We continue in our study of Acts and look at the life of Stephen in Acts 6:8-8:3. Stephen, a great man of character, will be interrogated by the Sanhedrin for his belief in Jesus and will give a great sermon in defense of the Gospel. In the sermon, Stephen challenges us to think bigger about God and to not exchange God for an idol that we want to serve us. As we go through Stephen’s words, we will see the anatomy of much of our unbelief and resistance to the Holy Spirit’s witness in our lives. The answer is to yield to the Spirit and meet God in the face of Christ. I am looking forward to opening the scriptures with you and hearing what God has for us.

Scripture References: Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:1-60, Acts 8:1-3

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From Series: "2025 - Acts - To the Ends of the Earth"

The book of Acts is the continuing story by Luke of what Jesus has done and is now doing from heaven by his Spirit in the lives of his followers to advance the Kingdom of God on the earth through the Gospel. In this first part of our study of Acts, we will consider the Gospel, the coming of the Spirit, and the birth and growth of the church up through the conversion of Saul in Acts 9. Join us as we hear and look to live out Jesus’ invitation in Acts 1:8, to everyone that would claim the name of Christ, to be Spirit empowered witnesses to the ends of the earth.

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