The Christian Winning by Losing

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The Christian Winning by Losing Acts 7:59-60 Ephesians 6:10-12 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Stephen’s Service Acts 6:1-8 A problem arose in the church at Jerusalem Acts 2:44-45 Acts 4:32-37 Apostles offered a solution to the problem Acts 6:2-4 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Stephen was one of seven selected Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Stephen’s Sermon Acts 6:9-7:53 Stephen’s controversy with the Jews Acts 6:9-15 Speech before the Sanhedrin Acts 7:1-53 Point of Stephen’s speech John 4:21-24 Stephen’s charge Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Stephen’s Sacrifice Acts 7:54-8:2 Response to Stephen’s speech Acts 7:54-56 Stoning of Stephen Acts 7:57-8:2 Result of this mob lynching Acts 11:19-21 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

May we learn to distinguish between true success and failure Conclusion Saul and Stephen Christians are promised a “victory” in Christ! Matthew 10:39 Revelation 2:10 Romans 8:35-39 2 Corinthians 6:4-10 May we learn to distinguish between true success and failure Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com