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  • The Seven Churches: Smyrna thumbnail

    The Seven Churches: Smyrna PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
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     | 60 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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  • Power Up! Dare To Believe, Living Right Side Up thumbnail

    Power Up! Dare To Believe, Living Right Side Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 688 views

    Explore the transformative power of faith, especially during trials, and encourage believers to live righteously and dare to believe, even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to talk about something that resonates with us all, and that's the power of faith in trials, living right side up, and daring to believe. Our conversation is centered on Hebrews 9:11-14 and Philippians 2:12-13. Hebrews 9:11-14 says, "But when Christ ...read more

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  • Paul Estabrooks avatar

    No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
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    There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

    Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

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  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Four Kinds Of People In Church

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 29, 2025
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    In the parable of the four kinds of soil Jesus shows us four kinds of people who are in church and why they reject the gospel..

    Book: Sermons from the Four Gospels FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE IN CHURCH Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23 For free catalog of all sermons see bmarcaurelle@charter.net God knows the way to a person’s heart is through his mind. There is incredible power in words. Hitler launched Germany into a program of world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020
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    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

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Obeying God Rather Than Men Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,549 views

    The Early Church chooses to obey God and accepts the risk.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 006 TITLE: Obeying God Rather Than Men TEXT: Acts 5:17-29 INTRO: The early church had come through Persecution from without and Problems within. Now: -The Church is thriving. -The apostles are preaching with great power -There is unity in the church, sharing all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Hardship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2021
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    If you want to face the hardships it takes to have a life that matters for Christ, arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon your sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God’s approval.

    George, age 92, and Jane, age 89, were all excited about their decision to get married. They went for a stroll to discuss wedding plans, and on the way, they passed a drugstore. The elderly couple entered the store where George asked to speak to the owner. “We're about to get married,” George ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Wiles Of Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 5,771 views

    WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT DREW US TO CHRIST, AND WE ACCEPTED HIM AS LORD AND SAVIOR, WE BEGAN WHAT WILL BE A LIFELONG STRUGGLE AGAINST SATAN. HIS PURPOSE IS TO DESTROY OUR WITNESS FOR THE LORD, AND THUS DESTROY THE REPUTATION OG GOD TO THOSE AROUND US.

    THE WILES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE EPHESIANS 6:10-13 WE ARE INVOLVED IN A SERIES DEALING WITH SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND HOW IT EFFECTS US HERE IN CAMPBELLTION. ALL CHRISTIANS ARE INVOLVED IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE OF VARIOUS FORMS. WE WERE ALL AT ONE TIME ENSLAVED TO THE DARKNESS OF SIN. WE HAD NO POWER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition From Without (Acts 5) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    THis is a study the waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts.

    INTRODUCTION: History of Opposition without: There were about 10 waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts. Nero (54-68) Domitian (81-90) Marcus Aurelius (161-180) Decius (249-251) thousands died for refusing to sacrifice to the imperial ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    More To Being A Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    A look at the persecuted church

    A study of the Book of Revelation < The persecuted Church> #5 Rev. 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; [9] I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 21, 2019
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    Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part considers blessedness in persecution and insults.

    Part 7 - Beatitudes – The Persecuted and Insulted Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Disposition For Position-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 8, 2014
     | 4,193 views

    1 of 2. Jesus characterized the disposition needed for holding position & power in Jesus’ disciples. But what is the proper disposition? Position & power in Jesus’ disciples is tied to our...

    The DISPOSITION For POSITION-I—Mark 10:35-45 Attention: A Better Solution When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in 0 gravity. To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade & billions of dollars developing a pen that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    The Right Attitude - To Be More Like Him - Matthew 10.24-42 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 3, 2025
     | 464 views

    JESUS teaches the disciples that following HIM and taking the message to the world would not be easy. Some will receive it, others won’t. But they would soon learn the LORD provides, and to lean on JESUS. Our Desire is to be more like HIM and Carry forth HIS Message of TRUTH to our world.

    2025.04.06 Sermon Notes. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE - TO BE MORE LIKE HIM - MATTHEW 10.24-42 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalms 17:15, 1John 2:6, 1John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 30, 2024
     | 1,061 views

    Jesus wanted His disciples to be prepared for what was to come, and God's Word still speaks to us in the same way, preparing us for the hatred of the world as we stand strong for Christ.

    Be Prepared Text: John 16:1-4 When I was a kid my parents let me watch Saturday morning cartoons. I watched Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo, the Flintstones… but my favorite was G.I. Joe… G.I Joe was full of action, and excitement, and danger. And at the end of each episode, there was always a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Life With The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,672 views

    No matter what life may throw at us, Jesus calls us to remain faithful to the end.

    Life With the Messiah Text: Matt. 24:1-14 Introduction 1. What do you remember about Sept. 11, 2001? 2. The things I remember most were... a. The Shock b. The Panic c. The Fear 3. We were all taken completely by surprise, but should we have been? 4. Ecclesiastes 1:9 (NLT) History merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist