Sermons on Letter To Pastor:

The Laodicea Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 7 in series: Laodicea "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

SERMON.857 SEE # 532, Seven Churches # 7, Laodicea “ARE WE A CHURCH AT EASE?” “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Laodicea Baptist Church?” REVELATION 3:14-22 (READ NOW) PAGE # 1917 A FARMER LIVED ALONE ON HIS FARM, EXCEPT FOR HIS BELOVED DOG. HE HAD THIS DOG FOR YEARS. SADLY, HIS DOG ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mail Call: Ephesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 18, 2023

A look at the 7 letters to the churches and what that means for us.

Mail Call: Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 February 19, 2023 Have you ever had someone looking over your shoulder trying to see what you were reading? Maybe you’re on a crowded plane and the person sitting next to you is as engrossed in your book as you are. Or you’re enjoying a cup of coffee, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Introductory Sermon For 1 John Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

An introductory sermon to the letters of John [primarily 1 John]

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 10, 2008 Date Preached: November 12, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: Introductory Sermon Sermon Text: 1 John 1:1-4 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 01 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS VERY PERSONAL LETTER FROM JOHN IS FILLED WITH GREAT RTRUTH FOR US. THIS LETTER LOOKS AT HABITS WE SHOULD DEVELOP AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT Changing our ways in 2023 3 JOHN INTRODUCTION: THE 3RD LETTER OF JOHN IS A VERY PERSONAL LETTER BETWEEN JOHN THE APOSTLE AND GAIUS. ALTHOUGH THE NAME GAIUS IS MENTIONED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, WE REALLY DO NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT HIM ACCEPT THAT HE WAS A ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Ownership Of The Church, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

The church is YOUR church family. Not just God’ s church, not just pastor’s church, but your church as individuals.

What are we aiming for? Taking ownership of the church Part 4 A. Today this church is no longer… Only God’s church Pastor Rich’s church Today this church becomes your church Today you become responsible for her health and vitality. From here on out, you become responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Mennonite

Characteristics Of Effective Ministers (Col. 1:24–29) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:24–29

Characteristics of Effective Ministers “Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 2012 #2: Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 12, 2012

A look at the letters from Jesus to the seven churches in Revelation.

REVELATION 2012: #2 – JESUS AND THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION: • In chapter one, we looked at some of the keys to unlocking the mysteries of Revelation • We also saw a glorious vision of Jesus • In chapters 2-3, we are going to take a look at the church. • In each letter, the churches are first given ...read more

Denomination: *other

"strength In The Storm: Overcoming Trying Times With Faith" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024

Though trials may come, we are assured of His unfailing love and faithfulness. Let us stand firm in our faith, trusting in God's promises and finding strength in His presence. May we emerge from every trial stronger and more steadfast in our devotion to our Heavenly Father.

"Strength in the Storm: Overcoming Trying Times with Faith" Introduction: Dear congregation, today we gather to draw inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Scripture as we navigate through life's trials and tribulations. As Christians, we are not exempt from facing challenges, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon: Does God See The Challenges We Go Through? By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 10, 2025

Whatever you’re facing today sickness, loss, disappointment, rejection hear the Lord’s voice saying to you “I have seen. I have heard. I am concerned. And I am coming down to rescue you.” God has not forgotten you. He is writing your story even in the dark chapters.

SERMON: Does God See the Challenges We Go Through? Exodus 3:7–8 “The LORD said, I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Struggle Of Effective Ministers (Col. 2:1–7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 2:1–7

The Struggle of Effective Ministers “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Make Me A Sheep Dog

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on May 25, 2016

Focus on being a servant to your church and pastor

3 John 1:1-8 “The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Take In Two Homeless People? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 18, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 13: 1 –25

Hebrews 13: 1 –25 Can You Take In Two Homeless People? 1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Really Counts Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2015

We are told what really counts. Paul closes the letter to the Galatians with his own hand and using large letters. It would be like using bold print in an email. It is his way of saying pay close attention to this section of the letter.

Some things are simply more important than others. When you receive junk mail do you give it the same importance as priority mail? I use a different wake up call system when I have an early morning appointment that is really important. I may set two alarms if I do not want to be late under any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: Loss Of First Love Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008

Jesus first of seven letters to the churches of John’s time.

Ephesus: Loss of First Love Revelation 2:1-17 Intro Tonight we are beginning a new sermon series entitled: “Seven Letters to Seven Churches.” The churches that John writes about in this section of Revelation were actual churches that existed during his time. Now these churches have not been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist