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  • David Zimmerman avatar

    The Danger Of Fundamentalism

    Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    Ephesus was a wealthy, cultured city.

    Ephesus was a wealthy, cultured city. But it was also a mor-ally corruptcity. In many ways, you could compare it to Wash-ington D.C., Dallas, Texas, Chicago, Boston, Amsterdam, or Ber-lin. If we could transport Ephesus into modern times, it would have its skyscrapers and snarled expressways. It ...read more

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    A Lasting Impression

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    This message deals with the dangers of leaving the first love that a person receives when first introduced to Jesus.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7 Title: “A Lasting Impression” Introduction: When someone is deeply in love with each other I don’t think there’s anything that can hurt someone as much as when their wife or husband leaves them for someone else. But this is exactly what the church of Ephesus had done to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Gauthier avatar

    Ephesus: Restoring A Lost Love Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 8,629 views

    Falling in love with Jesus all over again.

    (Note: preparation should be made to have 7 lit candles placed in a circle around the pulpit, each representing one of the churches of Asia Minor.) The city of Ephesus was a very influential city of the ancient world. Although Pergamum was the capital of the province of Asia in Roman times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Smyrna: Grace Under Fire Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 20,667 views

    Jesus Himself identifies with the persecuted church, and offers His grace and words of comfort.

    Intro: The Persecuted Church · A prominent national leader in the unregistered Protestant house church movement in China was executed Oct. 14, 1999 by firing squad. · Chechen militants kidnapped a young Baptist deacon and are demanding that his church sell its building and use the money to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A.C. Caincross avatar

    A Cold Heart

    Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    This sermon will charge the apathetic and encourage the faithful.

    Intro: Christ writes seven letters to seven different churches. These messages have a three-fold meaning: 1. primary association-to the church 2. personal application-to the individual 3. prophetic anticipation-seven stages in the Church age I. The Assembly According ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Etterling avatar

    Lost Love Series

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    An exploration of the church in Ephesus according to the words of the Lord in the book of the Revelation.

    1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Ceo Of The Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

    INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Ward avatar

    Broken Lampstand Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

    “Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Become A Holy Church

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    A call to personal Holiness from God’s perspective

    "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." (1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV) God has called His sanctified Bride, the Church, to be holy (1 Cor 1:2). He has commanded that we "consecrate" or keep ourselves apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Old & Cold? Not Yet! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,605 views

    Seems life has a way of stealing our joy and zeal and dreams. We must press against every obstacle and grow more like Jesus.

    OLD AND COLD! NOT YET! NOT YET! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series, Old and Cold! NOT YET! If you need part two email Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2old &cold? Not Yet! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,869 views

    We must refuse to allow life to still our dreaming ability. Hope is essential and we must focus our heart on the positives of menial living.

    #2 OLD AND COLD! NOT YET! NOT YET! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series, Old and Cold! NOT YET! If you need part one email Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    The Talking Dog

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    Liars are not held in great esteem but are we all not liars on occasions ? It is most important that we do not lie in regards to our Christianity.

    One day in Jackson, Alabama, a guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking dog for sale". He rings the bell and the owner, Bubba, tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black Lab just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the Lab replies. "So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darron Edwards avatar

    Renewing Your Passion Series

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,961 views

    For those who have lost their passion to do ministry.

    Renewing Your Passion: Returning to Your First Love Revelation 2: 4-5 I. Indicators of Lost Passion A. Routine with no romance B. Service with no substance C. Indifference towards of others D. Small compromises II. What should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Where's The Love? Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    This is the first of a seven part series: "Seven Letters to Seven Chruches" based on the letters to the seven churches in Revelation.

    Intro to the “Seven Letters to Seven Churches” series. Seven churches enduring difficult times: persecution. As we go through this the next 7 weeks, let’s ask ourselves, “Is this our church? What is similar? What can we learn?” I remember the “Where’s the beef?” Wendy’s commercials. It had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Comfort For Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,678 views

    This is on the Letter to Smyrna.

    This is the only mention in the Bible about the Church of Smyrna. Smyrna was very close to Ephesus, which we looked at last week. Paul likely started the church while he was in Ephesus for three years. Acts 19:10 says, “This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan