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  • David Washburn avatar

    "When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,170 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

  • 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
     | 6,430 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

    Beaten But Still Forgiving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,154 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

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Stephen's Sermon Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 30,110 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
     | 4,664 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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    Prepare For Persecution

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,628 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

  • Larry Jones avatar

    Standing Firm In An Unsettled Day

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,875 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why God Used Stephen In Such Powerful Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    The Lord multiplies those who are willing to follow Christ in all aspects of life even if it means personal sacrifice. Stephen spoke out against the idolatry of the people who trusted more in the gods of their own making than Jehovah. (Acts 7:40) It might

    Why God Used Stephen’s Willingness to Die for What He Believed (Acts 7) Illustration:Ministry that costs nothing, accomplishes nothing. John Henry Jowett. 1. Jesus said, “If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) The Lord multiplies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Success Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 18,466 views

    The story of Stephen. In God’s eyes, Stephen was so successful, that verse 56 tell us that Jesus Himself stood to show Stephen that He was a witness on his behalf.

    THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Acts 6:8-15 & 7:54-60 INTRODUCTION Do you believe that we as a society put a lot of emphasis on success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) What are the indications of our obsession with success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) Would you like to know the secret of success? Hands up who would like to know ...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
     | 6,868 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

  • Ramsey Ledford avatar

    For Once Listen To What God Says

    Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,434 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

  • Dwayne Williams avatar

    The Law And One Man Account

    Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,762 views

    the teaching explaing the Law and the account of Stephen and how he was affected by the law

    The Law and one man’s account For the past couple of Weeks in Bible Study we have been studying the book of Genesis, starting from Chapter by Chapter, from Dispensation by Covenant, from Time period by promises. We discovered and embarked on a whole new outlook of the bible from the knowledge that ...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
     | 7,995 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

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,861 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

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Let's Get Stoned With Stephen

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,867 views

    Stephen is a model saint for us to follow and look up to on this Saints Triumphant Sunday.

    November 14, 2004 Acts 7:52-60 Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran