I. The Mistake of Man - It's All about Works.----II. The Truth from the Lord - It's All about Faith.----III. The Faith Which Works - It's All about Christ.

Outline---I. A radical ordinary life focuses on the gospel of Christ.--II. A radical ordinary life conforms to holy living.--III. A radical ordinary life counts on Christ's return.--IV. A radical ordinary life is zealous for Christ.

1. Stephen was a devout Jew, who had a profound knowledge of God's Word.----2. Stephen was also a devout Christian, who was faithful unto death in his witness for Christ.----3. God -crowned- Stephen's life and ministry in several wonderful ways.

IV. Beware of your lusts.

1. Stephen was a man of exceptional gifts and godliness.----2. Stephen's gifts and godliness did not preclude the world's hostility..

III. Beware of Unbelief-IV. Beware of Your Lusts.

Outline---I. The early church's spirit-driven growth involved -growth pains.---II. The early church's spirit-given wisdom resolved its growth pains.

1. The Woman Was Pregnant and Chased the Dragon.--2. The Dragon was Defeated and is Now Full of Wrath.--3. The Woman's Children are Persecuted but Preserved.

Outline--I. Christ is our ever-present and all-sufficient rock.-II. A good start does not guarantee a good finish.

Outline---II. Like the apostles, we may suffer when we are faithful to the Lord and His callings for us.--III. Like the apostles, we can also expect rich blessings, even when we suffer for our faithfulness to the Lord and His callings for us.