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  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Disciples And Deceivers Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
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    The early church contends with deceivers in their midst

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 005 TITLE: Disciples and Deceivers TEXT: Acts 5:1-12 INTRO: Our text, today, is one that is often passed over, because some strange things happen in it, and it makes people feel uncomfortable. The early church was in great revival with thousands getting saved…and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace To Give

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 18, 2018
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    The spontaneous voluntary sharing of the early church.

    GRACE TO GIVE. Acts 4:32-35. The first reference to the voluntary sharing of the early church occurs soon after Pentecost, when the believers in the Jerusalem church (3,120 members plus daily additions) were said to be ‘together, and had all things in common, sold their possessions and goods, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Thessalonica Church Of Love Evangelism Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Council Of Chalcedon Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 30, 2014
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    Considered by many to be the last Ecumenical Council, how did the Council of Chalcedon affect the history of the early church and begin the rift which would ultimately become the Great Schism in 1054.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 5: The Council of Chalcedon So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Better Than Gold Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
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     | 12,094 views

    The Apostles had something to give that was better than the wealth of the world.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 003 TITLE: Something Better Than Gold TEXT: Acts 3:1-11 INTRO: Luke described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). But, he doesn't telll us what the signs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    A Man After God's Own Heart: David's Early Life As A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023
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    David was anointed as the king of Israel as a young man, and that would define his life for many years. He was a young king in exile. Because technically Saul was still king. But Saul had displeased God. And so God would slowly work in David’s life to bring him to the seat of the throne.

    We’re going to examine the life of the one of the great historical figures, a man named David. If there’s one person I want to mimic in my devotion to Christ it’s David. He is the prime example from the Old Testament of a godly man, a man the Bible says, was a man after God’s own heart. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Be Transfigured Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 16, 2016
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    Jesus took three disciples who were transfigured in life they were with Jesus and therefore life was transformed in latter stages. They were died as martyrs.

    Text: MARK 9:2-9 Theme: “Be Transfigured” Background: Mark 8 describes Jesus involved in many activities and programs. He taught, did miracles, healed. Mark 9:10ff describes Jesus tells about resurrection, miracles, importance on fasting-prayer. 1. Go to Mountain Mark 9:2 Called, took to High ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Wins But It's Always By God's Calendar

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2023
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    The victory is God’s, but sometimes it takes a long time to achieve. And sometimes that victory is only in the willingness of martyrs to give up everything in witness to their faith.

    Saturday of the 33rd Week in Course 2023 I recently read an article summarizing statements made by likely voters in one of the state primaries. One of the participants lamented about the state of the nation and asked, “Is there anyone other than me that feels like this is Rome 476 A.D.?” (Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Legacy Of The Elim Missionaries In The Vumba Massacre John 15:13 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024
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     | 674 views

    The Elim missionaries who were martyred in the Vumba Massacre left a legacy that is a testament to the power of faith, the resilience of the gospel, and the enduring impact of sacrificial love.

    Transformed by Truth: The Legacy of the Elim Missionaries in the Vumba Massacre Introduction: Today, we reflect on the profound sacrifice of the Elim missionaries who were martyred in the Vumba Massacre. The Vumba massacre (also known as the Elim Mission massacre) was a massacre of eight British ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Words From The Father's Heart Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 2, 2006
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    We can rejoice as we obey these words from the Father’s heart!

    Three Word’s from the Father’s Heart Phil 1:27-30 27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The 7 Step Cycle Of The Body Of Christ's Growth In Acts

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021
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    The mysterious Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. After Jesus rose from the dead, and spent time with his disciples and others in the city, he told them that though he was leaving, he would send the Holy Spirit to lead them and guide them in their mission.

    After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Christian Buds[eal] Training Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 19, 2014
     | 3,464 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 6 verse 9 through 11

    Revelation 6: 9 – 11 Christian Buds[eal] Training 9 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Ministry Of The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-14)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 30, 2024
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     | 1,442 views

    During the first half of the Great Tribulation, God sends two ambassadors from heaven to preach the Gospel to the people in Jerusalem. Their ministry is to call the people to repentance before it is too late.

    Throughout history, even in its darkest moments, God raises up prophets and preachers to bring His Word and the promise of salvation to anyone who repents and turns to Him for salvation. Although God pours out His wrath upon the world during the seven years of the Great Tribulation, He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 01 -- Just Do It God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2011
     | 3,502 views

    ACTS IS A MICROCOSM LOOK AT THE EARLY CHURCH. UNDENIABLY THIS BOOK OF THE BIBLE DOES NOT CONTAIN EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH, YET IT DOES CONTAIN EVERYTHING GOD WANTS US TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH. AS WE BEGI

    SIMPLE TRUTHS FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 1:3-11 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persevering Through Persecution Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 29, 2020
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    It's always better to obey God.

    Persevering Through Persecution Acts 5:17-32 Rev. Brian Bill January 25-26, 2020 Look around you and find eight people. Go ahead and count until you locate eight individuals. By the time you go to sleep tonight, eight people around the world will have died for their devotion to follow Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist