Sermons on Acts 6 3a1:

What Does God Want From Elders? (Job 29:1-25; Joshua 20:1-9; Acts 6:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Job was the ideal role model, for a good "elder" in ancient Israel. Authority is used for the vulnerable, to create authentic unity. Part 3 of cities of refuge.

I'd like to begin this morning by simply reading Joshua 20:1-9, from start to finish: (1) And Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying, (2) "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, "Make for yourselves cities of refuge, which I had spoken to you by the hand of Moses, (3) to flee there, a ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-25, Joshua 20:1-9, Acts 6:1-7

How To Live By The Spirit's Leading: The Spirit Vs. The Flesh In Galatians 5-6 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 5, 2024

If you do allow the Holy Spirit to lead your life, then you naturally won’t want to gratify the desires of the flesh. But, if you allow the flesh to lead your life, then you will naturally begin to gratify the desires of the flesh. Live by the Spirit's leading!

I recall an episode of Star Trek Voyager that always hit me very hard. It was called Timeless. The Voyager was a spaceship that had ended up far, far from home, and it was slowly making it’s way back through unknown territory. It reminds me of us, as Christians, lost in the wilds of this fallen ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Leadership Lessons From Stephen

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2013

Acts 6-7 tell us about Stephen's short ministry and message. God demonstrates lessons in leadership that are still applicable today.

What does history teach us about leadership? What does biblical history teach us about leadership for God’s people? First, Leadership is essential for God’s people. Second, Leadership requires giftedness and God’s wisdom. Third, Leadership is often resisted even by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020

6 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--part A,-#VI —Revelation 13:1-18 Attention: I recently watched a portion of a TV show called ‘America’s Top Dog’. It is based on running certain law enforcement K-9 units(trained dogs) thru a standardized timed course. The course highlights each dog’s skillset ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Has This People Turned Away?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

Because of senseless sinfulness and foolish sinfulness God's people turned away.

“WHY HAS THIS PEOPLE TURNED AWAY? (Outline) February 16, 2020 - Epiphany 6 - JEREMIAH 8:4-9 INTRO: The Lord’s question for Israel is still fitting for us today: “Why has this people turned away?” Over and over we turn away from the very goodness of God. Theologians define our condition as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

6 powerful things found in the name above all names - Jesus Christ!

“What’s in a Name?” (Acts 4:5-14) Well, what a privilege to again be in God’s house, in God’s pulpit, to share God’s message from God’s word with God’s people. It truly is a joy to be able to be with you this morning. The reason we’re here is to worship the true living God in spirit and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-14, Acts 4:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Good-News Transmitted - Part 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 2, 2003

Paul now commends the Thessalonians for not only Hearing the Gospel, but also Heeding it and now commends them for Heralding the Gospel to a lost and dying world.

"Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 5 of 6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 “The Good-News Transmitted” 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v.1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

From The Burial Of Jesus To The Empty Tomb.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2022

Joseph, the women, Peter.

FROM THE BURIAL OF JESUS TO THE EMPTY TOMB. Luke 23:50-56; Luke 24:1-12. As we drew to the end of Luke’s account of Jesus’ sufferings, we read that Jesus’ acquaintance, and the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things (Luke 23:49). LUKE 23:50-53. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children And Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 15, 2025

Children obey, and parents (not just fathers) are to instruct in a way that doesn't make their kids angry. Is that even possible? Also: fathers are not the spiritual heads of the house.

Today, we get to continue our Ephesians study by reading about what Paul has to say to one additional pairing in the typical Roman household. Paul addresses children, and parents. The last two weeks, we focused on husbands and wives. We saw that when Paul addressed husbands and wives, he did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Lesson 6: Jesus- The Only Way To Heaven

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Dealing with the claim that there are many ways to heaven.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Current non-Christian belief. Candidate Barack Obama on August 17, 2008 at Saddleback Church, California was asked by Rick Warren. “Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?” He responded, “I believe that there are many paths to the same place . . . all people of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:61

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control - 2 Peter 1:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 9, 2025

Imagine how much better your life would be with more self-control. Why is it so hard? Elite athletes who are unbelievers often outshine most Christians in this area—how can that be, if it’s a fruit of the Spirit?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control. Introduction I want to start with this question: in Peter’s list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-7, why isn’t verse 5 enough? By the end of v.5 you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Self-Humbling - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

Fasting is never commanded in the NT, yet all the godliest people in the Bible did it. If it is important, why isn't it discussed in the epistles? If it is not important, why did Jesus do it? And why did he promise reward if we do it?

Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Watch Out! - Mark 13:5-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 10, 2024

What the structure of the Olivet Discourse tells us about the way we should interpret it.

Mark 13:1 As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!" 2 "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Je-sus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-6, Matthew 24:4-5, Luke 21:8

Fasting For Reward - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

This message ends with a section that teaches how to make your resistant, unwilling heart more willing to fast. It’s the method Jesus used.

Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Revelation 1:1-6 Introduction To Revelation Series

Contributed by Gideon Levytam on Jan 17, 2023

Learning from the Book of Revelation

1. Rev. 1:1-6 • Greetings to the Seven Churches 1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants?things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6