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Seven Churches Of Revelation
Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. Ephesus
Contributed on Aug 6, 2001
Light the fire again.
Letter to the Church in Ephesus Introduction: I would like us to look at the letters written to the Seven Churches in Asia as a series. We are a new Fellowship and it is good for us to watch for the pitfalls that other churches fell into. It is also good for us to consider what the Lord ...read more
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2. Pergamum
Contributed on Aug 11, 2001
It was a church with a bad environment. Its virtues were perseverence in an evil environment but it is reproved for its tolerance of wrong doctrine and heretics.
The Letter to the Church at Pergamum Rev. 2: 12-17 Introduction: We started to look at the letters written to the Seven Churches in Asia as a series. Let us just refresh our memory on the seven churches. BACKGROUND 1) Ephesus Rev. 2:1-7 It was an orthodox church, with good works, ...read more
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3. Sardis
Contributed on Aug 11, 2001
An early wake up call. A church with nothing to commend it
The Letter to the Church at SARDIS Divided into three sections 1. Introduction of the Writer 2. Reprimand of the Church 3. Encouragement to the Faithful. Historical Background. City in Asia, modern day Turkey. Near to Thyatira. Capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. Early ...read more
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4. Smyrna
Contributed on Aug 11, 2001
Encouragement to persevere
Brinton 09-03-03 Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 1. Introduction: We started last month to look at the letters written to the Seven Churches in Asia as a series. The book of Revelation was written by the apostle John whilst he was banished to the island of Patmos in traditionally ...read more
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5. Thyatira
Contributed on Aug 15, 2001
Be on your guard against false teachers
This evening we are going to take a look at the fourth letter in the Book of Revelation to the Seven Churches in Asia, that to the church of Thyatira Read: Revelation 2:18-29 Background A large town Akhisar stands on the site of Thyatira. Thyatira was a city in the Roman province of Asia, ...read more
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6. Philadelphia
Contributed on Aug 19, 2001
The sermon reviews the positive things that Jesus had to say about the church - their trust in God, their witness and their love and endurance
The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more
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7. The Church Of Ephesus
Contributed on May 8, 2020
Work for the Church does not please Jesus unless we maintain our original motivation
Letter to the Church in Ephesus Introduction: I rarely dip into the Book of Revelation to preach because it is so difficult to understand and needs a lot of background to get a full picture of what John is saying. But today I sensed the Lord telling me that I should change my strategy and take ...read more
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8. The Church In Smyrna
Contributed on May 15, 2020
The Church of Smyrna was commended for its loyalty to Christ even though it cost many their lives. Would we be willing to give up our lives if Christ called us to do so - to be loyal to Him
The Church at Smyrna. Rev 2:8-11 Last Sunday we looked at the first of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse (also known as the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation) - the Church of Ephesus. Let me just recap for those of you who weren’t with us last week The book of Revelation was written ...read more
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9. The Church At Pergamum
Contributed on May 22, 2020
The Message to the Church of Pergamum is :"There is no comprise. Either Jesus is Lord or Caesar is Lord" The Choice is yours
The Church at Pergamum We have been looking as a series at the Seven churches of the Apocalypse in the Book of Revelation To recap: The Book of Revelation was written in AD 95 or 96 probably by the Apostle John when banished to the Island of Patmos. The seven churches of Revelation are 1.) ...read more
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10. The Fourth Church Of The Apocalypse Thyatira
Contributed on Jun 2, 2020
The Church at Thyatira had much to commend it but had one fatal flaw, it allowed Jezebel and her teaching to flourish
The Fourth Church of the Apocalypse - The Church at Thyatira Introduction We have been looking at the Churches of the Apocalypse during lockdown However, as it was Pentecost last week, we ducked out of our series to look at Acts 2 as an exception We are now back on course and looking at the ...read more
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11. The 5th Church Of The Apocalypse -The Church In Sardis
Contributed on Jun 11, 2020
The Church in Sardis had become lethargic and lost its way. Jesus calls us to be alert
The Fifth Church of the Apocalypse - The Church at Sardis Introduction We have been looking at the Churches of the Apocalypse during lockdown Last week we looked at the fourth Church of the apocalypse - the Church of Thyatira. Today we are looking today at the fifth Church of the Apocalypse - ...read more
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12. The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia
Contributed on Jun 19, 2020
This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"
The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more
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13. The 7th Letter - To The Church In Laodicea
Contributed on Jun 25, 2020
The Church in Laodicea is called Lukewarm by Christ . However he offers a wonderful
The letter to the Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) This is the seventh and final letter written to the seven churches of the Apocalypse that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Laodicea. This is the one church that Jesus has not one good word ...read more