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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Beaten But Still Forgiving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    Stephen’s example of forgiveness amidst persecution

    Stephen’s Example of Forgiveness – Acts 7:34-60 Illustration:Karl Menninger, the famed psychiatrist, once said that if he could convince the patients in psychiatric hospitals that their sins were forgiven, 75 percent of them could walk out the next day! Today in the Word, March 1989, p. 8. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,100 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

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Stephen's Sermon Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 30,009 views

    This sermon encourages us to let go of human tradtions and seek God only--just as Stephen said to the religious leaders.

    Stephen’s Sermon Acts 7 April 21, 2001 Intro: A. [Seeing Yourself in a Sermon, Citation: From a cartoon by Lee Johnson, The Best Cartoons from Leadership Journal, Volume 1 (Broadman & Holman, 1999)] Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,621 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

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    Temptations Americans Face

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 865 ratings
     | 60,574 views

    May I dare to be a prophet today? There is so much that is right in our land, but allow me for a moment to look at the other side - at 3 temptations that I think Americans are facing.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) TEXT: Acts 7:51-52; Luke 13:34 Feelings of patriotism tend to flow rather freely at this time of the year. When we sing the "Star Spangled Banner," or hear a choir sing about America & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Jones avatar

    Standing Firm In An Unsettled Day

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,826 views

    The world needs us to be stronger than ever.

    Acts 6:7-10, 7:46-60 Standing Firm In An Unsettled Day Here we see a man of God set up in His work serving God. He stood and preached, witnessed, was a defender of the faith, even to the point of death Some would say, "what a pastor", "he was a great evangelist", "If he lived today he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death By Resurrection

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,325 views

    Communion meditation for October 2, 2005 and part of the fall 2005 sermon series

    A month ago, we started our walk through the book of Acts with Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the remaining disciples and others gathered in the upper room. We began in Jerusalem. This morning our walk still finds us in Jerusalem but that will soon change with the events ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    For Once Listen To What God Says

    Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,405 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,809 views

    Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

    Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bigotry About Heaven Series

    Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Importance Of Knowing History

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    Stephen had rights - he could have walked away from the confrontation with the Jews - but as a Christian he had responsibilities. The challenge is how to balance these

    Acts 7:51-60: Stephen Story: 26 Christians were executed at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who was to die for his Christian witness along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the evening before ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Gracious Heart Of God

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,742 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Spirituality Of Stephen

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,692 views

    There were certain traits in the life of Stephen that revealed his spirituality. These traits should be a part of the makeup of every child of God.

    The Spirituality Of Stephen Text: Acts 7: 55-60 Intro: In my opinion, Stephen is one of the finest examples of spirituality in the entire Bible. He was one of the first deacons of the early Church in Jerusalem. The Bible describes Stephen as one who was full of the Holy Spirit, faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Who Threw That Rock?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,809 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