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  • Ronald Zamkus avatar

    Christian Boldness

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 39,398 views

    The early church expressed BOLDNESS when filled with the Holy Spirit. Do we?

    On death row, the condemned man was asked what he would like for his last meal before execution. The menu was - Lobster, Filet Mignon, Beef Wellington, Caviar or Shrimp. The prisoner replied - “I’d like a bowl of mushrooms.” The warden was surprised, “Why a bowl of mushrooms?” The prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church - On Mission With Christ

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 26,141 views

    The success of the early church was that they prayed, their prayers brought unity and their unity brought productivity.

    FB, Cherokee November 16, 2003 Sunday Morning The Church – On Mission With Christ The Book of Acts Intro: I heard a story about an older couple that had finished their lunch and made their way into the living room to prepare themselves for an afternoon nap in their recliners. They were both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlearning The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,484 views

    Unlearning the Church seeks to present the reasons the early church had church meetings.

    UNLEARNING CHURCH MEETINGS Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 14; John 21 Welcome back to our Unlearning Series. There are so many things that we have learned in life that keeps us from following Jesus in a healthy way. For three weeks the Lord taught us on unlearning our proneness to hide, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Don't Hinder The Children From Coming To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,525 views

    Children are important to Jesus, and they can receive Him as their Savior at a very early age.

    “People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciple rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth; anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Does Healing Belong To Us?

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    Has divine healing been done away with, was it only for the early church?

    Does Healing Belong To Us? The question that many Christians have today is, does healing belong to us as it did to the early church? There are 3 basic beliefs on the subject of healing in the modern Christian church. 1. Many believe healing has been done away with, that it was only for the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Balancing The Body Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 23, 2006
     | 3,338 views

    Sixth in a series on the early church. This message focuses on balancing the five purposes of the church.

    Balance is really important in our lives: • When we first learn to walk, the biggest hurdle we face is not usually that we don’t have enough strength; it’s that we have to figure out how to stay balanced • On our cars, it’s important to keep our tires balanced. Anyone who has ever tried to drive at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    The Shepherds Shepherd

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
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    From the shepherds we learn early in the Christmas story that Jesus came for the lowly.

    The Shepherds Shepherd Luke 2:8-20 Rev. R. B. Hughes INTRODUCTION - Fitting this morning we look at the lower places of human society and see both people and God. Shepherds are popular parts in the Christmas dramas around the world. - This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Characteristics Of A Missional Church

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,274 views

    The early church described in Acts 2 is a model for churches today. It was a Missional Church.

    Characterists of a Missional Church Acts 2:41-47 What has been your experience in attending church? Has your experience been pleasant and exciting or boring and frustrating? My first memory of church was the small church located across the street from our house in Gypsum, Kansas. On Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Church: It's A Productive Place

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,379 views

    A practical message on outreach using the early church’s growth as a model for us.

    The Church: It’s A Productive Place Acts 2:42-47 & 9:31 INTRODUCTION:(Prop: Houseplant) I want to introduce you to “the plant.” The reason I say, “The plant” is because it is the only plant in our home that is alive. In fact, it’s probably lived longer than any other plant we’ve ever had. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lord, How Do I Know If You're Listening?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 981 views

    The early prayer experience of Charles Finney: His disillusionment in how Christians pray.

    A. INTRODUCTION: REVIEW THE LORD’S PRAYER LUKE 11:1-4 * The early prayer experience of Charles Finney: His disillusionment in how Christians pray. B. GOD LOVES TO HEAR US AFFIRM HIS SOVEREIGNITY " . . . Thy will be done in heaven, so in earth" (Luke 11:2). "For promotion comes neither from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,956 views

    Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

    In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    4 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    To follow the Good Shepherd is to experience the awe felt by the early church in Acts 2

    4 Easter A John 10:1-10 / Acts 2:42-47 21 April 2002 Sheep are an interesting lot. They are built close to the ground, think mostly about eating and often get themselves into trouble because they cannot see very far ahead and do not look much beyond the next mouthful. Some farmers in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Out Of Egypt, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,819 views

    Part 2 of message looking at the fulfillment of prophecy in the birth and early life of Christ.

    Sermon 1/14/07-Out of Egypt, Pt. 2 Intro: Chapter 2 matt. Focuses on 4, each is very specific and unique, They could have only been fulfilled by the one who is the Messiah, each focuses on the early life of the Messiah and attaches it in some way to a specific location-Bethlehem, Egypt, Ramah, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Community- Coming Together

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    study on the early church as a basis for how the church can operate in the blessings of God

    Intro: I looked up the definition of community and here are the two parts. Com-with, unity-togetherness With Togetherness–if you read Acts 2:42-47–our main text for our series on community, you will find they prayed together, they gave together, they stayed together and they praised together. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Koinonia Ekklesias I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:42-43 about the qualities and character of the early church

    Text: Acts 2:42-43, Title: Koinonia Ekklesias, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Some story about the reformers kicking off the Reformation with a conviction to recapture the spirit of the NT church. B. Background to passage: Luke gives us a glimpse of the life of the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist