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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Stephen Is Martyred

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 31, 2024
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    There is a cost to being a witness of Jesus

    Stephen is Martyred Acts 7:51–60 NKJV “You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so do you. Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who foretold the coming of the Just One, of whom you now have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024
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    When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

    Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Heritage Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 15, 2024
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    Do we know enough of our own history that we could, like Stephen, stand before a trial and explain why we believe in Jesus as our Saviour and how America is better because of the work of God?

    “Heritage” Acts 7:1-54 How important is our heritage? Webster’s 1828 = Heritage, 1. Inheritance; an estate that passes from an ancestor to an heir by descent or course of law; that which is inherited. 2. In Scripture, the saints or people of God are called his heritage as being claimed by him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 22, 2023
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    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 1:2-10 - Message 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023
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    Paul takes on the false teachers with no holes barred. Twice he states that they be accursed. This message examines the false gospel that had ensnared the Galatian churches to bring the grace of God into disrepute. True grace of God has no part in keeping the Law.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 1:2-10 - MESSAGE 2 This message continues from Part 1 (A). PAUL’S COMPANIONS IN UNITY AND CONFIRMATION {{Galatians 1:2 “and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia.”}} This wonderful truth of brotherhood strengthens the purpose of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Deliverer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2023
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    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Encountering The Presence Of The Lord

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2023
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    We all experience a burning bush experience when God is trying to get our attention. Be still and listen to what God is saying, have an encounter with God that will change you in ways you never knew where possible.

    Encountering the Presence of the Lord By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I like golf, I would play golf, watch golf on T.V., read about golf and I have even gone to several golf tournaments. When I lived in Florida, I went to the Honda Classic several years in a row there in Palm Beach ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Resurrecting And Restoring Your Lost Gifts

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    Many believers have heard the call of God, have sensed His grace on the unique giftings and talents in their lives.

    INTRODUCTION: The church's potency and influence is contingent on the saints of God operating in the full potential of the giftings and talents God has endowed them with. By the same token, the church will remain weak and ineffective if God's people are discouraged, unintentional and poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stephen, A Man Of Faith And Tenacity Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 28, 2024
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    Stephen is a model for how to remain faithful without fear of the unknown. What you and I are faced with today is considering: "How will we respond to life’s challenges?"

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 9 Stephen, a man of Faith and Tenacity Acts 6:8-15 Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 8: Live By Faith Like Moses Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,723 views

    1. Godly faith helps us make the right choices (vs. 24-26). 2. Godly faith helps us overcome our fears (vs. 27). 3. Godly faith finds salvation in the sacrifice of the Lamb (vs. 28). 4. Godly faith trusts God to make a way for us (vs. 29).

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 8: Live by Faith Like Moses Hebrews 11:24-29; Acts 7:17-25; Exodus 2:11-15; Exodus 11:4-7; Exodus 12:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 13, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today in Hebrews 11:24-29, we will study the faith of Moses. Of all the heroes in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 7 - Wait On God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 24, 2024
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    Are we waiting on God for His timing in every area of our lives? If we do not listen to God, wait on Him, and allow the Spirit of God to lead us every day we can make decisions that we will regret later.

    We read in Genesis 12:4, When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him. (GNB) When Abram was seventy five years old, in obedience to what the Lord told him to do, he departed from Haran. When God spoke to Abram, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Moses, The Wisdom Of The Egyptians, And Modern Education

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2024
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    God will use you and what you bring to Him for His glory. But God does not depend on your education to advance His cause.

    Earlier this year, I read an opinion piece that opened with these thought-provoking words. “Imagine a world where your child becomes the child of the state, effectively no longer under your care or influence. Their heart, soul, mind, and body are captured by the state's dictates, philosophy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 3

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 14, 2024
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    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Moses The Prophet Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025
     | 85 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Moses The Man Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025
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    Moses the Man

    Acts 7:23 - 29 Moses the Man For Forty Years God Promoted Him - 7:17-28 For Forty Years God Prepared Him - 7:29 For Forty Years God Propelled Him - 7:30-38 1. The Inclination of the Man - what Moses thought The Delay - 23 And when he was full forty years old, The Desire - it came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness