Sermons on Stephen:

It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2020

Among all the conquering heroes of Hebrews 11, God introduces us to those who suffered, struggled and died for their faith. Why would God tell us the stories of those who didn't "succeed"?

OPEN: I love a good action movie - the kind they used to make. Movies where good overcomes evil; the boy gets the girl; righteousness triumphs and the hero rides off into the sunset. Those are “feel good” movies because everything works out the way it should. One website talked about the movies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4, Hebrews 11:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are We All Wet?”

Contributed by Ewen Moase on Jan 22, 2004

We have all heard the voice of God with our baptism. Time for us to break the silence of our own lives, to share with others in many, many ways the voice we have heard. The voice of God is calling us to go out to tell about our faith and why we believe.

Don’t you hate it? You are watching a great movie on T.V. The excitement is mounting. You are getting to a real good part. You are sitting on the edge of your seat. Then right in the middle before the plot is revealed or the plot takes a new and exciting twist comes on a commercial. For the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Orthodox

Confident At His Coming Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

8th in First John Series

CONFIDENT AT HIS APPEARING 1 John 2:28-29 INTRO: Vv. 28-29 form a bridge between the two main parts of 1 John. The first two chapters have to do with the theme of fellowship. The remaining three chapters have to do with sonship. So these two verses close out the first section and begin the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

True Love. Can We Do It.

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

Jesus said love God and love others. How are we doing.

Love: What Is It 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction In The Grace of Giving, Stephen Olford tells of a Baptist pastor during the American Revolution, Peter Miller, who lived in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and enjoyed the friendship of George Washington. In Ephrata also lived Michael ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Helpers That Were Needed And Chosen In The Church Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This study deals with deacons in the church. It is the eighth sudy in the book of Acts

The Helpers (Deacons) that were Needed and Chosen Acts 6:1-7 Acts # 08 As we look at this text I am using the term deacon but I am not positive that these men where in fact the first deacons. But I do believe they are a model of what the deacons where. Acts is the model of the early Church so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find The Right Ministry For You Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 25, 2008

How God uses spiritual gifts to direct us into the right ministry

Title: How to find the right ministry for you Text: Acts 6:1-7 Review of last week Last week we began a new sermon series “Discovering your shape.” (How God shapes us for ministry) We saw from scripture that we are both saved for service and shaped for service.(Eph. 2:11) “We are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Oh Be Ye Reconciled To God Series

Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 13, 2012

Are our lives RECONCILED to God?

Oh Be Ye Reconciled to God Ask yourself...Is your life reconciled to God? Your soul’s eternal destiny will depend on your answer. Jesus said. (Matt 12:30) “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.” We were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of Small Things

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

In our text the children of Israel are having to trust the Lord for the reconstruction of the Temple. Solomon’s Temple has been destroyed, and the Lord has commissioned for the new one to be built.

THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS I want to bring to each of us a word of encouragement tonight. I must confess to you of my disappointment during those times that I have struggled with my health. I thought I could just pray and believe for my healing. I did what was “spiritual.” My faith was not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 19, 2020

The woman with the flow of blood received her outstanding miracle not just because of her touch but because of her touch accompanied with faith. Your miracle depends on your measure of faith. What is your level of faith today?

Jesus heals the woman with issue of blood - This is a miracle recorded in 3 gospels of the Bible. Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48 Matthew 9:20-22 - And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment. For she said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48, John 11:40, Matthew 11:23  (view more)  (view less)

Heaven's Eternity

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2022

Let’s briefly explore some prophecies of heaven. Though heaven may be timeless, the Bible speaks of heaven’s eternity in human terms.

Let’s briefly explore some prophecies of heaven. Though heaven may be timeless, the Bible speaks of heaven’s eternity in human terms. At Hand The first thing we may notice is that heaven is at hand. What does that mean? “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 3:2 CEV) “From ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Luke 10:20, John 5:28-29, Luke 20:37-38, Revelation 21:9-10, Revelation 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

One Soul Is Worth It!

Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Feb 13, 2005

If we like Phillip, not get caught up in preaching the Word to masses, but go to one soul, it is worth it.

1 SOUL IS WORTH IT Acts 8:1-8, 12-17 & 25-40 Today’s message is having to do with going after the one soul, the one life for Jesus. As believers, we should pursue the salvation of even one soul as we never know what that person’s life will bring about to the glory of God and to His kingdom. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Shepherd's Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 16, 2009

This is a funeral/memorial meditation for the memorial service of a man who died after a life of struggle.

Memorial Meditation – October 17, 2009 - Psalm 23 I love this passage of Scripture because it speaks of life’s most important and most intimate relationship, that of humanity, of you and me, to our Creator. And rather than use terms like Creator, Almighty One, even the term “God” itself, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline For Acts 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2021

This outline of Acts 2 comments on four aspects of the Day of Pentecost. The Lord Jesus Christ had promised the disciples in Acts 1 that they would receive power to be His witnesses, and on Pentecost, it happened!

Outline for Acts 2, The Church-Its Foundation and Mission Introduction: The Church began on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) after Peter delivered his message about Jesus and the Resurrection. After he finished, 3000 people repented and were baptized—and the story continues to this day. (Note: this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit And Unlocking Its Purposes, Power, And Benefits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 7, 2025

In this Sermon, we'll explore into the biblical significance of the anointing of the Holy Spirit and explore few examples of its manifestation.

As believers, we often hear about the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit. But what does it mean to be anointed with the Holy Spirit? What are its purposes, power, and benefits? In this Sermon, we'll explore into the biblical significance of the anointing of the Holy Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13, Joshua 1:9

Paul's Defense Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2017

Paul’s speech before the temple crowd was primarily aimed at establishing his complete commitment to Judaism. What he evidently could not accomplish through his participation in the Nazarite vow he now sought to establish by this speech.

February 26, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul's Defense (22:1-21) ACTS 22:1-21 (KJV) 1 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. 2 (And when they heard that he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist