The Open Door
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"...they reported all that God had done through them and how He had opened, for the nations, a doorway of faith." Acts 14: 27 (lit.)
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Get Back Up
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"...they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead, however..." Acts 14: 19
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Useless Things and the Living God
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"...that you should turn from these useless things to the Living God." Acts 14: 15
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Set Apart and Sent Out
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"Now, having fasted and prayed and laid hands on them, they sent them forth..." Acts 13:3
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The Dangers of Misplaced Allegiance
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"...he examined the guards and commanded that they be put to death..." Acts 12: 19
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His Kingdom Comes
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“...they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them of its own accord...” Acts 12:10 NKJV
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Godly Men and Rotten Kings
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"Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church." Acts 12:1
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When Prophets Speak
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"In those days, prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch..." Acts 11: 27
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They Are Called 'Christians'
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"...the disciples were first called 'Christians' in Antioch." Acts 11: 26
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Silencing the Critics
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"When they heard these things, they became silent, and they glorified God saying 'Then God has also granted the Gentiles repentance to life.'" Acts 11: 18
info_outline"God was with him and delivered him out of all his troubles and gave him favor and wisdom..." Acts 7: 10
Stephen's 'defense' may seem long, detailed and historical, but--make no mistake--there is nothing superfluous about it. Every word exonerates Stephen and every new subject makes the same devastating point: a nation can fall out of favor with God. And so has the U.S. of A!
Message by Pastor Rod Schorr, Calvary Chapel Old Towne, Orange, CA
From the Pastors' Series: The Book of Acts: Dear Lovers of God.