Arise in Faithfulness

by Guest Speaker | May 24, 2026

Part 8 of 8 | Church Arise Series

The early church was not built on comfort, popularity, or convenience.
It was built on faithful men and women who refused to stop following Jesus even under pressure.

“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.”

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), Acts 4:31.

Sermon Outline

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, 6:7, 5:1-11, 6:1-7, 4:13; 1 Corinthians 4:2 (ESV)

Main Points

Faithfulness Produces Growth
Faithfulness Requires Purity
Faithfulness Requires Unity & Service
Faithfulness Requires Boldness

Three Powerful Revelations

The Holy Spirit Gives Vision in the Middle of Suffering
Jesus Was Standing for Stephen
Forgiveness is the Final Evidence of Spiritual Power

Devotionals & Resources

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Next Steps

Invite the Holy Spirit to Fill you with Fire

Fill me with Boldness
Fill me with Purity
Fill me with Power

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Church Arise Series

April 5 to May 24, 2026

In Church Arise, we explore Acts 4–7 and uncover the powerful, unexpected strength of the early church after Jesus’ resurrection. As we walk through these moments together, we’ll learn how to become a bold, Spirit-filled, and purpose-driven church in our world today.

Part 1 - April 5, 2026

Part 2 - April 12, 2026

Part 3 - April 19, 2026

Part 4 - April 26, 2026

Part 5 - May 3, 2026

Part 6 - Mother's Day - May 10, 2026

Part 7 - May 17, 2026

Part 8 - May 24, 2026