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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Prepare For Persecution

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,193 views

    Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

    Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Servanthood

    Contributed by Lee Brockinton on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,361 views

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    Title: Life Basic Training # 2 ..Moses -- The Making Of A Servant Text: Acts 7 Intro: Last week we began a series of messages that deals with our values. Values - is the lifestyle by which we truly live our lives by. For what we live is what we truly value. -- Last week we looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Will, My Way

    Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,070 views

    Have you found yourself being impatient, wanting something, but just couldn’t wait? This story about Moses can help you.

    God’s Will, My Way Exodus 2:11-17 Have you ever found yourself impatient, wanting something to happen and just couldn’t wait for it to happen? I remember a time when I was trying to decide on career move from secular work into ministry and how it exciting it was for my family. Nancy decided that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beaten But Still Forgiving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
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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

  • David Lansdown avatar

    The Family That Prays Together Stays Together Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 84,147 views

    Tips on how to become praying people.

    THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER Acts 4:23-37 INTRODUCTION A good Christian lad went camping with his family. He was warned not to stray too far from the campfire, as the woods were full of danger. The young boy had every intention of not straying but curiosity got the better of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Penetrating Pentecostal Sermon Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    This is one of the most powerful sermons in the Bible next to Jesus’ sermon on the Mount.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 13 “A Penetrating Pentecostal Sermon” Acts 7:1-60 STEPHEN ANSWERS THE SANHEDRIN This is one of the most powerful sermons recorded in the Bible next to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This is one of the longest chapters found in the book of Acts. The main theme is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Will Make A Way Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 48,910 views

    How God makes a way when your problems seem unsolvable.

    This is the 3rd installment in the 4-part series on Second Chances. We’ve been looking at the times the Bible uses the phrase "a second time" and we’ve been learning more about how God gives each of us numerous opportunities to do His will and experience the joyful life He offers. It is so good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Importance Of Knowing History

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    We must not be set in opposition to God.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING HISTORY Acts 7.1-53 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MUST NOT BE SET IN OPPOSITION TO GOD. We must not set ourselves in opposition to God. KW: Pleas TS: Since Stephen stands accused of blasphemy, we will find four pleas he makes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lively Oracles Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    The accuracy and truthfulness of its message attest to its divine nature.

    THE HOLY BIBLE ACTS 7:38 A. THE BIBLE IS CALLED 1. "The book of the Lord": Isa. 34:16 2. "The scripture of truth": Dan. 10:21 3. "The holy scriptures": Rom. 1:2; 2 Tim. 3:15 4. "The lively oracles": Acts 7:38 5. "The gospel of God": Rom. 1:1-3 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Temple Without Walls Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 21,281 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    That Same Old Song And Dance Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    When we are bound by stubborn patterns, we can become hostile when our stubborn ways are exposed.

    That Same Old Song and Dance (Acts 7: 1-53) 1. It is natural for all of us to get absorbed in our own worlds; as a result, we often lose sight of the big picture. 2. Our nation’s current economic meltdown is causing us to rethink life and the way we do things in this country. 3. But God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Moses Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,976 views

    Moses was a great example of someone who sacrificed for what he believed in. We’ll look at this model of sacrifice that eventually was surpassed by the ultimate model: Jesus.</

    Heroes of the OT: Moses Acts 7:17-36 February 22, 2009 It was bedtime for Danny. His mom had taken him upstairs to his room to put him to bed. As they said their prayers, it was obvious the Danny was distracted by the rain storm outside. The wind howled. Lightening flashed. The thundered rumbled. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Pyle avatar

    In God's Time

    Contributed by Scott Pyle on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,649 views

    God Does everything on a timetable. HIS.

    Intro: God Does everything on a timetable. HIS. I.God’s time does not always match our schedule. A. We must make time for Him. B. We must be willing to wait for Him. C. We must be careful not to push our schedule on Him. II.God’s timetable can be changed by man. A. Man’s failure to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    The Moment

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 2, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,630 views

    Each of us must have a moment like Moses where we come face to face with God.

    A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, the soldier and the young woman kept eyeing one another; the attraction was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Truth Will Set You Free Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,918 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God