The Threat of Murder - Standing Tall in Faith

SERIES: EMPOWERED TO ADVANCE
TITLE: The Threat of Murder––Standing Tall in Faith
TEXT: Acts 7:54–60
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim

Background passage: Acts 6:8–7:60

I. The Man called Stephen. (Acts 6:8–15)
A. He shared Christ’s grace. (v. 8)
B. He shared Christ’s power. (v. 8)
C. He showed Christ’s wisdom. (v. 10)
D. He shared Christ’s rejection. (Vv. 13–14)

II. The Message of Stephen.
A. The false hope of land. (Acts 7:4–5; 9–10; 30–34, 36)
B. The false hope of Moses and the Law. (Vv. 37–40)
C. The false hope of the temple. (Vv. 47–50)
D. The false hope of your hearts. (Vv. 51–53)

III. The Murder of Stephen. (Acts 7:54–60)
A. What he said.
B. What he saw.
C. What he showed.

How Do I “Stand Tall” in a Hostile World?

1. Declare the truth.
2. Defend your faith.
3. Die to self.
4. Determine to trust.
5. Demonstrate love.