Podcasts about Acts 6

Hollyview Church sermon from July 19, 2026. Reilly Gibby continues our series in the book of Acts, looking at chapter 6 verse 8 through the end of chapter 7.

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The Birth of Deacon Ministry Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Birth of Deacon Ministry”Acts 6:1-7I. CONFLICT WAS THREATENING THE INTERNAL UNITY OF THE CHURCHA. Conversion doesn't magically erase all of our prejudicesB. No church is safe from Satan's attacks.II. CONFLICT WAS ENDANGERING THE OUTWARD MISSION OF THE CHURCHIII. THE DEACON MINISTRY IS BORNThey were to choose men who were spiritually qualifiedThey were to choose men who were reputable in the communityThey were to choose men who were competent to do the ministryThese men were appointed by the elders and the congregation for the task at handIV. THE RESULT: THE CHURCH ORGANIZED FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MINISTRY

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Acts | Surrendered Conflicts | Acts 6:1-7In today's sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych discusses God's work in the midst of the inevitable reality in the life of the church, namely conflicts, and how followers of Jesus Christ are invited to address them.

Hollyview Church sermon from July 12, 2026. JR Wheeler continues our series in the book of Acts, looking at chapter 6 verses 1-7.

Kevin McKay preaches "Blind Resistance" from Acts 6:8-8:3, continuing our series in Acts, in this Sunday morning gathering of Grace Harbor Church.

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In Acts 6:8-7:60, Stephen quickly goes from serving as one of the first deacons of the early church to dying as its first martyr.What happened? Who did Stephen tick off? Why was his sermon so revolting? What can we learn about ourselves, today?Join us this Sunday as we try to figure out what to do with Stephen and his sermon. 

Kevin McKay preaches "The Danger of Distraction" from Acts 6:1-7, continuing our series in Acts, in this Sunday morning gathering of Grace Harbor Church.

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The early church hits a snag in its efforts to take care of the vulnerable among them: some widows are being overlooked in the daily distribution of food, and people are upset. Rather than ignore it, the apostles appoint seven trustworthy men to handle the work so the preaching can continue, honoring both practical care and the ministry of the word. One of those seven, Stephen, turns out to be so full of grace and power that he is hauled before the council on false charges. This episode shows a church learning to serve tables and proclaim Christ at the same time.  The Rev. Steven Theiss, serving St. John Lutheran Church (AALC) in Pocahontas, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Acts 6:1-7:22. The book of Acts picks up where the Gospels leave off. Jesus has risen. He has ascended. And now what? Acts answers that question. Luke tells the story of how the Holy Spirit built the Church from a handful of frightened disciples in Jerusalem into a movement that reached Rome itself. Along the way, you get Pentecost, the first sermons, the first martyrs, the conversion of Paul, the first church councils, shipwrecks, riots, and the persistent, stubborn work of God through Word and Sacrament even when His people didn't have a plan. If you've ever wondered how we got from Easter morning to the Church you sit in today, this is the book. Tune in for this new series on Thy Strong Word with Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors as we open up the Book of Acts.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

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Does Your Face Show The Confidence Of Jesus? Acts 6:15 15All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

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In Week 3 of our summer series, The Bible for Regular People, McKinney Campus Pastor Eric Sebastian walked through Acts 6-7 and the story of Stephen. Stephen was an ordinary man who became a powerful witness for Jesus because he lived surrendered to the Holy Spirit. Even in the face of opposition and persecution, he remained faithful and boldly pointed people to Christ. His story reminds us that God uses ordinary people to share His faithfulness and make Jesus known. This message challenges us to consider what our lives are giving witness to and how God can use our faithfulness to impact others.

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Be Careful Of Gossip, Don't Cause Disunity Through Your Speech Or Within Your Thoughts Acts 6:11-12 11Then they secretly persuaded some men to say, “We have heard Stephen speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God.” 12So they stirred up the people and the elders and the teachers of the law. They seized Stephen and brought him before the Sanhedrin.

6.21.2026 - Acts - The Holy Spirit & the First Disciples - The Church's First Servants - Acts 6:1-7 by Anacostia River Church

This Sunday our text is Acts 6:1-7. It's a familiar passage to many. If you have a chance, please read it and reflect on it in advance, with fresh eyes. I'm looking forward to opening the word with you this week.

Be Full Of Faith And The Wisdom Of The Holy Spirit Will Rise In You Acts 6:8-10 8Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. 9Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia—who began to argue with Stephen. 10But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke.

As we continue our study of the book of Acts, we spent time today unpacking a conflict that arose in the church between two different groups. Better understanding why the conflict arose and how the Apostles addressed the issue will help us in today's churches.For more information visit ChristCommunity.Life

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You Don't Have To Change The World Single Handed; Just Be A Part Of The Ripple That God's Love Makes Acts 6:5-7 5This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. 7So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Don't Get Over Burdened By Other Tasks That Get In The Way Of God's Call Acts 6:3-4 3Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”

Stick To God's Call On Your Heart. Do Not Let Others Ask To Interfere. Ask God if The Ask Is His Call. Acts 6:1-2 1In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews a among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.

Church growth is a gift, but it comes with real challenges. In Acts 6, the early church faced a crisis when rapid growth caused some of its most vulnerable members to be overlooked. Rather than slowing down or shutting the doors, the apostles restructured, delegated responsibility, and built a team capable of caring for everyone. The result was not less growth but more. A healthy church grows relationally, not just numerically, and every believer plays a role in making sure no one slips through the cracks. That means connecting with people you do not know yet, interceding for one another, inviting people into your everyday life, and serving where there is a need. Rest is also part of the equation, because sustainable faithfulness matters more than burning out. The mission has not changed: making disciples who carry the presence of Jesus into every area of life.Support the show

Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

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As the church faced a controversy, the apostles sought for unity. They charged the congregation to find men of good repute who were full of wisdom and the Spirit. The seven men chosen were not called based on their skills, talents, or outward appearance, but based on their fruitfulness in the gospel. Christians today are to remember Who calls us to gospel work, and to consider character first, and to look more and more like Christ.

In this message, Dan Busch walks through Acts 6 and explains how the early church faced its first growing pain over neglected widows. Greek-speaking believers complained that their widows were being overlooked in the daily food distribution. Rather than neglect prayer and the ministry of the Word, the apostles directed the church to choose seven men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom to serve tables. Dan shows how this moment marked a shift from religious positions of status to Spirit-empowered service as these men became the first deacons. He challenges every believer to examine why they serve and to do so from a heart of humility rather than recognition.

In Acts 6–7, Stephen faithfully serves, boldly proclaims Jesus, and becomes the first Christian martyr. His story reveals that suffering is not evidence of God's absence but often part of following Christ. In this sermon, Brad Watson explores how opposition cannot stop the mission of God, why believers share in the life of Jesus, and how the hope of resurrection transforms even death into victory.

Growth brings change, discomfort, and new needs. In the early church, things were not always simple and easy, rather they were unpolished. They faced challenges as a result of more and more people coming to faith and interacting with the rest of Jerusalem. Each of God's people, as they are filled with the Holy Spirit, are called to care for and strengthen the church in unity, through every trial and opportunity just like Christ.

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As the early church grew, it faced much opposition. But the greatest threat to the growing church might have been growth itself. Because growth brings challenges and complexities that can distract the church from the mission of God.    

Displaying the Gospel Through Mercy | Acts 6:1-7 Rev. Robbie Scmidtberger

Stephen: A Shining Example - Acts 6:1 - 7:60