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As we continue our study in the book of Acts, we'll see how Stephen endured the accusations made against him, offered rebuttals, and dismantled the Israelites' misplaced confidence, yet ultimately suffered, which God (in His sovereignty) used to push the Gospel out among the nations.
Gospel movements need godly leadership to sustain mission. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our series through Acts with a sermon from Acts 6:1-7.
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Imagine what would happen if a crisis arose somewhere in the world, and the president's advisors couldn't find him because he was vacuuming the carpets in the dining room! That wouldn't happen because the authority to clean carpets has been delegated to someone else. In the church, delegation of authority is important as well. the pastor cannot do everything! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29
We are to be and to make disciples, followers of Christ, not just students. As problems arose within the church, we learn not to murmur and that the church grows and makes disciples through the ministry of the Word of God.
As we enter Acts 6, we see that the church needs to pause. We see the first official complaint against the church. From the beginning, the church was not perfect. But God used broken people to reconcile people to Himself. And that is still what God is doing today.
This morning Bekah was speaking on Acts 6:1-7, and we thought about the apostles' priorities and purpose as they responded to challenges within the early church. The post Acts 6:1-7 – The word of God spreads appeared first on Elmdon Church, Solihull.
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Walk with us through Acts 6 at Into the Word, a radio and online program committed to reading, loving, and living the whole Counsel of God. In this program we will work our way chapter by chapter through the whole Bible. Our host and Bible teacher for this adventure is Pastor Paul Carter. If you are interested in additional resources or previous episodes in the series, you can find those at https://intotheword.ca/. If you would like to support the program or our monthly mission partner, you can do so at https://intotheword.ca/how-to-support-the-into-the-word-podcast-bible-commentary. To connect with our Bible readers and Into the Word listeners, connect with us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/In2theWord
As we've seen, the book of Acts was written by Luke, and it tells us about the working of God through the Word of God in the hearts of the people of God. And there were many challenges as the church begins - among them, some widows being neglected. This resulted in some hurt feelings and the need for the Apostles to deal with the problem in a straight forward manner, while keeping their own priorities in line. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29
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In this study, Brenten looks at the events leading up to Stephens martyrdom, and comments on lessons we can learn about faithfully preaching Christ today. To join our group discussion Tuesday at 6:30pm, go to www.zoom.us/j/8315942633 (the last 4 digits are also the password). Email questions to questions@dwellotruth.org. Please like, comment, subscribe wherever you listen to help spread the word. Giving options can be found at www.dwellontruth.org/give
What is the ministry of the word? What is the meaning of Acts 6:4? Why was it important for the apostles to focus on the ministry of the word?
Acts: Empowered for the MissionJuly 6, 2025 Worship GatheringsPastor Michael EubanksThe Glade ChurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to reach people click here: http://www.thegladechurch.org/give—— Stay Connected Website: http://www.thegladechurch.org/The Glade Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGladeChurchThe Glade Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegladechurch
Acts to the Future: Acts 6 - God Adds, Multiplies, Subtracts—but Never Divides by Lifehouse
God grants us grace and the Holy Spirit to stand firm in the face of opposition to the gospel. We can face God's enemies even when they: I. Disagree with Christ's Teaching II. Designate False Witnesses III. Determine to Silence the Gospel.
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Acts: Empowered for the MissionJune 29, 2025 Worship GatheringsPastor Michael EubanksThe Glade ChurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to reach people click here: http://www.thegladechurch.org/give—— Stay Connected Website: http://www.thegladechurch.org/The Glade Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGladeChurchThe Glade Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegladechurch
Gary Bassham
Listen along as we continue through the book of Acts. Notes//Quotes: Acts 6:1-15 - Sawyer Title: Growing Pains “Success, while desirable, can paradoxically create new challenges. This can manifest as increased pressure, difficulty managing growth, and strained relationships with those who haven't achieved the same level of success. Understanding these potential downsides is crucial for navigating the complexities of success and maintaining long-term well-being.” - Google AI “The devil's next attack was the cleverest of the three. Having failed to overcome the church by either persecution or corruption, he now tried distraction. If he could preoccupy the apostles with social administration, which though essential was not their calling, they would neglect their God-given responsibilities to pray and to preach, and so leave the church without any defense against false doctrine.” - John Stott “Those who love their dream of a Christian community more than they love the Christian community itself become destroyers of that Christian community.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer “One of the apologetics against the church is that the rhetoric often doesn't live up to the reality.” - Leo Schuester 1-4 If you've gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care—then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don't push your way to the front; don't sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don't be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. 5-8 Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn't think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human! Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn't claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion. (Philippians 2:1-8 The Message) Questions: 1. Do I love the community or my dream of the community? 2. Have I experienced hurt in the community? 3. Who actually is the architect of my dream community?
Acts 6:8-15 - "Stephen" Pastor Wes Holland, preaching
Sam speaks on Acts 6 at our 6pm gathering. He talks about Stephen's simple call from God and the way God used him beyond his wildest expectations. He asks us to consider, how does God want to use each of us?
We, Christians, were given a very clear command to share the gospel. Now, that doesn't mean that if we fail to do so, maybe we get scared to speak up, or feel it's the “wrong time”, God's will will still be done. He doesn't need you to do anything, but He wants YOU to share about what He has done!!! In today's message, Pastor Mark will encourage you to be bold and courageous about sharing the gospel! Don't sit back and wait for someone else to speak up, you have an opportunity TODAY, RIGHT NOW, to go share about the wonders of Jesus Christ and what He has done for you personally!
Psalms - Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection, God Sustains His Servant, Prayer for the Punishment of the Wicked, Confidence in God's Protection, God Alone a Refuge from Treachery and Oppression, Prayer for Deliverance from Secret Enemies.Acts - Choosing of the Seven
05 Deuteronomy 6-7; 20 Proverbs 26-27; 44 Acts 6
What the apostles of Yeshua decided to do was based off of what prophet Moses did back in his day. The leaders in a community should always carry righteous qualities and characteristics, in order to set a good example for everyone following.
Sharing about your faith in God can be very daunting. A lot of people struggle with having the courage to speak about God…maybe that's you, maybe you feel uncomfortable sharing your faith; remember that you're not alone in that difficulty, most Christians face this at least once in their walk with the Lord. In today's message, Pastor Mark will give you some pointers on how “easy” it can be to share about God! He will also remind you that, when you're afraid about what to say, God will give you the words. The Lord isn't just going to leave you stumbling over your words; He will give you the clarity to speak and the words to change lives!
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Big Idea: When God-given means become self-exalting ends, faithful men become martyrs. 1. (6.8-15) Stephen accused: You want to destroy the temple and change the law 2. (7:1-53) Stephen's defense: God is never confined, you resist his spirit 3. (7:54-60) Stephen's Sentence: Public Stoning in false Zeal because of true testimony Discussion Questions: 1. What practices or “good things” in our church life today are in danger of slipping from means to ends, and how can we guard against that shift? 2. Stephen charges the council with always resisting the Spirit (7:51). What are practical signs that we might be resisting the Spirit's leading in our own lives? 3. Saul watched Stephen die and later became Paul. How does this long-range impact of Stephen's witness encourage us when our own faithfulness seems fruitless or costly? Share examples where perseverance eventually bore unexpected fruit.
The church grew in such an exponential way that there arose practical concerns and needs amongst the people in Jerusalem. The Apostles saw fit to establish what we now call Deacons to serve the most vulnerable among the Christian church. These servants become a means of the LORD's provision for His people. I. The Problem II. The Solution III. The Effect
CrossRoads Church Making and maturing disciples together as a family
Gary Bassham
We live in a world obsessed with “finding oneself”, as if purpose is a buried treasure you stumble across on a map. But what if purpose is more like a person you walk with, not a destination you arrive at? In this sermon, pastor Armando explores two groups of people in Acts 5, those who risk doing too much and those who need an opportunity. But what if the thing that makes us most defensive… is actually the thing God wants to use to make us most free?”Topic: Sharing testimony | Spiritual refreshing | Discipleship | Acts | early church | Life changeMain Scripture: Acts 6Support the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
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Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Jori discusses with her listeners the account from this verse about how the word of GOD kept on spreading and the number of disciples continued to multiply greatly, and a great many of the priests were being obedient to the faith. Scripture References: Acts 6:7; Acts 1:1-5; Luke 1:1-4; Acts 2; Acts 5:11; Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:3-13; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Scripture translation used is the Legacy Standard Bible. “Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.comFIND DR. JORI ON OTHER PLATFORMS https://linktr.ee/drjorishafferCHECK OUT THE DWELL AUDIO BIBLE APP:Click this link for my unique referral code. I use this frequently. Such a wonderful audio bible app. https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=jorishafferBIBLE STUDY TOOLS DR. JORI USES:Note: These contain Amazon affiliate links, meaning I get a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase through my links.LSB Single Column Biblehttps://amzn.to/4g9C47oESV MacArthur Study Biblehttps://amzn.to/3C1cpQwInk Joy Penshttps://amzn.to/3EaZ8oRMr. Pen HighLightershttps://amzn.to/3PE20x8Mr. Pen Bible Journaling Kitshttps://lvnta.com/lv_PTrHSCogbRim4yhEDnhttps://lvnta.com/lv_mkaMOuGe6m4oHR88uqhttps://lvnta.com/lv_dgvsxOc99t663A628z JOIN DR. JORI IN DEVOTIONAL JOURNALING IN 2025Check out this 9 min YouTube Video outlining her journaling strategy! Don't Forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/lqe9TO7RSz4 BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters in the Holy Bible. The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals. Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive LOOKING TO RETAIN MORE OF WHAT YOUR PASTOR IS TEACHING? CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S SERMON REFLECTION JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up. https://amzn.to/418LfRshttps://amzn.to/41862EyHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the show
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