Sermons on Overcoming In Smyrna:

The Hand Of God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

11.13.05 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 1” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God...” Intro In this verse that I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Abc's Of The Names Of The Lord God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 11, 2010

We teach our children their ABC'S of the alphabet and this is good and important. However, we must not forget the most important and that is knowing the Lord as a personal saviour. In this out line we simply go through the alphabet to give a letter and a

THE ABC'S OF THE NAMES OF THE LORD GOD! We teach our children their ABC'S of the alphabet and this is good and important. However, we must not forget the most important and that is knowing the Lord as a personal saviour. In this out line we simply go through the alphabet to give a letter and a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

What Really Matters Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James shows us how to see through the outer things in peoples in lives and focus on what really matters

In his autobiography, Gandhi wrote that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

They Ceased Not

Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 28, 2009

It’s never easy to live under constant stress and adversity. When our lives are finished, may it be said of us that “they ceased not.” Faithfulness to God is not a novel thing; it’s to be our normal practice.

THEY CEASED NOT ACTS 5:34-42 Text: Acts 5:42 Acts 5:42 42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Introduction: We see the spirit of the Sanhedrin in Acts 5:32. As we read this verse we are reminded of the constant adversity the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Come Again Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

Why Jesus preaches the future

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. WHY I PREACH THE FUTURE 1. Because of who I am. “This is the revelation from Jesus Christ which God gave him to show His servants the events that must soon take place” (Rev. 1:1, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8, Matthew 6:10, Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 7 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

In the conclusion to the Parable of the Sower we consider two things. One is the connection between this parable and the Church at Ephesus (Revelation 2), and the other is seeing how this Parable connects with the Apostolic period of Church History.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 7 of 7 This final message is covering some new ground for you. We have been looking at the Parable of the Sower and now look into its position in Church History. It is a shorter message. TWO INTERESTING, IMPORTANT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:2, Revelation 2:6, Revelation 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025

Jesus does not first ask for your work, offering, or position. He first asks for your heart. Love is the root of every fruitful walk with God. Like Peter, you may have failed before, but Jesus still asks today: “Do you love Me?”

DO YOU LOVE ME? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 21:15-21 "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of Casual Christianity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 8, 2022

Flies don’t land on a hot stove. A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive.

What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation 2 & 3. • Ephesus – Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Become The Church Of Casual Christianity?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 3, 2023

A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive. Flies do not land on a hot stove.

What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation chapters two and three. • Ephesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heating Us Up Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 17, 2003

If we are luke warm, how do we heat things up?

Revelation 3:14-22 October 5, 2003 Heating Us Up Last week I compared the Church of Smyrna with the Church of Laodicea. After the service I was reminded that this passage has been read over our church prophetically in the past. I also think that this message over all the seven comes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

Ephesus: 1st Of Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

Seven commendations but one complaint: Thou hast left thy first love. They were doctrinally sound, but passionately cold. Love had faded.

EPHESUS: FIRST OF 7 CHURCHES 2-24-02 Revelation 1:10 –2:7 Jesus, in the resurrection, returned to earth near the end of the 1st century to tell the Apostle John about the end times—the close of the Church Age, and the events that are to follow that. He starts with a report card on 7 churches that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Idol Of Leisure: Laodicea

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 10, 2010

Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LEISURE: LAODICEA REVELATION 3:14-22 Sermon Objective: Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied. Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Laissez-Faire Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 15, 2009

Never ignore sin -- let it go!

LAISSEZ-FAIRE Revelation 2.18-29 S: Sin C: Tolerance Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: NEVER IGNORE SIN! CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE COMMAND VI. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the change ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Under Pressure - Sardis Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 7, 2017

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God is seeking.

THE CONTENT CHURCH - SARDIS READING Rev 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 12 - What The American Church Needs To Know Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 11, 2020

What is happening to the American Church today and what is the answer?

Watch this message at https://youtu.be/bBWkYzE5WGY Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Introduction In the course of the last 5 or 6 months, you and I were a part of a dismantling of our culture. This is something that started years ago. Some would say it was when prayer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, 2 Timothy 3:5, Jeremiah 6:24, Isaiah 5:20, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Timothy 3:3-8, 1 Timothy 4:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren