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persecution
The scattering of the Christians in Jerusalem felt like the end of the church. It turned out to only be the beginning. By sharing their faith wherever they went, people found hope, churches were established, and the mission was multiplied. This message looks at how the same can happen today.
Acts 11:19-30
Paul’s calling is followed by a season of opposition, obscurity, and criticism. God is preparing the apostle to the Gentiles, but the process isn’t at all what we’d expect. This message looks at how God works in our lives to prepare us for impact.
Acts 9:19-31
We live at a time when Christianity is facing increasing criticism and dissenting from our culture’s values brings consequences. Stephen’s martyrdom provides principles that dispel the myths that we have about how to cope when opposition looms.
Peter is famous for being the disciple who denied Jesus three times. Later, however, he demonstrated incredible courage in the face of persecution and eventual death. This message looks at what changed him and how we can develop convictions and courage in our lives today.
It’s easy to become discouraged when you share your faith and those you love don’t seem to take notice. This message looks at how God gets the attention of even the most resistant people.
Death, war, violence, and poverty can make us lose heart and wonder what God is doing in this world. The vision of the 7 seals of Revelation were given to help believers facing those very struggles. This message looks at the meaning of those seals and how they can give us courage today.
When division around us grows and people begin to take sides, it’s easy to forget that we’re called to be a people of love. This message looks at how to show love when loving doesn’t come easily.
When we begin to walk with God, we assume life will be good and everything will start going our way. But Satan is a real influence in this world, and he opposes God and all who would turn to him. This message looks at how to discern his influence in your life and stand against his attacks.
