How To Die For Christ

ACTS Series Continues: How To Die For Christ

[Act 6:8-10 NASB95] 8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. 9 But some men from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, [including] both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and argued with Stephen. 10 But they were unable to cope with the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.

[Act 7:58-60 NASB95] 58 When they had driven him out of the city, they [began] stoning [him;] and the witnesses laid aside their robes at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 They went on stoning Stephen as he called on [the Lord] and said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” 60 Then falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” Having said this, he fell asleep.

When we learn how to die for Christ, we learn how to live for Christ.

This statement might be shocking at first. God has called us to die for him. Many today are being martyred for faith even today. We need to pray for the persecuted church worldwide. 

God certainly wants to give you abundant life. Access to that abundant life starts with giving up our lives for Christ. Paul said, “I die daily.” (I Cor. 15:31) Jesus said we are “lose our lives,” and we will find it. (Matt 10:39; 16:25)

In Acts 6 and 7, we read about the second martyr of the Church (Jesus is the first martyr.) His story is powerful. His story is touching. The story of his martyrdom teaches us how to live for Christ.

This Sunday, we are going to unpack this story. I believe it will encourage you to live for Christ. It will challenge you to go deeper in your relationship with God. It will show us how to deal with life.

CASUAL SUNDAY – GREAT AMERICAN PICNIC

After the 11 AM service, we are joining the entire EWPC church family for the Great American Picnic at the Billtown Road (6900 Billtown Road, Louisville, KY) location. Dress casually for church. Bring a dish for the Billtown Road picnic.

Here is a link for a map that avoids the tolls. It takes 33 minutes from ENC.  

TWO ways to enjoy the services:

1. In-person. Recommended!
2. Join us online three ways via Facebook Live (Evangel North Church), YouTube Live (John Carmichael Ministries), or http://evangelnorth.net/live-on-demand/.

We love you,
Pastors John & Erin Carmichael 

[2Co 9:8 NASB95] 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;

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Children’s Ministry & Parent Resources

July’s sermon series for children:
A 5-WEEK SERIES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT ON ELISHA

SERIES OVERVIEW:

We learn about so many incredible humans — past and present — who have changed the world using their influence, their voice, their dreams, and their passion. Kids might find it hard to relate to these dreamers, though, and ask themselves, “Can God use me for something that grand?” In Up In The Air, kids will learn through the stories of Elisha that we can dream big with God, have faith in God, count on God’s promises, ask God for what we need, and be used by God. The sky isn’t the limit anymore . . . not with God’s promises at work in our lives!

ENC is equipping parents to raise healthy, Spirit-empowered children.

Visit our website link below for resources that provide a guide for parents to discuss throughout the week what is being taught during church services. Also, there are parenting tips and tools that will give you what you need to enhance your parenting skills.

At ENC, your family matters. We are giving you the tools that, with the power of the Holy Spirit, will help you raise your children.

Click and bookmark this webpage: https://evangelnorth.net/category/parents-resources/

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