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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Gracious Heart Of God

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    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

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Importance Of Knowing History

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,793 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

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    A Penetrating Pentecostal Sermon Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    This is one of the most powerful sermons in the Bible next to Jesus’ sermon on the Mount.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 13 “A Penetrating Pentecostal Sermon” Acts 7:1-60 STEPHEN ANSWERS THE SANHEDRIN This is one of the most powerful sermons recorded in the Bible next to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This is one of the longest chapters found in the book of Acts. The main theme is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stephen: The First Martyr Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 8,422 views

    Stephen brings up eight charges against his accusers. His sermon was what ultimately led to his death.

    Last time we saw that Stephen was seized and dragged before the Sanhedrin and put on trial. We closed chapter 6 seeing a heavenly glow showing from Stephen’s face, indicating that God’s presence was there. Tonight we begin a very long chapter 7 and we look a little closer at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Speech Of Stephen

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,034 views

    Wherever God meets His people is a holy place, not just in the Temple or in a Church building.

    STEPHEN’S SPEECH. Acts 7. Standing before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish council in the Temple of Jerusalem, false witnesses alleged that the Christian deacon Stephen had claimed that ‘Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and change the customs which Moses delivered us’ (Acts 6:14). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Death Of A Deacon Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2013
     | 11,616 views

    The Sanhedrin’s reaction to the Gospel is pretty typical for those who reject it, but the boldness displayed by Stephen is something WE must learn from!

    The Death of a Deacon Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Open your bible to Acts 7 … put a finger or something at Genesis 12 also Recap: - Stephen (the first deacon) has been seized by the Sanhedrin - He is brought before them to answer the charges of blasphemy (no proof needed) - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • 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
     | 24,964 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
     | 9,176 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

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    Uncircumcised Ears!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 29, 2014
     | 5,167 views

    You can go to church and still be deaf! Your ears sure need a touch of God, so that the Gospel permeates into the mind and heart.

    Uncircumcised ears! Acts 7:51 "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.” The people were not ready to hear the voice of Stephen, they tightly shut their ears! Uncircumcised ears! If both the ears are plugged ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Matter Of Timing Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 16, 2012
     | 6,470 views

    Moses shows us that sometimes following God is a matter of timing more than ability or training.

    A preacher was invited to an area church to preach. When he began his sermon, there was enthusiasm. The more the congregation responded loud to his sermon, the longer he went on. Finally, he noticed that the host preacher had started responding to his sermon by saying "Amen, Pharaoh." After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Heritage Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 15, 2024
     | 1,158 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,492 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

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    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 5

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 5, 2024
     | 421 views

    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

  • 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
     | 1,421 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

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    Explaining The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 21, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,444 views

    The ground of the gospel is cultivated in the Old Testament.

    Explaining the Gospel Acts 7:1-60 Rev. Brian Bill February 22-23, 2020 Several months ago, I was quickly backing our Chevy Cobalt out of the garage, not really paying attention, when all of a sudden, I heard the sound of plastic shattering and glass breaking. As I slammed on the brakes, I looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist