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  • David Elvery avatar

    The Revelation To Smyrna - Words To The Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,812 views

    Letter to the Church at Smyrna who were amidst suffering

    The Revelation to Smyrna - Words to the Suffering. A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. ¡§Why this isn¡¦t a path at all,¡¨ the little girl complained. ¡§Its all rocky and bumpy.¡¨ Her little brother kept on up the mountain, pausing just long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Riches In A Clay Pot

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    “FOR GOD, WHO SAID, ‘LIGHT SHALL SHINE OUT OF DARKNESS,’ IS THE ONE WHO HAS SHONE IN OUR HEARTS TO GIVE THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE FACE OF CHRIST. 7 BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE SURPASSING GREATNESS OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD AND NOT FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Encouragement For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
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    When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

    Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Z Is For Zeal Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,562 views

    A sermon on Zeal from Romans 12:11-12.

    Introduction 1. Well, we have finally come to the end of our Alphabet!! Tonight, we will study the word “Zeal”.. Zeal in the dictionary... great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause... eagerness... excitement... passion... In the Bible... Zeal is found in the Bible almost 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    When Is Enough, Enough? Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,072 views

    The letter to the church at Smryna Part 1.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church 3rd in series on seven letters "When is Enough, Enough?" (The Letter to the Church at Smyrna, Part 1) Rev. 2:8-11 [SERIES SLIDE WILL TRANSITION TO TITLE SLIDE] This morning we’re going to look at the shortest of the seven letters found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Preservation In The Midst Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,823 views

    The Church at Smyna

    PRESERVATION IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION REV. 2: 8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHEREVER WE GO AND WHATEVER WE DO, EVIL IS ALWAYS LURKING IN THE VICINITY. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, PERSECUTION IS PREVALENT AND PRESENT. THERE ARE THOSE OF THE WORLD WHO SEEK TO DISHONOR, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Kurnik avatar

    God's Role In A Christian's Trials

    Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

    God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Spiritual Vision

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Godly Distractions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us supernatural empowerment to cope with our suffering. Paul wrote, "Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in ha

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Rejoice In What!?!?!

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 22, 2006
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     | 2,863 views

    We can rejoice in many things, but rejoicing in suffering might have us asking "Rejoice in What!?!?!"

    Rejoice in What?!?! TCF Sermon September 17, 2006 What do you rejoice in? For the language-challenged among you, rejoice means “to feel joyful about something; to be delighted about something.” You might rejoice in something you accomplished. You might rejoice in your childrens’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Rejoice In Your Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,742 views

    This sermon deals with the reasons you need to rejoice in your sufferings because of what it produces in you including perseverance, character and hope.

    Folk the reality is, we live in a world where there are natural disasters, political catastrophes, economic hardships, accidents, illnesses, death and widespread wickedness. No one can be a part of such a world without times of suffering. Likewise, the believer is not sheltered from adverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott LeFebvre avatar

    Building A Better You

    Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    Sometimes the things that are the most painfull are the best for you.

    BUILDING A BETTER YOU Seeing as how we’re four days into the new year, I assume that, like me, you’ve already broken the majority of your New Years Resolutions. Do I have a witness? It’s like, why do I try? I know me. But isn’t it strange the dichotomy that exists inside of us. On the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Hardships For Heaven's Sake Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    Need strength to face difficulty as a Christian? Paul supplies us with purpose and focus in this fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians.

    Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians finishes what he starts in chapter 3 and begins what he discusses in chapter 5. The chapter and verse divisions of your Bible were not put in there by God. In fact, Stephen Langton first divided the Bible into chapters in 1228. The Old Testament was first divided by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Learn The Right Lessons From Every Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,956 views

    Allow the Lord to teach you His will through every circumstance, relationship and personal problem.

    How to Learn the Right Lessons from Every Situation (James 2:1-5) How do we allow the Lord to teach you His will through every circumstance, relationship and personal problem? Illustration:Learning usually passes through three states. In the beginning you learn the right answers. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • George Barton avatar

    Psalm 107. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    A comparison of the suffering of godly and ungodly people. A new and distinctive translation of Psalm 107 as a psalm of general truth.

    PSALM 107 PART 1 NEW FORMAT REVISED 10-27-2004 Do you have friends and relatives who have little time for Jesus Christ? Do you have friends and relatives, both men and women, who think that they are macho, and who think that Christianity is for sissies, and not for macho men and women such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist