Sermons on Philip The Deacon:

Growing

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 1, 2013

God designed the church to grow. We need to look again at what the Bible says about that and begin to do what God blesses with increase.

Jesus once said that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. Though it is smaller than other seeds, when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches. Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah's Prayer: A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 18, 2015

If we want to experience revival in our land, we must cry out to God, praise His name, confess our sins, claim His promises, and commit to serving Him.

Before the opening day of duck season, two hunters bought a bird dog. They had heard that such a dog would make their hunting experience much more enjoyable and profitable. So when the big day came, they were up bright and early. They hunted all day, but as the sun began to set, they hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Can Make A Difference

Contributed by George Smith on Mar 13, 2002

It just takes one to make a difference in some one life.

INTRO: Effective witnessing saves people from God’s judgment. We witness to some through our compassion and kindness; to others we witness as if we were snatching them from the eternal fire. To hate "even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh" means that we are to hate the sin, but we must ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Multiplication And Division Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 2, 2024

If one way will not slow them down or stop them, then Satan will use whatever he can.

“Multiplication And Division” Acts 6:1-7 If one way will not slow them down or stop them, then Satan will use whatever he can. In chapter 5 we saw the attempt to stop the work of God by threatening and beatings. Now we see another attempt by internal strife. I. An Observation Vs. 1 “And in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dr Luke - An Example For Us All Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Nov 2, 2008

God use this Gentile to write 28% of the New Testament, he had an illustrious career ahead of him, but he chose to follow the Lord - what will you do with your life? God can and will use you - if you let Him.

Dr. Luke – 2nd November 2008 am The character we will look at today wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else – any guesses who it is? Who is Luke? It has been suggested that Luke may have been one of the two Greeks who desired to see Jesus about the time of the raising of Lazarus John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Election Of Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 27, 2024

Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level from local congregation to the international forums. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple position to the highest rank. God hates.

Theme: Election in the Church Text: Acts 1:15-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his Love endures forever. Introduction: Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple nomination to the highest positions. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Methodist

Stephen - What A Waste? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

Although Stephen’s life seems to be wasted from an earthly perspective at least, his martyrdom has long term ramifications for the growth of the church. From this point on the gospel begins to spread.

You’ll gather from the title of this sermon that one question that arises from this passage is, why did God let all this happen? Why allow someone as gifted as Stephen to be wasted like that? I guess it’s the sort of question that we often ask when something like this happens. We asked it 15 years ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

An Outline Of Acts 21

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 15, 2023

Paul walked into Jerusalem a free man but later found himself pretty much a captive of the Roman government. No matter what, he stayed faithful to the Lord!

1 The journey by sea from Miletus to Ptolemais Text, Acts 21:1-7, KJV: 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: 2 And finding a ship sailing over unto ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

If You Believe In Angels, Believe In Demons. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2019

The Old and New Testaments contain many references to demons and to Satan. If you believe in God, believe in Satan. If you believe in Angels, believe in demons. If you believe in Heaven, believe in Hell.

Tom Lowe 6/25/19 If You Believe In Angels, Believe In Demons. Introduction The Old and New Testaments contain many references to demons and to Satan. If you believe in God, believe in Satan. If you believe in Angels, believe in demons. If you believe in Heaven, believe in Hell. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bother? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2010

2 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES-II —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: The pastor was chosen for the most vital of ministries! Any of us could be chosen for the same. Need: Zacharias & Elizabeth were 2 servants of God thru whom He chose to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

The Supernatural Gifts Defined

I stated previously that some had been taught that God gave them a spiritual gift. It may be the gift of "helps" or "mercy." Suppose someone needs prayer for deliverance or healing. The person praying for them would need the gift of discernment to determine the root of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spur One Another On

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. [Begin with fictionalized account of Acts 2]: "And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were NOT all gathered together in one place. They had intended to be there but so many things interferred. Actually only 76 of the 120 could make it, and for some very good reasons too! ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

The Praying Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

The sermon examines the prayer faith and praying practice of the New Testament as a model for today’s church.

A Praying Church Acts 1:13-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO This is a New Testament church. We are part of a heritage commonly known as the Restoration Movement. This means that among our core value is the view that the Apostles Doctrine, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:23-26, Acts 6:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen First Martyr For The Faith

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE MESSAGE PREACHED BY STEPHEN.

HFL AUGUST 16, 2009 ACTS 6;8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ