Facing Persecution

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Facing Persecution

July 21, 2024 • Jason Soward • Acts 4:23–31

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Respond to persecution by offering our commitment to God

A. By Recognizing God’s Sovereign plan

i. God’s plan leads us into persecution

ii. God’s plan brings us through persecution for his Glory and our good

B. By Relying on God’s mighty power

i. Persecution reveals our great need for God

ii. Persecution reveals God’s power in our weakness

C. By Relaying God’s word with boldness

i. Boldness speaking God’s Word is a proper response to persecution

ii. Boldness speaking God’s word advances the Gospel amid persecution

Persecution to Preaching

November 3, 2024 • Travis Markes • Acts 8:1–8

1. A time of great persecution (1-3). Biblical Truths: *God is Sovereign over persecution. *Jesus can save the worst of sinners. 2. A time of great preaching (4-7). Biblical Truths: *Every Christian is a missionary. *Proclaim where you are planted. 3. A time of great joy (8). Biblical Truth: *The Gospel of Jesus Christ brings joy!

Stephen: The First Christian Martyr

October 27, 2024 • Travis Markes • Acts 7:54–60

1. The anger of the self-righteous (54). 2. The vision of Jesus Christ (55-56). 3. The violence of the mob (57-58). 4. Responding with God’s Grace (59-60).

Confirming Moses

October 13, 2024 • Josh McKee • Acts 7:17–43

1. The birth, rescue, and instruction of Moses 2. The turning and exile of Moses 3. The presence of God and the calling of Moses 4. The People's rejection and Stephen's confirmation of Moses. 5. God's response to unfaithfulness.