Sermons on Acts 6:3-8:

Stephen: Boldly Going...

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

Another from a series on the book of Acts.

Stephen: Boldly Going... Acts 6:7-15 Over the last month, we have looked at a variety of people from the book of Acts. We looked Ananias and his wife Sapphira, who blasphemed the Holy Spirit and were killed, we have looked at Peter and John, who were arrested and taken before the Sanhedrin, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Mennonite

The Face Of An Angel Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2002

This sermon illustrates how we can have peace even in the midst of difficult circumstances when when we let go of everything else and simply seek God.

The Face of an Angel Acts 6:8-15 April 14, 2002 Intro: A. [Change, 1000 Windows, Robert C. Shannon, Standard Publish Company, Cincinnati, OH, 1997, p. 20] Gaston Bachelard wrote, "If one were to give an account of all the doors one has closed and opened, of all the doors he would like to reopen, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Pains

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002

The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-9, Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Of The Deacon

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

What scripture says about the role of deacon.

THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Have The Office Of A Deacon? A Biblical View

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Mar 27, 2001

Looking at the Office of a deacon from a biblical perspective.

Why Have the Office of a Deacon? A Biblical View 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:13 1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Greek word: diakonos {dee-ak’-on-os} Vine’s Word(s): Deacon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Leadership Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 20, 2003

4th in the series "Patterns for Prayer." This sermon explores the link between prayer and leadership--prayer by and for leaders.

In his "Diary and Remembrances" the Rev. Nathaniel Randolph Snowden recorded a conversation he had with a Quaker named Potts. Snowden recalled: "I was riding with Mr. Potts in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania near to the Valley Forge.. Mr. Potts was a Senator in our State & a Whig. I told him I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man Called Philip - Moving In The Miraculous And Baptizing In Water Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 10, 2003

God set precidents through the lives of two deacons, Stephen and Philip, that remain in the church to this day.

Water Baptism Series #3 - A Man Called Phillip - Moving in the Miraculous & baptizing in Water Bible Text: Selected passages from the Book of Acts chapters 6 and 8. Philip - a deacon In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Everybody Plays Their Position Series

Contributed by Chip Kelly on Jul 1, 2003

How God’s power is engaged through servanthood and lay ministry.

GETTING IN THE GAME! Pt 4 – ‘When Everybody Plays Their Position’ 6.22.03 Well, today we wrap up the series we began 4 weeks ago, called “Getting In The Game!” Here’s what we’ve covered so far: Part one: ‘The Heart of a Team Member’ Part two: ‘Out of The Stands and Onto The Field’ Part three: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believers Weapon O F Prayer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The most powerful force in the earth is prayer, It is as omnipotent as God Because nothing is impossible to God Therefore nothing is beyond the reach of prayer.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; There are all kinds of prayer, there is a prayer to fit each particular situation or condition. There is public prayer- Private prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Acts 6:4, Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Leaderhsip That Makes A Difference"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be retrieved. God help us all to be leaders that make a differ

"LEADERSHIP THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE" Dr. Dennis Deese, Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 6:1-8 Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

The Church: God's Imperfect People

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Stephen Was Looking Good.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 1, 2003

STEPHEN THE MAN THAT WAS LOKING GOOD.

THE WORD OF GOD SAYS IN ACTS 6-15 AND ALL THAT SAT IN THE COUNCIL LOOKING STEADFASTLY ON HIM SAW HIS FACE AS IT HAD BEEN THE FACE OF AN ANGEL. TEXT VERSE ACTS 6-15. KJV INTRO.STEPHEN WAS A GOOD AND GODLY PERSON WHO LOVED THE LORD WITH ALL HIS HEART. HE WAS A GOOD EXAMPLE TO OTHERS. HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed