A Closer Look

Is a growing church always a healthy church? In this episode, the discussion examines what Scripture says about church growth, why numbers alone aren’t necessarily evidence of God’s work, and the danger of measuring a church’s health by its size or success. The conversation also looks at the different roles within the church, including the responsibilities of elders and deacons and the importance of the body working together in service.

What does it mean to truly obey God when obedience comes at a cost? In this episode, the discussion continues through Acts 5, examining the apostles’ command to “obey God rather than men,” the cost of standing faithfully on God’s Word, and how believers should respond when following Christ brings suffering. The conversation also explores guilt, forgiveness, and compassion toward those who struggle with guilt.

This week on A Closer Look, David Wojnicki and John Wojnicki discuss Acts 5:1–11 and the account of Ananias and Sapphira. They examine how the passage contrasts with Barnabas' generosity, what it reveals about sin against a holy God, and why believers are called to take sin seriously, be alert to temptation, and remember God's grace.

This week on A Closer Look, the discussion centers on Acts 4 and how the early church responded to persecution with prayer, boldness, generosity, and care for one another. The conversation also examines Barnabas' example of sacrificial giving, why Luke introduces him at this point in Acts, and what it looks like to remain faithful to Christ in the face of suffering while living with generosity and bold devotion to the gospel.

In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor David and Paul continue through Acts 4, unpacking Peter and John's bold response to persecution after healing the lame man. They discuss the religious leaders' opposition to the gospel, what biblical persecution looks like for Christians today, and how believers can faithfully and courageously share the hope of Jesus—even when it's difficult. The episode closes with a preview of next week's discussion on Ananias and Sapphira.

This week on A Closer Look, the pastors begin Acts 3 by examining the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate and how the miracle served to reveal Christ's power and direct people to the gospel. They discuss the purpose of signs and wonders, Peter's call to repentance and forgiveness, and the relationship between forgiveness and reconciliation.

This episode of A Closer Look continues through Acts 2 as the pastors discuss the church's commitment to Gather, Grow, Give, and Go, with a special focus on the believer's call to proclaim the gospel. They explore what it means to live as citizens of heaven while faithfully engaging the world, why evangelism flows from a transformed heart rather than obligation, and how Christians can confidently share their faith in everyday conversations.

This episode of A Closer Look continues through Acts 2 as the pastors discuss church growth, biblical generosity, and what makes a healthy church. They explore giving of our time, resources, and finances, the relationship between generosity and the gospel, and how these priorities shaped the life of the early church.

This episode of A Closer Look continues through Acts 2 as the pastors discuss the early church’s devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, and gathering together as believers—and what those priorities mean for Christians today. They also discuss the role of the apostles and the importance of being actively involved in the local church.

This episode of A Closer Look continues the study of Acts 2, exploring Peter’s first sermon, the call to repentance, and the lordship of Jesus Christ. The pastors discuss how God’s sovereign plan works alongside human responsibility, and why believer’s baptism, Christ-centered preaching, and commitment to the local church remain essential for every Christian.