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Stephen: A Man Of Godly Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2005

based on 70 ratings

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In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived an abundant overcoming life that we too can live a life of peace, power, and purp

Intro: In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived and abundant overcoming life that we too can life a life of peace, power, and purpose. Stephen is the hinge in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Running For Freedom - Which Way Will You Run Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2005

based on 86 ratings

| 52,207 views

Why did God send Philip witness to the Eunuch? This was an important official in Ethiopia. Why not send Peter, or John or one the other apostles?

OPEN: On our vacation last month we went to Philadelphia. We took the guided tour of the city in a double-decker bus and saw various statues and parks, Betsy Ross’s home, as well as Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Our guide told us that people throw approximately $3000 in pennies on Franklin’s grave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Matthew 14:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 7,532 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

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Moving Forward With Its Mission

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 10, 2005

based on 40 ratings

| 17,406 views

When a church is on mission for Christ there are three things the devil wants to do to its members and its body. Embarass, Imprison, and Embalm you. But God will do three things if we are on Mission for Him. Encourage, Empower, and Enrich our lives.

Intro: When a church has seen no one “won” or witnessed to the Lord Jesus Christ it will be left alone by the devil. However, if the church is not fulfilling its mission of sharing its faith with the lost the Lord Jesus Christ will correct it. Whether it is financial difficulty, terrible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Saved

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 4,115 views

This sermon focuses on the basics of salvation

Last week at the close of our service led by our youth a drama called Heaven and Hell was portrayed. In the blink of a eye an accident propelled one girl to heaven and one to hell. Two close friends separated forever- Never to see or talk to one another again. This morning where do you stand. Do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Simon: Bargainer Extrordinaire Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001

based on 65 ratings

| 6,063 views

A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible study by C. Nystrom

SIMON: BARGAINER EXTRORDANAIRE ACTS 8:9-25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION…Dale Crowell’s bargainer attitude I cannot help, tonight, to think of one of my supervisors I had during college. I worked at the Groundskeeping shop to help pay my way through school. The second supervisor I had was quite a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cycle Of Sin! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 25, 2003

based on 33 ratings

| 3,953 views

Let’s see how Saul (Paul) gives us a graphic example of the cycle os sin. Verse by verse study of Acts 8:1-8.

&:58……And the witnesses laid down their clothes ate the feet of a young man named Saul.. Prayer…. Verse 1 Now Saul was A)consenting to his death. At that time a great B)persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Shouldn't I Be Baptized?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 4,390 views

IF WE HAVE ACCEPTED JESUS AS OUR SAVIOR, WE SHOULD BE BAPTIZED!

WHY SHOULDN’T I BE BAPTIZED? ACTS 8: 26-40 OCTOBER 26, 2003 (BENNETTE’S BAPTISM!) INTRODUCTION: PROVIDENCE OF GOD John Wesley’s father, Samuel, was a dedicated pastor, but there were those in his parish who did not like him. On February 9, 1709, a fire broke out in the rectory at Epworth, possibly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Serve

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 31, 2003

based on 75 ratings

| 50,773 views

God gives us gifts to offer back to His service.

Called To Serve Acts 6:1-6 One Sunday morning the pastor was trying to move his congregation from being spectators to becoming participants in the ministry of the Kingdom. He had prayed all week that the Lord would open the eyes of all of those who called the church “home.” The pastor knew that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church Full Of Deacons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006

based on 85 ratings

| 14,930 views

Study of 3 levels of "diakonos" = deacons / servants in the Scriptures. Can be used for ordination. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchFullOfDeacons.html It’s a shame that if I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, somebody would say, "I know, Jerry’s and Jeremy’s." The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. Some don’t know who their deacons are. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Beaten But Still Forgiving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

based on 20 ratings

| 4,839 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

Scripture: Acts 7:34-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stick To It!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 28, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 11,751 views

This is call for perseverance in every aspect of Christian living.

Stick To It! Acts 8:5-8; 26-40 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting Ahead Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001

based on 68 ratings

| 17,619 views

The example of Moses in getting ahead of God’s plan for your life.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 2 “Getting Ahead of God!” Exodus 2:11-15 Acts 7: 20-29 Dr. John R. Hamby Last week in our first in the series on the life of Moses we examined ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Acts 7:20-29

Denomination: Baptist

In My Whole Life Nobody ... Part 2 Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 9,165 views

"I guess I was a kind of an unruly girl or something, so maybe they didn’t want me. I attended a church college, too. But nobody ever said a word to me about becoming a Christian. So I never did."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Acts 8:34-39; Matthew 10:32 ILL. Last week I began Part 1 of this 3-part sermon series by telling about a young lady I had never met before who asked if she could talk with me about a problem concerning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30, Acts 8:34-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why God Used Stephen In Such Powerful Ways

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 23, 2001

based on 68 ratings

| 5,502 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

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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