Sermons on Early Church Pentecost:

Who Needs The Church? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Do we really need the church to be a Christian?

Who Needs the Church? I run into many people who say they are believers, but when you ask them where they go to church they say I don’t need the church. A Friend told me this week when I asked where she was attending church, said at home. Recently the leaders of my former church said they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is Church Attendance Necessary?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

How important is the corporate worship of the saints? Mnay say I can worship God as well in the privacy of my home as I can at church? Is this true or an excuse?

“Church Attendance” Introduction: The announcement that the Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore after 30 years in Cleveland devastated many people. Among the many Browns fans interviewed, one man sat in his pickup truck and wept as he said, "Now me and my family will have no place to go on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bethel Foursquare Church

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2008

After Jacob encountered God at Bethel, his whole life was transformed. God’s desire is that all believers would have a personal, ongoing experience with Jesus that would be a testimony to others of His love and mercy.

BETHEL FOURSQUARE CHURCH INTRO TO SPEAKER: I have been involved in full time ministry for almost 16 years, married with four children. Currently pasturing BCC, and excited to be a covering to this new church! JUST FOR FUN – LETTERS TO PASTORS: *Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: *other

Eating With The Troops Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2009

The early church "gathered together to break bread." Why was this activity so critical to them and what can it mean to us?

OPEN: There’s an old saying: “An army marches on… (its stomach).” What that means is: if an army doesn’t feed its men it’s not going anywhere. Without food the troops eventually can’t march, they can’t maneuver, and they can’t fight. So one of the logistical problems for armies has always been - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jack Daniels Met John 3:16

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2022

We look at the disastrous effects of alcohol, at wine use in the early church, and the nine reasons Christians shouldn’t drink.

WHEN JACK DANIELS MET JOHN 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A mother was assisting her elementary school son on his project for the science fair. The subject of his project was, "The Harmful Effects Of Alcohol." The mother, who had never taken a drink of alcohol in her life, nervously went ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remembering Our First Love. Revelation 2: 1-7

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 6, 2024

A message of God's love for us all. A journey for the early church and how it pertains to our world today.

Remembering Our First Love Revelation 2:1-7 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified By Faith: The Unchanging Truth Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2024

The heart of the Gospel — justification by faith. This is the cornerstone of our faith, a doctrine proclaimed from the early church and echoed through the centuries.

Justified by Faith: The Unchanging Truth of God's Grace Introduction Today, we’re going to examine the heart of the Gospel — justification by faith. This is the cornerstone of our faith, a doctrine that has been proclaimed from the early church and echoed through the centuries. As we turn to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:28, Romans 4:5, Romans 8:33, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:6, Romans 8:1, Ephesians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

Part 3 continues to examine why the early church was so effective in the spread of the gospel and challenges us to so likewise.

“How to Communicate the Gospel Effectively” (Part III) For the past 3 weeks the lord has given me a word for us on Effectively Communicating the Gospel. This week I came across another story about effective communication. A woman from Kentucky tells this story. After directory assistance gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20, Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Signs Of Walking A Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 28, 2005

From Acts Chapter 2 this sermon looks at 6 characteristics of the early Christian Church as they walked in the fullness of the Spirit of God.

Walking In The Spirit Pt 3 Six Signs of Spirit Filled Living Acts 2:37-47 This past two weeks we have been talking about Walking In The Spirit. Our Key Scriptures have been… We’ve talked about Power with a Purpose – Jesus said “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, Acts 2:30-47

Denomination: *other

How To Deal With Persecution Series

Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 18, 2007

Just as paul and the early church faced persecution, so do we today. How shall we deal with it?

How to Deal with Persecution Acts 18:1-17 Pastor Mark Olson 7/22/07 Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12 Promise: You will face rejection and suffering because of your Christian faith. What is Persecution? Hebrews 10:32-34 Persecution can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Becoming The Church God Intended

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 3, 2014

We need to stop just having church but become the church God intended us to be.

“Becoming the Church God Intended” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Pentecost Sunday 2014 Acts 2:1-13 & 37-47 Today I am going to preach on the subject of “Becoming the church God intended, but before I do I came across this article the other day and I need to share it with you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic

The Character Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are dynamic, aggressively

The Character of an Effective Church Acts 13:1-13 Intro There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of The Church Is Missions Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 15, 2008

WHEN ANY CHURCH LOSES THE SPIRIT OF THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT SURRENDERS THE VERY REASON FOR ITS EXISTENCE.

The Mission Of The Church Is MissionsThe Mission Of The Church Is Missions Acts 13:1-3 What is the main business of the church? Some would say that it is to care of its members. The church is here to visit the sick and pray with them, to take care of people at important transitions in life, such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

My Church #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 23, 2012

We all have been birthed into ONE body! We are the body of Christ. The local church should be a portrait of what Jesus looked like when HE was here.

Mission & Vision 2012 “My Church” Ephesians 4:11-16 NLT When I think about the words Jesus said in our message last week it pumps me up to dig further into what HIS church looks like. Matthew 16:18 MSG This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church As A Praising Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003

4th in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon explores the church as a praising community.

The Church as a Praising Community Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 111 Acts 2:47 tells us that the early church was praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Praising is a core characteristic of the church; an essential element in its DNA. Wherever the church exists, there will be praise. What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren