A Pure Church is a Powerful Church | Jamie Grisham | Compassion Church
My Story — When God Moves, The Enemy Schemes | Acts 5:1–11Description: The church in Acts 4–5 is in the middle of a powerful move of God—thousands saved, radical generosity, unity, joy, miracles, bold preaching. Then suddenly, Ananias and Sapphira drop dead. It’s shocking—and it confronts our “safe” view of God. In this message, we see a Jesus who is fiercely committed to a pure church and an enemy who loves to work through deception.Key themes:The Holy Spirit is present and personal: “You have not lied to man but to God.” (Acts 5:3–4)When God is moving, the enemy is scheming—often from the inside through compromise and hypocrisy.Admiring sacrifice vs. embracing surrender: the root of hypocrisy is wanting the credit of sacrifice without paying the cost of surrender.Doors that deception opens: love of praise, love of money, and loss of the fear of the Lord.Why Ananias and Sapphira died: Jesus is protecting the purity of His Bride; sin at the foundation is deadly.The fear of the Lord doesn’t push us away from God—it pushes us away from sin.A pure church is a powerful church: after holy fear comes fresh power, signs and wonders, and more believers added (Acts 5:11–42).Scripture references:Acts 4:36–37 (Barnabas’ Spirit-led generosity)Acts 5:1–11 (Ananias and Sapphira)Ephesians 4:27 (Give no opportunity to the devil)1 Corinthians 5:6 (A little leaven leavens the whole lump)Psalm 139:23–24 (Search me, O God)1 John 1:9 (Confess and be cleansed)Takeaways:Jesus won’t build His church on deception.Satan can’t force your sin, but he’ll fuel your self-deception.Purity doesn’t shut down revival; it protects it.Response:Examine: “Search me, O God…” (Psalm 139:23–24)Expose: Confess to God (1 John 1:9)Embrace: Not shame, but grace—and fresh powerChapters: 0:00 Intro: Power and purity in Acts 2:45 Barnabas vs. Ananias and Sapphira 9:30 Deception’s root: praise, money, loss of holy fear 16:20 Why judgment fell and what Jesus is teaching 23:15 Fear of the Lord and revival power 29:00 Response: Examine, expose, embraceIf this message challenged you, share it with someone who’s hungry for a pure move of God. Subscribe for more Bible teaching and revival-focused messages.📍 Visit Compassion Church3525 Highway 70 W. Dickson, TN 37055📲 Stay Connected👍 Like • Comment • Subscribe • Share🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a message!FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj