Sermons on Acts 6:6-8:

The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret Of Success Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 15, 2002

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

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Blue! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

Last week we had the word painting of the ’blue and yellow’. So due to popular demand – we will focus some attention on how to differentiate between the two.

OUT OF THE BLUE! Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION Move over ‘Rob Tucker Challenge’ – make room for the ‘Dave Lansdown Off-road Comp’. You see yesterday I had the privilege of not only taking out the coveted prize, but also inaugurating what will be THE annual Off-road comp! Some of you may know the saying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Leaderhsip That Makes A Difference"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be retrieved. God help us all to be leaders that make a differ

"LEADERSHIP THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE" Dr. Dennis Deese, Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 6:1-8 Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

The Church: God's Imperfect People

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Church Vital Signs

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 19, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text that reveals the six vital ministries of the church.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to work for health and vitality in our local congregation. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail and commit themselves to working for even greater vitality in our church. Visual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Through The Dust: Deacon Ordination Service

Contributed by Richard Sams on Oct 4, 2002

Describes the qualties necessary for the ordination of a deacon.

Deacon Ordination Service “Through the Dust” Sept. 29, 2002 AM Worship For the next 28 days you are being asked to join us in prayer and fasting with the sole desire being that God will not just “show up”, but that He will “show off” in McLean County. On September 18th we embarked on a 40 day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

We can learn what kind of church Jesus wants us to be by looking at the distinctive identifying marks of the church in Jerusalem.

THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 6:7 INTRO. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

The 6th key to unlocking the door of revival is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival. “The Church (TEAM) does not exist for the member, rather the member exists for the ch

7 keys to Revival - Sermon 6 – Teamwork Cartoon – of church watching to much football. Opening Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From Remember the Titans. Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and race and developing them into a team. The coaches do this by hard work and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expansion

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 5, 2002

God will expand the ministries within a church, when we allow him to determine the priorities.

EXPANSION fellowship community ¡V 3 Nov 2002 Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: As we come to God¡¦s precious Word today, I have titled today¡¦s message: ¡§Expansions.¡¨ Now, there are some good types of expansion and some bad. For example, when a business expands that¡¦s a good example, but when my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Stand For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Share your faith

Average Christian is about as likely to join the Mafia as seriously live like Jesus. Paraphrase Acts 6:1-7 - read vs.. 5 & 8 Stephen a spiritual redwood Read vs.. 8-15 Opposition from former slaves, not slaves to Temple rituals Charged with speaking blasphemy against Moses and God and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Profile Of A Great Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

Truly one of the great figures in the long line of Christian heroes is Stephen. His fearless proclamation of the Gospel, well-knowing the possible consequence of doing so, should inspire us to uncompromisingly proclaim God’s message without regard as to

PROFILE OF A GREAT CHRISTIAN “And Stephen, full of faith and power, did wonders and miracles among the people.” Acts 6:8 I. STEPHEN WAS A MAN OF HIGH MORAL CHARACTER: "But select from among you, brethren, seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Complications Of Multiplication Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000

How to handle problems in the church.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “The Complications of Multiplication.” Acts 6:1-7 Together we have been tracing the history of the early church, we have seen how the church was going, growing, and glowing. At no other time in Christian history has the church of Jesus Christ been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Partnering In Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001

God moves in mighty ways when we partner in prayer

PARTNERING IN PRAYER Selected Passages from Acts October 31, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God