A Life Worth Imitating

What does faithful courage really look like when following Jesus becomes costly?

In Acts 6:8–15, we meet Stephen—not as a hero seeking attention, but as a man quietly formed by grace, strengthened by the Spirit, and steady under pressure. Before accusations rise… before opposition hardens… before the cost becomes clear… God shows us the kind of life He delights in.

This message explores four marks of faithful witness:

1) a life shaped by the Spirit

2) wisdom that speaks truth without striving

3) faithfulness that endures misunderstanding and opposition

4) and a settled confidence that rests in God’s verdict, not human judgment

Stephen’s story reminds us that the gospel doesn’t just advance through words, it advances through lives worth imitating.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stand faithfully for Christ in a challenging or hostile culture—without becoming combative, fearful, or bitter—this message is for you.