Pastor Joe Donahue shares a vulnerable and powerful message about the danger of pretending — both in life and in faith. Looking at the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, we learn how spiritual momentum is fueled by generosity and stalled by manipulation. This message invites us to live authentically, confess honestly, and surrender fully to the truth of God’s love and grace.

In this message from the Momentum series, Pastor Joe Donahue unpacks how the early church responded to threats and persecution in Acts 4—with bold prayer and unwavering faith. Sharing a personal story of intimidation, he draws a parallel to Peter and John’s fearless obedience to God, even in the face of danger. Learn how bold prayer, Scripture-based petitions, and community can build lasting spiritual momentum in your life.

Pastor Joe opens with a funny story about chasing a frisbee—and falling face-first into the reality of misplaced momentum. In Acts 3, we meet a man who had been crippled from birth, until a single moment of faith changed everything. As he celebrated, the crowd gathered, and Peter seized the opportunity to share the Gospel—resulting in thousands believing in Jesus.