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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Stephen's Defense Before The Sanhedrin (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,961 views

    A sermon examining Stephen's great sermon while making his defense before the Sanhedrin.

    STEPHEN’S DEFENSE BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN (Part II) Acts 7:35-53 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026) It is interesting to see the many ways that people respond to the preaching of the Holy Scriptures. Jesus spent over three years preaching in the regions of Galilee. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Does God Live? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 3, 2015
     | 9,168 views

    Stephen's Acts 7 defense before the Jewish leaders is a masterful theological treatise on the presence of God. But it was a message with ominous implications to these power-hungry leaders. Stephen's message has applications to us today 2000 years later.

    Where Does God Live? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh May 3, 2015 TEXT: Turn to Acts 7 INTRODUCTION Have you ever heard a church referred to as “God’s house?” I’ve often used this term myself, speaking of the importance of being faithful to “God’s house” by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God’s Case Against The Christ-Rejecting Court Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,705 views

    The Lord will never lose a legal case, so here’s what we should do: 1. Put your name on God's witness list. 2. Be persuaded of God's ultimate victory. 3. Pledge your full allegiance to the Lord.

    God’s Case against the Christ-Rejecting Court Acts 7:37-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 7, Stephen has been on trial for his strong faith in Jesus Christ. And this was no small matter. This wasn’t a high school debate. Stephen was on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 5

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 5, 2024
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    This morning, we shall see how the failures of the Wilderness generation and their rejection of Yahweh for a golden calf became the paradigm for the Sanhedrin's rejection of Jesus for a Golden Temple made by hands.

    The Trial of Stephen, Part 5 Acts 7:36–41 NKJV He brought them out, after he had shown wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years. “This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heritage Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 15, 2024
     | 1,140 views

    Do we know enough of our own history that we could, like Stephen, stand before a trial and explain why we believe in Jesus as our Saviour and how America is better because of the work of God?

    “Heritage” Acts 7:1-54 How important is our heritage? Webster’s 1828 = Heritage, 1. Inheritance; an estate that passes from an ancestor to an heir by descent or course of law; that which is inherited. 2. In Scripture, the saints or people of God are called his heritage as being claimed by him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Stephen Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 22, 2023
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     | 1,489 views

    As the gaze of the Sanhedrin fell on Stephen they saw “that his face was like the face of an angel.” Stephen stood there, unafraid, his face glowing with the peace and calm of heaven.

    September 23, 2023 As the church grew, it began to experience growing pains. One source of that pain involved the distribution of food to the Jewish and Gentile widows. The Gentile widows made accusations that they were not getting their fair share of the daily food distributions. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Stephen Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 8, 2022
     | 4,565 views

    This sermon is about the story of the martyrdom of Stephen and applications for the church and believers today.

    If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at a lot of scripture today starting with the sixth chapter of Acts, verse 1. Acts 6:1. Before I start, I have the opening question of the day. How many of you know the name Jon Gosselin? A few of you know him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Stephen, A Man Of Faith And Tenacity Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,409 views

    Stephen is a model for how to remain faithful without fear of the unknown. What you and I are faced with today is considering: "How will we respond to life’s challenges?"

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 9 Stephen, a man of Faith and Tenacity Acts 6:8-15 Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Stephen's Sermon Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 30,230 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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    Prepare For Persecution

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,679 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Beaten But Still Forgiving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,213 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

  • 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
     | 6,461 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 Avoid Deterioration 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,941 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

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 943 views

    Stephen was a man of faith, wisdom, and courage. He was the first Christian martyr, but his death was not in vain. His legacy lives on as an example of boldness, endurance, and forgiveness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF STEPHEN – THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60 "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59, NKJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Moses The Minister Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025
     | 334 views

    Moses the Minister

    Acts 7:37 - 43 Moses the Minister 1. His Prophecy The Man - 37 This is that Moses, The Messenger - which said unto the children of Israel, The Message - A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; A Prophet - A prophet A Promise - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness