Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: You Can't Give What You Don't Have - Pastor Ben Hodges

1. What I do have I give to you.Acts 3:1–10 Peter and John have a habit of going to prayer.The lame man sits at the Beautiful Gate, but his life is anything but beautiful.When Peter heals him in the name of Jesus, it’s not just a miracle—it’s a sign pointing back to what was promised in Acts 2:17–21, “Your sons and daughters will prophesy... signs and wonders...”You can’t give what you do not have.You are not called to give what you don’t have but to give what you do have.2. We Are WitnessesActs 3:11-18Peter confronts the crowd with truth: “You delivered Him… you denied the Holy and Righteous One… you killed the Author of life.” (vv.13–15)Yet—grace shines through: “Brothers, I know you acted in ignorance…” (v.17)The gospel doesn’t cancel the Old Testament—it fulfills it. Every promise, every prophet, every sacrifice pointed to Jesus.3. Repentance = times of refreshing from the Lord.Acts 3:19-21 Just like in Acts 2:38, the response to the gospel is repentance—a turning from sin and a turning to Christ.Peter offers forgiveness, refreshing, and even the return of Christ as motivation to repent.The Gospel calls every heart to repent—not just feel bad, but to turn and trust in Christ.Time of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.4. A Warning and a PromiseActs 3:22–26 The gospel is urgent. This Jesus is not optional—He is God’s appointed King.Peter ends on a hopeful note: “You are the sons of the prophets... God, having raised up His servant, sent Him to you first, to bless you.” (vv.25–26)Even after their rejection of Jesus, God still offers blessing, mercy, and new life.