"LAYMEN THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE"
Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc.
ACTS: 6:8-8:2
Even though Stephen had a very short ministry, he certainly had a very powerful one. He made a difference unlike the average laymen. What can we learn from his life that we can apply to our own in order to make a difference for the Kingdom of God.
How would you describe a laymen that makes a difference?
I. SERIOUS ABOUT CHRISTIANITY 6:3, 8, 15 To be serious about Christianity means you are serious about your:
A. Testimony in the Lord 6:3, "of honest report"
B. Anointing from the Lord 6:8 "Full of faith and power"
C. Relationship with the Lord 6:15 "His face as it had been the face of an Angel"
D. Stand for the Lord 7:55, 59-60
II. SERVES IN CHURCH 6:2-3 "Serve tables"
A. Receptive 6:5
B. Responsible 6:7
III. SHARES THEIR FAITH 6:1 "and he said"
A. Basis of his witness (The Word) 6:10
B. Boldness of his witness (Honesty) 7:51-52
C. Burden of his witness 7:60
D. Benefit of his witness 6:7-8
IV. STUDIES THE WORD 7:2-53 "The God of glory appeared unto our father, Abraham"
A. God’s provision for his life 7:37 "Jesus"
B. God’s place in his life
C. God’s plan for life
V. SURE OF JESUS 7:56 "I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man Standing on the right hand of God"
A. The Lord’s presence 7:55 "Looked up steadfastly into heaven and saw"
B. The Lord’s position 7:55 "Saw the glory of God and Jesus standing"
C. The Lord’s provision 7:60 "He fell asleep"
