Sermons About Stephen
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Ordination Service for Stephen White
In this special ordination service for Stephen White, Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh first preaches from Psalm 23 on the "Power of the Pastor." Dr. Johnny Pope preaches second from 1 Timothy 3:1 and other passages on being "God's Champion." This charge to the church and charge to the candidate will be a blessing to you.
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Love Mercy
Dr. Johnny Pope preaches from this passage and Micah 6:8 to help us understand that we need to love mercy. God is the God of a second chance and because we have received mercy at His hand, we should enjoy demonstrating mercy to those who wrong us. Those who have not received forgiveness and mercy and a hard time sharing it with others.
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Act(s) VI and VII - Scene I, II, and III
The move of God brings more than manifestations of the supernatural. It brings along with it some practical issues, like who is going to feed the numerous widows who have been birthed into the church? How shall complaints be handled without causing disharmony in the body? This message addresses these issues as well as takes a look at Stephen a man of faith and the first martyr of the early church.
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When It's All Been Said and Done
This morning we continue our study through the book of Acts and look at chapters 6 and 7. The title this morning is taken from the song by Jim Cowen. As we look at the first martyr of the early Church and the way in which God used Stephen both in living and in dying, it gives us pause to examine our own lives and the legacy that will be left behind - a legacy that needs to be examined while there is still time. A plaque that hung over the kitchen table where I grew up, I shall never forget: Only one life will soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last- or in Paul’s words to the Romans, If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord (14:8). When it’s all said and done, there’s just one thing that matters - Did I do my best to live for Truth? Did I live my life for You?
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Assaults on the Church Part 3 - Getting Sidetracked
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts…Currently, in our Sunday morning services, our pastors are leading us in an expositional series on this powerful book. Do you know the book of Acts? We encourage you to read it through again. If you want to see an early portrait of the New Testament church, if you want to see the church on the move, if you want to see the real and original emerging church, if you want to get the 21st century church refocused, the best place to go is the book of Acts. No sooner was the early church launched by Christ and his apostles, then it was vigorously attacked. Some of the assaults were overt, others were subtle. Today in the Word, we will consider the third way the infant New Testament church was challenged.
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Standing Tall in Tough Times - Jim Polhemus
Standing Tall in Tough Times This morning we will examine 3 men who are well known biblical characters, and who failed in situations to stand up for what they believed. Pilate, Aaron, and Solomon all wanted to satisfy the crowd. They gave us 3 fundamental flaws that we want to stay away from. 1. They didn’t speak up when they knew something was wrong. (Mark 15:10, Exodus 32:22, 1 Kings 11:2) 2. They went along with the “mob-mentality”. (Mark 15:14, Exodus 32:23, 1 Kings 11:4) 3. They succumbed to peer pressure. (Mark 15:15, Exodus 32:23, 1 Kings 11:6) These men were politically powerful, religiously connected, and in Solomon’s case, the greatest in riches & wisdom above all other kings of the earth. (1 Kings 10:23) We as Christians can take 3 steps to stand tall amidst the everyday pressures we face. 1. Develop a solid Christ based foundation from which everything else grows. (Matt. 7:24-29) 2. Develop the ability to stand against opposition. (Galatians 5:1) 3. Practice clear thinking in difficult times. (Colossians 3:1-4) Joseph, Daniel, and Stephen displayed strength in order to impact their situations and make a lasting change. 1. Joseph ~ Genesis 39:9-23 2. Daniel ~ 6:10-23 3. Stephen ~ Acts 7:1-60
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Part III: Living in the Here and Now!
Matt’s House core value of being relevant is discussed. Jess, a core team member, shares her story and struggles regarding being relevant. The story of Stephen, one of the apostle, story is examined.
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