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  • John Hamby avatar

    Getting Ahead Of God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,106 views

    The example of Moses in getting ahead of God’s plan for your life.

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 2 “Getting Ahead of God!” Exodus 2:11-15 Acts 7: 20-29 Dr. John R. Hamby Last week in our first in the series on the life of Moses we examined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why God Used Stephen In Such Powerful Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,760 views

    The Lord multiplies those who are willing to follow Christ in all aspects of life even if it means personal sacrifice. Stephen spoke out against the idolatry of the people who trusted more in the gods of their own making than Jehovah. (Acts 7:40) It might

    Why God Used Stephen’s Willingness to Die for What He Believed (Acts 7) Illustration:Ministry that costs nothing, accomplishes nothing. John Henry Jowett. 1. Jesus said, “If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) The Lord multiplies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Use The Wisdom Of God To Overcome The World's Wisdom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throug

    1. Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throughout all dimensions of life we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Prepare For Life's Changes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,845 views

    Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet

    1. Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet finished victoriously. Theme: Stephen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Respond To Those Who Fail To Appreciate You 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of

    1. Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of histories most under appreciated heroes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid Deterioration 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions.

    1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions. Yesterday, CNN reported a new testosterone cr?me that guarantees men greater youthful strength in the old age. However few people take into account the reality of human deteriorating forces. Paul once wrote, "Therefore, we do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stopping Your Ears

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,723 views

    There are several interesting similarities between the mob that Stephen preached to and those who will deny the same message today.

    STOPPING YOUR EARS Acts 7:51-60 (vs. 57) INTRO. These are the final moments in the life of one of the first Christian martyrs. The men Stephen was speaking to were the great and mighty men of their day and nation. They knew the Scriptures and should have been among the first to recognize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Brockinton avatar

    Servanthood

    Contributed by Lee Brockinton on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    servanthood

    Title: Life Basic Training # 2 ..Moses -- The Making Of A Servant Text: Acts 7 Intro: Last week we began a series of messages that deals with our values. Values - is the lifestyle by which we truly live our lives by. For what we live is what we truly value. -- Last week we looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Lansdown avatar

    The Family That Prays Together Stays Together Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 84,946 views

    Tips on how to become praying people.

    THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER Acts 4:23-37 INTRODUCTION A good Christian lad went camping with his family. He was warned not to stray too far from the campfire, as the woods were full of danger. The young boy had every intention of not straying but curiosity got the better of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Success Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 18,444 views

    The story of Stephen. In God’s eyes, Stephen was so successful, that verse 56 tell us that Jesus Himself stood to show Stephen that He was a witness on his behalf.

    THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Acts 6:8-15 & 7:54-60 INTRODUCTION Do you believe that we as a society put a lot of emphasis on success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) What are the indications of our obsession with success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) Would you like to know the secret of success? Hands up who would like to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Dispositional Sins

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    We take a look at just a few of them. How do we overcome a state of mind that is negative?

    Dispositional Sin By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: Dispositional Sins what are they? This morning I want to look at maybe few if we have time. What is the defition of Dispositional Sin: Innate Temper; natural tendency of the mind Turn with me to Act 7:53 Acts 7:53 53 you who have received ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Who Threw That Rock?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,854 views

    Seems there are a lot of critical rock throwers out there, if we can’t stop the rock throwing, we must learn to overcome the hurts.

    WHO THREW THAT ROCK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 7: 54. When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 55: but he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Prepare For Persecution

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,583 views

    Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

    Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Washburn avatar

    "When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

    One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist