The trial of Stephen is a pivotal moment in the Book of Acts and contains one of the greatest sermons ever preached by man. Stephen's trial echoes that of Christ's and has a similar effect on the early church. Within Stephen's sermon is contained the history of Israel in nutshell form and God's history of redemption on brilliant display. Stephen's sermon ends in the same place where Peter's sermon ended on the Day of Pentecost, and though the people were again cut to the heart, mass conversions were not the result. The third witness to Jerusalem climaxed in tragedy, yet with a divine ovation, as the gospel began its outward expansion to the ends of the earth.
The audio sermon below was recorded in November of 2016 and contains a sermon that I have preached only once. I am looking forward to giving it again next Lord's Day and hope the boldness of Stephen will rekindle the fire of conviction in the hearts of God's children as it has mine.
The audio sermon below was recorded in November of 2016 and contains a sermon that I have preached only once. I am looking forward to giving it again next Lord's Day and hope the boldness of Stephen will rekindle the fire of conviction in the hearts of God's children as it has mine.
| trial_of_stephen.mp3 |
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