Renewed Courage 

Renewed Courage 
Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.24.22

Acts 4:23–31 (NLT)

23 As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 

24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in prayer to God: “O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—

25 you spoke long ago by the Holy Spirit through our ancestor David, your servant, saying, ‘Why were the nations so angry? Why did they waste their time with futile plans? 

26 The kings of the earth prepared for battle; the rulers gathered together against the Lord and against his Messiah.’ 

27 “In fact, this has happened here in this very city! For Herod Antipas, Pontius Pilate the governor, the Gentiles, and the people of Israel were all united against Jesus, your holy servant, whom you anointed. 

28 But everything they did was determined beforehand according to your will. 

29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. 

30 Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 

31 After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.

Our courage is renewed by…

1. Telling others what God has done. 

Acts 4:23–24 (NLT)

23 As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 

24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in prayer to God: “O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—

Mark 5:18–20 (NLT)

18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon possessed begged to go with him. 

19 But Jesus said, “No, go home to your family, and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been.” 

20 So the man started off to visit the Ten Towns of that region and began to proclaim the great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed at what he told them.

2. Seeking boldness in . 

Acts 4:29 (NLT)

29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word.

Psalm 27:1–3 (NLT)

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? 

2 When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. 

3 Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.

3. Trusting that God will us with the right people.

Acts 4:36–37 (NLT)

36 For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus. 

37 He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.

Proverbs 13:20 (NLT)

20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.

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