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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    The Harlot Or Apostate Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,782 views

    Week 37 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 37 The Harlot or Apostate Church Date: May 14, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 17:1-18 The Description of Religious Babylon (17:1-6a) Verse 1. John is called to come and see the judgment of Babylon, but in the process he also gets a description of the woman (Babylon). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church Of Brotherly Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,646 views

    Keeping God’s word brings incredible blessing to the believer.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 6 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church of Brotherly Love Rev. 3:7-13 Nov. 12, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Jesus points no fingers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Church With The Open Door

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    A sermon on the church at Philadelphia. What does a open door mean ?

    THE CHURCH WITH AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 Letter written to Church at Philadelphia(brotherly love) Written by Christ who has the keys to unlock doors that are locked..and lock doors that are open. This shows his sovereignty, and superiority over the church. If Jesus desires for something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Brotherly Love Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 19, 2012
     | 4,135 views

    What an encouraging Church who obviously loved the Lord and the brethren.

    The Church of Brotherly Love Revelation 3:7-13 28 miles southeast of Sardis is the city of Philadelphia. The city was name after a king of Pergamum, Attalus Philadelphus who built it. Philadelphia = brotherly love which occurs seven times on the Bible: Rom. 12:10, 1 Thessa. 4:9, Heb. 13:1, 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marks Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,065 views

    This is a sermon that gives a vivid picture of a healthy and growing church.

    Text: Acts 2:41-42 Title: The Marks of a Healthy Church Introduction: If there was a medical doctor in the house that doctor could tell you how a healthy body should look. He or she would probably describe one that has the right height, weight, diet, etc… However, today I want us to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kind Of Priest We Have

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,718 views

    Hebrews is a book about Christ. The writer wants the people to know and believe in Him, but they already knew a lot, and they already professed publicly that they did believe. A lot of pressure and persecution was on some of the believers. They need

    The Kind of Priest We Have Hebrews 7:11-28 Related Readings: Genesis 14:17-24; Psalm 110; Psalm 27:7-14; Luke 22:24-34; Romans 8:31-39 A Little Review of Where We Are Hebrews is a book about Christ. The writer wants the people to know and believe in Him, but they already knew a lot, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How To Be A Solid Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006
     | 4,302 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Solid Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 24, 2006 Rev. 2:12-17 If you’ve been with us the past couple of weeks, you know that we’re studying 7 churches in the book of Revelation. As Jesus inspects the church in Rev.2,3 (walking among the lampstands that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church That Makes An Impact Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,350 views

    Churches make an impact for the gospel when the testimony of their lips is backed up by the testimony of their lives.

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 6, 2026
     | 79 views

    A church can look alive and still be drifting. In His letter to Thyatira, Jesus warns against quiet compromise and calls His people back to wholehearted allegiance. Faithfulness is not measured by activity, but by loyalty to Christ.

    # Introduction As we begin this morning, before we listen to what Jesus says to Thyatira, let’s take just a few minutes and review where we have been. We started our study by stepping into Revelation chapter 1. Jesus revealed Himself to His church. We saw Him walking among the lampstands. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sardis: The Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 9, 2026
     | 165 views

    Appearing alive is not the same as being spiritually alive.

    # Introduction As we continue through the letters to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation, we remember that these words were not written simply for seven ancient churches. They were written for the church in every generation. And the question we return to each week is the same: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020
     | 3,929 views

    6 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

    The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--part A,-#VI —Revelation 13:1-18 Attention: I recently watched a portion of a TV show called ‘America’s Top Dog’. It is based on running certain law enforcement K-9 units(trained dogs) thru a standardized timed course. The course highlights each dog’s skillset ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened At Straight Street

    Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Feb 23, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,999 views

    In Acts chapter 9, when Saul is persecuting the church, we see the Holy Spirit revealed, as prophesied in the Book of Joel.

    A loud, overwhelming voice echoed from the sky ‘WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME?’ Saul, the persecutor of God’s people is blinded by a bright light. The zealous man who was persecuting God’s people was suddenly stopped. The message from Jesus to the oppressor is clear; ‘You mess with my people; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Conflict Resolution Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    When God brought the Gentiles in it was a major hurdle for some of the Jewish Christians. How did they deal with the divisive fall out? How can we practice what God taught them?

    We really need to review where we’ve been to appreciate where we are in Acts 15. Here it is in a nutshell. Just before he ascended back to heaven, Jesus commissioned the apostles to wait in Jerusalem for power from God to accomplish the witnessing work of bringing the gospel to the whole world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All In For Our Lord Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2020
     | 1,455 views

    Almost certainly in our lifetime we will also have to follow Christ to our own cross. Probably not a bloody martyrdom, but the culture hates the Church and all who follow Christ.

    Monday of the 24th and Last Week in Course 2020 Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro Today, in the glaring light of our proclamation on Sunday that Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe, we are invited to consider the virtues of those who will be found worthy to live forever in that marvelous, unimaginably ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Conduct Worthy Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,414 views

    Does your conduct match the calling of the Gospel of Christ. Are you standing firm for the Gospel or being easily blown over of satan’s attackes.

    Conduct Worthy of the Church Philippians 1:27-30 INTRO. Paul had a special love, respect, and appreciation for the church at Philippi. It was one of the most mature churches mentioned in the New Testament. They did have there share of problems though, just like we have today: false teachers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist