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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Heaven On Earth Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011
     | 5,499 views

    The early converts created a community of faith that reflected what they believed was life in the kingdom of God.

    Acts 2:42-47 “Heaven on Earth” INTRODUCTION Psalm 23 is the most well known and one of the most comforting Psalms. Countless people have found comfort, strength and hope in its verses. During times of grief and struggle individuals imagine the Lord making them rest in green ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stuck In A Place Called Troas

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 4, 2020
     | 6,232 views

    At Troas something remarkable happened to Apostle Paul that will change the course of the early church history.

    STUCK IN A PLACE CALLED TROAS "6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. 8 So passing by Mysia, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repair The Temple Of God: It's Time To Be Set Apart As Holy

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,777 views

    Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers.

    Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers. They had to deal with persecution. They had to deal with Gnosticism and the gnostic gospel forgeries. They had to deal with the bishops of Rome and later the corruption of the papacy. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Don't Fall Away

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2023
     | 2,869 views

    It's too easy to fall away, learn from the early church.

    Don’t Fall Away! Be devoted! Acts 2:42-46 April 16, 2023 Have you ever fallen away from something? Maybe it was that diet . . . you started and never finished. Maybe it was a workout regimen that sounded really good, but didn’t last. Or you hoped to read the Bible more or pray more and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Could The Resurrected Life Look Like?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 26, 2023
     | 900 views

    A glimpse at the early church gives us visions of what the church could be and should be.

    4.30.23 Acts 2:42–47 (EHV) 42 They continued to hold firmly to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of the bread, and to the prayers. 43 Awe came over every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mother's Day - Women In Ministry And In The Church

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 10, 2021
     | 6,073 views

    A Mother's Day message that looks at women in the ministry of Jesus and in the early church.

    Mother’s Day Message - Sunday, May 9, 2021 Message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1aGQ1B_CpA4?t=10 Happy Mother’s Day! We’re so glad that you have joined us today as we celebrate moms today specifically and women in the church in general. Today we are celebrating Mothers. We are doing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    They Devoted Themselves

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 23, 2021
     | 4,319 views

    Like the early church, we need to be devoted to the three pillars of the Word, fellowship and prayer.

    They Devoted Themselves Text: Acts 2:42 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I traveled to Ohio for my brother-in-law’s funeral. He was a lifelong farmer who fought cancer courageously for over 12 years. At his funeral, two of my nieces got up and talked about their Dad. They said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Education And Service Promote Growth In Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 12, 2015
     | 3,271 views

    Our catechesis must constantly reinforce the truths accepted in the early proclamation of the Gospel of Christ.

    Thursday of 24th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today the Franciscans celebrate the feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis. The few saints who have legitimately borne the marks of Christ’s passion live out in a physical and spiritual way the long hours of Christ’s passion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Is It Right To Baptize Infants? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    What would be wrong with "baptizing" an infant? Is it Biblical and was it a practice of the early Church?

    Raccoon John Smith was one of our brotherhood’s more colorful evangelists in the early 1800s. One day he was passing by a Methodist camp meeting and he watched as a young Methodist preacher sprinkled water (for baptism) on a baby who was kicking & screaming at the top of its lungs. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gratitude Is What Unites Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 760 views

    Explores how to embody the heavenly heritage of gratitude, generosity, and togetherness exemplified by the early church.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together, whether in the hallowed halls of our beloved church or in the sacred space of our homes, let us remember that we are united in Christ. We are one body, one spirit, and one hope. We are the living testament of God's love, a love that ...read more

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    Character Study Of Mark (John Mark) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 458 views

    John Mark's life is a powerful example of restoration, faithfulness, and the impact of second chances. Though he stumbled early in his ministry, he became a vital figure in the early church and the author of one of the four Gospels.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MARK (JOHN MARK) – WRITER OF THE GOSPEL OF MARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:12 "When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 1, 2024
     | 1,892 views

    Fellowship was more than just an activity for the early Christians—it was a way of life that fostered deep connections, mutual support, and spiritual growth. Through fellowship, including shared meals, prayer, and encouragement, the early church thrived in unity and love.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Community — Church Fuel 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2, NIV1984) The unity that was present in the early church puts our world today to shame. Political Opponents Finish Debate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Perseverance And Temptation Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    James was one of the most influential Church leaders of the early church, lets find out why.

    James 1:1-18 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. (2) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, (3) because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (4) Perseverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Godly Wisdom For Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,804 views

    An often overlooked story told from the heart of a mother about Moses birth, and early childhood.

    Godly wisdom for Godly Mothers A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is M, and I pick up things. What am I?” When the grades were all in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living Rightside-Up In An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Matt Condon on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,585 views

    Early Christians were accused of turning the world "upside-down". The ironic thing is that it already was.

    Upside-Down World Acts 17:1-9 I was 11 years old and it was summer and I was in my element. Every morning we’d pack up our stuff, climb on our bikes and head down to the neighborhood swimming pool. There were usually a gang of about 6 of us, sometimes more, sometimes less. We got to the swimming ...read more

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