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First Century Christianity
by First Century Christianity
Here is the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of Yahweh and their faith in Yeshua. (Revelation 14:12)The first century Christians were a mix of Jews who accepted Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah and Gentiles who accepted the Messiah and then learned how the keep the Torah. the first century faith is remarkably simple and you are invited to follow this podcast to learn the doctrines and worship practices of those first century believers. This podcast is part of the ministry located at https://firstcenturychristianity.net/
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The Truth about Missouri Amendment 3
Missouri Amendment 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot will legalize abortion throughout the term of a pregnancy for the health and life of the mother and will legalize abortion until 12 weeks in the cases of rape or incest. It will also prohibit gender transitioning for minors. Text of the bill is...
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Noahide Laws: Why They Have Nothing to Do with Noah | Torah Portion Noach
Hi, this is Chris with FirstCenturyChristianity.net! This week our assembly is studying the Torah portion Noach (Genesis 6:9–11:32), and Ben Shapiro happens to have brought up the Noahide laws too. In this video, I explain why the Noahide laws have nothing to do with Noah. They grew out of...
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Grafted In and Wearing Tassels? Keep Your Head on a Swivel | Oct 7 Reflection
Shalom! Three years ago, on October 7, 2023, Israel was attacked. On the Jewish calendar, this year's anniversary fell a few days ago on Shabbat, during Shemini Atzeret, the 8th day of Sukkot. That's the day the attack happened in 2023, and it's meant to be a day of peace. The Feast of…
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Giving Until You are Homeless is not Charity
Hi, this is Chris at firstcenturychristianity.net with some tough love. In the past year, two capable, hardworking men I know have become homeless. They gave everything to "friends" they met online but never in person. There's always a story: they're sick, something mysterious comes up, and…
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Charity Scams Targeting Believers: Warning Signs and How to Give Wisely
Chris from First Century Christianity, a real congregation in North Kansas City, Missouri, shares a difficult but important warning about charity and internet scams.In the past year, our congregation has seen two people who don't know each other lose everything to online scammers. They gave all...
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The Holy Days of Leviticus 23 are Christian Holidays that Outline the Plan of Salvation
What do the biblical holy days of Leviticus 23 mean for followers of Yeshua today? In this in-depth sermon, Chris from https://firstcenturychristianity.net/ presents an overview of the Sabbath, Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Shavuot/Pentecost, the Day of Trumpets, the Day…
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Sukkot Blessings!
Enjoy Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, as we celebrate the coming millennial reign of Yeshua the Messiah!
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The Early Church Fathers
The "early church fathers" are only early church fathers if your church started in the 300s.
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There Will Be No Making It Up At This Ministry.
There will be no making it up at this ministry. Period. Excerpted from this longer message. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xEHDLQnEQyxpYMrMMiRhk?si=fVo2HS01R4qwOkO_Seo1bQ
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Yom Teruah, the Resurrection, and the Return of Yeshua
What does Yom Teruah point us toward? In this message, we look at the Day of Trumpets as a prophetic picture of the return of Yeshua, the resurrection of the dead, and the coming reign of Messiah on earth. This sermon explores why the biblical hope is not disembodied souls going to heaven, but…
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9/11 and The Day of the Lord
What does 9/11 have to do with the Day of the Lord? In this short teaching, we reflect on the shock and uncertainty of September 11, 2001, and use it as an analogy for the biblical Day of the Lord—a time connected with trumpets, watchfulness, Messiah’s return, and the coming Kingdom. The Day of...
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Are We Gentiles? Understanding Adoption, Torah, and the Family of God
In this teaching, we examine who we are in relation to Yahweh and His Son, Yeshua. Are believers who keep Shabbat, observe the holy days, and follow the Torah simply “Gentiles,” or have we been adopted into the family of God and grafted into something that already existed? This message walks...
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We Are Not the Nations | Shabbat Message Preview
In this short preview, we begin thinking through an important distinction: we are not the nations who grew up serving false gods. Many of us came out of flawed Christianity, corrected our walk, adopted Torah, and held fast to faith in Yeshua as the Son of God. Now the question turns toward our...
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Why the Trinity Doesn’t Work in 3 Minutes or Less
Is the Trinity really the clear, original doctrine many people assume it is? In this short teaching, we look at the historical councils, the role of Constantine, and the biblical concept of Yeshua as mediator between us and Yahweh. This clip challenges viewers to study the doctrine carefully...
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One God, One Mediator: The Truth Men Tried to Bury
There is one God, and there is one mediator between God and mankind: Messiah Yeshua. This message is a bold call to return to the plain testimony of Scripture and to understand why Yeshua’s role as Mediator, High Priest, ransom, and intercessor cannot be replaced, ignored, or redefined by…
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COVID Exposed the Problem With Public Schools
COVID revealed something many parents had not seen clearly before: what their children were actually being taught and how dependent families had become on the school system. Education is not one-size-fits-all, and every child’s circumstances are different. This message is a call for parents to…
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The Trinity Was NEVER Required in the Bible
Was the Trinity doctrine taught by the apostles, or did it come later through church councils and imperial authority? In this short, I challenge the idea that belief in the Trinity is what makes someone a Christian and point viewers back to what Scripture actually says is mandatory. Watch the…
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Yeshua Is the Son of God: Acts 2, Nicaea, and the First-Century Gospel
What did the apostles actually preach about Yeshua, Yahweh, and the gospel? In this teaching, we look at the doctrine of the Trinity, the Council of Nicaea, and the difference between first-century faith and later fourth-century doctrine. The focus is not on man-made creeds, but on the testimony…
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Paula Fredriksen’s Early Christian History for Grown-Ups
A heartfelt review of Paula Fredriksen’s scholarship on the first 500 years of Christianity, highlighting her ability to make complex ancient history, theology, politics, and doctrine understandable for everyday readers. The review recommends her work as an essential resource for anyone…
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Walking as Yeshua Walked: Faith, Family, Sabbath, and Raising Children in Biblical Truth
In this sermon, we explore the practical side of faith: what it means to walk as Yeshua walked, keep Yahweh’s commandments, live out Sabbath and the biblical holy days, and build strong families in a world that often pulls in the opposite direction. Drawing from 1 John 2, John 17, Ephesians 5, 1...
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Family Values Summit This Weekend in North Kansas City
Join us this Shabbat in North Kansas City for our Family Values Summit, hosted by 1st Century Christianity. This gathering is for Torah keepers, families, and anyone looking for like-minded fellowship in the Kansas City metro area. https://firstcenturychristianity.net/sign-up/...
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Family Shabbat Invitation — August 1, 2026 in Kansas City
Join us for Family Shabbat on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Kansas City as families from across our fellowship gather in person for lunch, connection, worship, and encouragement. We’ll share a Mexican-style fellowship meal at noon, begin fellowship at 1:00 p.m., and spend time helping families,...
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Paul's Letters Were Written Before the Gospels and Prove the Early Church Knew the Old Testament
Paul’s letters were written decades after Yeshua’s ascension, yet they constantly reference the Tanakh—the only Scriptures the early believers had. This clip explains why Paul’s use of Old Testament context, feast days, and references like Yom Kippur shows that the early church was expected to...
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Yom Kippur shows Yeshua is our ultimate Mediator and pops the bubble on works based salvation
Yom Kippur shows Yeshua is our ultimate Mediator and pops the bubble on works based salvation Full message available here https://open.spotify.com/episode/26QbzxTYpPBYG4MKNNsZ3j?si=9QABeMTDSJWId0V284dhhQ
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Yahweh’s Appointed Times: Shabbat, the Biblical Feasts & the Kingdom to Come
How do we display our faith—not just in what we believe, but in how we live? In this teaching, we walk through Leviticus 23 and look at Yahweh’s appointed times: Shabbat, Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Shavuot, Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and the Eighth Day. This episode explores…
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Veterans: Please Don’t Wait to Sign Up for VA Benefits
If you have a DD214 and an honorable discharge, please don’t put off signing up at VA.gov. In this short video, Chris shares a personal family story about waiting too long to use VA health care and encourages veterans—especially post-9/11 and OIF-era veterans—to explore the benefits, medical…
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Why Changing the Clocks Is Really About Authority
Most Americans are tired of changing the clocks twice a year—but the debate over daylight saving time points to something bigger: who gets to set the standards we all live by? From time changes to calendars, phone numbers, AD/BC, and even national names, this short reflection connects modern…
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Should Gentile Believers Keep Torah? A Messianic Response
Responding to the view that Torah observance is optional for Gentile believers, pointing to Yeshua’s words about the Sabbath, the grafted-in olive tree, and the hope of Jew and Gentile worshiping Messiah together in the Kingdom. Reference message here...
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Faith Without Works Is Dead: Why Believers Must Follow Yeshua and Keep Torah
This teaching examines Matthew 7, James 2, Acts, Galatians, and other Scriptures to show that true faith in Yeshua produces repentance, obedience, and visible change. It addresses lawlessness, “faith alone,” Sabbath observance, Torah for believers, Messianic identity, and what it means to be...
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Remembering the Cost of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence and God’s Hand on America
In this Independence Day message, we reflect on the reverence due to the national anthem, the sacrifices made for American freedom, and the historical events that led to the Declaration of Independence. From the First and Second Continental Congresses to the courageous men who signed the...
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One Nation Under God: America’s Founding, Faith, Freedom, and the Cost of Independence
In this Independence Day message, we reflect on the remarkable founding of the United States, the sacrifices of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the providence of Yahweh in the rise of this nation. From Columbus and Vespucci to the courage of the colonists, the Revolutionary…
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Stop Misusing the Thief on the Cross
Long version available here https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jRaco7QIfNS7tYP2o6Ui7?si=8kaHUcRjT1i36iOdd6X57g Many people use the thief on the cross to argue that baptism is not necessary—but is that really what Scripture teaches? In this message, I challenge the popular “faith alone” objection…
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You Are Not the Thief on the Cross: Why Baptism Still Matters
Many people point to the thief on the cross to argue that baptism is not necessary—but is that really the lesson Scripture is teaching? In this message, we examine Luke 23, John 5, and Revelation 20 to show why repentance, baptism, and walking as Yeshua walked remain essential for believers…
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I don't think you really know what salvation by works really means
Most of Christianity gets salvation by works totally wrong.
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God Bless FIFA Fans!
Visitors from Europe and around the world are coming to America and being amazed by everyday things many of us take for granted—ranch dressing, free chips and salsa, Whataburger, Waffle House, Longhorn Steakhouse, and American hospitality. Their reactions are a powerful reminder to count our...
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Yes, the Sabbath is a Commandment for Christians
Does the New Testament really teach that the Sabbath is for all mankind? In this video, we look at Yeshua’s words in Mark 2:27 — “The Sabbath was made for man” — and examine the meaning of the Greek word anthropos, showing that the Sabbath was made for mankind, not just for one group of people.…
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The Sabbath: Creation’s Sign for All Mankind
This sermon teaches that the seventh-day Sabbath is rooted in creation, established by God as a continuing sign for all mankind, and preserved through the biblical weekly cycle from Genesis to the future restoration described in Isaiah. It contrasts biblical Sabbath observance with man-made...
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Faith, Emotion, and Doctrine: Don’t Be Shaken
In this video, I reflect on the balance between emotion and truth in the life of a believer in Messiah. Drawing from observations about Christian and Jewish-based scholars, I talk about how emotionally driven faith can become unstable when challenged, while identity-rooted conviction tends to...
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When Faith Hurts: Good Works, Betrayal, and the Love of God
This sermon explores John 3:16–18 and the tension between faith, emotion, and obedience. It reflects on how believers often approach faith through doctrine and problem-solving, yet still face deep pain when betrayed by family, friends, or the world around them. Drawing from Genesis, Isaiah 53,...
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Lunar Sabbath Keeping is Beyond Ridiculous
The Sabbath is sundown Friday to sundown Saturday and has been since creation. The Sabbath is the 7th day of the week and is not tied to moons or months. This is super easy to understand and sometimes doctrines need to be dismissed out of hand.
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Are Mormons Christians? A Biblical Case for Humility and Mercy
In this video, I respond to the recent controversy over the Department of Defense leaving the LDS Church off its list of Christian denominations. I explain why I believe members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should be recognized as Christians in the broad sense of believing…
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Genesis 6 Explained: A Biblical Interpretation You’ve Probably Never Heard
The longer and more comprehensive version is available here https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LgxoPddzLrCQ8B4AeKRLI?si=1XMZca14SteNfvXOfF93Ag What is Genesis 6 really about? In this video, we explore an alternative biblical interpretation of one of the most debated passages in Scripture. Rather...
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Why Genesis 6 Makes More Sense Than You’ve Been Told
A deep dive into Genesis 6, the sons of God, the Nephilim, and the Book of Enoch. This video argues that Genesis 6 is about human rebellion, biblical context, and God’s relationship with mankind rather than fallen angels. Genesis 6, sons of God, Nephilim, Book of Enoch, Genesis 6 explained, sons…
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Michael Heiser Didn’t Mean to Start a Cult | Halo Effect, Divine Council & The Unseen Realm
Did Michael Heiser accidentally inspire cult-like behavior around his work? This video explores how readers of The Unseen Realm can ignore an author’s own words, especially around the divine council and the controversial idea of a Hebrew pantheon. It also explains the halo effect—why people...
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The Overlooked Miracle in Acts 2: A Contrite Heart
In Acts 2, most people focus on the miracle of languages and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. But there is another miracle in this chapter that is often missed: when Peter confronts the crowd with their guilt in the death of Messiah, they do not deny it—they ask, “What shall we do?” This…
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Christ Is Not Jesus’ Last Name | What “Christ” Really Means
In this video, I explain why “Christ” is not Jesus’ last name, but a title meaning “anointed one” or Messiah. Using a simple and memorable example from The Princess Bride, I break down the meaning of the word Christ, its connection to the Hebrew idea of Messiah, and why Yeshua (Jesus) is called…
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Does the Bible Condemn Racism? Acts 2, Pentecost, and the Truth About Unity in Christ
Is racism compatible with the Bible? In this video, we look at Acts 2, the day of Pentecost, the mixed multitude, and the message of Scripture to show that the Bible does not support racism—it condemns division and points all people to unity in Yeshua. This teaching explores Pentecost, Exodus…
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Acts 2 Wasn’t the Beginning of Pentecost
Did you know the day of Pentecost in Acts 2 was already a biblical holy day long before the events of the New Testament? In this video, I explain how Pentecost connects to the Feast of Weeks in Leviticus 23, why the apostles were gathered together, and how this changes our understanding of Acts…
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Pentecost Explained: Acts 2, Shavuot, the Holy Spirit, and the Meaning of Faith
What really happened in Acts 2, and how does it connect to Shavuot (Pentecost), the Holy Spirit, and the deeper meaning of faith? In this message, we explore the powerful connection between Pentecost and the giving of the Spirit, the relationship between Shavuot and the Torah, and why Acts 2 is…
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Pentecost, Shavuot, and Acts 2 Explained in 60 Seconds
What is Pentecost, and how does it connect to Shavuot and Acts 2? In this YouTube Short, I explain how Pentecost was already a biblical holy day, why it matters in Leviticus 23, and how the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 adds even deeper meaning for believers in Yeshua the Messiah. Join us…
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Here is the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of Yahweh and their faith in Yeshua. (Revelation 14:12)The first century Christians were a mix of Jews who accepted Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah and Gentiles who accepted the Messiah and then learned how the keep the Torah. the first century faith is remarkably simple and you are invited to follow this podcast to learn the doctrines and worship practices of those first century believers. This podcast is part of the ministry located at https://firstcenturychristianity.net/
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