Sermons on Early Martyrs:

Matthew 21:33-46 The Parable Of The Vineyard

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 20, 2005

Father Dave’s Sermon on Matthew 21:33-46 & the East Timorese Martyrs. The nature of God, the price he’s willing to pay for His ’Vineyard’ and the wait for the justice that will eventually take place.

Wednesday is the feast of ’the Saints and Martyrs of Asia’. It is a tragic irony that on the very day it is celebrated, more East Timorese martyrs will probably be added to their number! A Protestant Christian leader has been killed. The Communion of Churches in Indonesia has confirmed that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Clear The Way, Part 7 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 14, 2025

Concluding John, Chapter 1, we see the calling of Philip and the urgency he has to go tell Nathanael about the Messiah. If we are truly Christ followers, this same drive must be what we have today!

John, Part 7 Series: Clear the Way, Part 7 John 1:43-51 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here with us; dismiss kids -- Thank you for hanging in there with me through this introductory chapter -- Truly, there has been a LOT to discover, and I thank you for your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, Acts 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 6, 2022

Silas, or Silvanus (a leading member of the Early Christian community), accompanied Paul the Apostle on his second missionary journey.

Silas Silas and Silvanus were the same people. He was a prophet who worked with Paul. SILAS (Saint) (SILVANUS) Prophet, Disciple, Evangelist, Missionary, Bishop, and Martyr, Companion of Saint Paul An essential figure in the apostolic Church and frequent companion of St. Paul. He had two names, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:37

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 30, 2008

Transfiguration means change or metamorphosis, & clearly it was an event that informed Peter’s theology, & that of the early Church. So what was it that the early Church saw because though they attached great importance to it, we in the modern Church don’

Streetly 11 a.m. Kingstanding 6.30 p.m. HP 484 Angel voices ever singing Prayers Readings HP 304 Holy Spirit, hear us Notices & Collection Intercessions HP 745 O thou who camest from above Sermon HP 610 I come with joy to meet my Lord Holy Communion HP 762 May the grace of Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Assembling Of The Saints

Contributed by David Hersey on Feb 7, 2023

The early church/ekklesia regularly assembled regularly. The purpose of this sermon is to examine whether there is sufficient evidence within God’s word to draw the conclusion that Christians/Believers regularly assembled in the early church for the purpose of worshiping God.

The early church/ekklesia regularly assembled regularly. The purpose of this sermon is to examine whether there is sufficient evidence within God’s word to draw the conclusion that Christians/Believers regularly assembled in the early church for the purpose of worshiping God. This study from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plugging Into The Power - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 3, 2006

Third in a series on the early church. The second of a two-part message on how to get plugged into the power of the Holy Spirit.

“It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” Two weeks ago we began a journey to see how God can take our church from good to great. In Acts Chapter 1, we saw that Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the power that would come upon them when they received the Holy Spirit. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Life Part 5 - James 2: 16-26 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues in the church, those issues still exist.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dare To Be Different In 2026.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 22, 2026

What does it take to change and live for Jesus, what does it take to move from belief in the Messiah to a follower of the Messiah, of Jesus Christ? This is an update on a previous seron, A bit more relevant for 2026.

As we are starting into 2026, today I want to ask a simple question, well a couple. What does it take to change and live for Jesus, what does it take to move from belief in the Messiah to a follower of the Messiah, of Jesus Christ? It takes transformation and it starts in your head. Do you dare to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-9, John 3:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Authentic Life Part 4 - James 2: Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues, and those issues are still in the church today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Study Of Abel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Abel’s life was short, but his faith and righteousness made an eternal impact. He exemplified true worship and devotion to God, setting an example for believers today.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ABEL – RIGHTEOUS SON OF ADAM AND EVE, KILLED BY CAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10, Matthew 23:35, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 12:24, Hebrews 11:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking For A Great Church

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

A look at the Early Church in Acts as the pattern for what makes a truly "great" church today.

Looking For A Great Church Text: Acts 4:23-33 Today, many people are searching for a great church. A great Church in the minds of many means that it is a church that has many programs and ministries that cover all ages. A great church also means having an upbeat, updated music ministry with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

A study in how the early church prayed: in one accord, to the Sovereign Lord, for spiritual empowerment.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the idea that you shouldn’t base your beliefs and convictions on a historical book - like Acts? What do you think? Do you think that we should follow the examples of those OUTLINE FOR TODAY WE MUST PRAY IN SOLIDARITY - ONE ACCORD WE MUST PRAY TO A SOVEREIGN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They Devoted Themselves

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 28, 2002

The early church devoted themselves to the Lord in certain ways which caused the church to grow.

THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES Acts 2:42-47 INTRO.- ILL.- A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him to a clothing store ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life-Styles Of The Revived & Fervent In Spirit

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Sermon examines the life style of the early church to learn principles for Spirit-filled living.

Life-styles of the Revived & Fervent in Spirit Acts 2:42[1] 12-26-04 There used to be a series on TV entitled “Life-styles of the Rich & Famous”. Each week they would give the viewer a candid glimpse of how some celebrity lives. They would show all their expensive clothes and cars. They would ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Obey God Or Man?

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

The early apostles, arrested for a second time boldly declared that they should obey not man but God.

There was an item in the news recently, concerning the Bishop of Hereford. The Bishop had turned down a man for an appointment in his diocese because of his gay lifestyle, and found himself in court being charged under the new Sexual Orientation Regulations. Actually, as the Bishop explained to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican