Sermons on Ephesus:

Confidence Brings Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2014

A sermon on confidence in the midst of trials and troubles (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant, pgs. 347-357)

Introduction: Confidence, I’m going to speak on confidence this morning. Lord, I think you have the wrong guy. Always struggled with having confidence I was raised in a home where we were taught to excel at whatever we did. My brother operates his own landscaping business, one sister ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Will you be resurrected too? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we have JESUS, we have both: life here on earth and resurrected life with Him. IV. TEXT: John 11:25-26 (New Living Translation

I. EXORDIUM: Will you be resurrected too? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we have JESUS, we have both: life here on earth and resurrected life with Him. IV. TEXT: John 11:25-26 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jesus told her, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Study On Revelation 3 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012

A very easy-to-understand teaching on Revelation 3.

I remember when I was in grade school, I really thought that going to school was a waste of time. I knew the teachers were well educated, but I also thought that, as we lived and grew older, nobody would ever need all the information they were trying to teach us. A good friend of mine agreed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Seven Churches Of Asia Minor

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Apr 29, 2012

This is an important letter not only to the churches that we read aboiut, but also to every church since the day of Pentecost

SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA MINOR 4-29-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: REVELATION 1:17-20 INTRODUCTION; Down deep inside you, is a yearning to go to Heaven when this life finally ends or Jesus comes and brings us home to His place. It is a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

I Made It

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 14, 2011

It must also be noted that there is a vast difference between saying "I Made It" and saying "I’ve Got It Made¨.

The familiar statement, "I Made It ", is a statement that implies achievement in the midst of overwhelming odds. It is a proclamation of accomplishment for someone who has had the deck stacked against him. Its a way of saying that, "In spite of the length of the journey; in spite of the roughness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passing Christianity Down Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

First message in an exposition of First Timothy that gives the setting, background and purpose of Paul's first letter to his son in the faith, Timothy

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com First Timothy Sermon 1 A. The Faith Passed On (1:1-3) PASS IT ON! PASS IT DOWN! “Paul- an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Young Pastors Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

This shows how Paul encouraged young Pastor Timothy who was apparently afraid of the responsibilities of his task. He did this by showing that he had confidence in him, as did his friends and the Lord.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWNAN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Sermon 3 ENCOURAGING YOUNG PREACHERS (1: 2, 18-19a) “To Timothy my true son in the faith, Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of Revelation 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 2, 2013

John in his suffering at Patmos receives a message of encouragement for him and the churches he has oversight of

Exposition of Revelation 1:9-11 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to key doctrinal concepts about the Trinity, especially the Person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the true and faithful witness, the paradigm of the Resurrection from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unto The Church At Sardis, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 20, 2013

A church can compromise itself out of existence and find itself at war against God.

Unto the Church in Sardis, Write Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction Sardis was the fourth church to which Revelation was sent. It had at one time been a very powerful city, the capital of the Lydian empire. It was ruled by a man named Croesus whose wealth was the subject of the proverb “richer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Your Life For Maximum Impact (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 8, 2013

Paul had lived his life for maximum impact (with no regrets), and this text shows us how he did it. How can you live your life for maximum spiritual impact?

Living Your Life for Maximum Impact (Part 4) Acts 20:17-35 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you have a DVR on your television? People are acting, or players are running around in a game, and you can simply hit ìpauseî and everything stops. You can also push ìrewind,î go back, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Bible Church

Are These Letters Really Relevant? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the introductory message for series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message provides the background and examines the relevance of these letters.

In 1955, Assistant US Postmaster General Joseph Cooper introduced the concept of certified mail or letters. A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laodicea: Dangers Of Being In The Middle Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the seventh message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Laodicea and the dangers of always seeking the middle ground.

In Luke 18:17 Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” This refers to the fact that God desires us to have child-like attitudes of trust in Him. An attitude that shows our desire to trust Him even we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Use The Best To Stand The Test

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 23, 2019

Every Christian will have his or her deeds tested by fire. If anyone is not ready, there is still time to make corrections. But this life is all we have, so please, live it wisely!

Use the best to stand the test Some time ago, I saw a question which read, “What on earth are you doing for Heaven’s sake?” That question could be taken any number of ways. I definitely wish more preachers had used this text so as to remind us that our deeds are important, and that this life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis: Socially Active But Spiritually Dead

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 3, 2020

Sardis was the fifth church Jesus addressed in the Revelation. While the letter was shorter than the others, this one was the most severe. Apparently, Sardis has assimilated into the culture - with little difference known between the church and the world.

Sardis: Socially Active but Spiritually Dead Revelation 3: 1-6 As we continue to examine the churches to whom John sent letters, we come to the fifth – the church at Sardis. Of the seven, the message to Sardis was the most severe. They were content to rely on prior works and a reputation from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea: Wealthy And Yet Bankrupt

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 16, 2020

The church in Laodicea enjoyed financial prosperity and the finer things in life. However, Jesus saw a church that had succumbed to complacence and apathy. They were wealthy, but facing spiritual bankruptcy.

Laodicea – Wealthy and yet Bankrupt Revelation 3: 14-22 Today we come to the seventh and final church Jesus addressed in the book of Revelation. The church in Laodicea had been heavily influenced by the culture in which it was situated. The people there were very wealthy, creating an attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist