Sermon: Options in Opposition (John Telgren)

(Acts 13:42-14:28) To avoid being paralyzed by intimidation, fear and shame, we need to remember that persecution and opposition is normative for the Christian life because no one can stay neutral when confronted with the life altering message that says we must turn from vain things to serve the true God. Our response to persecution may be to stay or go, depending on what will further the spread of the Gospel, and to encourage the brethren, reminding them that God is near.