Sermons about Stephens Defense

I Want What You Have Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

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Philip heads North and finds that Non-Jews are eleigible to receive the grace of God.

I want what you have Last week we had a large section of scripture covering the very brief ministry of Stephen. I described it as being like some of the fireworks we may have witnessed. The story starts out starting with some of Stephen’s character traits. Then it was not long before they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022

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Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be Right In The Middle Of God's Will (Acts -- Part 16) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

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What to know in order to live a successful life...

How to be right in the middle of god¡¦s will Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 16 Pastor Jeff Christopherson May 4, 2003 Acts 9:1-31 WHAT TO KNOW IN ORDER TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY: I. THE PLAN: (Understand God¡¦s Eternal Purpose) ¡§You will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When Your Graph Plummets? Series

Contributed by John Gullick on May 27, 2014

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A sermon that takes - the passage even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death and attempts to give guidance.

What do you do when the graph plummets Yeah though I walk through the shadow of the valley of death thy rod and thy staff they comfort me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sonstroke On The Damascus Road Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 2, 2003

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Paul goes from persecutor to Apostle. Conversion is the process by which God brings us from darkness into the Light.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Sonstroke on the Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Apostle Paul’s conversion is regarded as one of the most significant, monumental events in the Bible. He starts out being the church’s #1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

What To Do With Sars And Wars

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 8, 2003

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There’s a response for us in the midst of calamities.

WHAT TO DO WITH SARS AND WARS 2Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army from Edom is marching against you from beyond the Dead Sea. …” 3Jehoshaphat was alarmed by this news and sought the LORD for guidance. He also gave orders that everyone throughout Judah should observe a fast. 4So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-12, Matthew 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"for This Reason" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2020

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Reason is tied to purpose---what drives us? Reason is tied to conviction---why we believe? Reason is tied to passion---why we feel something so powerfully.

“For this Reason” Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul begins this passage with the phrase “for this reason.” He used that phrase in chapter one to tell the people ---for this reason---because of your love for all of God’s people and because of your faith---I haven’t stopped praying for you. He uses to again ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Agenda For Kingdom Men Series

Contributed by Phillip M Davis on Jun 5, 2007

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When men know and understand the Kingdom of God they become a mighty and powerful force in the world - they become The Father Force!

THEME: “KINGDOM PEOPLE LIVING BY THE BOOK” TEXT: Malachi 4:5-6; Acts 6:5 – 8 TITLE: “A KINGDOM AGENDA FOR A KINGDOM MAN” Introduction: 1. God has called and is calling fathers and men from the church, into the community and into our homes! However, before we can become the kind of man that God ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 1, 2007

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God communicates through visions and dreams.

THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST September 23, 2007 Proper 20C The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Daniel 2:1-16 Trusting God Jackie Pullinger was five years old when a missionary spoke to her Sunday School class. The missionary pointed at Jackie and her ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Deacons Leading As Change Agents

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2005

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God desires to use deacon leadership to lead His churches through changes that inevitably come up in the life of a church.

God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading as Change Agents Acts 6:8-15 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 1, 2005 Introduction Do you like change? You’ve probably heard about the man from the back mountains of Tennessee who found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

All Fear Is Gone Facing Death With Confidence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

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In 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Paul gives us 4 principles that TELL how we can face death with confidence. We too can stare at the bony fingers of death without fear and with confidence:

"ALL FEAR IS GONE, FACING DEATH WITH CONFIDENCE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 INTRODUCTION He was a brave man and he loved Jesus. And it did not matter to him who was around, no one would intimidate Him, because he just had to talk about Jesus. And as he was talking about Jesus this day it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Driving Blind Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 15, 2009

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Waiting with God isn’t wasting time. Waiting with God it isn’t time taken away. Waiting with God is never a waste of time.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same "Driving Blind"). May our Lord Jesus empower you as you write your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sola Gratia, By Grace Alone.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 29, 2017

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Grace is one of the Five Solas of the reformation but what does that mean, and what does Grace have to do with our every day life?

I was sixteen when Gary Gilmore died it was January 17 1977. And maybe some of you are thinking: That name sounds familiar. Gilmore was a petty criminal from Texas who would have lived and died in complete obscurity except for one thing. He became the first person in the United States to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Processes Of Conviction

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Thank God for godly sorrow that produces repentance. May the Lord help us to be more senstivie to the prodding of His Holy Spirit’s conviction so we may please the Lord more and bear fruit in every good.

1. We live in an age when people are very careful not to offend one another. Yet, truth always is a two-edged sword that convicts people of not living up to Godâs standard of righteousness. Theme: Conviction is a healthy process that the Lord takes people through to bring them to a realization of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Gospel Goes On Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008

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The theme of Acts is not just the works of the apostles but that nothing stops God from spreading His word.

And the Gospel goes on. Acts 8:1-24 Very anticlimactically written, from this point on there is a shift from Peter and John to a man named Saul. Saul is introduced as being present when Stephen was stoned and that he gave his approval. Dr. Luke gives us insight into Saul and then will compare it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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