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THE

CHRISTIAN LIFE

SERMON SERIES

What the Bible says Christian life looks like.

Spring 2024

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OPPOSED

Acts 7:54-60

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Worldview

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54 When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. 55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”

Acts 7:54-60

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59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

Acts 7:54-60

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Opposed for the “right” reasons

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Opposed for the “right” reasons

Opposed for the wrong reasons

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Opposed for the “right” reasons

Opposed for the wrong reasons

Opposed but loved

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Nothing will be

able to separate

us from the love

of God

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RESPONSE TIME

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