Acts 6:8-7:60 – Waxer Tipton (One Love Ministries)

As Stephen operated in God’s grace and power, the Sanhedrin accused him of blasphemy against Moses (the Law) & God. He responded by reminding them of their history, for which he was stoned to death. Yet even in his death, Stephen responded in love by the power of the Holy Spirit. How do we respond to persecution?

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Acts 5:30-42 – Waxer Tipton (One Love Ministries)

Peter and the apostles were so filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit that they could not stop sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, no matter how much they were persecuted. Evidence of the Holy Spirit is in the fruit. Nothing can stop the work of God. Will we be “fanatics” for Jesus too?

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Acts 5:12-29 – Waxer Tipton (One Love Ministries)

The purging of sin and hypocrisy in Ananias and Sapphira from the church, brought about purity, which allowed for God’s power, which resulted in multitudes being saved and healed. The early church knew who God was. Do we? Will we be able to stand and say like the apostles, “We must obey God rather than men”?

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