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1. Thanks for joining me today for “A Little Walk with God.” I’m your host Richard Agee.
2. Topic Introduction with headline.
3. Scripture
   1. Acts 18:9-10
   2. The Lord: Do not be afraid, Paul. Speak! Don’t be silent!  I am with you, and no one will lay a finger on you to harm you. I have many in this city who are already My people.
4. Devotional
   1. Have you ever been in a crowd of people listening to someone spout of something you knew was wrong but noone spoke up?
      1. Hitler’s speeches
      2. Terrorist rhetoric
      3. General wrongdoing/evil action
   2. We think we’re the only one in the crowd and are afraid of what the crowd might do to us if we speak up
      1. Usually not the only one
      2. Usually others in the crowd feel the same way but are also afraid
      3. Usually just need someone with the courage to start that chain reaction of good will to stand up against evil
   3. Will standing up against evil always put the crowd on your side
      1. No
      2. Jesus was crucified
      3. Paul was martyred
      4. Many have lost their everything they owned and some lost their lives for speaking up for Christ
      5. But the courage to speak up always has positive consequences
   4. Look at what Stephen’s martyrdom sparked
      1. Saul an onlooker
      2. Many witnesses saw Stephen’s reaction and thousands wanted to know this Jesus he spoke of
      3. The same has happened when others throughout history have stood up for Christ
   5. Jesus promised His disciples He would never leave the or forsake them
      1. He never fails to keep His promises
      2. When we invite Him into our lives He is with us and in us
      3. He gives us the courage to stand alone in the crowd because we know we are never alone
      4. He is with us, empowering us
      5. Gives resurrection power to enable us to share His message of forgiveness for the asking
   6. Do you feel alone in the crowd?
      1. Think again
      2. Search your heart
      3. You may be the spark that begins a revival fire among those who witness your testimony of God’s grace and mercy in your life
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