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Throughout the years there have been many Christians who have died for the cause of Christ and it’s occurring at an alarming rate right now all over the world! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll recall the very first Christian martyr. While most of us won’t be called upon to die for the faith, we can and should live for Jesus by faith. And pastor Ed Taylor wants us to see that victory in life is ours by faith.

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Stephen would become the first Martyr of the Church, but not before proving to his Jewish audience that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. Today on Abounding Grace Pastor Ed Taylor will look at the masterful Spirit-led defense that Stephen gave as he was standing before the religious leaders of the day. It’s recorded for us in Acts chapter seven.

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Have you ever been falsely accused of something? It’s hurtful to say the least! But what if the next time that happens, you turn those accusations into opportunities! An opportunity to share the gospel. That’s what we see Stephen doing in Acts chapter seven. Today on Abounding Grace you’ll hear of him being accused of blaspheming Moses and the Law. Of course nothing could be further from the truth. But he would take this opportunity to share the gospel.

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A quick glance at your Guide on TV and it becomes clear that makeovers are quite the thing these days. Whether it’s a home, a person, or a car, everyone loves a good makeover. Here on Abounding Grace we’ll take a look at First Corinthians fifteen and catch a glimpse of our future heavenly bodies -- the ultimate makeover!

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We’ve all had people lie about us, or unfairly accused us of something. And when that happens it would be easy for us to go on the defensive or even get angry! But what if we saw this as an opportunity to share the gospel? That’s what Stephen would do in Acts chapter seven, and we’ll be encouraged to follow in his footsteps today on Abounding Grace.

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We’re knee deep in a study of Acts that we’ve titled, Be the Church. And a big part of being the church is faithfulness, as we’ll discover today. Pastor Ed Taylor draws our attention to Stephen. He was assigned to serve the widows and he did so faithfully. And because of that, God opened a door for him. Pastor Ed says it’s not uncommon for faithfulness like this to lead to open doors.

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Get ready for a great time together in Acts chapter six and Joshua chapter seventeen, as we continue our series, Be the Church. At this point in the early church, the Word of God was spreading, there was growth, and God was moving! But there were also some problems that needed to be dealt with and they were. Pastor Ed Taylor uses this text to spur us on to be faithful, and as we are, expect some open doors!

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We’ve been looking at the qualities in the person God uses in recent programs, and come to the last motivational gift listed in Romans chapter twelve. It’s the gift of mercy. We heard last time how it operated in Jesus’ life! Today we’ll hear of some risks or dangers to be on the lookout for, if you have this gift.

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So you’re going through a really hard time, then someone from church unexpectedly shows up at your door with a meal and encouraging word! That’s an example of the gift of mercy! We’re thankful our God is a merciful God who grants mercy often through those with the gift of mercy. We’ve come to the last gift listed in Romans chapter twelve. It’s the gift of mercy.

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Christianity, as a whole, hangs on one important event: The Resurrection of Christ. Without the Resurrection, every claim that Jesus ever made is immediately called into question. The Good News is, it’s true. The Resurrection actually happened! And here’s something else to consider- Our resurrection is as sure as Jesus’ resurrection! And we’re going to look into this on Abounding Grace.

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