Sermons about Stephens Defense

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

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2009

based on 9 ratings

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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

Don't Fall For A Different Gospel

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 13, 2008

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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

Called To Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 1, 2017

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Conflict surfaces in the church—the needy are being neglected. Stephen and others are chosen to serve the needy.

Acts 6:1-7 "Called to Serve" INTRODUCTION Role models are important elements in our lives. We can imitate them, or we can aspire to be like them; to incorporate their values and characteristics into our lives. When we attempt to imitate our role models, we may lose our identity and not be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 6,617 views

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

How To Make Yards After Contact Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 24, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 7,780 views

Failure to understand elementary insights about how to engage the enemy will leave gaping holes in our defenses.

After a worship service at First Baptist in New Castle, Kentucky, the mother of a fidgety 7-year-old boy told Pastor Dave Charlton how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “If you don’t be quiet, Pastor Charlton is going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Traitor, But Servant Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2014

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St. Thomas of Canterbury lived a life in service to God, a service in love and defense of His Church and people.

St. Thomas of Canterbury Mass (December 29) Thirteen Days of Christmas There is no doubt what happened on December 29, 1170, but what one thinks of it depends very much on a connection to the people and places of twelfth century England. On that day, four English knights of Norman descent came ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:4-6

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus On Trial: The Resistance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2013

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In this sermon we examine the brief resistance that the disciples mounted in Jesus' defense on the night of his betrayal and arrest.

Scripture Two years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let It Shine Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 16, 2015

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| 5,129 views

The body armor of God's righteousness is both a offensive and defensive weapon. This sermon points out the benefits of both.

In 2003, a class action lawsuit was filed against Second Chance Body Armor. Second Chance manufactures bulletproof vests for police officers and security personnel. Hundreds of police departments throughout the country use their products. Apparently, several police officers had been killed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Holy Spirit Guides The Church

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2018

| 2,678 views

The Council was critical to the defense of the faith and the worldwide evangelical effort that was already beginning. It was truly a work of the Holy Spirit.

Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The words of Jesus today are so poignant that most of us have probably memorized them sometime in our lives. A yoke is the implement an ox or other draft animal wears between head and body. Slaves might be made to wear such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-19, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Catholic

Forgiving Close Ears

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 18, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Deacon ordination service: deacons, like Stephen, must forgive and heal those who have chosen to close their ears to the truth.

When my son Bryan was small, sometimes he would go into a kind of daydream. He would sit there and seem to stare off into space, and if you spoke to him, he just wouldn’t hear. He would get so far into himself that we would have to wave our hands in front of his face and shout to get his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Will Set You Free

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 11, 2020

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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 Gospel Gun

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,244 views

How many know that there is a battle going on between good and evil. There is an old saying that “there’s no better offence than a good defense” Along those same lines Paul tells us there’s no better offence against evil than the defense of the “whole

THE GOSPEL GUN Eph. 6: 10-18 Intro: How many know that there is a battle going on between good and evil. There is an old saying that “there’s no better offence than a good defense” Along those same lines Paul tells us there’s no better offence against evil than the defense of the “whole armor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stopping Your Ears

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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There are several interesting similarities between the mob that Stephen preached to and those who will deny the same message today.

STOPPING YOUR EARS Acts 7:51-60 (vs. 57) INTRO. These are the final moments in the life of one of the first Christian martyrs. The men Stephen was speaking to were the great and mighty men of their day and nation. They knew the Scriptures and should have been among the first to recognize ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Baptist

A Stones Throw Away

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,467 views

My Wife sang the song "A Stones Throw Away" before I preached. It is about Stephen.

A Stones Throw Away Acts 7:54-60 Randall Road Baptist July 25, 1999 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown Wife sings the song A Stones Throw Away before I preach. Acts 7:54-60 When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. [55] But Stephen, full of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Reckless Obedience

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

based on 14 ratings

| 10,389 views

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

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