Standing for Stephen

Witness on SermonAudio · Oct 11, 2026 · 39m

The sermon examines the martyrdom of Stephen as recorded in Acts, contrasting his Spirit-filled composure and forgiveness with the violent rage of his persecutors. It argues that genuine faith necessitates a public witness that inevitably provokes opposition from a hostile world, citing the historical precedent of John Hus and the biblical mandate to suffer for Christ's sake. The central theological theme is that suffering is not a sign of divine abandonment but a privilege granted to validate faith and display God's glory, as seen in Stephen's vision of the risen Christ standing to receive…