Sermons on The Early Church Model:

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2012

Sometimes we can’t make up our minds, but God is never uncertain about any decision. Sometimes when things are not going good, we think that God is against us, but all of His thoughts and actions are good, and even those that seem harmful are for our own

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Acts 1:4; 2:1-8 Introduction God has wonderful plans for people who are obedient ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2007

Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

Role-model Saints (cont. c) pt 16 Opening Illustration: The greatest hero for the Kingdom of God was Jesus! Almena shares “In the beginning” about how great Jesus was in this Bluefish TV video poem clip. Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray For Your Unsaved Family And Friends

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 26, 2005

WITH THE LORDS HELP I WANT TO GIVE SOME GUIDELINES FROM THE WORD OF GOD TO HELP US BE BETTER SOUL-WINNERS BY PRAYING BETTER.

ROMANS 10:1 (KJV.TEXT.) SAYS,, BRETHREN MY HEART"S DESIRE AND PRAYER TO GOD FOR ISREAL IS,THAT THEY MIGHT BE SAVED. INTRO. WE READ IN THIS VERSE HOW PAUL WAS BROKEN AND HOW PAUL WAS BURDENED OVER HIS KINSMEN HE HAD DESIRE TO SEE THEM SAVED, TO SEE THEM BORN AGAIN, BY GOD"S AMAZING GRACE. I ASK ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

His Kingdom And His Will Series

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 26, 2013

Part for of series thru the Lord's prayer

HIS KINGDOM AND HIS WILL 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Matt 6:9-10 1. Jesus set us an example Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Of The Roman Officer - Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016

Applying principles of the Beatitudes to ministry

A. INTRODUCTION After the Sermon on the Mount, the disciples needed a “model of ministry,” i.e., an opportunity to see how the principles of the Beatitudes apply to ministry. The Power of Role Model: “Tell me who your heroes are, and I’ll tell you what you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Savior And Scarecrows: How To Fight Your Fears” Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022

God didn’t call Abraham to be the Father of Faith because He was a spiritual giant; quiet to contrary, He called Him because He was human, yet willing to be molded, melted, and changed. He wants to do the same for you.

One of God’s staple, primary commands to His followers is simply: “Do not fear.” It is interesting but did you know that the phrase: “Do not fear or Fear not” occurs over 300 times in the Bible and in some translations it actually occurs 365 times—some say 1 for every day of the year. Here’s the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Like This Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 17, 2017

Jesus teaches us how to pray

PRAY LIKE THIS! MATTHEW 6:9-15 Mt 6:9a “Pray, then, in this way: In vs 5-8, Jesus told us “how not to pray.” * Wrong to call it “the Lord’s prayer”- Jesus never prayed it. Couldn’t. * He did not say “pray this”. He already said to not “recite prayers”. Here He is saying that we are to “pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Cursing The Clergy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 25, 2005

Malachi condemns clergy abuse, then offers a positive role model. We see in Levi 4 marks of a godly minister: Reverence, Instruction, Conduct and Protection.

“Cursing the Clergy” Malachi 2:1-9. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org Have you ever gone to church and heard a sermon, and you thought the preacher was preaching at you? Maybe you felt under attack! Well, this morning you can ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

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

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7d Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 27, 2018

Part 7D is a continuation of the functions we observe in the church in its infancy, and corresponding gifts that enable and empower the functionaries to perform in their various roles.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

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

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 7, 2018

Part 2 - The origin of the church of the first century.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47, Exodus 12:6, Nehemiah 8:9-12, Luke 2:41, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:8, John 14:16, Acts 1:4, Luke 24:49, Exodus 34:23-24, 1 Samuel 2:19, 1 Samuel 1:7, Deuteronomy 16:9-12, Mark 9:1, Numbers 28:26-31, Leviticus 23:15-22, Exodus 23:15-16, Deuteronomy 16:1-8, Numbers 28:16-25, Deuteronomy 27:7, Matthew 16:13-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008

Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Role-Model Saints" Rms Pt 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007

Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

“Role – Model Saints” Romans part 15 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – Mother Teresa a Hero for the faith! Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational