Sermons on Stephen Ministry:

Don't Fall For A Different Gospel

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 13, 2008

Stephen did not fall for a different Gospel. He was a Christ follower. He lived and died for Christ.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Your Roof's Been Leakin' Don't Ya Come Workin' On Mine

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2009

A sermon on judging from Matthew 7:1-5 (Outline taken from Stephen Olford)

Evening Service for 9/27/2009 Matthew 7:1-5 Thesis: These verses teach us 3 important lessons For instances: 1. We must be cautious in judging others. Vs. 1 and 2 a A. Jesus here is talking about a judgmental attitude. How many wrong thoughts, words, and acts would be curbed if we took these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of God's Presence

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 22, 2025

Stephen's defense before the council using the promise of God's presence

The Promise of God’s Presence Acts 7:1-8 Good Morning John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. NKJV Charles Williams said, “In Jesus, the truth and self-expression of God has become human; the meaning of life and all existence has become ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reckless Obedience

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand when you can climb?

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Death Principles Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of Acts 7:54-8:4 regarding the martyrdom of Stephen and its application toward suffering believers

Text: Acts 7:54-8:4, Title: Life and Death Principles, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Andrew Rivet from Piper’s sermon B. Background to passage: Stephen has just concluded his defense of himself with a blazing rebuke of the established religious authority. In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Peter, Ch.2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Christians cannot stay the way they are, and Peter urges his people to do away with evil things and set their hearts on that which can nourish life.

Tom Lowe 4/3/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 2 (KJV) 1Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious4To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet Without Honor Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 17, 2014

Even when Jesus was denied in His own hometown, the mission of the Christian today is the same! Jesus commanded the disciples to GO and teach what they knew, and to show others that the choices they make today have consequences.

A Prophet with no Honor Mark 6:1-13 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - This is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tried 'n True Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014

Jesus began his ministry with at least 2 significant events -- his baptism and his temptation.

1. Greatness During Watergate Back in 1974, Richard Nixon's administration was falling apart due to the Watergate scandal so, to divert everyone's attention from that, he planned a trip to Russia and Italy and two of his closest aides came along... Alexander Haig and Ron Ziegler. Even though' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dunamis Power

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 3, 2012

The power of the Holy Spirit is dynamite power. This is not an external possession that may be bought or sold but a living and abiding presence within every Spirit-filled believer. There is no reason for Holy Spirit-filled dunamis empowered children o

DUNAMIS POWER Jesus told His disciples they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. - Acts 1:8 What kind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:8-15

Denomination: Charismatic

I Have A Job For You Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

Stephen was called to ba Marter...To give his life for God. How can truth ruin your day?

I have a job for you Acts 6:1-8:1 Today we are taking a huge chunk of scripture and we are going to jump through it very quickly. In reality we are only going to highlight some of the really big things in this section. This block of scripture starts with an internal view of things happening ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Where Is God When Life Crashes In?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 17, 2023

God always works in the life of His people, bringing glory out of our trials. Because He loves us, the pain experienced through our trials will exalt Him.

“As [the mob was] stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ And when he had said this, he fell asleep. “And Saul approved of his execution. “And there arose on that day a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Will Set You Free

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 11, 2020

Preached for Independence Day Sunday (Outline and material adapted from Stephen Trail on Sermon Central: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/independance-day-stephen-e-trail-sermon-on-freedom-in-christ-202845?ref=SermonSerps)

HoHum: 244 years and one day ago, Declaration of Independence was signed IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of The Church, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

The birth of the church, The coming of the Holy Spirit, The filling of the Spirit. Speaking in other languages. The church is one body. Baptism of the Spirit

“Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” Seeking and Saving Those Who are Lost The Birth of the Church, Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 We are continuing the series in the book of Acts called, “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began”. Acts is a wonderful New Testament book that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Laymen That Make A Difference"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Even though Stephen had a very short ministry, he certainly had a very powerful one. He made a difference unlike the average laymen. What can we learn from his life that we can apply to our own in order to make a difference for the Kingdom of God.

"LAYMEN THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS: 6:8-8:2 Even though Stephen had a very short ministry, he certainly had a very powerful one. He made a difference unlike the average laymen. What can we learn from his life that we can apply to our own ...read more