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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Beaten But Still Forgiving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Success Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 18,404 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profile Of A Great Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,166 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We Here? Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,443 views

    There appears to be the themes of persecution in verses 1-3 and evangelism in verses 4-8. But I want to suggest that this entire passage is primarily all about evangelism!

    WHY ARE WE HERE? pt 1 Acts 8:1-8 Introduction Two elderly couples were enjoying conversation when one of the men asked the other, ‘Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?’ ‘Outstanding, they taught us all the latest psychological techniques: visualisation, association, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Once Listen To What God Says

    Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,396 views

    This is a sermon about something we all do, it’s about listening. Though we all listen many are no effective listerners at all. God has something to say and we must listen.

    “For Once Listen To What God Says” #1) How well do YOU listen? “SECURE ATTENTION” A) God teaches in His word that when we do something we should do it to the very best of our ability. 1) God teaches in His word that we should do the best we can in all areas of life for His glory. 2) Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Nemesis, The Power, And The Obedient Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    This study is taken from our ongoing series of "Fabulous Friday Morning Bible Studies" and describes the transformation of Saul from a coat watcher to the Arch-nemesis of the church, the problem of Simon the Sorceror during the Samaritan Revival, and Phil

    Acts 8 Verse 1-3 “THE ARCH-NEMESIS OF THE CHURCH Dr. Luke wants to make certain that the reader is aware of Saul’s presence and attitude regarding the mob execution of Stephen. Some have assumed that Luke is declaring that Saul had an actual vote in the Sanhedrin, but I really doubt that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Never Guides Where He Doesn't Also Provide Series

    Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,908 views

    Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count)

    Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count) Introduction: Carpe Diem! A life of adventure. A life of significance, not merely success. That’s what we all really want deep inside our hearts - even if the first part of our life has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Get Stoned With Stephen

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,804 views

    Stephen is a model saint for us to follow and look up to on this Saints Triumphant Sunday.

    November 14, 2004 Acts 7:52-60 Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Give Me This Power…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,667 views

    There are several such ‘false converts’ flaunting around the church today and some are also into ministry. Don’t faint as yet, let me finish!

    Give me this power…. Acts, 8:18”And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Here we read about Simon who was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Speech Of Stephen

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,925 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul Sends Out Missionaries

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2013
     | 4,438 views

    God's word gets published by those who oppose the Gospel and those who proclaim and promote it.

    Paul Sends out Missionaries Acts 8:1-3 Introduction Last week we finished the powerful sermon of Stephen, who was martyred for his defense of the Christian faith. A great crowd held their ears and rushed upon him and stoned him. We noted that he followed the example of Jesus in forgiving those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Purpose And Passion Meet

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,866 views

    When one possesses passion and purpose they are mostly unstoppable.

    When Passion and Purpose Meet. Here is one of my early ones. Acts 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Ecc. 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where He Leads Me, I'll Go

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,157 views

    Challenge to see if you are really willing to go and do what the Lord asks you do.

    Where ever He leads, I’ll go Acts chapter 8 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Please turn to Acts chapter 8 I want to challenge you this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James W Hare avatar

    Let’s Talk About Jesus

    Contributed by James W Hare on Sep 3, 2013
     | 4,614 views

    Talking about the goodness of Jesus

    LET’S TALK ABOUT JESUS ACTS 8:1-8 We are living in a crucial and chaotic day. As we look around us, we see the same violence that characterized Mose’s day. We find the same corruption that was found in the city of Sodom. We behold the same pride that was in the era of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Uncomfortable Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2015
     | 5,755 views

    Our Enemies, Difficult Ministries, Loving Our Enemies

    THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING – Uncomfortable Joy Acts 8:1-8(pg. 764) July 19, 2015 Introduction: Are lost people your enemy? If someone disagrees with you do you go on the attack? When you walk through the airport and you see the guy in Middle Eastern garb do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ