Stephen's Speech & Martyrdom | Acts 6:8-7:60 | The Birth of the Church

Sunday March 9, 2025 at the Hub City Church

Stephen's Speech & Martyrdom | Acts 6:8-7:60

The Birth of the Church | a teaching series through Acts

Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor

Sermon Notes:

MARTYRS, as those who WILLINGLY DIE for the CAUSE of CHRIST, should be seen as HEROES of the faith for the CHURCH to EMULATE.

“It is not the pain but the purpose that makes a martyr.” — St. Augustine

2 Corinthians 13:5

How to Become a Faithful Martyr:

- GUARD the INTEGRITY of your LIFE.

Acts 6:3

- MAKE faithful SERVICE to GOD and OTHERS your MOTIVATION.

Mark 10:45

- KNOW the GOSPEL and God’s WORD with CONFIDENCE.

2 Timothy 2:15

- BE WILLING to SPEAK hard TRUTH in love, no matter the COST.

Proverbs 27:5-6

- SEE UNBELIEVERS as LOST sheep, not ENEMIES.

Matthew 9:36

- KEEP your HEART FIXED on ETERNITY with CHRIST.

Philippians 1:21-23

The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.

Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.