Sermons on Stephens Defence:

The First Pentecostal Martyr Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 8, 2006

The church was growing very fast and with it came problems. The Holy Spirit has the answer.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 12 “The First Pentecostal Martyr” Acts 6:1-15 The church is growing. Amid great results came a great problem. God has the answer. God has prepared Spirit filled men, gifted men, to solve the situation. Through the centuries, God has always placed gifted Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Square Pizza And Mystery Meat

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2013

Acts is the record of incredible miracles by incredible people. But what if the greatest miracle took place in the lunch line? The guy pushing square pizza and mystery meat shows us that the Holy Spirit can use us too!

Square Pizza and Mystery Meat I. Introduction On this very important day . . . a day that distinguishes us - on this Pentecost Sunday I want to take you back into the book in which it all started. I want you to join me in Acts 6 & 7 as we talk about Square Pizza and Mystery Meat! II. Text Acts ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort My People Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2010

Comfort for those who pursue God is real; however, it is not comfort as we seek in the world.

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. Contemporary Christians seem often to exhibit a flaccid faith. They believe the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Ministry Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

Paul’s manner and method of ministry at Thessalonica

I Thessalonians 21-9 Apparently most lawyers/barristers will recommend that you do not begin legal proceedings in a libel case. Libel cases are apparently very difficult to win and in the end the only winners are the legal professions. George Carmen, who died recently, was one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Do You Believe, And Why?

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was the 4th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" The first message was based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17

This is the 4th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" - 1st Message - 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The News Delivered By An Angel

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 22, 2005

This is the resurrection story as told by the angel that rolled away the stone ! Hear what he says !

The News Delivered By An Angel Matthew 28:1-8 Intoduction: Adrian Rogers and his wife, Joyce were in Russia before Lenin’s tomb was torn down. It was an attraction for tourists to go through the mausoleum where Lenin’s body was on display. You probably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To The Church At Sardis Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 18, 2003

How to die spiritually without knowing it? Be 1) Comfortable 2) Complacent and produce no 3)Children

The Message to the church at Sardis. Rev 3:1-6 WBC 20/7/3am INTRODUCTION: This is where we are this Sunday morning- the modern day city of Sart - situated at the foot of Mt Tmolus - Excavations of the city have unearthed a Roman theatre, stadium, and a large but unfinished temple to Cybele, a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Athanasian Creed: All Truth

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 26, 2013

There are three Ecumenical Creeds which were constructed in the early days of the Church, to communicate Scriptural truth and combat errors. We can use them as tools for evangelism.

The purpose and value of the Athanasian Creed: ‘all truth’ John 16 v. 13 We are here today because we believe certain things about God and Jesus. If we did not believe them we would be in a different place, a different church. If we did not believe any of them we wouldn’t be in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job Series

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 9, 2014

An overview of the book of Job and the uncomfortable things it teaches about suffering

This is my first attempt to preach a whole book, something I have been thinking about since New Wine in the summer of 2012. It was preached at 'Come Together', our monthly evening service at Christ Church, Billericay Aim: To look at what Job learns from his suffering Readings Job 1:6-12 – ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Living For God Serving All People! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 28, 2010

The final of four sermons on Nehemiah, also the introduction of our Corps Vision Statement.

The man came in and sat down, I’d say he was in his mid-thirties; he looked a bit rough around the edges and hadn’t shaved for a few days. We introduced our selves and the question was asked how are you surviving? “Well I can’t get the benefit right now so I’m doing a few burglaries, mind you it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Great Reversal Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2019

God did a great reversal. On an individual level, everything that Haman has and craved for, ended up with Mordecai. On a national level, the Jews were given the right to fight for their survival, against sure extermination.

The enemy Haman has been removed. The King’s anger subsided. Mordecai has gotten his recognition, but the problem remains. • The removal of Haman is not the end of the problem for the Jews. There’s still an unfinished task. The first edict of the King issued through Haman still stands. • The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Firm In Adversity Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2019

We stand firm and do the work of God, not discouraged by ridicule, intimidation and threats, because God is with us and we are doing God's will.

Last week we saw the beautiful picture of the people of God coming together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem – people of different skills and occupations, young and old, men and women – all having to stop their usual work and take up the work of God. • There is unity in the diversity. Never mind ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15, Psalm 33:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Will Be First Off The Mark? What Hypocrite Will Throw The First Stone? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 9, 2022

The woman taken in adultery is story that brings out the worst in hypocrisy, judgemental hate and accusation. Yet it is a beautiful account of forgiveness. it has so many lessons.

WHO WILL BE FIRST OFF THE MARK? WHAT HYPOCRITE WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY – John 8 v 1-11 PART 1 This story is not found in every manuscript of scripture, and it is believed that it was omitted for fear of encouraging ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 7:3-5, Deuteronomy 22:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven's Just A Stone's Throw Away Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

The story of the first Christian martyr

The story of the first Christian martyr The kingdom of Heaven is at Hand - it is always a stone’s throw away Life is short - to live like Stephen you must: Decide before you go through tough times how you will act and what you will say AC 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecution And Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2024

Acts 8:1-8 shows us four encouraging ways God guides the church in accomplishing its mission of making disciples.

Introduction On Sunday, January 8, 1956, on the shore of a lonely river deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, five missionaries were murdered by primitive Auca Indians, known today as the Waorani. News of the massacre shocked the world. To some, their deaths seemed a senseless tragedy. Many decried ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed