Sermon Central
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Learning From Nt Churches
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. The Evangelistic Jerusalem Church Lesson 1
Contributed on Jul 7, 2023
Christ’s last command, “Go into all the world . . . preach the gospel to everyone . . . "
A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT FORMED THE FIRST CHURCH? 1. Christ’s last command, “Go into all the world . . . preach the gospel to everyone . . . make disciples in every culture (people group), baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit . . . and teach them all I have taught them” ...read more
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2. The Well-Rounded Church At Antioch Lesson 2
Contributed on Jul 7, 2023
Ingredients of Well-Rounded Antioch Church
A. INTRODUCTION: 1. The church in Jerusalem was mostly Jewish (Acts 2:5-11). 2. Jesus commanded they preach to all people in every nation (culture) and make disciples (Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:18-19). 3. Persecution forced them to carry out the Great Commission. “At that time a great persecution ...read more
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3. The Philippian Church Of Relationships Lesson 3
Contributed on Jul 7, 2023
Your character will attract and make friends. Character is habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.
A. INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. Philippi was the first city in Europe to be evangelize. How can this large continent be evangelized? One person at a time. 2. God’s call. “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9). Who was the man? a. Jailer. b. Symbolic man. c. Luke. 3. A ...read more
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4. The Thessalonica Church Of Love Evangelism Lesson 4
Contributed on Jul 7, 2023
Love evangelism and the growth of the early church.
A. INTRODUCTION Love evangelism begins with the immediate family, then branches out to all relationships, but doesn’t stop there. Love evangelism includes neighbors, extended family and strangers. Perhaps love evangelism is best described by the acrostic F.R.A.N. (Friends, Relatives, Associates ...read more
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5. The Bible-Studying Berean Church Lesson 5
Contributed on Jul 7, 2023
Read the whole Bible to understand God’s whole plan for your whole life.
A. INTRODUCTION: THE BEREAN CHURCH ACTS 17:10-15 1. Paul was forced to leave Thessalonica (17:1-9). a. A powerful church in spite of suffering (1 Thess. 1:6). b. The church had a strong witness (1 Thess. 1:8-10). c. Was looking for Christ’s return (1 Thess. 4:13-18). ...read more
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6. The Every Member Ministry Church Of Corinth Lesson 6
Contributed on Jul 7, 2023
A spiritual gift is given to each of us.
A. INTRODUCTION: EMPHASIS - EVERY BELIEVER HAS A SPIRITUAL GIFT FOR MINISTRY “A spiritual gift is given to each of us” (1 Cor. 12:7). 1. Definition: A spiritual gift is divine enablement given to each believer to serve the Lord. 2. Basic teaching: a. All believers have a multitude of gifts ...read more
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7. The Ephesian Church Reproducing Itself Lesson 7
Contributed on Jul 7, 2023
Churches grow when people live natural lives with supernatural testimony.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. An important quality. “This went on for the next two years, so that people throughout the province of Asia—both Jews and Greeks—heard the word of the Lord” (Acts 19:10, NLT). 2. Ephesus was the capital and supply connection for many by Roman highways to other important ...read more