Sermons on Stoning Of Stephen:

Is Satan Real?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2014

A sermon to warn of the most dangerous spiritual being on earth.

"Is Satan Real?" Isaiah 14:12-15 Isaiah 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Between Heaven And Earth There Is An Open Door (Come On Up) Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 2, 2012

This sermon has many seeds. It concentrates on the rulership of God, His Power, Promise and Praise. An encouraging sermon for those discouraged by life.

BETWEEN EARTH AND HEAVEN IS AN OPEN DOOR Colossians 3:2 "Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth." Revelation 4:1 "After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven." John lived in the same world in which we live in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me More

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 31, 2009

WE never get the total fullness of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

GIVE ME MORE IAM NOT YET FULL Anoint Me Baptize Me Dwell in Me Fill Me 1. Full of Faith and the Spirit. Acts 6:5And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Really In Control? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013

It is a question for the ages. Is God really in control. The answer is YES!

August 4, 2013 Church Planting Is God Really in Control? Acts 8:2-8 Opening words: This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy Spirit was unleashed on the world and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-8

Denomination: Methodist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise # 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

During the 1988 Vice Presidential debate, Senator Lloyd Benson from the Democratic party debated nominee Vice President Dan Quayle from the Republican party.

It was at that time that Vice President nominee Dan Quayle made reference to something that President John F. Kennedy said, to support what he believed. Senator Benson's response was, "Mr. Vice President, I knew President Kennedy, and you are no John Kennedy!" Ever since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

The History Of The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 18, 2008

A challenge to not neglect God word.

Some interesting facts about the Bible: • “Bible” comes from the Latin biblia, meaning “books.” • The first book ever printed was the Bible in 1454. • The Bible was divided into chapters by Stephen Langton in 1228. • The Old Testament was divided into verses by R. Nathan in 1488 and the New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness And Fathering

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 20, 2015

In light of the recent tragedy in South Carolina, I gave this message on Father's Day.

1 Peter 4:1-19 (Read) What kind of people offer forgiveness to those who murder their family members? What motivates people to even consider forgiveness towards their enemies? Who has the influential power to cause this kind of response? Do we have that kind of faith? Do you? This week 21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easy As Falling Off Your Horse

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

We, like Paul, as followers of Christ, Christians, are sent to the Gentiles of our time: secular humanists, moral relativists, materialists, even atheists, to open their eyes, like Saul’s were opened by Ananias, so they may turn from darkness to light.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we celebrate the Apostle Paul’s conversion. As Saul Paulus of Tarsus, he was a rising star in the rabbinical leadership of the time. When Saint Stephen was stoned to death as the first Christian martyr, Paul stood by, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

George Horne says, "Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand, and tramples on temptation." In other words, it is the key to being like Jesus.

A young boy, who had reached the age where having a watch made life worth living, was bugging his parents to get him one. He was told he would have to wait until he was older. But he continued to beg for one until his whole family was sick of it. His father finally laid down the law and told him ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Saved By Grace, Kept By Grace And Grow In Grace

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 17, 2024

The apostle Paul recognized that there are two kinds of Christians within the church:

• SPIRITUAL • UN-SPIRITUAL Every Christian fall into one of these two categories. HOW DO WE KNOW THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE CHURCH? Paul makes that distinction when he writes to the church in Galatia. Look at Galatians 6:1, we read, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon Builds The Temple Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Solomon finally gets to build the Temple that David had planned - a place where God will be with his people but it's still just a building.

By Rev Bill Stewart You could be forgiven for thinking that a report of the Building Committee has been subtituted for today’s reading by mistake. To most of our ears today's reading from 1 Kings sounds like a technical report; dull and boring for everyone except the people who do that sort ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

Remembering The Blessings

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 22, 2012

How do you encourage yourself when times get tough? You remember the blessings.

REMEMBERING THE BLESSINGS Those of you who know me know that I love fishing. I do not however like hunting. For some reason the thought of shooting an animal is just not appealing to me. That does not mean I do not know how to shoot. When I was a kid I was in a gun club. I competed in target ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Christmas Carol Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 17, 2019

In Jesus we have healing of our past, help in our present and hope in our future

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Today we are continuing in our series Christmas at the Movies. We are looking at popular Christmas movies and looking for biblical truth in them. The book A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens and published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Should I Not Be Concerned Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 2, 2016

Jonah was concerned for God's plan and God's plant when he should have been concerned for God's people.

SHOULD I NOT BE CONCERNED? Years ago, there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the world's history. It was presented to the king of England to blaze in his crown. The king sent it to Amsterdam to be cut. It was put into the hands of an expert gem cutter. And do you know ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Magnetic, Masculine Church

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on Feb 8, 2007

How we can encourage more men to become activiely involved in church

A MAGNETIC, MASCULINE CHURCH July 2, 2006 a.m. Hillcrest Baptist Church Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: The botanical life of most trees is amazing. Often when a tree is damaged and the trunk is cut down, a new shoot will come up out of the stump or roots. As long as the roots are healthy, it will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist