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From persecution to more . . . From revealing times, to empowering times, to growing, to multiplying brought persecutions, beatings and more Christian example, tonight we start a multi-part look at the 1st Christian martyr Stephen. Revealing God’s plan (Act1:6) To empowering God’s people (Act2:1-3) To…

Jesus’ instruction to the 12 in Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” chapter 2 - the coming of the HS at Pentecost - speaking in other languages - Peter preached…

Aim: To look at the example of Stephen as a witness of Christ

Introduction Outline Church Disputes and Resolutions ( Acts 6:1-7 ) Wisdom and Spirit of Stephen ( Acts 6:8-15 ) Sermon Conclusion Thought of the Week

Baptism-- explain baptism: 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new…

Jesus’ instruction to the 12 in Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” chapter 2 - the coming of the HS at Pentecost - speaking in other languages - Peter preached…

Our call to be sent doesn't guarantee that there wont be opposition to our message

Stephen speaks out against the Jew's faith in things. (Buildings, Heritage, and Moses & Law)

Introduction Amy Carmichael was a missionary to India where she opened an orphanage and founded a mission. For 55 years she faithfully served without ever taking a furlough. She wrote the following words. “Hast thou no scar? No hidden scar on foot, or side, or hand? I hear thee sung as mighty in the…