FEBRUARY 16,2014
Supernatural Courage, Part 2
Stand Firm in Faith
Acts 4:1-4 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came
up to Peter and John. They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching
the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. They seized Peter
and John, and because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. But
many who heard the message believe, and the number of men grew to about five
thousand.
1. Expect Some to __________ – Acts 4:1
2. Expect Some to _____________– Acts 4:4
Boldness in Speech and Action
A. Be Clear – Acts 4:5-13
Three Keys to an Effective Witness
• Remain Respectful – Acts 4:8-12
• Be Filled – Acts 4:8
Acts 4:8 The Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to the: “Rulers and elders of
the people!”
Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven
given to men by which we must be saved.
• Be with Jesus – Acts 4:13
B. Stay Steadfast – Acts 4:14-22
• Don’t Compromise – Acts 4:19-20
• Don’t Stop – Acts 4:20
C. Keep Praying - Acts 4:23-31
1. What did they do?
• They Shared with their own people – Acts 4:23
• They Sought God Together in Prayer – Acts 4:24
2. What did they pray?
• God’s Word – Acts 4:25-26
• God’s Will – Acts 4:29-30
D. Be United – Acts 4:32-37
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Singleness of Purpose – Acts 4:32
Selfless Sharing – Acts 4:32
Strong Leadership – Acts 4:33
Sacrificial Giving – Acts 4:34-37