Podcasts about Acts 6

This episode in the life of the early church shows us the priority work of the church is the ministry of the word of Christ, and the fruit of the Spirit in the church is the meeting of real needs. The early church found a way to do both so that the word of God increased and the number of disciples multiplied. May the Lord give us grace to do the same. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Growing Pains in the Church | Acts 6:1-7 | Pastor Ben Spalink by GraceChurchNJ

STEPHEN'S DEFENSE (Acts 6:7 to 7:16) Stephen was one of the great men of faith in the new church.  He was of honest report, he was filled with the Holy Ghost, and he was full of wisdom.  He was a man blessed of God.   The Apostles, and the new group of disciples, are proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the focus of the new religion now, and that the Temple, and the sacrificial based system of religion, has become irrelevant.  It was, and still is, irrelevant because the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross has paid the penalty for all sin, once and for all.  No longer do people need to bring their sacrifices to the priests to obtain forgiveness for sin.  They can go directly to God through His Son Jesus Christ, and ask for forgiveness and obtain eternal life based on the grace of God, not the religious ceremonies put forth by the Temple system of worship. God is not restricted to speaking through any special person, place, or building.  He doesn't need the Pope and the Vatican, a Jewish High Priest and his Temple, or a preacher in a Christian church building, to communicate with those He wishes to communicate with.  God can and does reveal Himself when and where He wills, just as He did with Abraham.  The Bible shows us over and over that there is a movement and a process in God's dealings with man, and it is seen in the different covenants and dispensations that God has made with man.   As we go through this, I want you to think about what our own focus of worship is on today.  Is our church building and the songs we sing, and the ceremonies we perform each Sunday, the focus of our faith, or are they the tools we use to worship the true, almighty, living God?   Click on the link below to hear a message that asks the questions, “Is God more important than the building we worship in?  What is our faith in?  The buildings we have built with our own hands, or the grace of God?” This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

In this powerful message from Everyday Mission, we look at the life and death of Stephen in Acts 6:8–7:60 and see what it truly means to live on mission for Jesus. Stephen's courage, conviction, and compassion weren't fueled by self-confidence—but by being emptied of self and filled with the Holy Spirit. His bold witness before opposition and his forgiveness in the face of death point us to Jesus, the One who empowers us to live and love beyond our own strength. Everyday mission isn't about being impressive—it's about being available for the Spirit to work through us.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Acts 6 reveals that staying spiritually healthy during growth and challenges requires protecting priorities, empowering others, and maintaining unity in diversity. When the early church faced division over neglected widows, the apostles refused to abandon prayer and preaching to serve tables, instead appointing Spirit-filled leaders to address practical needs. This wisdom teaches that good things can become distractions from God things, and healthy churches multiply servants rather than consolidating power.

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Stephen goes out speaking the word and doing signs, only to be arrested as a result. The religious leaders want to know if the things being said about his teaching are true. And Stephen gives one of the greatest sermons recorded in scripture. Have a listen. Show Notes: · Support 1517 Podcast Network · 1517 Podcasts · 1517 on Youtube · 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts · 1517 Events Schedule · 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: · Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird · Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales · Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug · The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: · Daniel Emery Price · Erick Sorenson

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Come listen as Addison teaches over Acts 6:8-7:60.

We must be willing to accept that God will allow disruption in our lives to refine us with His Spirit.

TO BE A SERVANT OF GOD (Acts 6:1-7) As a Christ follower we are all servants of our Lord Jesus.  We are all expected to serve to meet the needs of the church, both the local church, and the church that is made up of all true followers of Christ. I believe that when properly qualified, and Holy Spirit called, people are chosen to perform the duties of a servant, then they can have a powerful affect on the unity of the church. Spiritual service is the major emphasis of the Christian life. Anything we do in obedience to God's Word is service. In that sense we are all in the ministry.  In no sense do we find in the Scriptures that Pastors, church staff, teachers, elders or deacons, serve and everyone else watches. There isn't a leadership level made up of pastors, a service level made up of deacons, and a spectator level made up of all other believers.  There is no audience in the church; we are all in the ministry. We have all been called to submit ourselves to the Lord Jesus Christ. We are all His servants. We are under orders. Christ is our Lord and master. He has called us into spiritual service. We serve Him by obeying the Word of God, following the promptings of the Spirit of God, coming under the authority of the church, and meeting the needs of those around us.  It is one thing to say, "I'm proud to be able to serve my country," or "I'm proud to have served this great cause." But that doesn't even come close to being able to say, "I have been called into service by the King of kings and Lord of lords-Jesus Christ Himself."  That is our high and holy calling, it is the vocation to which we are called.  Click on the link below to hear a message on what it means to be a servant of God.  All hell cannot stop a church that will keep its eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank God for a growing church. I know where there's life, there's growth. Where there's growth, there are problems. Where there are problems, there are solutions. And where there are solutions, there's greater growth.  This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

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The Book of Acts: Acts 6 - Ben Fienup by Orchard Hill Church

In this message from Everyday Mission, we look at Acts 6:1–7 and discover that the gospel doesn't just call us to extraordinary acts—it extraordinarily empowers us to live as ordinary servants. As the early church grows, a practical problem becomes an opportunity for Spirit-filled service. Through humility, wisdom, and grace, the apostles and the newly appointed servants display that God's mission advances when His people serve faithfully in everyday ways. True gospel power is not about platform or recognition—it's about Spirit-empowered service that meets real needs and points others to Jesus.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

When church growth led to a conflict, the church chose a few good men to direct the ministry and enable the church to keep growing.

Deacons help the church serve those in need.

Deacons help the church serve those in need.

“Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people.” (Acts 6:8 NLT) The Bible gives us several different examples of well-lived lives. One is found in Acts 6, in the story of Stephen, the first known Christian martyr. Though he did not live long, Stephen demonstrated several qualities that are necessary for a well-lived life—qualities that allowed him to be used powerfully by God. First, he had a good reputation. Acts 6:3 says that Stephen was selected to lead a ministry because he was “well respected.” He had personal integrity. He fit the apostle Paul’s description in 1 Timothy 3:6–7: “A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall. Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap” (NLT). A well-lived life is marked by a good reputation. Second, he was “full of faith and the Holy Spirit” (Acts 6:5 NLT). Stephen lived a Spirit-controlled life. He yielded to the working of the Holy Spirit every day. A well-lived life is one that faithfully follows the Holy Spirit’s leading. Third, he was filled with wisdom, according to verse 3. We see his wisdom on display in Acts 7 as he quotes from Scripture in presenting the gospel to the Jewish Sanhedrin, the Jewish high council. Keep in mind that it’s possible to have knowledge and not wisdom. There are many very learned people who lack wisdom. They are unable to translate their knowledge into God-honoring application. A well-lived life is one that prioritizes wisdom. Fourth, he was faithful in the little things. He diligently performed the tasks that were set before him without considering whether the jobs were “beneath him.” He was willing to humble himself and do whatever was necessary to accomplish God’s work. You can never be too small for God to use. Only too big. If you say, “I’m willing to do whatever you want me to do, Lord, and I will be faithful in that,” you’ll be amazed at what God will accomplish through you. A well-lived life starts at the bottom, from a human perspective. Fifth, he looked for opportunities and seized them. Stephen was arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin. He was accused of blasphemy, but his real crime was serving the Lord faithfully. He surely understood that his life hung in the balance. But Stephen saw an opportunity to speak the gospel truth to people who needed to hear it. So, he seized the moment and delivered one of the most powerful sermons recorded in Scripture. The consequences didn’t matter to him; what mattered was the opportunity to serve Christ and share His message. A well-lived life is one in which opportunities are recognized and seized upon. Luke, the author of Acts, described Stephen as being “full of God’s grace and power” (Acts 6:8 NLT). That is also the ideal description of a well-lived life. Reflection question: Which quality of Stephen do you most want to strengthen in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Appointment of Deacons Arresting of Stephen Part 3 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1331/29

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We walk through Acts 6:8-7:60.

As we look at Paul's life  in the book of Acts, we see ups and downs—heartache, shame, and restoration. Perhaps you can see yourself in this story because Jesus has called you out of our broken world so that you can go back into it to bring about positive change. One particular area to focus on is your oikos—the relational world that God has placed in your life.  

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We're continuing in chapter six in our study through the book of Acts. We'll begin with verse eight today, as we see the story of the first martyr of the Christian church, Stephen. His story not only points out what a great man of faith he was, but as you'll see, it also resembles what Jesus went through when he was arrested, tried, and crucified. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Join Bart and Tim as they dig deeper into Acts 6:1-7.

 One of the worst things we can experience is to be falsely accused of something. It really hurts, doesn't it? New advances in DNA analysis have proven that many men and women have spent years in prison for crimes they did not commit. In Acts chapter six, we see a scene in which Stephen is accused of a terrible crime. How does he react? Let's find out as we go to Pastor Lloyd Pulley for today's message, based in Acts chapter six.

One of the great men of the Bible was Stephen. He was a man of faith, strength and perseverance. Our study through the book of Acts reaches chapter six, verse eight today, as we see the story of the first martyr of the Christian church, Stephen. His story not only points out what a great man of faith he was, it also shows us how destructive lying and rumor-mongering can be.

Acts: Acts 6:1-7 Jim Roden October 5, 2025 Journey Church Tucson See more at: https://www.journeyefc.org/

 Lloyd is currently leading us on a verse by verse journey through the book of Acts, titled “the World Upside Down”. Luke wrote this account as he observed the gospel's expansion in the early days of the Christian church. One of the first lessons the apostles learned was the importance of organization and delegation of authority

The book of Acts, also called the Acts of the Apostles, spotlights the fulfillment of the Great Commission. This powerful book was written by the Apostle Luke who also wrote the Gospel of Luke.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and recounts the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria and the surrounding world. You will be encouraged by the power of the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of many who were transformed through hearing the gospel and witnessing of miracles. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com  « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

The Secret to a Healthy, Growing Church | His Word, His Plan, His People This episode looks at the early church's growing pains in Acts 6 and how they handled it with wisdom and unity. Learn how prioritizing prayer, Scripture, and shared responsibility can help any church—and any believer—stay focused on what really matters. Key Take Aways: 1. A growing church will always face challenges, but staying rooted in prayer and the Word keeps it healthy. 2. Disunity and distractions can quietly divide a church; unity requires intentional effort and clear communication. 3. Everyone has a role in the mission. Church isn't just for pastors or leaders; it's for all of us. 4. Serving others is not optional! It's essential to spiritual growth and church health. 5. God honors churches that stay mission-focused, disciple-making, and led by the Spirit. Key Scripture: Acts 6 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.6.ESV) Speaker: Marty Godfrey Series: His Word, His Plan, His People Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/_YmttBbd08o) ° Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/) ° Visit our website (https://www.burnthickory.com/)

On today's edition of Sound Doctrine, we are given the opportunity to evaluate our values. Pastor Jeff Johnson looks at the life witness of Stephen. Beginning in Acts chapter six, we have the record of Stephen, the Church's first Martyr. The impact of his life and character is certainly inspiring. It shows the power of a holy life living out what is truly valuable. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Ben Clarke continues our series Viral.

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Acts 6:8-15 – Holy Spirit Leadership