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  • James Chandler avatar

    The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 25, 2014
     | 4,843 views

    Jesus declared "On this rock, I will build my kingdom..." This message looks at the church as God intends it to be.

    The Church that Jesus Built- Ephesians 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,319 views

    It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Beat Up Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,656 views

    The Church at Smyrna is a church which received no criticism from the Lord but much abuse from both the culture and the "congregation" (those who ’say’ they are Jews)

    The Unveiling The “Beat Up” or “Bloodied” Church Revelation 2:8-11 * From my observation we live in an increasingly violent culture. Hardly a day passes when we don’t hear of someone being killed or attacked. An honest look at our entertainment would indicate that America has bought into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,241 views

    This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Hope Of The Resurrection In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,027 views

    **Church History / Church Trimuphant ** For the community sunrise service I was asked to speak on the hope of the resurrection specifically in the church

    You don’t have Easter without Good Friday. You don’t have the hope without the despair. But God be praised, because of the Resurrection, we don’t have despair without hope. Every Good Friday has an Easter. Larry has asked me to say a few words about how the hope of Easter works in our church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Of New Life

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    This morning I want to speak to you about what is on your mind. The things of God may be the last thought on some people’s mind. If you are like most people, you may have a lot of other things that you think about. You may find yourself overwhelmed wit

    A CHURCH OF NEW LIFE Before we look to the Word of God I want you to know that I have some news to give you. In a moment I will share with you the Good News of Jesus Christ, but I am compelled to bring to you another more recent news of an event that has taken place. Some of you may remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Church Christ Crowns Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,723 views

    THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES IN REVELATION. SMYRNA WAS A SMALL BUT FAITHFUL CHURCH IN THE FACE OF OVERWEALMING PERSECUTION.

    THE CHURCH CHRIST CROWNS 1 REVELATION 2:8-11 MAY 12, 2019 TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE SECOND OF A SERIES OF SEVEN LETTERS THAT GOD DICTATES TO JOHN IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION. WE RECENTLY COMPLETED A STUDY FROM REVELATION CONCERNING THE EVENTS THAT OCCUR AFTER THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH, THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The Seven Churches-Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2025
     | 120 views

    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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    A Summary Report Of The Church Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 19, 2017
     | 5,345 views

    Barnabas and Saul had gone to Jerusalem to give the Christians there the collection taken up among the churches at Antioch, and now they have returned to Antioch. “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers....

    July 21, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.G: A Summary Report of the Church (12:24, 25) Scripture (Acts 12:24-25; KJV) 24 But the word of God grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crowned Church-Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER ON EARTH? HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT AND WHAT IS THE CHURCH’S REWARD?

    The Crowned Church—Smyrna Text—Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction. Clarence Jordan, the author of “Cotton Patch”, is a minister in Americus, Georgia. Jordan was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. Now Clarence was the minister of a poor, struggling, inter-racial congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Church Christ Built

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 7, 2015
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,847 views

    To establish that the church Christ built is not what many perceive it falsely to be, "just another denomination." This lesson deals with the promise of Christ regarding the church. The church Christ built is unique, unconquerable and undenominational.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A church which is Unique 2. A church which is Unconquerable 3. A church which is Undenominational Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme, which is very important, and that is, the church Christ promised to build. This lesson is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To The Church Of Pergamos And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020
     | 2,554 views

    Pergamon was an ancient city located in the Anatolia region, approximately 25 kilometres from the Aegean Sea in present-day Bergama, Izmir Province of Turkey.

    THE CHURCH OF PERGAMOS ** (Revelation 2:12) **Pergamon was an ancient city located in the Anatolia region, approximately 25 kilometres from the Aegean Sea in present-day Bergama, Izmir Province of Turkey. The city had great strategic value, since it overlooked the Caicus River Valley (modern name ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Understanding Church Growth

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,731 views

    how church growth exploded on the scene

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Living Christ In The Church Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2013
     | 5,901 views

    Let’s consider three lessons from Acts 3. 1. The lesson of crippled people and what can be done to help. 2. The lesson of divine authority and how we can have access to it. 3. The lesson of a living message and its relevance for our times.

    4-11-03 The Living Christ in the Church Text: Peter said, “I have neither silver nor gold, but what I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Even Dead Dogs! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,937 views

    Why Jesus saved me, I have NO idea. It surely wasn't because I was a good person. The story of David's love for his best friend Jonathan is shown in the love shown toward Jonathan's son Mephebosheth. This beautiful story shows how God saves anyone!

    The Church Beyond The Church Walls Part II: Even Dead Dogs! Love God...Love Family...Love The Brotherhood...Love Others! We've been on a journey here at Resurrection for the past two months this being the ninth message in this series, Kindred United. The overarching idea is that we must, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church