Welcome back to the next installment of Alinea Church’s series on The Book of Acts! Today, Pastor Jeremy recalls the journey of Simon the sorcerer, where he came from and how the power of God transformed his heart through the Holy Spirit. When it comes to gifts from above, its important to remember that not everything is anointed by God, even if it amazes. Listen in today to hear about how we can use gifts from God to further the Kingdom of Heaven!
Speaker: Jeremy Pickwell
Sermon Date: June 15th, 2025
Key Verses: Acts 8:9-25, 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, 1 John 4:1, Hebrews 5:12-14, Acts 8:13, 1 Samuel 16:7, Hebrews 4:12, Exodus 6:6-7, Galatians 5:1
Bullet Points
- Not everything that amazes is anointed
- Power of the Gospel exposes pretense and reveals the heart
- Seek the Gift Giver, not just the gifts
- You can be delivered but still need to be set free
Questions to Ask
- Are you drawn more to charisma and spectacle or to truth and surrender?
- In what ways do you need to seek God’s presence over His power?
- What hidden motives or pretenses might God be revealing in your heart?
