Sermons on Acts 7:17-19:

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

Life In Egypt

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 22, 2009

❶ Sorrowful Setting ❷ Spiteful Service ❸ Successful Sob

- There was a famine in the land of Canaan - Plenty in Egypt - Water & Pasture for your flocks - Come & settle Genesis 47:4-6KJV 4 They said moreover unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Stephens Sermon Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2017

“The time of the promise” refers to the passage of four hundred years from the day God gave the promise to Abraham until he delivered the seed of Abraham from their affliction and servitude in Egypt, and later brought them into the the land of Canaan....

January 15, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Stephen’s Sermon (7:1-53) Part 2: verses 15-36 Commentary 15 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, So Jacob went down into Egypt. He went into Egypt at the invitation of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:15-36

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Condemnation In Christ Jesus, Do You Believe It?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 11, 2014

We do dumb things - we make mistakes - we sin. Our text from Romans begins with one of the greatest promises in all of Scripture "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Do you believe it? Do you truly believe it?

For those not familiar with an Anglican service there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. The readings for today are: Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; and Mathew 13:1-23. A Pastor in the Philippines, ......a much loved man of God ......carried the burden of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:14-19, Psalm 103:11-12

Denomination: Anglican

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 Characteristics Of A Godly Parent

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2019

Jochebed and Amram, the parents of Moses reared Moses in a difficult time and in a pagan culture.

“The Characteristics of a Godly Parent.” Exodus 2:1-10, Heb. 11:23-27 Good morning, I want welcome you to this Mother’s Day service. I want to begin by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11, Hebrews 11:23-27, Acts 7:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrong Side Of History Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

The HOPE of salvation provided through Christ is still available. Relinquish your IDOLS and rejoice in Him!

The Wrong Side Of History Acts 7:1-60 Ill. Amy and I had the opportunity several years ago to travel to Switzerland with my dad. My dad was born and raised in Switzerland and came to this country when he was 19 years old. On that visit we went to his hometown of Burglen. As we drove around the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

Core Points For Gospel Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2020

Stephen in his oration of preaching refers to the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and twelve patriarchs, and how they had faith in God for the promise of God. Read further to know more.

Acts 7:1-50 Core Points of Stephen 7:01-19 History of Patriarchs 7:20-41 History of Exodus and Wilderness 7:42-50 History of Exile and Babylon Acts 7:1-19 History of Patriarchs Stephen in his oration of preaching refers to the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

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

The Trial Of Stephen, Part 3

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 14, 2024

Stephen continues his defense of the Gospel, this time looking at the example of Moses, a man chosen by God and rejected by his peers.

The Trial of Stephen, Part 3 Acts 7:17–29 NKJV “But when the time of the promise drew near which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt till another king arose who did not know Joseph. This man dealt treacherously with our people, and oppressed our forefathers, making ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stephen Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 22, 2023

As the gaze of the Sanhedrin fell on Stephen they saw “that his face was like the face of an angel.” Stephen stood there, unafraid, his face glowing with the peace and calm of heaven.

September 23, 2023 As the church grew, it began to experience growing pains. One source of that pain involved the distribution of food to the Jewish and Gentile widows. The Gentile widows made accusations that they were not getting their fair share of the daily food distributions. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:11, Acts 6:8, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

My Deliverer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2023

It is essential that we embrace Jesus, our deliverer, as Lord of our lives.

My Deliverer Text: Acts 7:17-37 Introduction 1. Joseph took his wife and her child, and they went to Africa To escape the rage of a deadly king There along the banks of the Nile, Jesus listened to the song That the captive children used to sing They were singin' a. My Deliverer is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-37

Denomination: Methodist

Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Stephen was a man of faith, wisdom, and courage. He was the first Christian martyr, but his death was not in vain. His legacy lives on as an example of boldness, endurance, and forgiveness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF STEPHEN – THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60 "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59, NKJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moses The Prophet Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Moses the Prophet

Acts 7:17 - 22 Moses 1. The Time for the Prophet - The Prepared Time - 17 But when the time of the promise drew nigh, The Promised Time - which God had sworn to Abraham, The Perfect Time - the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, Galatians 4 Position - 1 Now I say, That the heir, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-22

Denomination: Holiness