Title: A Courageous Witness (When Persecution Comes)
Text: Acts 4:23-33
Speaker: Pastor Paul Chappell

Introduction

A. Prayer of Worship

THEY WORSHIP AS A CHURCH

THEY ACKNOWLEDGE GOD

B. Prayer of Rememberance

C. Prayer of Trust (Faith)

D. Prayer of Boldness

A. In the Spirit

A DISPLAY OF POWER

A FILLING OF THE PEOPLE

B. In the Scriptures

CONFIDENT IN THE TRUTH

Conclusion

Quote: "The authority of Scripture is greater than the comprehension of the whole of man’s reason.”

CONFIDENT IN ITS POWER - BOLDNESS

Quote: “The amazing thing is that everyone who reads the Bible has the same joyful thing to say about it. In every land, in every language, it is the same tale: where that Book is read, not with the eyes only, but with the mind and heart, the life is changed. Sorrowful people are comforted, sinful people are transformed, peoples who were in the dark walk in the light. Is it not wonderful to think that this Book, which is such a mighty power if it gets a chance to work in an honest heart, is in our hands today?” – Amy Carmichael

C. In Sacrifice

OF ONE HEART AND SOUL

A SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY

A. A Powerful Witness

OF THE RESURRECTION

OF THE GOSPEL

Quote: “It is a myth to think that because I’m somebody famous or wellknown that somehow this influences people. You know what gets people saved? Not that kind of influence. What gets people saved is a recognition of who Jesus Christ is and an honest evaluation of their condition and the need for the Savior. What we need is not more people trying to influence society. We need more people preaching the gospel.

B. A Powerful Grace

Takeaways from Romans 4

1. Without Prayer There Is No Power

2. Without Partnership We Cannot Fulfill Our Mission

3. With God's Power We Can Witness