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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Wise Guys

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2024
     | 520 views

    If the philosopher strayed too far from that path, he risked following Socrates to an inevitable early death.

    Friday of the Twenty-First Week in Course 2024 Wise Guys “For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” In the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    An Outline For Acts 18:1-17

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 7, 2023
     | 1,736 views

    This outline covers Paul's early ministry in Corinth. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads.

    Introduction: Acts 18 has three major topics. The first several verses record Paul’s ministry in Corinth; the middle section, Paul’ brief first ministry in Ephesus with Aquila and Priscilla; and the final verses describe the ministry of Apollos, and how Aquila and Priscilla helped him. 1 Paul as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Pentecost PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
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     | 2,564 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power, presence, and purpose of the Holy Spirit, as experienced by the early church on the day of Pentecost.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who holds all the answers, but as a fellow pilgrim, walking the same path of faith, seeking to understand the mysteries and wonders of our Almighty God. As we gather together in this sacred space, let us remember that we are ...read more

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    Be Bold For God (I Am Emboldened I Am Prepared For Eternity)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Sep 23, 2021
     | 3,602 views

    Today’s message is a call for every believer to experience the same way as the early believers. We believe that the move of God will always be available for everyone who are willing to believe that it’s still possible to see signs, wonders and miracles done by the early apostles.

    Intro: We are now on our 3rd week for our theme “I am Emboldened, I am Prepared for Eternity”. And last week we have heard from our dear Pastor Mildred the marks of an emboldened believer. We learned also that for us Christians we can be bold in our preaching, prayer, persuasion (or faith), ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024
     | 1,431 views

    As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Intense Trials Of David's Early Life: Victory, Persecution, Battle & Patience

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021
     | 3,724 views

    The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2

    The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2 “So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Enduring Evidence Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014
     | 6,667 views

    The Holy Spirit continues to work in every believer to produce lifelong evidence of His work in them.

    (NOTE: This sermon series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction Last week we talked about baptism in the Holy Spirit and the initial physical evidence of tongues. Next week we are going to look into some reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Funeral Sermon: When Good People Die Young Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 927 views

    As we reflect on the untimely death of a good person, let us remember that their departure is not in vain, and God has a purpose that is beyond our understanding.

    Funeral Sermon: WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DIE YOUNG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 57:1-2 (KJV) The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'm All In! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 14, 2025
     | 88 views

    Discovering God's Will - Advent Style - Mary shows us how to live out the life plan (will) that God has for our lives - let's walk with her.

    Advent Series – Discovering God’s Will - Mary Title: I’m All In! Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6; Luke 1:26-38 INTRO: Grace and peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What does it mean to say that you want to be in God’s Will? That you want your life plan to line up with God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Life And Times Of Saul Of Tarsus Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    A sermon examining the life of Saul of Tarsus.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAUL OF TARSUS Acts 8:1-3 (4/16/23) I regularly listen to a radio program called “Unshackled”. This program provides dramatic reenactments that tell the stories of people who were in desperate situations and by the grace of God they had an encounter with Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes The Church Run? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2020
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,307 views

    What make a church successful? Is it lots of money? A great preacher? Great outreach programs and internal programming? Oddly enough, the early church didn't have that - and yet they turned the world upside down. What did the early church have that made the difference?

    Flip Wilson was a popular black comedian several years ago, and among the routines he did were skits about a Preacher at the “What’s Happening Now Church.” One of his skits went like this: He’d shout out: "If this church is going to serve God it’s got to get down on its knees and crawl!!!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Vital Experiences For The Church

    Contributed by John Brewster on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    The early church experienced 4 vital experiences which brought about great growth to them on a daily basis.

    FOUR VITAL EXPERIENCES OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 THERE ARE 4 VITALLY IMPORTANT EXPERIENCES WE SHOULD BE HAVING EVERY WEEK .... The early church which had alot of problems — also were setting a pattern for us today to follow — how to have church — A church that believes in and operates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power For Today Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    This sermon ivestigates the difference in today’s church and the early church in the area of the Holy Spirits Power working in us.

    Walking In The Spirit Pt 2 ¡V Power For Today Acts 2:1-12 Last week we began this series on spirit filled living by asking a series of questions about the church today. Why have our dreams become so small, our outreach so impotent, and our coffers so empty? Why have we become irrelevant to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Should The Lord's Supper Be Conducted ?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,194 views

    This is a brief overview of how the early Church observed the Lord’s Supper or the Communion, providing an example for the Church today.

    Matthew, Mark and Luke give us the historical account of the institution of the Lord’s supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:17-20). Jesus instituted the Supper toward the close of His and the disciples’ partaking of the Passover meal. Because of this connection, the Passover meal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,167 views

    This sermon looks at the origin and nature of the Lord’s Supper, its place in the early Church, and it importance to the Church today.

    The Lord’s Supper I Cor. 10:23-34 INTRO.: Illus.: "Giving Blood" Priscilla Larson writes, "My brother-in-law, who is a minister, responded to a Red Cross appeal for blood donations. When he didn’t come home by the time his young son expected him, the boy asked his mother, ‘Is Dad going around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ