Sermons on The Early Church Model:

The Model Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006

The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

The Model Prayer – Part 1 Griffith Baptist Church – 7/30/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 9-10) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: During the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah's Acts Model Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

To explore the power of prayer, as demonstrated by Nehemiah, emphasizing adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication as key elements in communicating with God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather here, in this sacred space, where we are welcomed, not by our own merits, but by the boundless love of our Heavenly Father. It is in His presence that we find our true home, our true peace, and our true purpose. I am reminded of a profound ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Topics: Nehemiah, Prayer

The Humility Of Christ: A Model For Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the call to humility, servant-heartedness, and trust in God's sovereignty as modeled by Jesus Christ in Philippians 2:5-8.

Good morning, my dear church family. It's such a delight to see each of your faces here this morning, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word and His wisdom. Today, we turn our attention to a passage from the book of Philippians. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the believers ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Topics: Palm Sunday

The Obedient Church

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Tonight we will learn about being an Obedient church, and what an obedient church looks like, again it is my desire that compare our church to this biblical model and see how we measure up, and again the challenge will be, if there is any area where we do

The Obedient Church Pm September 20th 2009 Titus 1:5-16 Introduction Last week we began a six part series through the book of Titus, the title of this series is “Will the true church arise”. The purpose for this series is to compare our church to the biblical model for church and see ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Model For The Christian Life

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Oct 14, 2017

Joseph's life is a model for successful and victorious Christian living

JOSEPH: A MODEL FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE TEXTS: 1 Cor. 10:11 - Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Rom. 15:4 - For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Vital Experiences For The Church

Contributed by John Brewster on Apr 21, 2004

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

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Early Reign Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 12, 2026

Here’s the thing about choices, regardless of the motivation driving them, there are often unexpected consequences.....

February 14, 2026 Here’s the thing about choices, regardless of the motivation driving them, there are often unexpected consequences. Saul was motivated by pride, fear and self-preservation – he paid a high price, but so did the nation and his family. David was also motivated by fear and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Be A Loving Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Loving Church (Rev.2:1-7) Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up September 10, 2006 I decided to do a series on the church, because I don’t know if you noticed or not, but lately, the church in our society has been getting a pretty bad rap. More and more people are wondering, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Solid Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Solid Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 24, 2006 Rev. 2:12-17 If you’ve been with us the past couple of weeks, you know that we’re studying 7 churches in the book of Revelation. As Jesus inspects the church in Rev.2,3 (walking among the lampstands that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Loyal Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Loyal Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 1, 2006 There are all kinds of people out there today who are ragging on the church… a. The church is a place for hypocrites. b. The church is responsible for all the hate and wars in the world. c. The church is ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Vibrant Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 8, 2006 READ Rev.3:1-6 The ache in the chest wasn’t particularly bad. It wasn’t the fierce, crushing pain that usually signals a heart attack, (like in the movies)… but it was bad enough to wake me up from a deep ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Passionate Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Passionate Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 22, 2006 This morning I want to give you a little science lesson on thermodynamics! Remember that word from high school science class? In case you don’t, “thermodynamics” is a branch of physics that studies the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Church Which Succeeds

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 18, 2003

Do there exist simple terms, elementary keys so that our church succeeds according to a divine model? This message simply tries to put some biblical bases in recall.

UNE EGLISE QUI REUSSIT « Maris, aimez vos femmes, comme Christ a aimé l’Eglise, et s’est livré lui-même pour elle, 26 afin de la sanctifier par la parole, après l’avoir purifiée par le baptême d’eau, 27 afin de faire paraître devant lui cette Eglise glorieuse, sans tache, ni ride, ni rien de ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring The Church In The Likeness Of Christ

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 23, 2007

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

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007

Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, "The revival worked out great for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ