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  • Something Better Than Gold Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,777 views

    The Apostles had something to give that was better than the wealth of the world.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 003 TITLE: Something Better Than Gold TEXT: Acts 3:1-11 INTRO: Luke described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). But, he doesn't telll us what the signs and ...read more

  • Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,038 views

    Wouldn’t it be great to sit in on one of the first conversations of the early church? We can. Check it out...

    Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Acts 1:1-7 Jesus died, buried, rose again, and for 40 days appeared to his disciples. Wouldn’t it be intriguing to sit in on those conversations of the early church? We can! However . . . Like the disciples, we often focus on the details of Christ return ...read more

  • The Road Less Traveled Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,978 views

    Although evangelism can be a group event, sharing the Gospel with one person at a time is as ancient as the early church.

    The Road Less Traveled (Acts 8:26-40) The History of Judaism in Ethiopia is fascinating, but uncertain. Ethiopia is different from every other country in Africa. Ethiopian Jews, Beta Israel, aka Falasha Jews, lived in Ethiopia for centuries. Where did they come from? Nearly 85% of the Ethiopian ...read more

  • Walking In The Love Of God

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,244 views

    For Peter to lead the early church his overwhelming drive must exemplify supreme love for his Lord.

    Walking In the Love of God Text: John 21:15-17 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, ...read more

  • Why Jesus Is Greater Than The Angels Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
     | 16,264 views

    Angels should never be worshiped. But we know there was a dangerous practice in the early church concerning the worship of angels.

    INTRODUCTION Last week we started the new verse-by-verse series through Hebrews. I’ve been preaching for forty-six years, but I’ve never preached all the way through this book. There are many powerful passages in Hebrews I’ve preached from, but I’ve never walked verse-by-verse through it, so I’m ...read more

  • The Power Of Pentecost PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,723 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

  • Are You The Church, Or Do We Look For Another?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,384 views

    Is the Church of today the same as the original church? Would first century Christians recognize the church of today? Here are the 4 things we should we do to look like the early church.

    ARE YOU THE CHURCH OR SHOULD WE LOOK FOR ANOTHER? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: POWER OF MOTIVATION 1. Bobby Dodd, the former great football coach at Georgia Tech, tells the story of a game in which his team was leading 7-6 with just a minute to go. 2. He instructed his quarterback not to pass the ball ...read more

  • Devoted To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lee Young on Jul 7, 2020
     | 3,690 views

    In this series, we will look at what the early church did when they gathered together and why it is important for us to never give up meeting together.

    I. When the church gathered together devoting themselves to these four elements, they were filled with awe. They saw the power of God in signs and wonders. They became extremely generous and kind. And the church grew exponentially. II. They devoted themselves to prayer. Why do we need to ...read more

  • Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,013 views

    A Look at Early Church History, the Bible Alone as the Final Authority, the Canon of Scripture, Sola Scriptura, Apostles, and Pastor-Teachers, Papal Infallibility, Pentecost, Absolution

    PART ONE When I was young, God called me into ministry, so I went through Catechism and prepared to enter the priesthood. However, over 50 years ago, I had a radical encounter with Jesus and became Born-Again, which changed everything! I am not a Catholic or Protestant. I am a Born-Again Christian ...read more

  • Are You A Revolutionary Part 4

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,630 views

    The seven passions of a Revolutionary are defined for us in the book of Acts. These Scriptures are important to us because they describe the very nature of the life of the early church as it began to form immediately after Jesus returned to heaven.

    Are you a Revolutionary? Are you transforming your entire life to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Are you transforming your entire perspective to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Your spiritual practices? Your attitude? Your character? Your faith? Your relationships? Your behavior? God wants to do ...read more

  • We Depend On Each Other Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,654 views

    Acts 2 points to the ways the early church depended on each other. As a church family today, we depend on each other; points use acrostic HELP. Holiness, Enthusiasm, Labor, People.

    I have researched Sermon Central as well as many other sources in preparing this sermon. BEING THE CHURCH GOD WANTS US TO BE: WE DEPEND ON EACH OTHER August 29, 2004 Jay Robison Acts 2:42-47 Sunday began sermon series leading to TBC B-day Sept 19 Looking at 1st few chapters of Acts ...read more

  • Old School

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,932 views

    Do you think this is really what Jesus had in mind? What about the early church - did they do anything like this? What were their priorities and are we getting any of it right?

    Dakota Community Church July 29, 2007 Old School Have you ever spent anytime thinking about church? I don’t mean which church you will attend or the capitol “C” Church the Body of Christ. I mean have you ever thought about how we “do church”? How we get together on Sunday mornings and sit in rows ...read more

  • Fellowshipping Together Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,057 views

    Discover two keys to better relationships as Todd breaks down the early church’s relational habits found in Acts 2.

    “Fellowshipping Together” Welcome everyone, and if you’ll take out your teaching tool and open your Bible to Acts 2, I’d like help you understand some important things about the concept of fellowshipping. Or another word well use this morning interchangeably is belonging. What does this word mean? ...read more

  • Hurdles And Progress Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 5, 2020
     | 2,220 views

    There was Hypocrisy, covetousness, and lie, which had been dealt with correction in the early Church. Then, the Church began to expand. Read more.

    Acts 5:1-11 Hurdles in the Progress of a Church Hypocrisy, Covetousness, and Lies The episode of the death and burial of Ananias and Sapphira in the first church of the New Testament is heartbreaking, and a costly spiritual lesson the Church has learned. Hypocrisy, covetousness, and lie were ...read more

  • Born On Easter Morning

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,997 views

    The early church, and the church down through the centuries, has survived and thrived, because its members were convinced of the reality of the resurrection

    Born On Easter Morning TCF Easter Sunday sermon April 8, 2012 Isn’t the end of Easter season a relief? You know, all the Easter presents you had to buy, and the debt it left on your credit card? The pressure of all the Easter parties – seems like a new one every night, so ...read more