Sermons on First Century: showing 16-30 of 156,371

Romans, Chapter Two...as Applied To The Twenty-First Century

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

Christians can delude themselves into thinking that they are, somehow, better than others.

As we study the “Life of Christ” we can make some observations that are just as true in this day-and-age as they were during the time of Christ. 1. We see the religious leaders looking at everyone else and judging them for a violation of some law that the leaders had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Is About Ministry Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Body Building Program Part 3

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 26, 2013

A look at why the church in the first century grew.

Last week I gave you a little history lesson on the church and we looked at 2 very important promises. Promise number one is that Jesus is going to build the church. He is the Rock, that the church is built up and secondly we learned that Jesus gave us the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. He has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church History A.d. 1 – A.d. 100 Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Sep 2, 2011

The history of the early Church in the first century AD

Church History A.D. 1 – A.D. 100 I have decided to take a break from my Genesis series, and start this new 20 sermon series on the history of the Church. In this series I will focus on a whole century of church history in each sermon, and so today we will focus on the very first ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Holy Spirit In The Early Church Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 10, 2015

What was the Holy Spirit doing in that fabled first century? Should He be doing the same today?

IN THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Acts 1:3-8. 3 ...to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make The Gospel Look Good (Titus 2:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 31, 2022

How should first century Roman women, equal in Christ, act toward their first century Roman husbands? Is equality, or the gospel, more important?

Our passage today revolves around two related themes: reputation, and the good news about Jesus Christ. At first glance, you might not think that's Paul's focus. It's going to seem like Paul is talking about how men, and women, and slaves, should live in relation to one another. But ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

The Culturally-Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

Casting the vision for a culturally relevant, twenty-first century church

The Catalytic Church: The Culturally-Relevant Church Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Dave and Diane had just moved, because of Dave’s job, to the small town of Catoosa, Oklahoma. The young couple had been struggling in many ways before, but the move made things worse. Diane had no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smyrna Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

Even in the first century the church faced problems of political correctness

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#2 - Smyrna February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Far From Perfect World

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 18, 2024

Peter’s words to slaves in the first century are relevant to our world in the twenty-first.

I suspect that a number of you have heard the old story of the young man who was desperately seeking God’s guidance for some crucial issue in his life. For some reason he decided that the best way forward might be simply to allow his Bible to fall open randomly and then follow the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Luke 6:27-28, John 18:10-11, Acts 2:36-38, 1 Peter 2:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

The 12 Apostles Of Jesus: Andrew

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2015

We're studying these courageous first-century lives and what discipleship meant in the time of Christ in the hope that we'll glean Spirit-directed twenty-first century principles for discipleship and Christian living. Andrew was the first disciple.

THE 12 APOSTLES OF JESUS: ANDREW John 1:29-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is This The End Again" Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 31, 2018

A study of how people have seen the signs of the coming of Jesus in every century from the First Century to ours

The Christian Faith The End of Time IS THIS THE END- AGAIN? “When you see all these things take place you will know the end is near- I tell you the truth this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.” (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33-34, Matthew 16:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Inadequacy Of The Old Covenant ( Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 27, 2020

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

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

"good News Of Great Joy" Series

Contributed by William Bursztynski on Dec 18, 2018

The King is coming and it affected several people in the first century and continues to affect lives today.

Hear the Good News! Luke 1 If ever a book was filled with good news for everybody, the Gospel of Luke is that book. Dr. Luke’s key message is, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). He presents Jesus Christ as the compassionate Son of man, who came ...read more

Developing True Thankfulness

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002

What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Pentecostal