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Paul (Worthy Is The Lamb Who Was Slain) (Mighty And Strong To Save) (Tell Me The Story Of) Jon Acts 6-8 Background before we talk about Stephen The church has experienced a lot of growth and excitement One of their leaders is about to be murdered and it changes everything the apostles have received threats, but nothing further until now This scatters the church of Jerusalem to the four winds Acts 2 and Pentecost God revealed His plan of renewing and restoring the world Christianity flourishes amongst persecution and punishment Tom Bohlinger Acts 6:8-15 Jon Want to ask a question of us as a community Do we have the characteristics of Stephen? What would people say about me in 4 words? And what would they say about this community? V. 8 says Stephen is full of grace and power Speaking with authority = power If Jesus is somebody that speaks … Continue reading →

Paul Communion

Paul Praise songs going on all around the world at different times (I Will Bring Praise) (I Am Undone) One thing in my head – being imitators of Christ Posters on the wall As a songwriter trying to imitate popular artists Ludicrous trying to imitate Christ because He’s so perfect Ephesians 5:1-2 Not being a stupid drunk, etc What could Paul possibly mean for fallen human beings Live a life of love Ephesians 5 talks about husbands and wives loving as Christ loves us For we are members of His body I’ve got His DNA Who are we trying to imitate? Imitation starts at birth We’re all imitating someone either consciously or subconsciously Eric Estrada I thought I was pretty hot in my kindergarten picture Michael Jordan Wham make it big album cover Dad singing Plaintive nice Mario Lanzo face He listened to Dean Martin Wasn’t attempting to imitate – … Continue reading →