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  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Good News – Bad News For The Church Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 8, 2014
     | 4,708 views

    Stephen's death and the following persecution was a bad news/Good News Scenario. On the one hand it was a very negative thing for the church. Yet God used this evil to motivate the church with the Great Commission they had previously ignored.

    GOOD NEWS – BAD NEWS FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Acts 8:1-4 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ, September 07, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The story has been told of a man waking up in the hospital after a car accident. A.) As the man gains consciousness, his doctor says to him, I have good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strong Arm Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
     | 8,770 views

    This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Suffering Church (The Church Of Smyrna 2 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025
     | 502 views

    You will notice that of the seven churches that John addressed, he gave the least amount of space to the church of Smyrna.

    All he had to say about the church of Smyrna he was able to cover in just four verses. However, we must not think less of this church, or feel they were insignificant just because there are less verses given to them. Why? Because there were only two of the seven churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation Lesson 5 - The Church At Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 29, 2024
     | 1,340 views

    This is the 5th lesson in this series.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Centering In On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 28, 2019
     | 3,193 views

    Why is the church dying in America, and what can we do about it?

    Centering in on Jesus Acts 2:22-36 In America, the church as a whole is going through an identity crisis. Who are we? What purpose do we serve? Why are so many churches declining? What can we do to turn things around? These are good questions to ask. These same problems faced the famous British ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Say Hello To Rufus, And His Mother...

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 4, 2022
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     | 2,445 views

    a funeral sermon about godly women who serve Christ and his church.

    In a moment I will read a passage from Rom 16 – but before I read allow me to set it up... Paul is writing a post-script to his grand theological discourse known as the book of Romans ... he is signing-off – the so called chapter 16 - is of a completely different tone... filled with greetings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Bible Says About The Church’s Mission?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,571 views

    This message deals with various aspects of the mission of the church

    What The Bible Says About The Church’s Mission I. WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH? 1.) The mission of the Church is two-fold: A.) The Church has the mission of teaching all men about Christ. aa.) Matt. 28:19 aa-1.) (To bring to a saving faith, baptism, and continued faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Letter To The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,014 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' Letter To The Church At Smyrna.

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT SMYRNA Revelation 2:8-11 Throughout my time in the ministry I have struggled when preaching on passages that speak of Christian persecution. It has been difficult to draw an application that is relevant when preaching to an assembly of people in a country with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Would Not Surrender

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    They were poor, but rich in what really matters.

    THE CHURCH THAT WOULD NOT SURRENDER (Revelation 2:8-11) And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esmirna, The Fearful Church

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    The Church of Esmirna lived in a time of tremendous pursuit and suffering. God gave them a message of fortitude that helps us today to keep on covering the career in spite of the present difficulties.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction • The City of Esmirna was a commercial port, which principal product was the myrrh. It was a beautiful city, which streets had been planned well. One of these streets had been covered of gold, and was connecting the temple of Zeus and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Letter To The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,048 views

    The church poor by wordly standards but rich by heavenly standards.

    Letter to the church in Smyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, a type of Jewish-Christian writing that flourished especially between 250 BC and 150 AD. The chief example in the Old Testament is Daniel 7-12. This type of literature communicates about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Seven Churches: Smyrna PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 81 views

    Jesus knows our suffering, calls us to courageous faithfulness amid trials, and promises eternal life to those who endure with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel threadbare. Bills stack up. Doctors call back. Friends pull away. Tears fall in the dark, and worries pace the floor at 3 a.m. You wonder, Does Jesus see this? Does He know my name? Does He care about my pain? Smyrna asked the same questions. They ...read more

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    Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,810 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Corpse That Played Church Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    This is the 5th in the series that takes a look at the 7 churches in Revelation and their attitudes and how they sometimes reflect the attitude of individuals and churches corporately.

    The Corpse that Played Church Revelation 3:1-6 I. The Danger Zone (v. 1) A. Life is more than skin deep 1. A church’s/person’s heart is more than a name 2. A church’s/person’s heart is more than activities B. There are causes for death in the church 1. A lack of leadership (I Peter 5:2, Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna, The Church Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    Smyrna, the church of faith

    Smyrna: The Church of Faith Revelation 2:8-10, "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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible