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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Timothy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 565 views

    Timothy was a faithful disciple, leader, and pastor. His life teaches us about mentorship, perseverance, and dedication to God’s Word. Despite challenges, he remained faithful and played a key role in the growth of the early church.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF TIMOTHY – PAUL’S DISCIPLE AND PASTOR IN EPHESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:1-3 "Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but whose father was a Greek. The believers at Lystra and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Vote Is In!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,750 views

    St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is Essential

    Scripture: Acts 1:15 – 26 (Call to Worship – Psalm 1) Title: "The Vote Is In!" - Finding God's Will St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    Heroes And Villains Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,250 views

    As Paul concludes his letter to the Romans, he commends many people in Rome while warning them of others. Paul's long list of people gives us a rare snapshot into the nature of the early church.

    A. A young adult man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an older lady following him around. 1. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. 2. Finally, when he went to the checkout line, she quickly slipped in front of him. 3. “Pardon me,” she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Finding Your Talents (Ministry) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,345 views

    This early church was so powerful. . .one reason was that they had discovered that each person had gifts, and they used them to MEET NEEDS! The question is, "How can I find MY gifts for ministry?" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 ¶ And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Blessing Of Community Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,912 views

    The early church took full advantage of the community developed within the body of Christ. As Christ designed the church, He intended for us to benefit from one another while we each contribute to the welfare of the entire body.

    The Blessing of Community Acts 2: 44-47 The verses we have read offer insight into the makeup of the early church. This was a very exciting time in the lives of those within the church. The early believers had only one thing on their minds – to serve the Lord in such a way that would honor Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Reasons To Be Faithful To God In Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 18, 2024
     | 1,059 views

    There are two different topics to explore in this message: The reasons to stay faithful to God during a persecution, and, the role of deacons (or elders or servants) in the church. All of these come as a result of the faithfulness of the early believers, and should be an encouragement for us.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 8 Reasons to be Faithful to God in Persecution Acts 5:26-42 and 6:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foundation Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,605 views

    The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as seen in Acts give us not only the story of the church’s early days, but also the essentials that must be part of any church.. At the very core of the these essentials is the Word of God.

    Church Essentials: Part One The Foundation of the Word of God Acts 2:41-47 The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as recorded in Acts provide us with not only the history of the church’s early days, they also lay out the essentials that should be part of the church today. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Josh Reich avatar

    The Dreams Of A Community Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,089 views

    This is part 1 of my 5 week series on what the church needs to look like in the emerging culture. This looks specifically at what the early church looked like, and what those practices can look like in our world.

    If you have your bibles, you can open them to Acts 2. We are starting a 5 week series today called an elemental church. This is an exciting series for me, because I hope at the end of the 5 weeks, you will have a better idea about how I think about church. Some of my hopes and dreams for us as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    What Can Man Do? (Wcmd)

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 12, 2015
     | 3,930 views

    God's blessings bestowed upon man, not enjoyed to the extent of His will for man's striving on earth is plagued with modern issues---the same issues that plagued man in early years, taxation shows the struggle of man in God's plan on earth.

    What Can Man Do? (WCMD) by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 12, 2015) “And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Chris Talton avatar

    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 225 ratings
     | 48,764 views

    Taking God’s name in vain is more than just using or avoiding certain words in your language. It starts there, but it includes your actions too.

    June 25, 2000 Exodus 20:7 “What’s in a name?” INTRODUCTION Last Saturday, Tammy, Victoria, Ben, Erica and I decided to go on a picnic together up at Prickett’s Fort State Park. It was the first time that we had been there except just to drive through it one time last year. As we went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    "The Way To Preach When Apostasy Comes Into The Church" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 7, 2013
     | 6,235 views

    The early church dealt with false teachers telling the church that certain foods and even marriage and sexual relations within marriage were sinful and should be avoided. This message deals with Paul's approach in coaching Timothy to deal with this.

    THE WAY TO PREACH WHEN APOSTASY COMES INTO THE CHURCH 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Dorn Ridge, July 07, 2013 The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/q4DEp9 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Makes A Dynamic Church?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 388 ratings
     | 46,808 views

    I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Johnson avatar

    Elitist Christianity Series

    Contributed by Dean Johnson on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,546 views

    The early church was planted in the Greek culture, and immediately the culture began to attempt to influence it. Gnostics applied Greek categories of thought to the Christian message,emphasizing higher spiritual knowledge, making it "elitist." But Chris

    I John Sermon Series ELITIST CHRISTIANITY Introduction and I John 1:1-4 Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 1-11-04 INTRODUCTION What is now called “The Church” was not yet 50 years old when a rather disturbing and even dangerous teaching began to creep in among Christians. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Jesus - King Of Kings

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,817 views

    Early in America's history, tax collectors asked for that which belonged to the king of England, and colonists frequently said, "We have no king but Jesus". I ask you:"Is Jesus still our King?"

    ILLUSTRATION Let me present you with a portion of the speech John Ashcroft gave at Bob Jones University back in 1999. Ashcroft said: “A slogan of the American revolution which was so distressing to the emissaries of the king that it was found in correspondence sent back to England, was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Sharing What We Have Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,553 views

    The early church was exemplary. They relied upon the power and grace of the Lord Jesus, and in concerted prayer experience victory in a harsh environment. They expressed their love for God by a sincere love for people, in meeting everyone’s needs.

    This passage provides a picture of a great church. • We see the unity of the people, a passion for God’s Kingdom, the courage to preach His Word, the power of God manifesting in miracles, and on and on. • This is what we are striving for as a church. These are our prayers for the church today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible