Sermons on Acts 6:1-9:

Quinto Domingo De Pascua, Dia De La Madre

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 29, 2017

El tema que les presento este dia es: Nuestra propia santificación es proporcional al grado de los esfuerzos que dediquemos para que otros crezcan también en santidad.

Quinto Domingo de Pascua 5A Hoy es el Dia de la Madre y el Papa Francisco escribió en uno de sus documentos de enseñanza más recientes, relacionados con el matrimonio y la familia, que “Las madres transmiten a menudo también el sentido más profundo de la práctica religiosa: en las primeras ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Called To Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 1, 2017

Conflict surfaces in the church—the needy are being neglected. Stephen and others are chosen to serve the needy.

Acts 6:1-7 "Called to Serve" INTRODUCTION Role models are important elements in our lives. We can imitate them, or we can aspire to be like them; to incorporate their values and characteristics into our lives. When we attempt to imitate our role models, we may lose our identity and not be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking After Widows And Orphans Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 14, 2020

James, the brother of Jesus, was the leader of the church of Jerusalem. One of their primary ministries was taking care of the widows and poor.

James 1 Looking After Widows and Orphans May 24, 2020 James 1:22, 27 NIV “Do not merely listen to Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:27, Acts 6:1, Psalm 68:5-6, Proverbs 23:10-11, Proverbs 21:13, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 31:8-9, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

By God's Design Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 13, 2020

This is the 13th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#13] BY GOD’S DESIGN Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: A common phrase from many church goers is, “My Pastor never, ________ (you fill in the blank)”; or “Those Deacons at my Church just think they own the place”. We need to be reminded that the Church belongs to God and He is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life (Fifth Sunday Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020

What is the way? What is the truth? What is the life?

Reflection I am the way, the truth, and the life. I am the way. What is the way? The way has three stages. They are: Preparing for the way, Signs to the way, & Reaching the way or destination. How do I prepare for the way? Reading the Scripture, Attending the Eucharist, Participating ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Other

Full Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 20, 2020

This is the 14th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#14] FULL? Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, what the Body of Christ needs and what the world needs is men of God who will live like Jesus and lead like Jesus. I want to ask each of you a question; but before I do, I want to say, “Don’t think dirty thoughts when I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Food That Endures Through Our Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2021

They didn’t see the sign that the multiplying loaves represented. Jesus’s temporary filling their tummies was supposed to be a sign that faith in Him.

Monday of the Third Week of Easter Fake news is not new. Enemies of the Faith have been inventing tales about Christians even before anyone used the word “Christian.” At His trial, false witnesses invented accusations against Jesus, and in fact said the same thing of Jesus that they later accused ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29, Acts 6:8-15, John 4:24

Denomination: Catholic

Minister On Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Ministry Together

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

When the volunteer workload is placed on the shoulders of just a handful of people, then these individuals get burnt out; and since they can’t do everything, then a lot of needs go unmet. Ministry is something to be shared among all believers.

I wish to begin our message by sharing a personal account contributed by a pastor who was serving at a church in Washington State during the wake of the Mount St. Hellens eruption. This pastor said, After Mount St. Helens blew up in May 1980, [the] church needed cleaning up. Ash was in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen, First Martyr Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." What is known about him is what is truly important. He was faithful, even when faced with certain death.

Stephen, First Martyr Who was Stephen in the Bible? Acts 6:5 introduces a faithful man of God named Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." Nothing is known about the personal life of Stephen—his parents, his siblings, or whether he had a wife or children; however, what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want From Elders? (Job 29:1-25; Joshua 20:1-9; Acts 6:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Job was the ideal role model, for a good "elder" in ancient Israel. Authority is used for the vulnerable, to create authentic unity. Part 3 of cities of refuge.

I'd like to begin this morning by simply reading Joshua 20:1-9, from start to finish: (1) And Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying, (2) "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, "Make for yourselves cities of refuge, which I had spoken to you by the hand of Moses, (3) to flee there, a ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-25, Joshua 20:1-9, Acts 6:1-7

Prayer Will Keep Us Together

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 19, 2021

“Love Will Keep Us Together”. Some of the words are Love, love will keep us together. Stop, I been thinkin' of you. Look in my heart and let love keep us together.

Prayer will keep us Together By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Protocol: - Prayer: - OPENING: - When I was asked to be a part of this revival and heard the theme Prayer will keep us together, I immediately went to the song by Captain & Tennille titled “Love Will Keep Us Together”. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, Matthew 7:7, Philippians 1:4

Denomination: Apostolic

Personal Growth For Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Material created when I was an Adjunct Professor for a small seminary. There should be something in here a Pentecostal can find helpful. ;-)

Personal Growth for Christian Living Course Material Presented By Dr. Ronald E. Shultz Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College June 17, 18, 2013 Table of Contents Seclusion – Fellowship/Meditation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, Acts 13:46-47, Acts 6:2-4, Acts 4:31, Luke 11:27-30, Luke 4:4, Proverbs 30:5-6, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 22:22-26, Genesis 6:13-14, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Chronicles 16:34-35, Judges 5:2-3, Acts 9:3-7, Matthew 14:22-23, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 63:5-7, 1 Chronicles 23:30, Psalm 32:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Administration And Spirituality Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020

The newly accepted believers made a complaint in the early Church, and they expected Apostles would visit them and care for them. There was a cultural clash based on ethnicity, and language, and background of their previous identity.

Acts 6:1-7 Administration and Spirituality 6:1 Complaints of Believers 6:2-4 Concentrations of Apostles 6:5-6 Contributions of Deacons 6:7 Contours of the Church Acts 6:1 Complaints of Believers The newly accepted believers made a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist