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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Soaking In God’s Presence.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 6, 2020
     | 9,857 views

    To soak means, to make or allow something to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid. To be saturated. “The early disciples of Jesus Christ needed to be thoroughly saturated by the Holy Spirit.’

    Soaking In God’s Presence. John 14:12-14NKJV To soak means, to make or allow something to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid. To be saturated. “The early disciples of Jesus Christ needed to be thoroughly saturated by the Holy Spirit.’ ‘We too need be stay wet through immersion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Help Is On The Way!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 5, 2020
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     | 41,228 views

    Like the early Israelites, we can sing with confidence, because God watches over us, God protects us, and God is with us. We have nothing to fear.

    Psalm 121 Help is on the Way! We live in a time of great uncertainty, of fear of what the future may hold. If you asked me a couple of months ago, I never would have predicted that the world would be caught up in a deadly new strand of coronavirus. We have had great scares before: the Spanish flu, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Herod Agrippa And His Rule Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 8, 2021
     | 2,496 views

    Early Church was going through very challenging times during King Herod Agrippa 1. But God took control of the Church and blessed the Church to grow, word to spread.

    Acts 12:18-24 Herod and his activities 12:18-20 Herod’s Unlearned Lessons 12:21-23 Herod’s Inhumane Activities 12:22-23 Herod’s self-glory and God’s intervention Acts 12:18-19 a. Herod’s unlearned lessons Herod was a political person with a political agenda of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Character Study Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 535 views

    Luke was a physician, historian, and devoted Christian who used his skills to serve God. He played a critical role in documenting the life of Christ and the growth of the early church.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF LUKE – PHYSICIAN AND AUTHOR OF LUKE AND ACTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 4:14 "Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings." Supporting Texts: Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24 INTRODUCTION Luke was a physician, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fed-Up, Filled-Up, Fired Up

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 26, 2024
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     | 5,444 views

    We are going to see 3 things about the early church; first they got fed-up with the world, then they got filled-up with the Spirit, and then they got fired-up to witness.

    FED-UP, FILLED-UP, FIRED UP Acts 4:7-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TEA PARTY FOR DAD 1. A mother had gone shopping and left dad in charge of their 2½ year-old daughter. Someone had given her a little tea cup set as a gift. 2. Daddy was in the living room watching TV, when his little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Every Knee Will Bow At The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 20, 2026
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     | 532 views

    The Name of Jesus is an Easy name, an Enduring name, an Esteemed name, an Exclusive name, and an Empowering name. Just as the early church was forbidden to speak that name, so are we, but it's the only Name that can save! Speak it out!

    EVERY KNEE WILL BOW AT THE NAME OF JESUS Phip. 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: KITTEN CHURCH MEMBERS 1. A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. 2. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. 3. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Restoring The Church In The Likeness Of Christ

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 23, 2007
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     | 5,122 views

    Having grown up in "The Restoration Movement", our emphasis has been restoring today’s chuch in the likeness of the early church. We should be imitating Christ, not the church.

    RESTORING THE CHURCH INTO THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST! A. Modern Day Parable: ILLUSTRATION: Around the turn of the last century, there was a man who lived alone with his 5 year-old son. The boy’s mother died shortly after giving birth. The boy was greatly ADMIRED by his father. He was especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Satan Is Defeated, We Have The Victory

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,577 views

    This sermon is one of a reminder and one of confirmation to let us know that Satan our foe is defeated because of the death, burial, and the resurrection of Jesus the Christ early one Sunday morning.

    Introduction: We as Christians should be working towards the mark. We are working towards being perfected in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Our primary goal is that we should live so that God will be pleased with our lives. We must remind ourselves from time to time that we have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Words For A Worldy Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    There is probably no more appropriate book in the Bible to the western church than 1 Corinthians. The early church was by no means perfect. However that is no excuse for not living a life surrendered to the sanctifying work of Christ.

    ntro: While we were in Myrtle Beach SC my wife of course wanted to go shopping. So I could spend time with here I went and actually found something that would be useful for us to think about as we begin the New Year. A little sign said cherish yesterday, dream for tomorrow, but live for today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awakening In The Body And Blood

    Contributed by James Cloud on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    How many times do we neglect the sacrament of the Eucharist (Communion) for the "thrills" of the modern age? This is a call back to the Early Church and what they held about this Most Blessed Sacrament.

    Awakening in the Blood and Body St. John 6:44-59 (ESV) “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. It is written in the Prophets, ’And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me— not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    David, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,912 views

    This message looks at the life of David, the early years. The outlines is 1)David's Calling, 2)David's Crisis, and 3)David's Coronation. This is the 5th sermon in the series "Close Encounters".

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 5 – DAVID, PART 1 This morning, we’re continuing our sermon series on the subject of “Close Encounters” And we’ve been talking about how that each of us, can have CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD And lest you think that you’re… --not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Church At Antioch Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,943 views

    The Gospel reached the nations through the persecution of disciples. They became founders of taking the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Find out how God used Christians on run for the expansion of the early Church.

    Acts 11:19-30 Church at Antioch 11:19-21 Gospel and nations 11:22-24 Barnabas Ministry at Antioch 11:25-26 Believers named as Christians 11:28-30 Response of the Church during Calamities Acts 11:19-21 Gospel reached many nations The expansion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Convictions Of The Church That Change The World

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2016
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     | 5,441 views

    6 Convictions of the early church that can change the world today (Based on an article by Rick Warren on Pastors.com: http://pastors.com/6-convictions-church-changes-world/)

    HoHum: “Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” Acts 2:41, NIV. Much present day evangelism seeks to make coming to Christ easy. Many today would be appalled that Peter made the cost of coming to Christ so high. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Administration And Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020
     | 2,400 views

    The newly accepted believers made a complaint in the early Church, and they expected Apostles would visit them and care for them. There was a cultural clash based on ethnicity, and language, and background of their previous identity.

    Acts 6:1-7 Administration and Spirituality 6:1 Complaints of Believers 6:2-4 Concentrations of Apostles 6:5-6 Contributions of Deacons 6:7 Contours of the Church Acts 6:1 Complaints of Believers The newly accepted believers made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Have You Been With Jesus?

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2019
     | 7,409 views

    For the first Sunday after New Year's. What is our prayer to God for the new year? The early church prayed for boldness. What did they do to be so bold?

    As we start the new year, what is our prayer to God for the new year? Do we prayer that God smite our enemies? Do we pray that God will convert the masses? Do we pray for our health and welfare? What should be our prayer be for the New Year? I picked out this one verse for today’s message several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist