June 21, 2026

Rarely does a single act of faithfulness reveal its full impact in the moment. Stephen's martyrdom seemed like a defeat, yet it planted seeds in the heart of his greatest enemy, a persecutor named Saul who would eventually become the Apostle Paul, one of Christianity's most devoted servants willing to die for the very faith he once violently opposed.

What does it mean to remain faithful when you cannot see the results of your spiritual work?

Deeply rooted in Acts chapter 8, this message explores how Stephen's bold proclamation of the gospel, even unto death, accomplished far more than anyone could see at the time. According to Isaiah 55:11, God's word never returns empty. Stephen's Christ-like forgiveness while being stoned planted seeds of conviction that ultimately transformed Saul's heart (and c ...