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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2025
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    There are at least three shocks to the 1st century Jews who heard the Parable. 1. That the Father gave the son his inheritance before his death; 2.That the Father ran to embrace the wayward son and 3. The Father simply forgave the Son

    Story: I have to tell you that, in continental Europe, the Swiss are known as being as parsimonious. In fact they make the Scots look generous - apologies to any Scots listening. At the turn of the 19th Century, the roof of the a little Swiss church was in serious need of repair. So the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Inadequacy Of The Old Covenant ( Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 27, 2020
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    Although the first-century Jews felt such a fascination with the Mosaic covenant, they didn't understand the covenant to be the proclamation of the gospel that it was intended to be (4:1-2).

    3/13/20 Tom Lowe Title: The Inadequacy of the Old Covenant (Heb. 8:7-9) Text: Hebrews 8:7-9 (NIV) 7For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. 8But God found fault with the people and said: “The days are coming, declares the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hughes avatar

    Never In A Month Of Sundays Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Mar 14, 2008
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    In this message I consider what Sabbath meant to First Century Jews, how the first followers of Christ regarded Sabbath, and the implications for today’s Church.

    NEVER IN A MONTH OF SUNDAYS How do you spend your Sundays? Oh, I know that you usually come to church in the morning – that’s not in question. But what else do you do on Sundays, on the Sabbath? Perhaps, you go out for a family walk; or, wash the car; or, go shopping; or, maybe even go out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Century Challenge Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 18, 2011
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    2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do? (adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeCh

    The First Century Challenge The Upward Call of God Pt 3 (Adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeChurch.tv) Phil 3:14 NAS Press on- pursue, hasten toward- active verb. Our walk w/God is not passive- it is not- God, I am saved, now I am waiting for heaven. It is living for- purposes of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Armies In The First Century

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 29, 2011
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     | 2,731 views

    This article was published in the Ft. Carson, CO Mountaineer newspaper.

    BY CHAPLAIN (CAPTAIN) STEVEN W. SATTERFIELD 4TH SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 4IBCT, 4ID, FORT CARSON, CO In May we celebrate the 234th birthday of the United States Army. Because of this I wanted to look at Biblical references to armies. The Old Testament references are too numerous to list here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Twenty-First Century Demons Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018
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     | 10,417 views

    we must fight the demons of the 21st century

    Mark 1:21-28 Dear Lord, may we listen with our ears, hear with our hearts, and be willing to carry out your mission. Amen. In the passage from Mark that was read today, Jesus was teaching at the synagogue in Capernaum. It was the first time his newly chosen disciples had heard Jesus teach, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Jesus Answering The First-Century "karens" He Encountered Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2025
     | 101 views

    All of them were survivors, in the strict sense, each party with its own quirks. The Pharisees stood behind the Law.

    Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2025 Have you ever wondered just why it was that the Pharisees, who seemed to be everywhere Jesus went, were such prigs? These days we might even call the “Karens,” although I’ve known real Karens and they weren’t so judgmental as the Pharisees. I think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • David Haun avatar

    A First Century Practice For Our 21st Century Church

    Contributed by David Haun on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,000 views

    All of us know we should witness as an evangelist, but few of us do. This sermon examines the first century church and how the comments of Jesus led them into evangelism. That practice still applies to our church today.

    "A FIRST CENTURY PRACTICE FOR OUR 21st CENTURY CHURCH" Dr. David L. Haun April 4, 2004 Hope Christian Church, Tamarac, Florida One of the first activities of the first century church was evangelism. On Pentecost, the church began with some 3000 individuals accepting Christ. At that point ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. David L. Lane avatar

    Therapeutic Preaching In The Twenty First Century

    Contributed by Dr. David L. Lane on May 16, 2013
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     | 14,808 views

    Psalms 46:1 outlines the fundamental principles necessary to teach THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY,

    THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY David L. Lane Ph.D. Text: Psalms 46: 1 I N T R O D U C T I O N Biblical Preaching is proclamation done for God's glory and man’s growth. In view of our world today and its complexities, contradictions, traumas, turmoil, pain, problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God For The First Centuries Atheists

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 4, 2014
     | 4,547 views

    The Romans consider the Christians of their day to be Atheists. This sermon considers Polycarp and his stand.

    Polycarp Quotes: “Though you do not see Him, you believe, and in believing there is unspeakable joy.” “He who raised Him [Jesus] from the dead will raise us, if we do His will, and walk in His commandments, and love what He loved.” “The person that has love is far from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Saint Francis For The Twenty-First Century Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2018
     | 3,904 views

    St. Francis stands out in the thirteenth century, perhaps the last great Catholic century, and a recovery of his spirit would be a good start toward converting the culture of this twenty-first century.

    October 4, 2018 St. Francis of Assisi The saint we celebrate today is probably the most famous one of the second Christian millennium, and I suspect also the one we need most to emulate today. Our modern culture is steeped in materialism and consumerism. I can prove that by asking you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Time For Some First Century Action

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020
     | 1,752 views

    You cannot have what they had in the 1st Century if you are not willing to receive what they had and act with it.

    Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I wonder what our spiritual life would be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2017
     | 9,432 views

    Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who woke up after a 20-year nap, only to find that the world had radically changed! Acts 19:1-7 tell the story of 12 1st century Rip Van Winkles who discovered that God’s entire way of dealing with mankind had changed.

    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 20, 2017 Adapted from a longer sermon by Stephen Davey. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19:1-5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 1820, a lawyer named Washington Irving published his first short story. It became so popular that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Avoid The Tendency To Blame Others For All Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,601 views

    It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good

    1. It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    What Were The Dominant Doctrines Taught By The First And Second Century Church Fathers?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2025
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     | 101 views

    An insightful look at what the earliest Church Fathers believed and taught

    It is commonly believed with supporting documents that the Coptic Church of Egypt is the oldest established organized church in the world, dating back to sometime between AD 42 and 50. According to Eusebius of Caesarea, as well as Coptic traditions, the Apostle Mark is said to have been the founder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational