Sermons on Acts 7:57:

What Draws Humans To Christ And His Church?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2020

Christians the world over will reimagine a world that is based on the teachings of Christ and the Church.

Tuesday of the third week of Easter 2020 Whenever authorities take exception to a popular movement, and try to stamp it out, if the movement is actually doing good they end up squishing it out all over the place. A few days ago our reading from the Acts of the Apostles featured the warning of Reb ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35, Acts 7:51-60, Acts 8:1, Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by David Roth on May 2, 2020

Easter 5(A) In His death Christ opened an ocean of mercy for the whole world. We who have received that mercy, who live in His mercy, cannot help but to be merciful and forgiving towards others. Christ forgives so we forgive. He has forgiven us and removed our hearts of stone.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Sticks and Stones” The word of the risen Christ spread quickly. The disciples needed help in caring for the widows and orphans. They choose Stephen. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60, Ezekiel 36:25-36, Ephesians 5:25-27, Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Vi: Boldness Epitomized By Stephen Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians must be willing to remain steadfast in their beliefs about God and His Son Jesus Christ, and be bold in speaking the truth in love with compassion.

SPREADING THE WORD DESPITE THE ODDS - FIVE NEW TESTAMENT WITNESSES STEPHEN EPITOMIZED BOLDNESS . . . (Acts 6 and 7) After the little band of believers in Christ received power associated with the Holy Spirit, they began to speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:51-60

Explaining The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 21, 2020

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

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 21, 2019

This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. People who have bondages and especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine.

Pulling Down Strongholds This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. Especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine. In general I think about negative ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Jeremiah 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:3, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

Availability Of Stephen

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 6, 2020

Are you available to God in Spirit, wisdom, faith and power? Let us get into the dimension of the anointing that Stephen had.

Even as the early church was growing in numbers, problems began to erupt amidst the believers. The early church consisted primarily of Jews who could be classified broadly into: 1. Hebrews - Jewish Christians who were from Palestine and spoke mainly Aramaic and/or Hebrew 2. Hellenists - Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5, Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60

When Jesus Stands Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 11, 2020

This is the 16th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#16] WHEN JESUS STANDS Acts 7:54-60 Introduction: Last week we listened to Stephen’s sermon. Stephen went through the spiritual history of Israel and condemned those who disobeyed God and those who destroyed those who proclaimed God’s Word. Once his sermon was completed, we see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen? Is God Really In Control? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2020

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. We need to build our lives on the right foundation so that when crisis and trials come we stand strong in Him and not fall.

Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Opening thought: My sermon today is in response to a questions that was asked me a while back. Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5th Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2023

MAY 7th, 2023.

Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14. A). 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen The Martyr Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2023

We need to be led by the Spirit and not resist his leading.

STEPHEN THE MARTYR Text: Acts 7:51-60 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Methodist

Good King Wenceslas On The Feast Of Stephen

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 27, 2021

Why should we sing the carol Good King Wenceslas on 26th December (The Feast of Stephen0

Why did Good King Wenceslas look out on the Feast of Stephen On Christmas Eve, i.e. 2 days ago, Cyril challenged me to put a sermon together on Good King Wenceslas and the first Christian martyr. So who was Wenceslas? Firstly he wasn’t a King, though Otto the Great who was Holy Roman Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-26, Acts 7:44-60

Denomination: Anglican

A Fight To The Finish - Stephen, A Man Who Finished Strong

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 10, 2022

How could Stephen finish so strong? How could he pray for your enemies so fervently? I believe there are several things that Stephen did that made all the difference and allowed him to finish strong. Stephen started out right.

Sermon: A Fight to the Finish - Stephen, A Man Who Finished Strong Scripture Lessons - Acts 6:8-15 “Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. 9 But one day some men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:54-60, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Methodist

Love Like Jesus Loves

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 30, 2022

We can either spend our lives focused on the problems of life, or we can spend our time focusing on the Problem Solver. We can focus on what is wrong, or we can focus on the One who can make it right. Let's look at a Deacon and the legacy of love that he has left for us to remember.

Acts 7:54-60 “Love like Jesus Loves” May 29, 2022 Intro: Beginning at Acts 6:8 through the close of this chapter, Luke records the ministry and martyr of Deacon Stephen. Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be the first Deacons of the early church. He was a man filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpsing God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 25, 2021

Our God is great and is full of glory. Just a glimpse of that glory made a difference for Moses, Stephen and Paul. And like them getting a glimpse of God's glory will transform and empower us.

Introduction: A. You’ve heard it said: “There are two sure things in life: #1 – There is a God, and #2 – You are not Him!” 1. In our new series that we began last week, we are working to understand those two realities – there is a God and you and I are not Him. 2. We must realize that it’s not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Exodus 34:6-8, Exodus 34:29-30, Acts 6:15, Acts 7:54-60  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Time Running Out? Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 18, 2022

2-part series on the importance of knowing who we fight, what signs to look for, and how the Church must learn how to stand firm in these trying times.

Is Time Running Out (Part 2)? 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Introduction - Last week, we talked about the man of lawlessness; and where his power resides -- It is key to understand his wickedness and deception, and even his motives -- Why? When we know our enemy, we know how to fight / defend him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, Acts 7:54-60, Romans 8:17, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational