In Acts 7, Stephen told people the truth. And they killed him for it.

The story of Stephen is not unusual in Scripture - a faithful man tells resentful people the truth, and they respond by killing him. But why? Why this reaction? Why this anger? In today's sermon, we'll consider the reasons and results of Stephen's martyrdom.

Questions We'll Address:
1) Did Saul (Paul) consent to Stephen's death?
2) What did Stephen say that made everyone so mad?
3) What does this text tell us about future persecution in the church?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

In Acts 7, Stephen told people the truth. And they killed him for it. The story of Stephen is not unusual in Scripture - a faithful man tells resentful people the truth, and they respond by killing him. But why? Why this reaction? Why this anger? In today&apos;s sermon, we&apos;ll consider the reasons and results of Stephen&apos;s martyrdom. Questions We&apos;ll Address: 1) Did Saul (Paul) consent to Stephen&apos;s death? 2) What did Stephen say that made everyone so mad? 3) What does this text tell us about future persecution in the church?Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt Church Website: <a href='https://www.fpcgulfport.org/'>www.fpcgulfport.org</a>

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Holt explains difficult theological topics in clear, accessible ways.

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Holt explains difficult theological topics in clear, accessible ways.

Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt of First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport, MS.

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"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi.

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi.

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The Stoning And Martyrdom Of Stephen

In Genesis 28, Jacob dreamed of a ladder.

The ladder reached all the way from Heaven to Earth.

So, what was this dream all about? For centuries, no one knew. For centuries, it remained a mystery. But then, in the first chapter of John, the answer was finally provided.

Join us as we consider 'Jacob's Ladder' in today's study of Genesis.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why was Jacob all alone, using a rock for a pillow?

B) What was the nature of his dream - and what exactly did he see?

C) What was Jacob's response (after waking from this dream)?





Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

In Genesis 28, Jacob dreamed of a ladder.
The ladder reached all the way from Heaven to Earth.
So, what was this dream all about? For centuries, no one knew. For centuries, it remained a mystery. But then, in the first chapter of John, the answer was finally provided.
Join us as we consider 'Jacob's Ladder' in today's study of Genesis.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why was Jacob all alone, using a rock for a pillow?
B) What was the nature of his dream - and what exactly did he see?
C) What was Jacob's response (after waking from this dream)?
 
 
Website: <a href="http://www.fpcgulfport.org">www.fpcgulfport.org</a>

Genesis: Jacob's Ladder - What Was It?

Jacob must have been one rotten kid!

In spite of God's clear direction, and although his other son was a numskull, Isaac did not want Jacob to receive his blessing. If it were up to Isaac, it would be Esau who would carry the family line forward. Jacob was not an option.

However, God's decree would not be thwarted, would it? That will be the focus in today's study of Genesis 27.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Isaac prefer Esau? What were his reasons?

B) Was the 'ruse' of Jacob and his mother Rebecca actually a sin?

C) What can we learn from the brokenness of this patriarchal family?



Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

Jacob must have been one rotten kid!
In spite of God's clear direction, and although his other son was a numskull, Isaac did not want Jacob to receive his blessing. If it were up to Isaac, it would be Esau who would carry the family line forward. Jacob was not an option.
However, God's decree would not be thwarted, would it? That will be the focus in today's study of Genesis 27.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why did Isaac prefer Esau? What were his reasons?
B) Was the 'ruse' of Jacob and his mother Rebecca actually a sin?
C) What can we learn from the brokenness of this patriarchal family?
 
Website: <a href="http://www.fpcgulfport.org">www.fpcgulfport.org</a>

Genesis: The Blessing And The Betrayal

Meet Abraham. Isaac. Jacob.

These men, hailed as the 'patriarchs' of the Old Testament, helped shape the entire narrative of our faith.They were also sinners. Big, big sinners. In today's sermon, we'll see that the patriarchs needed God's grace every bit as much as we do. And God gave it to them! His providential care is seen in every part of Genesis 25.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) In what way are the patriarchs the 'Mt. Rushmore' of the OT?

B) Why them? In other words, why did God choose these three men?

C) What does this passage tell us about the doctrine of 'predestination?'



website: www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons

Meet Abraham. Isaac. Jacob.
These men, hailed as the 'patriarchs' of the Old Testament, helped shape the entire narrative of our faith.They were also sinners. Big, big sinners. In today's sermon, we'll see that the patriarchs needed God's grace every bit as much as we do. And God gave it to them! His providential care is seen in every part of Genesis 25.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) In what way are the patriarchs the 'Mt. Rushmore' of the OT?
B) Why them? In other words, why did God choose these three men?
C) What does this passage tell us about the doctrine of 'predestination?'
 
website: <a href="http://www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons">www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons</a>

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