples of People in the Church: Spiritual Encouragement or Spiritual Coveting
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A Warning not to Play Games with the Mission of the Church
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Kingsview is a generous church—a church that consistently points to and praises Jesus Christ for all He has done in our lives. I am both proud and excited about who we are, the people who make up this community, and the ways we push beyond comfort—not for the sake of change, but for the sake of Connecting People to Jesus Christ.
Imagine for a moment how different our church, our homes, and our lives would be if we truly applied this passage to our hearts. Spiritual coveting is a real danger—and often, we fall into it without even realizing it. It becomes second nature to say, “I wish we had… I wish our church could… I wish things were different…” rather than pausing to thank God for the place, the people, and the sacred moments we share as a community of believers.
Instead of longing for what we don’t have, what if we embraced gratitude for the church God has placed us in? What if we leaned into authentic relationships, shared our stories, encouraged one another, and bore each other’s burdens with joy? That is the kind of church God calls us to be. A church that is unified, faithful, and willing to go above and beyond for the glory of God. It would be considered a Bold Move.