Sermons on Acts 20 3a25:

The God Who Guides And Protects. Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 20, 2003

Third in a series of the names of God. Jehovah Roi. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Who is God? The God who Guides and Protects. Psalm 23 “Put your trust in God because His is the Good Shepherd.” Intro: Changing gears: from eternal, almighty God to the shepherd God. Israel: “God, Yahweh as a shepherd? No way!” - David was a shepherd, understood the role he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Guy Named Steve Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

A first-person narrative as Stephen. Big Idea: wherever you go, God will be with you.

“A Guy Named Steve” Acts 6:8—8:1 (Introduction) Good morning! Oh, that’s much better—thank you. My name is Stephen, but you may call me Steve if you’d rather. I guess we’re here for me to share my story with you folks. Have any of you heard of me before? You know me as the first martyr. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 25, 2004

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

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Anglican

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

To Boldly Go Where No Christian Had Gone Before

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 12, 2002

Stephen was the first Martyr. He perservered in his character, speach, and his death. This sermon looks at the life of Stephen

Stephen: Willing To Go Were No Christian Had Gone Before Acts 6:1-8:1 Introduction A. One of my favorite expressions to make fun of is “it is to die for” B. The old cook at the Lighthouse loved to use this one C. These cookies are to die for D. This quiche is to die for E. (Some how it always ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Folly Of The Love Of The Shepherd - The Source Of Our Hope!

Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Nov 16, 2002

A Reflection on John 10, in the African context

The Maasai of East Africa are a very peculiar people. Very often they are known for raiding the neighbouring tribes to take possession of their cattle. From the newspaper accounts one may think that the Maasai are a very violent people. Now, there is a mythical background to why the Maasai raid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Stephen - Climax Of Conflict In Jerusalem

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003

Will our obituary read that we were used mightily by God, and loved deeply by others?

AN OBITUARY TO DIE FOR OF EPITAPH’S ... What happens when someone dies? Now that’s a leading question if ever I’ve asked one. Quite often, the site of the remains of the mortal coil is marked with some sort of memorial. It may be a plaque or tombstone, or some other reminder that the body of one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See The Lord As Your Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 18, 2001

Isaiah’s inspired words give depth and beauty to the dearly loved statement, "The LORD is my shepherd."

“The LORD is my shepherd.” Of the many comforting words in God’s Word believers throughout the ages have cherished those. The Holy Spirit put those words into the heart of a shepherd-king named David approximately 1000 years before Jesus was born. They have been sung and spoken, shared and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Is My Shepherd : I Shall Not Want- Psalm 23

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 14, 2001

This sermon is about the blessings we experience when we have a relationship with the Lord as our Shepherd and follow Him faithfully in our lives.It is based on Psalm 23.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 OUTLINE 1.RELATIONSHIP 2.REST 3.RESTORATION 4.REFINING 5.REFUGE 6.RENOWN 7.REWARD THE MESSAGE THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 1.RELATIONSHIP: ’ The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. ’ We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conducting Yourself In The House Of God- Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007

Qualifications of Pastor/Elder/Overseer

5 Commands/Charges to Timothy Last week “WAGING A GOOD WARFARE” 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Tonight I want to discuss “Conducting yourself in the house of God” In VS 14 — These things I write.... WHAT THINGS? VS 1-13... These we’re given as the first part of conducting yourself in house of God Read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Neglect Your Gift - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007

Use what the good Lord gave ya.

Do not neglect your gift 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen, A Man Full Of Faith And Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 2, 2006

This a sermon given to a group of mainly over 60’s, challenging us to think about Stephen. In particular the way he copied Jesus by praying for his persecutors.

Acts 6: 7-15 At the time of Jesus there was a group of very faithful worshippers. This group of faithful worshippers were utterly dedicated to preserving the ways of God in their community. They loved their Bible (our Old Testament) and they were very vocal in their defence of the faith which had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Anglican

"He Fights Off The Wolf"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 6, 2006

The wolves will attack, but Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

John 10:11-18 “He Fights Off the Wolf” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In John Chapter 9…just before our Gospel Lesson for this morning… …Jesus heals a man who was born blind…and He healed him on the Sabbath. This infuriated the religious ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

A Good Death, A Blessed Conflict

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 26, 2006

We have good news to tell.

A GOOD DEATH, A BLESSED CONFLICT Acts 7.54-8.8 S: Proclamation C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose KW: Comparisons TS: The story of Stephen’s death demonstrates three comparisons between good and evil. Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL. Type: Narrative I. REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon explains the reasons Jesus is the good Shepherd of everyone.

JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10:1-39 The “I AM” statements represent a particular relationship of Jesus to the spiritual needs of men. 1. Bread of life – source of provision for life. 2. True Vine – source of vitality and productivity. 3. Resurrection & Life – ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist