Sermons on Early Martyrs:

Performance Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Understand the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships, just like the early church did, and to resist the devil's attempts to disrupt our fellowship and community.

Cadence is all about rhythm, and just like a catchy beat in your favorite song, our relationships need a good rhythm too. Ever been to a play or a musical? Think about a ballet like The Nutcracker. It's all about the rhythm and steps between the dancers. Our relationships are kinda like that too. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Communication, Trust, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Health

Biblical Christianity: Growing Up Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the third of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of growing up to spiritual maturity in Christ.

Biblical Christianity Pt 3 ¡V Growing Up! Hebrews 5:11-14; Ephesians 4:1-16 Over the last two weeks we have been taking a look at characteristics of the early church in Acts chapters 2-5. Here are just a few of the things that were happening in this early church as described in Acts. ƒß ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

Biblical Christianity: Transformation Theology Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the fourth of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of transformation through being "born again".

Biblical Christianity Pt 4 ¡V Transformation Theology John 3:1-21 Over the last three weeks we have been looking at the early church as described in the book of Acts. I won¡¦t take time to read those passages again but I encourage you to read them Acts 2-5. It¡¦s clear in these passages that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Gifts Of The Sprit 12: All Involved Worship Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 12, 2004

There is an early pattern for communal worship shown in this passage. It is quite different to how we do it, today, and really involves, equips and builds the body of Christ!

Gifts of the Spirit 12: “All involved worship”. 1 COr 14:26-33. WBC 14.11.04am Hymns For All Things: The Dentist’s Hymn:.....Crown Him with Many Crowns The Weatherman’s Hymn.....There Shall Be Showers of Blessings The Contractor’s Hymn:.....The Church’s One Foundation The Tailor’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

There is no doubt that the early church needed a wake-up call. So Peter was chosen to get it, and to be the point man for the inclusion of the Gentiles into the church of Jesus Christ.

Passage: Acts 10:9-23 Intro: It’s amazing how often in Scripture God’s entire plan hangs on one person. 1. Noah chosen to build the ark 2. Abraham called to believe. 3. Joseph tested and approved. 4. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for sins 5. Now Peter, being challenged to turn from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Almost Is Not Enough

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004

AS WE STUDY THE EARLY PART OF THE BOOK OF JOSHUA TODAY, WE WILL SEE THAT OUR JOURNEY INTO OUR PROMISE LAND IS LIKE THE ISRAELITES JOURNEY IN 4 RESPECTS.

"ALMOST, IS NOT ENOUGH" TEXT: JOSHUA 1-4 INTRODUCTION [1:1-9] I am sure that most of us have heard the expression that Almost only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. To almost hit your target with a grenade or to almost get a ringer, sometimes is good enough, sometimes it is all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

Through the early chruch’s example we can learn how to encounter the presence of God in a fresh and powerful way. Are you hungry for an encounter with God?

Todd Coget a minister in Indiana tells a story of growing up on a pig farm. They raised about a thousand pigs a year; there would be two or three hundred little oinkers running around in one field. Long before the sun would rise each morning Todd would walk into the field to feed the pigs and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Land Of Iraq In The Light Of The Bible

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 27, 2003

According to Genesis, present day Iraq is located in the region associated with the early days of civilization. According to Revelation, it shall be uniquely associated with the final days of this generation.

THE LAND OF IRAQ IN THE LIGHT OF THE BIBLE "Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it divided and became four rivers. The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where, there is gold. The gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-14, Revelation 9:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Got Something For You!

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 1, 2007

Many think that the laying on of hands was for the early church only. I believe that God is still working through ministers to impart His blessing on His people

June 3, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:1-7 Subject: The Anointing of God By the Laying on of Hands Title: Have I Got Something for You! I’ve shared with you before from one of my favorite book series – The Chronicles of Narnia – and I want to begin today by telling a story from the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ministering In Diversity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

The situation was tense. A disagreement that threatened to divide the early church, a personal spat that threatened to divide friends. What should we do when it happens to us?

Passage: Acts 15:36-41 Intro: Have you ever noticed that not everyone agrees with you all the time? 1. how can so many people be so consistently wrong so often? 2. things had been going well for Paul and Barnabas. 3. church in Antioch healthy, Jerusalem council decided in favor of Gentiles. 4. in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004

The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

What Characterize The Church?

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007

Now, here in chapter 2:42-47, Luke shows us activities practiced by the early church. This is shows us the traits that characterized the lives of Christian.

WHAT CHARACTERIZE THE CHURCH? Act 2:41-47 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay February 4, 2007 Introduction In Acts 2:1-13, Luke recorded the coming of the Holy Spirit. This is one of the most phenomenal and important events in all history. This is the event of glorious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Plan Of Evangelism

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 18, 2008

Coleman brings Jesus’ early ministry to reality in his book. He explains, in 9 easy principles, “the master plan of evangelism,” Jesus’ way.

Jesus’ Plan of Evangelism: Matthew 4:19 “…Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 Introduction: Many churches are considerably “dead” today. A large number of churches fail to teach the importance of evangelism. These churches are trying to attract members of other churches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Its Time To Get Our "acts" Together-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012

With the Pentecost Sunday around the corner, to focus on the factors which contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on the responsibilities of the Church Leadership

It’s time to get our “Act” together -I Let me begin with the equivalent of a Democrat Presidential candidate giving a thumbs up to his Republican counterpart and vice versa!!! Boy, this would jolt even the sound sleepers from sleep. Have you caught up with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

A Mother's Faithfulness (Mother's Day)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 9, 2008

Today, Let us learn from the faithfulness of the women in Moses early life and the faithfulness of the women in our lives even as we celebrate them today.

A Mother’s Faithfulness, Exodus 1:15-2:8 Introduction Ian MacLaren, that great preacher of the Word of God, once visited a home and found an old Scotch woman standing in her kitchen, weeping. She wiped her eyes with the corner of her apron, and when the minister asked her what was the matter, she ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church