Sermons on Acts 6:8-7:60:

The Deacon Who Was Devoted To Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and Obey me not.

Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and Obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me Wise and Follow me not. You call me Fair and Love me me not. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Stand For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Share your faith

Average Christian is about as likely to join the Mafia as seriously live like Jesus. Paraphrase Acts 6:1-7 - read vs.. 5 & 8 Stephen a spiritual redwood Read vs.. 8-15 Opposition from former slaves, not slaves to Temple rituals Charged with speaking blasphemy against Moses and God and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Time To Forgive Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know That You Are On The Winning Side Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

My brothers and my sisters one of the things I’ve learned in team sports is that you do not play the game hoping that you would not lose. But you will play the game with a mind to win. Regardless of what the score might be, you should have in your mind t

HOW TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE ON THE WINNING SIDE Acts 6:8-15 My brothers and my sisters one of the things I’ve learned in team sports is that you do not play the game hoping that you would not lose. But you will play the game with a mind to win. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get Stoned With Stephen

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 11, 2004

Stephen is a model saint for us to follow and look up to on this Saints Triumphant Sunday.

November 14, 2004 Acts 7:52-60 Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:52-60

Denomination: Lutheran

Bigotry About Heaven Series

Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Mar 18, 2005

Urban legends, heresies, bigotry and prejudices about heaven abound. What is the balance?

BIGOTRY BUSTERS BY IAN GRANT SPONG HEAVEN When I was in Graduate School doing theology our Greek professor asked us what heaven meant to us. Each one of us gave an entirely different answer and he said that our answers said more about us and our personal needs than heaven, because nobody ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deacons Leading As Change Agents

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2005

God desires to use deacon leadership to lead His churches through changes that inevitably come up in the life of a church.

God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading as Change Agents Acts 6:8-15 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 1, 2005 Introduction Do you like change? You’ve probably heard about the man from the back mountains of Tennessee who found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

For Once Listen To What God Says

Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005

This is a sermon about something we all do, it’s about listening. Though we all listen many are no effective listerners at all. God has something to say and we must listen.

“For Once Listen To What God Says” #1) How well do YOU listen? “SECURE ATTENTION” A) God teaches in His word that when we do something we should do it to the very best of our ability. 1) God teaches in His word that we should do the best we can in all areas of life for His glory. 2) Today I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Deacons

Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jul 29, 2005

A look at the biblical role of deacons in the churh

The First Deacons July 13, 1997 Coy Wylie The Role of Deacons The First Deacons Acts 6:1-7. 1. In a few weeks our church will select, ordain and install some men in our deacon body. As we shall learn from this passage, deacons are a vital asset to any church. As your pastor, I don’t want you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will Rescue Me?

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

Who will rescue us from ourselves - from our lives of profound inconsistency.

(Part of this sermon was inspired by a message I read at "30 Minutes One Sunday" - but beyond the initial comments, the remainder of the sermon went in a completely different direction than that which I read!) Many of us here today have had, or still have, many problems in our lives. We are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Set Up

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2006

We can adjust to the change God brings.

A SET UP Acts 6.8-15 S: New Covenant C: Adapting to Change Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN ADJUST TO THE CHANGE GOD BRINGS. Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a person of faith, like Stephen – a man of character and courage. • Adjust yourself, adjust your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Knowing History

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 19, 2006

We must not be set in opposition to God.

THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING HISTORY Acts 7.1-53 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MUST NOT BE SET IN OPPOSITION TO GOD. We must not set ourselves in opposition to God. KW: Pleas TS: Since Stephen stands accused of blasphemy, we will find four pleas he makes in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Lively Oracles Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The accuracy and truthfulness of its message attest to its divine nature.

THE HOLY BIBLE ACTS 7:38 A. THE BIBLE IS CALLED 1. "The book of the Lord": Isa. 34:16 2. "The scripture of truth": Dan. 10:21 3. "The holy scriptures": Rom. 1:2; 2 Tim. 3:15 4. "The lively oracles": Acts 7:38 5. "The gospel of God": Rom. 1:1-3 B. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:38

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gracious Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

In this long defense, Stephen reveals the gracious heart of God as He worked with the nation of Israel for centuries to reveal Himself to them.

Passage: Acts 7:1-60 Intro: You may be familiar with the famous short story titled “The Gift of the Magi” 1. story of young married couple, very poor, at Christmas 2. Stella had beautiful hair, Jim had a fabulous watch 3. Stella sold her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, Jim sold his watch to buy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life Story Of Moses

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

A panorama of Moses’ life breaks nicely into three forty year segments (Acts 7:23; Deut.34:7). Our focus today will be on the second forty year segment of his life for it was in this time of life that God did His greatest work in Moses.

Background: A panorama of Moses’ life breaks nicely into three forty year segments (Acts 7:23; Deut.34:7). Our focus today will be on the second forty year segment of his life for it was in this time of life that God did His greatest work in Moses. In Stephen’s speech just prior to his martyrdom in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-36