Facing Adversities Acts 6 & 7 Pastor Edward Monteilh July 2, 2023
Intro: Giant Redwoods & Community Root Systems Stephen’s Ability to Face Adversity
Stephen, the earliest recorded martyr of the church, was…
A. Rooted in Community (Acts 6:1-7)
1. The Messiness of Intercultural Mix
2. The Need for “Extra-Ordinary” Help
3. The Multi-Dimensional Benefit for God’s Kingdom
B. Rooted in the Biblical Narratives (Acts 7:2-50)
1. From Abraham to Jesus
2. A fundamental focal point of joining together (Acts 2:42, 47)
3. A result of quantity and quality of time spent
C. Rooted in the Heart of Jesus (Acts 7:54-60)
1. The alliance of the God-Head
2. The affirmation of Jesus
3. The alignment to Jesus’ first priority (Mt. 1:21; 2 Pet.3:9)
Conclusion: Discard, Endure & Draw From (Hebrews 12:1-3)
