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The sermon draws from Acts 4:23–31 to emphasize the necessity of standing firm in faith amid cultural opposition, using the early church's bold prayer after Peter and John's arrest as a model. It highlights that true courage does not come from exceptional personal strength but from a radical transformation through Christ, who imputes His righteousness to believers and empowers them by the Holy Spirit. The passage reveals that God sovereignly uses even the world's hostility—like the Roman Empire's threats—to advance His purposes, and the church's response should be not fear, but prayerful boldness rooted in God's unshakable character. The preacher challenges believers to cultivate courage in everyday contexts, especially within their homes, by consistently engaging with Scripture and prayer with their families, recognizing that faithful, humble obedience at the domestic level can ultimately shake the foundations of the world. This call to steadfastness is not about seeking persecution, but about living with the confidence that God's truth is more powerful than any earthly threat.
