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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Growth In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,040 views

    The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

    Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Exam Time Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,921 views

    In Paul’s day the early church met in homes and had a meal (agape feasts) that was followed by the Lord’s Supper. One of the many problems in the church was the abuse of this event. Paul had a word of rebuke for them.

    EXAM TIME I CORINTHIANS 11: 17-28 INTRODUCTION: Exam time can be pretty intense. As we prepare for that moment we can get pretty anxious. This passage concerns the observance of the Lord’s Supper. A key verse is “v.28”. In Paul’s day the early church met in homes and had a meal (agape ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7e Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2018
     | 21,692 views

    Part 7e addresses the functions of Evangelists, Preachers, and Ministers/Servants/Deacons and some variations between the New Testament church and modern practice in the way these functions are implemented.

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dangerous Church Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 7,090 views

    The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to COTRM and welcome to 2010. The New Year is a season with new opportunities. Just like there are physical seasons- spring, summer, etc., there are spiritual seasons in our lives and different seasons of God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Business As Usual

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008
     | 3,191 views

    A short sermon fictionalzing what it might have been like in the early church, showing us that the Apostles were normal men, and that everything we do should be done to the glory of God

    Business as usual Early Church Business Meeting I want us to imagine what an early church business meeting was like Lets imagine Peter was the moderator Ok I declare us in conference for discussion of this months business First lets hear our clerks report Brother Matthew Last month on the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Fortifying Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    Why was this early church SO powerful? It had discovered it could help its members not stop with HAVING faith, but fortifying their faith! What could this focus do for you? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Let me ask you: Why is the church here? (By ‘the church’, I don’t mean this building, I mean the group of people that makes up the church.) I’m looking for your feedback – *DON’T RESPOND if you’ve attended this church for over 1 year.* Don’t you wish you belonged to a church like that? - A ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Putting Our Faith On Display

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 10, 2017
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     | 11,040 views

    The early church faced great adversity, but also enjoyed a tremendous opportunity to share the Gospel. We too must seek out opportunities to be an effective witness, putting our faith on display.

    Putting our Faith on Display 1 Peter 3: 8-11 As we continue our series in 1 Peter, we need to be reminded of the volatile environment in which the believers existed. Sever persecution had forced many of them from their homes in and around Jerusalem. They were scattered throughout various regions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unnamed Hero Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 10,153 views

    Our Scripture today is the only miracle of Jesus that appears in all four Gospels. It was thus the most significant miracle in the early church: you’re never too young to be a hero

    The Anonymous Hero John 6: 1-14 Who doesn’t love superheroes? Every child grows up watching shows about superheroes, people who were able to do more and be more than the rest of us. In ancient times, you had the heroes of Greek mythology. Then it was King Arthur and the Knights of the Round ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Death To Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010
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     | 5,014 views

    Paul persecuted Christians of the early church with a ferocious intensity. That is until he encountered Jesus. Meeting Jesus turned Paul's life around. He, who was dead, experienced new life.

    Acts 9:1-6 “From Death to Life” INTRODUCTION Almost all of us have experienced a life changing event in our lives. The people who worked at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (but missed being at work that morning) share that their lives have been changed. For many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Church Worship

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jul 29, 2010
     | 2,844 views

    A description of New Testament Worship in the 1st Century Church

    FUNCTIONS OF THE CHURCH: WORSHIP INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we looked at the nature of worship in the early church. We saw from John 4:23-24 that their worship was in spirit and truth and from I Corinthians 14:40 that it was to be done decently and in order. Today we will examine the acts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Cuthbertson avatar

    Let The Church Be The Church

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,248 views

    God wants His church to grow and He commissioned us to evangelize, and if the church is doing its job it should grow, but numerical growth in itself is not evidence that God is blessing. It’s important to remember that the goal is to try to restore the church of the 1st century in its principles.

    Let the Church Be the Church Acts 2: 36 – 47 A newspaper reporter was doing a story on growing churches, and in preparation for that story he interviewed a number of preachers. I want to share the questions asked of these preachers and then give you my answers to them. One of the questions he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Blessing Of Community Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,781 views

    The early church took full advantage of the community developed within the body of Christ. As Christ designed the church, He intended for us to benefit from one another while we each contribute to the welfare of the entire body.

    The Blessing of Community Acts 2: 44-47 The verses we have read offer insight into the makeup of the early church. This was a very exciting time in the lives of those within the church. The early believers had only one thing on their minds – to serve the Lord in such a way that would honor Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Divine Order For Worship

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 30, 2017
     | 7,388 views

    The early Church walked in Pentecostal power. Church services were powerful and what we call today “Spirit-filled or Full Gospel”. They featured spiritual worship, anointed preaching, teaching, and the supernatural gifts of Holy Spirit.

    1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. INTRODUCTION • The early Church walked in Pentecostal power. Church services were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    House Churches PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
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     | 1,212 views

    Explore the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era, and how we can apply these principles to our own faith communities today.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am excited today to dive into a topic that is close to my heart - the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how ...read more

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    Learning To Change Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 368 ratings
     | 53,443 views

    Someone has said that the only people that like change are wet babies... and even they aren’t too excited about it. Consider what happened when God brought change to the early church.

    OPEN: Back in 1912, Ford Motor Co. had a production manager named William Knudsen - considered one of the best in his field. Knudsen became convinced that the Model T (which had been in production for 4 years now) had to be updated. But, the only problem was - Henry Ford loved his creation so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ