Sermons on Early Church Vs Science:

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 16 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Jesus’ Church is a collection of people working together in harmony to demonstrate love as one continually evolving network of relationships

This week we finish our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, 1 Corinthians 16:13-18, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

In the text it is the first few months after the Resurrection.

To God Be the Glory “They realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, and they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 Intro: In the text it is the first few months after the Resurrection. I have skipped ahead to after the return of Jesus back up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church In Training Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2008

From the early Christians, we see what it means to be transformed by the cross of Christ and the filling of the Holy Spirit. These Christians adopted a life style of spiritual discipline and generosity and are examples to us today.

Acts 2:42-47 “A Church in Training” INTRODUCTION The United States is a nation that is out of shape. • 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese • Eight out of 10 over 25’s Overweight • 78% of American’s not meeting basic activity level recommendations • 25% ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Fiddle Vs. Violin; Staff Vs. Rod

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2005

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, let us consider the difference between correction and punishment.

Fiddle vs. Violin? Staff vs Rod? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Seems many people today do not know the difference in punishment and correction. I was speaking at a church in Clinton, Ky. The Sunday School teacher did a very good job. In his lesson he said there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary Vs. Martha: Busy Vs Better Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2017

It is good to be busy serving the Lord; however, we must not neglect discipleship because being too busy to sit at the feet of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Deep Thoughts with Jesus series, we will come upon an interesting situation that most all of us can relate to. • Have you ever been really busy doing something at home, maybe like cleaning the house, and your spouse and children are sitting on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Really Legalism?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

In many modern churches, legalism is no more than acknowledging that the Lord has given to His Church a body of legislation that He expects to be taught and obeyed.

During my decades of Christian ministry, the terms “legalism” and “legalist” have progressively been bandied-about within modern churches and their preachers/pastors. These terms have, primarily, been used to describe and condemn those Christians and churches that believe that there is more to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort Vs Commitment

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2013

The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time.

Comfort vs Commitment August 11, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time. Focus Passage: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: The kids and I were watching a show on the Science ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

How God Wants To Grow Our Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 27, 2017

God will grow our church: 1. With the same kind of men (vs. 24-33). 2. With the same methods (vs. 23-24). 3. With the same message (vs. 34-36).

How God Wants to Grow Our Church Acts 10:23-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 23, 2014 *Think about the answer to this question: "On a scale of 1 to 10, how committed are you to seeing our church grow?" Church: We need to be more committed than ever before. A five-minute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

The First Controversy In The Church Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 1, 2005

What does a church in action do with problems? How do we handle controversy? By following the example of the early church.

The First Controversy in the Church A church in action will still have some problems. ILL>>>Perhaps the only way to avoid quarreling with your wife is to let her go her way and you go hers. ILL>>> Sue Martinuk, War had broken out between my roommate and me. We dealt with our anger by not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Superheroes Vs. Christians

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

So what about Christians? How do they compare or contrast with these superheroes we have been looking at. We’ll look at three principles to examine the superheroes and the Christians, but instead of trying to impress the pop culture, we will seek God’s

Superheroes vs. Christians Introduction: Throughout the last century, superheroes have played a major part of our American culture. Comic books, cartoons & science fiction have all played a part of making superheroes a major icon in our society. We can look way back in our history to see that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Let Those People In?

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE REACTION OF THE EARLY CHURCH LEADERS TO PETER AFTER THE HOUSEHOLD OF CORNELIUS.

HFL SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 ACTS 11;1-4 1The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3and said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Lets Get Back To The Basics In Our Faith" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 22, 2014

We need to start at the beginning to see where we went wrong on Doctrine.

The Ultimate Decision July 22, 2014 Every morning I have the same routine. I start the coffee, get all my Bible supplies, computer and get ready to start studying for the lesson. I have been doing the same things for 7 years now. Plus I have made coffee every morning for 35 years. This morning I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Selecting A Team Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 24, 2015

One fundamental thing that contributed to the enlargement of the early church both spiritually and physically which cannot be downplayed is that they were TOGETHER. They were together as a strong team.

Introduction The church is very important to God. Acts 20:28 tells us that He bought the church with his own blood. God made a huge sacrifice to bring the church into being. He sacrificed His one and only son. Having sacrificed something very precious and costly to birth the church, having ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gather For Rhythm Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The early church was devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. They gathered regularly, which had a profound impact on their lives. We too can experience this impact by developing the habit of gathering with other believers.

Let's talk about habits - the good, the bad, and the weird. Habits are like the auto-pilot of our lives. Did you know it takes about 66 days to form a new habit? Habits are all about cravings and rewards. What if we craved hanging out with our friends, praying more, and really getting the Bible? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Early Church, Community Power, Spiritual Gathering, Church History

Truth Vs. Tradition-Evolution Vs. Creation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

A brief synopsis of evolution vs. creation

TRUTH: Man was created by God Vs. TRADITION: Man evolved from super-slime The battle of traditional Evolution vs. Creation is definitely not a new subject. However, Darwin’s theory of evolution is relatively new as it has only been around about a century and a half. In essence, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible