Sermons on Acts 7:22-34:

Why God Used Stephen In Such Powerful Ways

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 23, 2001

The Lord multiplies those who are willing to follow Christ in all aspects of life even if it means personal sacrifice. Stephen spoke out against the idolatry of the people who trusted more in the gods of their own making than Jehovah. (Acts 7:40) It might

Why God Used Stephen’s Willingness to Die for What He Believed (Acts 7) Illustration:Ministry that costs nothing, accomplishes nothing. John Henry Jowett. 1. Jesus said, “If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) The Lord multiplies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Moses Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 23, 2009

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

Scripture: Acts 7:17-36

Denomination: Church Of God

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

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

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

A Penetrating Pentecostal Sermon Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 11, 2006

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

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Moment

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 2, 2007

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

Scripture: Acts 7:30-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moses!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 24, 2007

We have to do it God’s way.....

ACTS 7:23"When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his fellow Israelites. 24He saw one of them being mistreated by an Egyptian, so he went to his defense and avenged him by killing the Egyptian. 25Moses thought that his own people would realize that God was using him to rescue them, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Knowing History

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 19, 2006

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

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

He Brought You Out To Take You In

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006

God delivered a nation through Moses. He delivers the world through Christ. In delivering a people several things that grip us must be broken.

HE BROUGHT YOU OUT TO TAKE YOU IN Advent Series-Part 1 Acts 7:20-37 Sunday, December 3, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read Acts 7:20-37 • THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTMAS TO AMERICANS The Barna Research Group poll, conducted for the Lutheran Hour Ministries found that: 37% of adults in the national ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Impatience With God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2008

At times it is hard not to get impatient with God. It’s hard to wait for Him to move. But such impatience can cause us to act rashly and our rashness can cost us dearly.

OPEN: Caitlin was a 4 year old and an only child. She really wanted to have a baby sister and kept pestering her mother asking when she could have one. One morning Caitlin told her mother, "Maybe if we both prayed out loud, God would hear us." So they prayed together. As soon as they finished, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:18-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Life Story Of Moses

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

A panorama of Moses’ life breaks nicely into three forty year segments (Acts 7:23; Deut.34:7). Our focus today will be on the second forty year segment of his life for it was in this time of life that God did His greatest work in Moses.

Background: A panorama of Moses’ life breaks nicely into three forty year segments (Acts 7:23; Deut.34:7). Our focus today will be on the second forty year segment of his life for it was in this time of life that God did His greatest work in Moses. In Stephen’s speech just prior to his martyrdom in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-36

God Will Make A Way Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 20, 2006

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

Scripture: Acts 7:10-13, Acts 7:13-40

Denomination: Baptist