Sermons on Letter Closings:

Wake Up And Smell The Coffee Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on May 14, 2004

This is on the letter to Sardis.

Do your remember the Folgers commercial where that college student named Peter sneaks into the house at Christmas and started making coffee? Everyone in the house soon woke up to rich aroma. The churches of chapter 2 are told to “remember,” “repent,” “be faithful,” “hold fast,” and other things. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

The “love of the brethren” is one of the greatest witnesses the church can have, because love is the greatest among all the virtues.

They Love the Brethren (Ch. 3:11 – 3:18) 1 John 3:11 For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; From the beginning of the ministry of Jesus, He gave this command to His followers. He said, “By this shall all men know that you are My ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 9: God On Trial Before The Governor Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2023

Here God shows us... 1. The silence of our Savior (vs. 11-14). 2. The innocence of our Savior (vs. 15-18, 20-23). 3. The influence over the governor (vs. 18-24). 4. The indifference of the unbelievers (vs. 24-25). 5. The deliverance of our Savior (vs. 26).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 9: God on Trial before the Governor The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:11-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Matthew 27:1-2 tells us that "When morning came (the day of the cross), all the chief priests and elders of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got Mail: Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

The sixth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Philadelphia in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

YOU’VE GOT MAIL: PHILADELPHIA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL About twenty-five miles southeast of Sardis on a high plateau, some 800 feet above the surrounding countryside sat a small but important city known as Philadelphia. Philadelphia was the youngest of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John communicates to his readers that Christ's appearance will inevitably cause one of two reactions: confidence or shame.

Personalities of the Children of God – They Are Righteous 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 1 John 2:29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Comfort For Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 25, 2004

This is on the Letter to Smyrna.

This is the only mention in the Bible about the Church of Smyrna. Smyrna was very close to Ephesus, which we looked at last week. Paul likely started the church while he was in Ephesus for three years. Acts 19:10 says, “This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Letter To The Church At Pergamum: The Church Near Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

The city of Pergamum in the ancient world was a city seated on a hill, a tall hill, and this place was like the capital of Asia minor.

I was at the gym last night, on the stair-stepper enjoying a good work out. All the workout machines in the area point one direction, and so looking forward in front of me there are always many televisions all lined up one by one. I counted them last night and I counted 20 tvs. All of them on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

John begins chapter two by addressing his readers as "my little children." "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin."

Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers by presenting both bad news and good news. The bad news is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John starts out in chapter four warning his readers not to believe every spirit but to test them.

Today you will find many spiritually gullible and naïve people. We are shocked when we hear reports of religious groups creating pacts toward mass suicide. Someone has called them “Killer Cults.” Reverend Jim Jones & the People's Temple (900+died) Jim Jones, the son of a Klansman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Light Of His Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2011

The closeness of Christ's coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

Living in Light of His Return 1 John 2:28-3:3 Rev. Brian Bill 10/9/11 I want to share something that happened when I was a teenager but before I do, let me give six disclaimers. 1. I am not recommending this behavior. 2. I did this before I became a Christian. 3. I am not recommending this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006

The Letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church November 5, 2006 The Letter to the Church at Philadelphia Rev. 3:7-13 The Door of Opportunity [SERMON SERIES SLIDE---WILL AUTOMATICALLY MOVE TO TITLE SLIDE THEN TO BLANK SLIDE] Let’s see how well you recognize the following landmarks by their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning And End Of Ephesians.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 5, 2024

Opening greeting and closing benediction.

THE BEGINNING AND END OF EPHESIANS. Ephesians 1:1-2, Ephesians 6:21-24. In my studies around the book of Ephesians, I have occasionally come across the attitude that this book could not have been written by Paul, because it is too impersonal. Yet, if we take the time to read the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2, Ephesians 6:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherd Well Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

God will keep you CLOSE as you keep close to His WORD.

Shepherd Well Acts 20:25-38 In his book, “They Smell Like Sheep,” Dr. Lynn Anderson relates an event that happened when he was in Palestine on a Holy Land tour with his wife. He said as the bus stopped alongside the road and looked into the countryside where many sheep were gathered, the tour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004

During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29-56, Luke 23:26-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

I encourage you to examine your spiritual vision. Are your eyes open to God's vision for your life? Are you following Him down the road of discipleship? May we all open our eyes to see the wonderful truths God has prepared for us.

"Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes" Today, we delve into a thought-provoking topic: "Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes." It's a simple yet profound truth - if we want to see God's vision for our lives, we must open our eyes, both ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19, Psalm 119:18, Mark 10:46-52, Mark 10:47, Mark 10:49, Mark 10:51-52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal