Steve Petch Sunday 25 th November 2012 Part 10: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives Stephen, Acts 6v1 – 8v3.

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Steve Petch Sunday 25 th November 2012 Part 10: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives Stephen, Acts 6v1 – 8v3

On a scale of 1 to 10, how are your stress levels at the moment? Jesus said: “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Some encouragements: Church growth or change always creates practical and logistical challenges Grumbling is nothing new You don’t have to do everything For leaders:

Some encouragements: ‘It’ doesn’t all depend on you Stephen was just an ordinary man… … but he did some extraordinary things The Holy Spirit power that Stephen had, is also available to you Even death is not the end For us all:

Some encouragements: Stephen knew God Stephen knew that God is sovereign Stephen knew that death is not the end Three things Stephen knew that gave him confidence:

Steve Petch Sunday 25 th November 2012 Part 10: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives Stephen, Acts 6v1 – 8v3