Sermons on Gevurot 6:1:

How To Become A Spiritual Leader (Acts - Part 12) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four Keys to Effective Spiritual Leadership...

How to become a spiritual leader Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 12 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 30, 2003 Acts 6:1-7 FOUR KEYS TO EFFECTIVE SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP 1. Realize your Purpose. ¡§Day after day, in the temple courts and from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen Was Looking Good.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 1, 2003

STEPHEN THE MAN THAT WAS LOKING GOOD.

THE WORD OF GOD SAYS IN ACTS 6-15 AND ALL THAT SAT IN THE COUNCIL LOOKING STEADFASTLY ON HIM SAW HIS FACE AS IT HAD BEEN THE FACE OF AN ANGEL. TEXT VERSE ACTS 6-15. KJV INTRO.STEPHEN WAS A GOOD AND GODLY PERSON WHO LOVED THE LORD WITH ALL HIS HEART. HE WAS A GOOD EXAMPLE TO OTHERS. HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take The Good Problems

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2006

We can solve conflict.

TAKE THE GOOD PROBLEMS Acts 6.1-7 S: Leadership C: Conflict Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN SOLVE CONFLICT. KW: Stages Type: Inductive I. DISCERNMENT (1) II. DECISIVENESS (2-3) III. DELEGATION (4-5) IV. DIVIDENDS (6-7) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that problems do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Serve

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 20, 2006

The role of deacon is a ministry of service.

A CALL TO SERVE Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.8-13 S: Church Structure C: Deacons Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF DEACON IS A MINISTRY OF SERVICE. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four issues that will guide us in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Too Much On The Plate Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

God’s people aren’t immune from grumbling and murmuring, but those who wish to lead effectively will pray for divine solutions in handling dissension.

In a small, struggling situation like those of many churches, it is tempting to look upon the “growing pains” of the early church with some degree of envy. They were adding to the church daily. They were filling up Jerusalem to overflowing with excitement about Jesus’ resurrection and the presence ...read more

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

Denomination: *other

A Church That Serves Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 5, 2008

Congregations are not spiritual spas. They’re places where needs are met and people are served.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:1-7 TITLE: “A CHURCH THAT SERVES” OPEN: A. A number of years ago, a team of white-jacketed scientists marched with clipboards in hand into the barnyard and sat down outside the chicken coop. They were there to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Blocks

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008

Building the church takes discipline. It takes everyone in the body of Christ

BUILDING BLOCKS ACTS 6:1-7 Disclaimer: This sermon was gleaned from sources from sermon central and private study INTRO- THERE IS A BOOK CALLED “WHAT’S A PASTOR TO DO” - IT COVERS THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT IN MINISTRY. (ONLY 140 PAGES) IT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Supernatural #6: A Few Good Men Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 15, 2009

God’s looking for a few good men... and women and children... to accomplish His will on the Earth. If each member of the church will do their part, the church will grow.

SUPERNATURAL #6: GOD’S LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN OPENING TESTIMONY: This weekend is a very special one for me. I am celebrating 20 years with Jesus! August 14, 1989 – a farmhouse outside of Lacombe, Alberta, is where I met Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. INTRO TO THEME: • The theme of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: *other

Why Are Deacons Needed Today?

Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 23, 2009

Laying the foundation for the office of deacons and the role they play in the life of the church.

Are Deacons Needed Today? Acts 6:1-7 The age old struggle in the realms of Christianity has been a fierce fight. On one side, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, we find the Holy Spirit and the Church. On the other side we see Satan and all of the forces of Hell. Satan had been trying to figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Timon The Accountant.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 24, 2009

A narrative, from the point of view of one of the deacons of the early church, Timon.

Narrative Acts 6:1-7 22/01/09 Hello! Please come into my office, well it’s not my office, I share it with Nicolas he’s at lunch so take his seat, me? Oh sorry I’m Timon! I guess you are wondering what I am doing with the papyrus and pencil? Accounts, I can be found here most days, doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Willing Waiters

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009

: The CAUSE of Conflict

A guide at Blarney Castle in Ireland was explaining to some visitors that his job was not always as pleasant as it seemed. He told them about a group of disgruntled tourists he had taken to the castle earlier in the week. "These people were complaining about everything," he said. "They didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Even Stephen Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 23, 2009

Is it Jesus and something else, or is it Jesus alone? Stephen realizes that we do not need the Temple Sacrifice and Jesus, we need Jesus alone.

Stephen is a distinguished member of the community, a man who lives like righteous Jewish men have lived over millennium: Stephen knows his Scripture, Stephen worships God alone, and Stephen attends Synagogue and Stephen obeys the law of Moses. Stephen is just like many righteous Jewish men who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational