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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Ancient Office Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
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     | 3,688 views

    The one office we see early in the book of Genesis that continues through eternity in the Book of Revelation is the office of elder! This office is so important that every Christian should understand and support it.

    The Ancient Office (I Peter 5:1-4) 1. A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The head elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 1 - The Judgement Is Bad Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022
     | 1,500 views

    Men have become followers, not leaders. In too many cases men have abrogated their positions through a bad Christian walk, laziness; a careless, unconcerned walk with the Lord. A failure to be students of scripture with nothing that God can use, leaves a spiritual vacuum for the next generation.

    ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 1 - THE JUDGEMENT IS BAD SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 3 [A]. THE UNDERSTANDING IS BAD 2Kings 2 v 15 [[Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho opposite him saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Transition Of Power (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 22 ratings
     | 27,205 views

    A sermon examining the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

    A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 2 Acts 1:1-3 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning – February 2nd, 2025) Throughout my life I have witnessed seven transitions of power as one presidential administration handed over the responsibility of governing the United States to another. On May 6th, 2023, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church’s Context Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010
     | 9,030 views

    When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

    Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church’s Mandate Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010
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     | 7,370 views

    The church’s primary function is to win souls

    The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Be A Church Not Just In A Church

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,532 views

    Church is the PEOPLE, not the building.

    Be A CHURCH Not Just In A Church Colossians 1:18 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013
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     | 10,359 views

    We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, Judaism we will have a better understanding/more complete knowledge of Jesus, our Jewish Lord.The Menorah is the only piece of tabernacle/temple

    Our Hebrew Heritage Series Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light September 9, 2012 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The church has been robbed. 1 We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. a When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sabbath: The Rest Is Up To You Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013
     | 4,205 views

    God created the universe, earth, and everything else over the course of six days: establishing the seventh day as a day of rest. Sabbath means “to rest.” God’s intent for establishing the Sabbath was to have His people remember that God is the reason the

    Our Hebrew Heritage Series Sabbath: The Rest is Up To You September 30, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A At the beginning of the month, Dr. Bill Nye (90's , Bill Nye the Science Guy TV program), warned parents not to teach their children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 12, 2018
     | 32,146 views

    Part 4 of this series describes what the first Christians were like, some of the things they did in Christianity's earliest days, and the spread of Christianity in the region and the world.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From Joe Pt 1 "The Early Years"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2009
     | 2,708 views

    Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership quality was he was forgiving.

    Lessons from Joe – the young years Opening video Illustration: From Blue Fish Tv – Joseph abandoned by God Thesis: Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,170 views

    Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

    Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Are You The Church, Or Do We Look For Another?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,910 views

    Is the Church of today the same as the original church? Would first century Christians recognize the church of today? Here are the 4 things we should we do to look like the early church.

    ARE YOU THE CHURCH OR SHOULD WE LOOK FOR ANOTHER? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: POWER OF MOTIVATION 1. Bobby Dodd, the former great football coach at Georgia Tech, tells the story of a game in which his team was leading 7-6 with just a minute to go. 2. He instructed his quarterback not to pass the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Dare To Be A Daniel

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 20, 2025
     | 297 views

    Introduction to the book of Daniel

    Title: “Dare to Be A Daniel” Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 9-21-25 Intro: The times in which we are living require Christians to be heroic if they are going to make a difference in our culture as well as our world. As we have recently witnessed with appalling ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Rekindling Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 28, 2008
     | 9,483 views

    The first churches in history were just like the churches now...and they have a lot to teach us about staying close to Jesus.

    Sermon for CATM – December 28 – Churches of Revelation – Ephesus and Sardis – Revelation 2:1-7; 3:1-6 Today we begin a 5-part series on the Churches of Revelation. Yes, it is a bit odd that we’re beginning such a series on the last Sunday of the year and that we will be starting the new year with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Depend On Each Other Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,912 views

    Acts 2 points to the ways the early church depended on each other. As a church family today, we depend on each other; points use acrostic HELP. Holiness, Enthusiasm, Labor, People.

    I have researched Sermon Central as well as many other sources in preparing this sermon. BEING THE CHURCH GOD WANTS US TO BE: WE DEPEND ON EACH OTHER August 29, 2004 Jay Robison Acts 2:42-47 Sunday began sermon series leading to TBC B-day Sept 19 Looking at 1st few chapters of Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist