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    Of Promise, Patience And Prize...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 3, 2015
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    Focusing upon the virtue of patience and the Divine mandate to transform all Christians' into Christ-like image...

    Of Promise, Patience and Prize It is quiz time folks! Name the fourth element in the nine-fold Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). Of course, the first three-Love, Joy and Peace- reel off our mouth instantly but the fourth one (very vital one at that) ...read more

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    Dying For The Cause

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2009
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    The name Smyrna comes from the word for myrrh…which is known for releasing its wonderfully delightful fragrance…when crushed! This suffering church is symbolic of the 10 Great Persecutions from the 1st-3rd C. Link inc. to text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Dying For the Cause of Christ Rev. 2:8-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DyingForCause.html Many years ago, when communism still held the Soviet Union in its iron clench, a little group of Christians met behind closed doors in the underground. This was a secret ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev. # 4~the Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 5, 2009
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    The Book of Revelation is the only book in the Bible that contains an inspired outline of the entire book. The Lord said to John the writer; 1:19Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter

    REV. # 4~1:17-20 CHURCH OF EPHESUS 5-9-09 Today we’ll continue our study of this great book of prophecy, this is # 4 0f our study. Before we go into chapter 2: I want to point out once again that the key verse of the Revelation is 1:19., The Book of Revelation is the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev.# 5 ~smyrna The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 13, 2009
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    The time of this church period, SMYRNA, was from about 100-350 A.D. Of the 7 messages to the 7 churches, this one, the message to Smyrna, is the shortest, only 4 verses. This church of Smyrna and also the 6th church, Philadelphia, are the only 2 churches

    REV.#5(SMYRNA) ~2:8-11 5-16-09 Today we’ll continue our study of the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this is our 5th study. Last time we talked about the 1st Church of the 7 that the Lord tells us of in Chapters 2 & 3, we talked about the Church of Ephesus, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter #1 "Dear Ephesus: Is This Love?" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
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    Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

    Three Things: Commends Condemns Commands 1) Jesus Commends Ephesus: Vs. 2 "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance." For how diligence they were in their service! Labor--describes "toiling to the point of exhaustion." And for how faithful they were in suffering! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter #2 "Dear Smyrna: Keep On Keeping On!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
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    Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

    Two Things: Commends Commands The History of Smyrna: Acts 17:5-8 Smyrna--means bitter which origins come from "myrrh" that is a perfume that comes from being crushed and beaten. Polycarp--was the pastor at Smyrna and martyred, burned alive in A.D. 155. 1) Jesus Commends Smyrna: Vs. 9-10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
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    No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.

    Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rooted And Grounded Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
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    To remain faithful in the face of pressure, we need to be grounded in our identity as followers of Christ, with knowledge, obedience, and love.

    We spend one Sunday a year praying for persecuted Christians around the world. Of course there’s the “Martyr of the Month” column in the newsletter, and occasionally our bulletin inserts will highlight a trouble spot or a new martyr. But that’s all the time most of us spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Love Letter

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2011
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    3rd week series on loving God and loving others. Love covers everything, and we are commanded to love.

    Text: Revelation 2: 1-7NLT The Love Letter E. Stanley Johns Once wrote: In all our growth, we must grow in love. Unless we are growing in love we are not growing at all. “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do We Ebb The Flow?

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 31, 2010
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    In light of the challenges facing the world today, what is the Chrsitian to do? How can we be certain things will be well for us in the trying times of today?

    HOW DO WE EBB THE FLOW? Text: Revelation 2:2-7 Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:2-7 INTRODUCTION 1. The Old Testament is full of warnings about corrupt governments and the potential danger for God's people a. Rom. 13:1 "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Does God See Me?

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
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    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, and thoughts. Look at what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 Go

    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, & thoughts. Notice what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 God will find you in one of these progressive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010
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    To have revival in our lives means we must have a ’our first love’ in perspective. Credit where it is due; Many years ago I heard a message by Ron Phillips which inspired this message.

    First Love Revelation 2:1-7 * It’s an old story, I’ve told it before, you’ve heard it before, but here it is again; Couple was married for 50 years! Problem was, all they did was fuss. About everything!! For their 50th anniversary their kids chipped in to give them their most needed gift; a trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Church Ugly? Ephesus Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
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    The problem with Ephesus is they were doing so much inside the walls they never went out. They were a “come-and-get-it” church and not a “go-and-get-them” church. This church saw their culture as something you stay away from.

    “What Makes a Church Ugly?” Ephesus. Revelation 2:1-7 The world tries to get it right, but in all of its wisdom it can never measure up to the truth of God—it is all foolishness. LOVE is not a feeling to be lost—but it can be forsaken. LOVE causes us some great and full ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Church At Smyrna" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 31, 2009
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    Relates the seven points Jesus said to the church at Smyrna to us today

    REVEALING REVELATIONS -2 “Smyrna” "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Falling In Love Again

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
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    Christian love should be the foundation of everything we do for God.

    FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN REVELATION 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION Today I would like for us to open our Bibles to Revelation to study the letters of Christ to the seven churches in Asia Minor. As a way of introduction, note the following: SOURCE: Revelation is of Jesus Christ which God gave him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist