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In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace examines the nature of the First-Century Church in an effort to identify essential characteristics of Christian Community. Are there any over-arching principles that God has given us to help us live as a community of God?
March 5, 2025, | Pastor Nathan Elms To watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/live/jaM06-Pec5Y?si=18ruTjM6om1rWhA3 To help support this ministry, donate by texting the number: 704-445-5353, or online using the "Tithely" App, & give to "First Church Charlotte", or by going to "give" at the website: https://firstchurchclt.com/ Breakthrough on Mondays at 7pm: https://meet.google.com/ppj-surc-zvt Stay Connected Women's Bible Study on Tuesdays at 7pm: https://meet.google.com/zss-cuin-buw Connect on Wednesdays at 7pm: https://meet.google.com/cds-mmwh-tzk?pli=1 House to house On Thursdays at 7pm: https://meet.google.com/vnq-txun-ozr If you are in the Charlotte, NC area, allow us to host you at: 4929 N Sharon Amity Rd. Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 535-1000
This last week in our Staff Meeting, I said some things out loud. And they weren't horribly critical. I think that they were just funny observations (at least in MY mind). And the staff basically told me how awkward it was to hear them. I told them that's what popped into my mind. And that's when Ethan said, they pop into our minds, too, Trey - but those tend to be INTERNAL conversations with us!
(An Approach to Church Organization) Kingdom preached by Christ; At hand, for the living; Christ's doctrines; What the early Church was doing; Personality; Switched at birth story; Church Organization; Taking kingdom from Pharisees and appointment to Apostles; Pilate - procurator of Rome; Pilate's proclamation; Old testament "charity"; Servant leaders; Tens, hundreds and thousands; Levites; Perfect Law of Liberty; Incentive for ministers; Helping neighbors succeed; Mark of the Beast; "Cash"; Covetousness; Christ agreeing with Moses; One Church established by Christ; Conforming to Christ; Redefining words; Translational context; Analyzing error; Misinterpretation; Why we congregate; Biblical "study"; Church "nuts and bolts"; Flowcharting The Church?; "Church"; Free assemblies; Types of ministers; Multiple meanings of words; Jubilee; Bank capabilities; Debt forgiveness?; Inflation; Property tax; Legal title; Covetous practices; Repentance; Caring for neighbors; "Visiting" the needy; Religious orders; Church government; Voluntaryism; Armies; Rights from God; Right to make choices; Home schooling; Governing yourselves; Have you repented yet?; Playing church; Religious Order trade or business; Vow of poverty; Following foolish Pharisees; Property owned in common; Jews accepting Jesus; Modern church; vs Church government; Egyptian bondage; Casting bread upon the waters; Fire-assistance example; Flow of contributions through the structure; Kings and priests; Anarchists?; Order of Melchizedek; "Righteous king"; God-allowed governments; Ps 110:4; "word" + hey; Record; Heb 5:6; "taxis"; Body/blood example: network; Being under tribute; Heb 7:17; Kingdom vs congregation; Changing your heart and mind; "Minister"; Who does the minister work for?; Who ordains ministers?; Witness; Choice of giving; Minister functions; Office of minister?; "Corporation sole"; Levites by adoption; Brotherhood under one father; One accord; Recognizing need; Confiscating Church property; Peace. (An Approach to Church Organization (continued)) First Century Church; Modern Christians resemble Pharisees; Are we right?; Jews accepting Christ; Caring for the needy of society; Modern church concerns; Is there grace for you?; Grace = charity; "thank"; "scribes"; Acts 6 organizing; Mammon; Loving neighbors as selves; Corporation sole imitates family; Who's your father?; "parens patria"; Order defined; Republics; "Free from things public"; Thinking Kingdom; Describing Church networking; Connecting congregations; Ordaining by God; Simplicity of Christ's way; Freedom to choose; Debt; Governments exercising authority; Virtue!; Selling yourself into bondage; Essentials of kingdom; Christians leaving Jerusalem; FEMA?; Healing as Christ taught; Sacrifice; Following Holy Spirit; Forgiveness; Types of "love"; Losing sons; Laying down your life for others; Righteous mammon; "sin"; In, but not of the world; Church "service"; Our baggage and trauma; Addictions; Coming into accord with Christ; "Persons"?; Your choice; "Worship"; "Unincorporated Association"; Being Doers of the word; Sewing underwear for Levites?; Your job; Perfect Law of Liberty; Practice virtue.
This is message 17 in the Labour In The Church series Acts 2:42-47 The early church lived out gratitude through worship, fellowship, daily acts, and generosity, reflecting thankfulness for God's provision, unity, and salvation. Their lives were marked by joy, peace, and a shared purpose in spreading the gospel. The Effects of Gratitude PDF: https://riverviewbc.com/wp-content/up... Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
In this message, Adrian Rogers reminds us of our purpose as the Church of Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29
An episode from Love Worth Finding Ministries with Dr. Adrian Rogers. Pastor, Teacher, and Author Adrian Rogers has introduced people all over the world to the love of Jesus Christ and has made an impact on untold numbers of lives by presenting profound Biblical Truth. Love Worth Finding was started in 1987 as the broadcast ministry of Adrian Rogers and remains the exclusive provider of his comprehensive teachings today. By connecting others with his plainspoken and timeless Biblical wisdom through resources like books, video and audio recordings, digital content, and other media, we seek to not only reach non-Christians with the hope of Jesus, but strengthen and encourage everyday Christians in their faith as well. “When the messenger is gone, the message must continue.” – Adrian Rogers More information about Love Worth Finding (LWF) can be found by visiting their website at https://lwf.org/ You may write LWF at: Love Worth Finding PO Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183 Copyright ©2024 Love Worth Finding Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Original material available at https://lwf.org The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches and ministries hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast 1451 McBride Rd. Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless #KJV #BaptistChurches #BiblePreaching #KJVPreaching #KingJamesBible #ChurchSermons #ChristianPodcasts #BibilicalTeaching #AdrianRogers #LoveWorthFinding
In this message, Adrian Rogers reminds us of our purpose as the Church of Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29
An episode from Love Worth Finding Ministries with Dr. Adrian Rogers. Pastor, Teacher, and Author Adrian Rogers has introduced people all over the world to the love of Jesus Christ and has made an impact on untold numbers of lives by presenting profound Biblical Truth. Love Worth Finding was started in 1987 as the broadcast ministry of Adrian Rogers and remains the exclusive provider of his comprehensive teachings today. By connecting others with his plainspoken and timeless Biblical wisdom through resources like books, video and audio recordings, digital content, and other media, we seek to not only reach non-Christians with the hope of Jesus, but strengthen and encourage everyday Christians in their faith as well. “When the messenger is gone, the message must continue.” – Adrian Rogers More information about Love Worth Finding (LWF) can be found by visiting their website at https://lwf.org/ You may write LWF at: Love Worth Finding PO Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183 Copyright ©2024 Love Worth Finding Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Original material available at https://lwf.org The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches and ministries hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast 1451 McBride Rd. Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless #KJV #BaptistChurches #BiblePreaching #KJVPreaching #KingJamesBible #ChurchSermons #ChristianPodcasts #BibilicalTeaching #AdrianRogers #LoveWorthFinding
Forerunners of the Faith - Lessons 1b & 2
2,000 years ago, the world was turned upside down by Jesus and his followers. Join us as we investigate the rise of Christianity and consider how we might set our sails to catch a new movement of God's Spirit today so that our world is once again radically changed. Jim Kurzen shares his sermon titled, "How Did the First Century Church Explode?"
Dr. Nijay Gupta (DPhil, University of Durham) is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and has written several academic books including A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies, Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life, and Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. He has co-edited The State of New Testament Studies, Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (2nd ed.), and The State of Pauline Studies. He's also the author of the recent book Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling, which forms the basis for our conversation. Exiles In Babylon Conference: https://theologyintheraw.com/exiles24/ Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw
Will you and I see a First Century Church revival in America in our lifetime? Today, we are honored to be joined by Irvin and Judy Baxter's FIRST son-in-law and the Director of North American Missions, Scott Sistrunk. Don't miss one moment today on Endtime. --------------- 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com 📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Endtime+ and access exclusive content: https://watch.endtime.com/browse ⭐️: Birch Gold: Claim your free info kit on gold: https://www.birchgold.com/endtime 🏥: Try Hope Health Share, an affordable, alternative solution: https://hopehealthshare.com ☕️: First Cup Coffee: use code ENDTIME to get 10% off: https://www.firstcup.com 🥩: Back Yard Butchers: Save an extra 20% off your entire order (use code “ENDTIME”): https://www.backyardbutchers.com/endtime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is message 23 in 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The signs gifts were a temporary miracle provided by God for the First Century Church to prove that this new institution of the Church was indeed from God. As more and more scripture was completed, the need for sign gifts became less and less. The that was perfect was come that signs ceased. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
Assembly of Yahusha BQA episode 154 Officiated by Bro. Jon Dizon 02-06-2024 ©2024 Assembly of Yahusha All rights reserved. #Yahuah #Yahusha #biblestudy #truefaith Reproduction of this audio or parts of this audio is prohibited without the written consent from the author. The objective of the Assembly of Yahusha is to proclaim, advance, propagate, share, and continuously disseminate the pure teachings of Yahuah God and Yahusha Christ to all of mankind. The Assembly of Yahusha provides weekly bible study classes and live worship services through online gatherings and organized Assembly of Yahusha groups. The mission is to proclaim and share the teachings of God and the pure gospel of Christ to everyone around the world. If you are interested in exploring what is taught, please contact the Assembly of Yahusha with your inquiries at info@aoy.today --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/assemblyofyahusha/message
I am writing this week's devotional from India, and as I've been observing their church services and Christian lifestyles, a thought has popped into my mind that I hope you find encouraging. As we journey together through the book of Acts, we often are focusing on the opposition that Paul and apostles and any other servants of the Lord encountered in sharing the gospel. We read about the sacrifices of time and the almost non-existence of personal comfort that was made by them in order to reach the lost and minister to the church.But I wonder if in our focus on those servants, we have overlooked the radical lifestyle and devotion to Jesus Christ that was being made by the “laypeople” within the local churches. Whatever opposition the leaders faced, these dear saints would be facing long after the apostles and others left town. It was through the sacrificial financial support of these saints that enabled the apostles to travel and spread the gospel and edify their brothers and sisters in other areas.We know from today's Scriptures that they made it a priority to meet for teaching and fellowship on the first day of the week, and that they usually met in the evenings because they worked long hours during the day. And at least one of those church services was pretty lengthy, which also was not uncommon in those days. Bear in mind that they did not meet in a comfortable, Western style church building with AC for the summer and heat for the winter. The parents and children would all sit together under the teaching of the Word and worship. Acts 2:41-47 was the pattern of lifestyle that was adopted by each local church. What would happen each person who calls KF their home church would adopt a Acts 2:41-47 pattern of commitment to Jesus Christ and one another? How radical would that be? Just thinking and praying that we would be a Spirit filled, Godward focused, Christ loving and others centered congregation for the glory of the Lord. SELAH
on that Day: A Trilogy by Thomas Fitzhugh Sheets"on that Day" is a trilogy of books written without knowing how it all would end: Book #1: “The Death of The Promise,” Book #2: “The Resurrection of The Promise,” and Book#3: “The Land of The Promise.” The common theme of the trilogy was witnessing the faith of the First-Century Church, as demonstrated in the Parable of The Ten Virgins. The five wise virgins lived in anticipation and preparation for the groom, while the five foolish virgins were locked out. Paul's view of this faith is expressed in 2 Timothy 4:7–8. In Ephesians 4, Paul instructs teachers and preachers to bring unity of The Faith in The Body of Christ. Faith in The Second Coming and the awarding of eternal life fulfill the Promise of resurrection made to Abraham. Salvation is not awarded to anyone prior to this event but is a promise until Jesus' return and cannot be possessed this side of the grave. The author declares that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, and the perishable cannot inherit the imperishable.Thomas Fitzhugh Sheets is a seventy-six-year-old semi-retired businessman who, while never attending college, has had a reasonably successful career. He now lives at Providence Farm in Bedford County, Virginia, and has a beef cattle operation, raising calves for the feeder market. During discussions with a friend, a retired pastor, and a marine chaplain who has decided that he is “done with the church,” Tom was challenged to write a book. His friend understood his ongoing frustration with both the message and direction of the established church and felt that many others shared this frustration. Tom, who has a heart for the lost within the church, believes that the church has been hijacked by the instant-gratification crowd. Thus, he felt that he was challenged to address this issue, and as a result of this challenge, The Road to Restoration, The Death of the Promise, and The Resurrection of The Promise were developed.https://www.amazon.com/that-Day-Thomas-Sheets/dp/1959761382https://www.onthatday-timothy2468.com/http://www.ReadersMagnet.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12723tfsrm.mp3
Gospel Baptist Church, Bonita Springs, FL - Fundamental, Independent, Bible Believing
October 22,2023
Gospel Baptist Church, Bonita Springs, FL - Fundamental, Independent, Bible Believing
October 15,2023
Acts 12:1-25What did it look like to walk as a Christian in the 1st century church? What we're the apostles and disciples facing daily, and being protected from as well. One thing is clear, their faith in Jesus and being led by the Holy Spirit they persevered. Listen in this week as we continue our study of Acts, this week in chapter 12.
This is message 18 in the Colossians series. Colossians 4:7-18 There are different types of people found inside a local church. What makes it so special is Christ is in us and we are part of the family. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
This is message 1 in the Colossians series. Colossians 1:1-2 Paul was writing to the church of Colosse with the authority of an apostle. It was imperative that the Colossians understood that Paul was writing to them in his official compacity, and they better pay attention to his words. The reason why this was important was a cult was forming in the city of Colossae. The church of Colossae was going to need the authority of Paul as an apostle to help protect them from the coming attack. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
This is message 2 in the Colossians series. Colossians 1:3-6 The hope of the people of Colosse is the gospel! The Gospel surrounds itself with keys words, vital to the Christian life. These words ae mentioned by the Apostle Paul concerning the people of the church of Colosse: faith, love, hope, and truth. All of these words surrounding the gospel were under attack at Colosse. Our salvation is based on all of these principles. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
What happens when a church loses sight of its ultimate goal? It's easy to attend on Sunday, listen to a sermon, sing songs, and go home --all the while forgetting why God called us to meet in the first place. Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-8
What happens when a church loses sight of its ultimate goal? It's easy to attend on Sunday, listen to a sermon, sing songs, and go home --all the while forgetting why God called us to meet in the first place. Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-8
Acts 2:42-47 Outline with Blanks Completed Outline The post Characteristics of The First Century Church appeared first on Community Bible Church.
Pope Francis and his supporters are engaged in a feverish attempt to change the Catholic Church before they pass away and a more traditionalist generation assumes control of the Church. This podcast considers the roles played by Pope Francis and two of his closest allies within the Church in the United States. Cardinals McElroy of San Diego and Cupich of Chicago. Those who wish to examine Mr. Solimeo's essays, which are extensively footnoted, in their original printed formats can use the following links - https://www.tfp.org/pope-francis-wages-unjust-war-on-the-latin-mass/, https://www.tfp.org/cardinal-mcelroy-homoheresy-and-the-churchs-apparent-eclipse/, and https://www.tfp.org/cardinal-cupichs-modernist-concepts/. Thank you for listening.
2023-01-15 Evening Sermon
The First Century church is a group of baptized believers voluntarily gathering together for the purpose of accomplishing the Great Commission.
We don't need to become a 21st-century church; we need to have a revolution back to the Bible and become a First Century Church. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
I think it is fair to say that our contemporary culture is one marked by an identity crisis. We don't know who we are anymore. In our modern quest to know ourselves, we have become more anxious, confused, isolated and despairing. As members of God's family and the Christian faith, we are knit together in community. Like changing our clothes, we are called to put off our old self and put on our new self. We are not to live as we used to live because we are not who we used to be. We are a new family with a communal code of ethics tied to the relational outworkings of joyful Christian love. Paul points out three distinctives of our new family, the new us, the true us. We must be wise with our words, good at anger, and radically forgive others. These disciplines are not only about experiencing God's power to change, but more to deeply encounter his abiding presence with us moment by moment.Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/4896328822.10.09
What was the role of deacons in The First Century Christian Church? What can we learn from the book of Acts, and the pen of Ellen White in terms of Deacons and Deaconesses?
Have you ever wondered how important improving your workplace culture is? Well, today our guest says of all the changes that you can make in your organization there's one that matters more than all the others—the culture of your organization. Listen in as this pastor describes how working on cultural health is actually at the core of Christian discipleship for any leader. One of the things I enjoy most about my job is getting to know innovative leaders that are making a difference for the kingdom. One of those leaders is Jeff Lockyer, the Lead Pastor at Southridge Community Church in St. Catharines, Ontario in the Niagara Region. Jeff has just published a very thoughtful book called Finding Our Way: Reclaiming the First-Century Church in the Twenty-First Century. It's a fascinating story of how a church transformed for the next generation. I particularly like the way Jeff walks his readers through the underlying theology behind some of their decisions, including their focus on workplace culture. Whether you are a church leader, a leader of a Christian non-profit, or a Christian business leader, you'll find our discussion inspirational. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s631jefflockyer Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/Email our host at info@bcwinstitute.org
First in our new series on the Book of Acts...
The Church is the mission of God. The post 6/19/22 — A 2022 First Century Church appeared first on Eugene Church of Christ.
Message 5 in the series "The History of the Bible" God allowed the influence of the church of Antioch to develop a line of believers who would be used to correctly preserve God's word. A bibliography for this series is available upon request. Email getrbcinfo@gmail.com for more information. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
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Today there are over 45,000 Christian denominations and sects. In the beginning, it was not so! The First Century Church of Jesus Christ was established on the foundation of the Jewish Apostles, and Old Testament Prophets. It began on the Day of Pentecost, 31 AD, in Jerusalem, Israel. Shocking to most, the concept of Christianity is not found in the Bible. Biblically, the word Christian was only applicable to those who abided in the Apostle's Doctrines (Acts 11:26). Over the past 2,000 years, Western Christianity created thousands of substitute doctrines and pagan practices, to deceive the uninformed religious masses. The only history book in the New Testament is the Book of Acts. This podcast on church history, compares the doctrines of the First Century Church, with those of Roman Catholicism, the Orthodox Church, Protestant, and Pentecostal Churches. It can help anyone put church doctrines in their proper historical context for biblical truths and salvation.http://www.ao-ministries.orgSupport the show (https://cash.app/$FoundationStation)
Today there are over 45,000 Christian denominations and sects. In the beginning, it was not so! The First Century Church of Jesus Christ was established on the foundation of the Jewish Apostles, and Old Testament Prophets. It began on the Day of Pentecost, 31 AD, in Jerusalem, Israel. Shocking to most, the concept of Christianity is not found in the Bible. Biblically, the word Christian was only applicable to those who abided in the Apostle's Doctrines (Acts 11:26). Over the past 2,000 years, Western Christianity created thousands of substitute doctrines and pagan practices, to deceive the uninformed religious masses. The only history book in the New Testament is the Book of Acts. This podcast on church history, compares the doctrines of the First Century Church, with those of Roman Catholicism, the Orthodox Church, Protestant, and Pentecostal Churches. It can help anyone put church doctrines in their proper historical context for biblical truths and salvation.http://www.ao-ministries.orgSupport the show (https://cash.app/$FoundationStation)
Prayer is an action we can all participate in.
God wants your church to be a church triumphant: Spirit-filled, Bible-believing, and Christ-honoring. Such a church is a mighty weapon in the hands of a holy God. The pattern for it is in the book of Acts. Learn some practical steps you can take to exalt the Savior, evangelize the lost, and enlist the saved. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29