About this episode
Pastor Matt Shackelford discusses how to remain Christlike under pressure, using the example of Stephen from the New Testament.
What happens when following Jesus puts a target on your back? In this sermon from Pastor Matt Shackelford, we continue our Growing Pains series through Acts and examine the life of Stephen, one of the most courageous believers in the New Testament. As pressure, opposition, and persecution close in around him, Stephen responds with remarkable faith, wisdom, and peace. Whether you're facing challenges at work, in your family, or in your faith, Stephen's example shows us how to remain Christlike...
People in this episode
Host: Matt Shackelford
Topics covered
- faith
- persecution
- courage
- opposition
- spiritual growth
Keywords
- Christlike
- pressure
- faith
- Stephen
- persecution
- courage
- wisdom
- peace
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Growing Pains, Acts
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