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  • Larry Grant avatar

    A Message To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 6, 2022
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     | 2,285 views

    Have we been so busy doing the work of the Lord that we forgot the Lord of the work?

    Revelation 2:1-4 A Message to the Church in Ephesus 11/6/2022 As stated in Revelation 1:11 Christ sent a message to each of seven local churches in Asia Minor. The order of scriptural presentation was geographic. A messenger would naturally travel the route from the seaport Ephesus 35 miles north ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2024
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    Attending church has many benefits - social connection, uplifting messages, inspiring music, coffee. But all of those needs can be met in other ways. There is one thing, however, that is absolutely unique about meeting together to worship, and that is the promised presence of Christ among us.

    Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! How many of you are wearing green? Good for you. But - wasn’t it just Christmas a couple of weeks ago? It’s hard to believe that Easter is only two weeks away. I realize that what I’m about to say will betray my age, but don’t you find that every year seems to go by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood Church Warning

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 9, 2024
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    Families that use biology to determine membership should realize by now that they wrote their epitaph. We need to create a SPIRITUAL family, not a biological family.

    The Blood Church Warning Luke 3:23-38 Rabbi Dr. Rev. Michael H Koplitz Luke 3:23 aWhen He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, 24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Picture Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2024
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    The picture of a great church in Acts 4:32-37 shows us that the church was faithful in two key areas.

    Introduction When you think of a great church, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Seven Churches-Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2025
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    Smyrna was another of the Seven Churches of Asia. The Lord Jesus Christ gave them a message of things to come, and rewards for those who remained faithful even in times of persecution.

    The Seven Churches-Smyrna Introduction: Smyrna was the second of the seven churches listed in Revelation 2-3. The message to the “angel (literally, messenger; likely the senior pastor or overseer)” was brief and to the point. Troubles were there, more was coming, but the Lord promised rewards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches-Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 27, 2025
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    Pergamum was the third in the series of the Seven Churches. This church had a few problems, but the Lord had words of comfort for them.

    The Seven Churches-Pergamum Introduction: The first two churches mentioned in Revelation 2—Ephesus and Smyrna—were both located near the sea (at least in the time John wrote this book). With Pergamos/Pergamum, the locations become more inland. There are several commentaries and other resources ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches-Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 1, 2026
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    A good church can be destroyed by false teachers. Thyatira had one of the worst false teachers and the Lord had to remind them just how evil that false teaching really was.

    The Seven Churches-Thyatira Introduction: Thyatira is the fourth in the series of the Seven Churches. As with the other churches, the Lord gives a picture or reminder of Himself, followed by a word of praise. He then points out a problem and gives an exhortation to fix or solve that problem. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches-Sardis Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2026
     | 48 views

    The Lord didn't have much good to say about Sardis. Yet "even in Sardis", there were some genuine believers who wanted to live for our Lord, and did so!

    The Seven Churches-Sardis Introduction: The year 1747, a park bench in Warsaw, Poland in the mid-1950’s, and a church in what’s now western Turkey. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be a common thread, but the truth is that all of these refer to the church in Sardis. This church is the fifth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches-Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 9, 2026
     | 64 views

    Philadelphia didn't seem to be a large church, but the little strength they had was enough for them to overcome with the Lord's help. This church was truly the church of the open door!

    The Seven Churches-Philadelphia (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 23, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: My paternal grandfather and one of Dad’s brothers were both pastors for many years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches-Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2026
     | 42 views

    This church, the last of the Seven, received a strong message from the Lord Jesus Christ. Still, there is a tender and beautiful invitation in the last few verses. Have you opened the door to Jesus?

    The Seven Churches-Laodicea Introduction: (Full disclosure, this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 30, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) This last church of the Seven Churches is both a reminder and a warning to all people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As Christ Loved The Church

    Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 14, 2025
     | 308 views

    Theme: How does the image of marriage (according to Paul) show us the relationship between Christ and the church?

    O Lord, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. If you are asked to submit to someone, how do you picture this happening? You probably think of obeying someone who is above you. Someone who has more authority than you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Marks Of A Renewed Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    How can revival take place when the church is dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Such is the state of affairs of the churches today.

    Opening illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. “Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!” it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire burning. The bishop was also interested in the sign directly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Election Of Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 27, 2024
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    Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level from local congregation to the international forums. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple position to the highest rank. God hates.

    Theme: Election in the Church Text: Acts 1:15-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his Love endures forever. Introduction: Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple nomination to the highest positions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Addressing Sin In The Church

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 29, 2024
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    Jesus has just told the Parable of the Good Shepherd. The shepherd goes after the straying sheep. Then Jesus spells out what WE need to do when we see a member of our church falling into sin and straying.

    INTRODUCTION We sometimes hurt people. I can think of times when I’ve hurt people. And people sometimes hurt us. I can think of times when I’ve been hurt. It happens in families, in workplaces and in churches. There was a time when Paul was planning to visit the church in Corinth. But he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost: The Establishment Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 1,180 views

    Fifty days after Jesus' resurrection, the church of Jesus Christ was established. A follow-up to the Gospel of Mark series. (PREACHED DURING THE COVID SHUT DOWN)

    PENTECOST: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH (FOLLOW-UP TO CHRIST'S GREAT COMMISSION) Good Morning Family, I’m praying that everyone is doing well. I know that you, even as I am, are anxious to be at the church building worshipping together as a family. But, sadly, we will still be home again ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ