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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

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Heaven Is On My Side

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007
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    Why is Jesus standing? Because the Son of God has an interest in what is going on. Heaven has an interest in the child of God.

    Heaven Is On My Side Acts 7:54-60 Stephen is being stoned for preaching the gospel. As the stones begin to strike him, he looks toward heaven. He looked up “steadfastly.” He fixed his eyes intently on heaven. Recognizing the danger and the effect his speech had produced – seeing that there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Benefits Of Living For Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 11, 2016
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    Jesus told us that in order to be His disciple we would have to take up our cross and follow Him. It's easy to focus on the negative consequences of being a Christian, but we should also realize that there are awesome benefits in living for Jesus Christ.

    BENEFITS OF LIVING FOR JESUS Acts 7:55-60 There is a price to pay for following Jesus. Jesus told us that “If any man would be my disciple he must take up his cross and follow Me.” In those days the cross indicated a huge price to pay. Many times, though, we look at the price that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Death Of A Deacon Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2013
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    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

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    He Stood Up For Me

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 27, 2014
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    Our word “MARTYR” is a transliteration of the Greek word for “WITNESS.” By their lives and by their deaths, the martyrs have borne witness for “JESUS CHRIST, THE FAITHFUL WITNESS.”

    TITLE: HE STOOD UP FOR ME SCRIPTURE: ACTS 7:54-60 Can I talk to you this morning from the subject – He Stood Up For Me. Stephen was the President of the Jerusalem Board of Deacons. He was a leader in the church. He seems to have been an eloquent and fiery proclaimer and defender of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Saul Meets Stephen Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 22, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,232 views

    This is the beginning of sermon series based on the travels of Paul, and there is no place to begin like the beginning.

    It would appear that he had everything going for him. He was one of the leaders of the early church. He was a person of influence and integrity and he had the respect and honour of his colleagues and peers. Think about it, how would you like to be described as “a person full of faith and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael J McInally Jr. avatar

    What Do I Stand For?

    Contributed by Michael J Mcinally Jr. on Aug 21, 2015
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    We all stand for different things in our lives either physically or personally. Stephen took a stand for Jesus and died for it. So what do you stand for? Is it worth dying for? Then start living for it today

    What do I Stand for? Today I want to talk about a concept, that affects all of us, but dependent on your background and/or how you were raised or what you were taught growing up you may have one view or another. Now this particular question can have several answers depending on that view. So if ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Speech Of Stephen

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,939 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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Stephen: A Study Of Martyrdom Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 6,523 views

    A vivid picture of martyrdom which should encourage the believer to stand fast when facing persecution.

    Finally, we come to scene 3 in our study of Stephen. Last time we heard a powerful, spirit-filled message from Stephen. He reviewed several of the OT stories and used the examples of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses to lead up to the point of accusing the members of the Sanhedrin of making the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen’s Death

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2017
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    They cut Stephen’s speech short; they had heard more than enough when Stephen accused them of murdering Jesus. They were filled with uncontrollable rage and gnashed their teeth at him.

    February 3, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.E.3: Stephen’s Death (7.54-60) Acts 7.54-60 (KJV) 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Beatific Vision, And The Death Of A Martyr

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,774 views

    Stephen's message and martyrdom. The church's witness.

    A BEATIFIC VISION, AND A MARTYR’S DEATH. Acts 7:55-60. This chapter contains Stephen’s retelling of Israel’s history, highlighting their resistance against God, and their unfair treatment of His messengers. It began with the members of the council looking steadfastly at him, and seeing his face ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Promises Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,784 views

    In John 14:1-14 Jesus shares with us three promises - 1. Promise of Abiding Peace 2. Promise of an Everlasting Home 3. Promise of ever expanding power through Prayer

    Scripture: John 14:1-14; Acts 7:54-60 and Psalm 31:1-5 Theme: Jesus' Promises Promise #1 - An Abiding Peace #2 - An Everlasting Home #3 - Ever Expanding Power through Prayer INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Stephen Shows Us The Right Way To Live And Die Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 5, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,071 views

    1. We need Stephen's courage (vs. 51-53). 2. We need Stephen's commitment (vs. 54-59). 3. We need Stephen's consciousness (vs. 55-56). 4. We need Stephen's character (vs. 59-60).

    Stephen Shows Us the Right Way to Live and Die Acts 7:51-60 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2013 *Over the past few weeks we have been looking at a great Christian hero. His name was Stephen, and the Bible tells us that he was one of the first deacons. What a life Stephen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Rejecting Change Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,781 views

    Change is hard for people and we need to think about how we deal with rejection.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our Great Complaints series by looking at a complaint on steroids! • There are many things in life that we can complain about, but one of the more difficult things we deal with is change. • It is amazing what we will do sometimes to avoid dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Baeta avatar

    Lord Jesus, Receive My Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 11, 2013
     | 4,823 views

    “And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit’” Acts 7:59.

    Lord Jesus, receive my spirit Text: Is. 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Acts 7:54-60 Today is Saint Stephens’s Day when we remember the first martyr of the Christian Church. His death in the service of Christ, taking place a day after Christmas, reminds us of the cost involved in discipleship. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed