Sermons on Acts 7:49:

Defense Or Offense? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of the truth in Acts 7:1-53 regarding Stephen’s defense and indictment toward the Sanhedrin and the Jewish people’s rejection of Christ

Text: Acts 7:1-53, Title: Defense or Offense? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Martin Luther writes “(Christians) must be warriors, always equipped with their armor and weapons, and that the lot of a Christian is no leisurely existence, nor one of peace and security; rather ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Will Set You Free Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Truth will bring freedom to those who receive it.

The Truth Will Set You Free Acts 7:1-60 Intro: [Review Stephen’s ministry, arrest, and the charges against Him.] Acts 6:8 ”Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.” He faced opposition from other Greek-speaking Jews who falsely ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's House Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009

The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Temple Without Walls Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2009

The holy place of Jesus Christ resides not in any building, cathedral, or historical site, the holy place of Jesus Christ resides in your heart.

Stephen stands before the highest religious court in the land to answer charges of blasphemy against Moses and against God. This is the same court that Peter and John recently stood before and the same court Jesus recently stood before. All the same men are there who were at Jesus’ trial, all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gracious Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

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

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stephen: The First Martyr Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen brings up eight charges against his accusers. His sermon was what ultimately led to his death.

Last time we saw that Stephen was seized and dragged before the Sanhedrin and put on trial. We closed chapter 6 seeing a heavenly glow showing from Stephen’s face, indicating that God’s presence was there. Tonight we begin a very long chapter 7 and we look a little closer at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

My Body His Temple! His Name Is There! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 23, 2011

God dwells and has placed His Holy Name Yahweh in His people whose bodies are His temples.

WHERE DOES GOD DWELL AND WHERE HAS HE PLACED HIS NAME? Isa 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Does God Live? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 3, 2015

Stephen's Acts 7 defense before the Jewish leaders is a masterful theological treatise on the presence of God. But it was a message with ominous implications to these power-hungry leaders. Stephen's message has applications to us today 2000 years later.

Where Does God Live? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh May 3, 2015 TEXT: Turn to Acts 7 INTRODUCTION Have you ever heard a church referred to as “God’s house?” I’ve often used this term myself, speaking of the importance of being faithful to “God’s house” by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Speech Of Stephen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

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

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncircumcised Ears!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 29, 2014

You can go to church and still be deaf! Your ears sure need a touch of God, so that the Gospel permeates into the mind and heart.

Uncircumcised ears! Acts 7:51 "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.” The people were not ready to hear the voice of Stephen, they tightly shut their ears! Uncircumcised ears! If both the ears are plugged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Death Of A Deacon Series

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

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

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

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

Does History Repeat Itself Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2020

This is the 15th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is also an Independence Day sermon.

Series: Action [#15] DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF? Acts 7:1-53 Introduction: Today, the sermon is going to be mainly Scripture reading. I had considered many ways of preaching this sermon without just reading 50 verses of Scripture all at once. This 53 verses of Scripture is Stephen’s sermon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 18, 2019

Part 4 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside. In this part we examine the beatitude, “Blessed are the meek...” and "Blessed are those hunger and thirst for righteousness..."

Part 4 - The Meek, and Those who Hunger After Righteousness Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 4 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Romans 4:3, Isaiah 59:1-3, Romans 3:10-12, Luke 6:25, Luke 6:21, Matthew 5:6, Revelation 21:1, Philippians 3:20, Acts 7:49, Acts 7:39-40, Acts 7:33, Acts 7:29, Acts 7:6, Acts 7:3-4, Romans 5:14, 2 Peter 3:5-13, Matthew 5:45, Psalm 115:16, Matthew 11:29, Numbers 12:3, Psalm 37:11, Matthew 5:5, Luke 6:20-49, Ephesians 3:18-19, Colossians 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Imitators Of Christ During Covid-19

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 26, 2020

Being the children of light we become the presence of our Human Saviour and we express Humanity in action like Christ Jesus to all people, at all times and in all seasons in our lives during COVID-19 and beyond

Be Imitators of Christ During COVID-19 Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other