Introduction

• Fallen Condition Focus: Instead of faith, we are bound by fear. Unfortunately, we can panic and run when we need to stand firm and testify. We can be overcome with fear at the idea of being a witness. We may shrink back in shame of the name of Jesus and deny we even know him. We may be tempted to "not get involved."
• Sermon Proposition: To be a Christian is to be willing to stand and testify by the power of the Holy Spirit about Christ's resurrection and our living hope of eternal life through him. That is who we are. That is our calling. That is our task.

I. In order to be a witness for Christ today, we must trust in God's plan and timing for the coming of the kingdom (1:7)

II. In order to be a witness for Christ today, we must receive and rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit (1:8)

III. In order to be a witness for Christ today, we need to gather with one another to pray for the grace of the Holy Spirit (1:14)