Fusion: week of 8/7

FAMILY THEME: FAITHFUL TO THE GOSPEL

Acts 6:8-15;  7:51-60

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live faithfully and stand boldly

for the truth of the gospel.

1.  Empowered by the Spirit, Believers Can Be Faithful in Words,

     Actions, and Attitudes

     (Acts 6:8-15)

     Stephen preached in the grace and power of the Holy Spirit.

 
2.  Empowered by the Spirit, Believers Can Faithfully Proclaim

     Truth, Even When It Seems Harsh

     (Acts 7:51-53)

     The Holy Spirit gives us the boldness and authority to deliver

      difficult truth.

 
3.  Empowered by the Spirit, Believers Can Be Faithful Despite

     Mistreatment

     (Acts 7:54-60)

     Despite facing death because of his message, Stephen remained

     faithful to the gospel.