Sermons on Stephens Defence:

A Question Of Resurrection.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2022

Jesus teaches the resurrection of the dead.

A QUESTION OF RESURRECTION. Mark 12:18-27. There have probably always been, and always will be, people whose so-called ‘faith’ is defined not so much by what they BELIEVE, as by what they DO NOT BELIEVE. Yet people will stand and rattle off ‘their’ Creeds without a thought, and when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Imprisoned Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

It is painful to learn that religious people join hands with wicked rulers, leaders, and those in power. So-called religious leaders indeed go to any extreme to trouble the saints for their survival.

Acts 24:1-27 Paul imprisoned for two years under trial 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations 24:10-21 Paul defends his case before Felix 24:22-27 Politics of Felix Acts 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations The Jewish religious leaders, especially the High Priest Ananias with Tertullus, a lawyer, sailed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Worldly Mindset Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

As humans, we have a natural tendency to defend and justify ourselves when we feel attacked, criticized, or threatened.

Scripture Reference: Luke 16:15, "You justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God." As humans, we have a natural tendency to defend and justify ourselves when we feel attacked, criticized, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15, 1 Samuel 15:13-23

The Wicked Shall Be Turned Into Hell Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The wicked shall be turned into hell

Psalm 9 1. The Praise 1-12 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Lamp Unto My Feet Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

a lamp unto my feet

Psalm 119:105 - 112 ? Nun - Fish 1. Our Walk It's Grace - 105 Thy word It's Guidance - is a lamp unto my feet, It Is A Lamp That Keeps Us From - Stalling, Stumbling and From Straying It's Glory - and a light - Ex. 34:29 And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Holiness

Embarrased Believer Or Person Of Impact

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

All followers of Jesus can be high impact people because of the purpose and power of God in their lives.

Embarrassed Believer or Person of Impact? Scripture Reading: Acts 6:1-15 Text: Acts 6:2-10; 7:54, 57-59 Sermon Idea: Are you an embarrassed believer or person of impact? All followers of Jesus can be high impact people because of the purpose and power of God in their lives. We can and should be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-10, Acts 7:54-59

Denomination: Holiness

Filled To The Uttermost: An Example For The Believer Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 20, 2006

This message was developed to help Christians to relaize how much they have in Christ - specifically when filled with the Holy Spirit.

FILLED TO THE UTTER MOST: AN EXAMPLE FOR THE BELIEVER Acts 6:8-7:60 INTRODUCTION: A. In Ephesians 5:18 Paul wrote, be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 1. This verse lets us know that it is possible to be a Christian and not be filled with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Murder At Chrtistmas Time

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2008

Murder & Christmas do not jell with our thinking of Christmas. We have to examine our lives in the light of the thinking of Herod and the Wisemen

Wed Dec. 5, 2007 19-year-old Robert A. Hawkins killed eight people and then himself at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, left a suicide note Sun., Dec. 9, 2007 Five people — including Matthew Murray, 24— were killed, and five others wounded Sunday in the two eruptions of violence 12 hours and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's First-Century Martyr Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 6, 2024

Acts 6:8-7:60 shows us three ways God makes death into the servant of his believers.

Introduction After the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost and Satan’s counter-attack, the first-century church is ready to begin its worldwide mission of telling everyone about Jesus. So far, the church has been composed only of Jews and restricted to Jerusalem. However, the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

How To Deal With False Accusations Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

With God’s help, we can respond appropriately to those who treat us badly.

How to Deal with False Accusations Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Have you ever been falsely accused of something? How did that make you feel? In high school I was accused of something I would never have thought of doing. One of the city policemen told one of my friends that he’d heard from a reliable ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Holy Visit From God

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 3, 2008

When God visits His people He comes not just to heal and deliver, but ultimately to transform us (thoughts from "From Visitation to Habitation" by Francis Frangipane.)

A Holy Visit From God Reading- Foxes Book of Martyrs- Stephen. Stephen- first martyr of- Christian church- 34-36AD. Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. NASU He ended up in a controversy with the Jews/arrested. Stephen eloquently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Charismatic

Woe To The Bloody City

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 18, 2008

This sermon shows how Nahum revealed the nature of the wrath of God.

Woe To The Bloody City Text: Nahum 1:1-6 Introduction: In over 23 years of ministry I don’t think I have ever preached a message from the book of Nahum. Not only that, but in all my years as a Christian I don’t believe I have ever heard a message on Nahum, and I would take an educated guess and ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Grace On Trial.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Grace on trial.. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Dealing with tradition Reading: Acts chapter 15 verse 1-35 Ill: A very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. • Every day before his time of meditation in order to show his devotion, • He put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, • One day his cat came in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

The Heart Of A Servant

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Feb 19, 2008

A sermon that uncovers the heart of a true servant of God

Nehemiah 1:1-11 The Heart of a Servant. 3rd February 2008 Basingstoke Nehemiah lived in the same era as Ezra and Esther around 450BC From our recent studies you know how Jews spent 70 years in exile The city of Jerusalem and the temple had been destroyed by Babylonians Remember how Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist