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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Remain Faithful And Refuse To Compromise Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 42,543 views

    A sermon examining the importance of steadfastness.

    REMAIN FAITHFUL & REFUSE TO COMPROMISE Revelation 1:9-11 Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, was apprehended and persecuted because of his faith in Christ. Once captured, he asked for an hour in prayer, and his request was granted. Polycarp prayed so intently that his guards repented that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    More Important Messages From Our Master Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,701 views

    Jesus spoke about: 1. The suffering that will come our way (vs. 1-4). 2. Our Savior going away (vs. 4-7). 3. Sending God's Spirit our way (vs. 7).

    More Important Messages from Our Master The Gospel of John John 16:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 15, 2017 (Revised March 26, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16, as we continue our study of the night before the cross. By this point, Jesus and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Is That All You've Got?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2024
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     | 2,332 views

    We who follow Christ are responsible to present the message of grace at every opportunity. Many will dismiss our message as foolish talk. We must honestly present the truth to such people, refusing to give up our stand for the truth.

    “As [Paul] was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.’ But Paul said, ‘I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Smyrna: Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 17, 2021
     | 4,054 views

    Whatever the Christians were going through in Smyrna … whatever we are going through in our lives right now … Jesus not only knows what we are going through, He’s experienced it Himself.

    Imagine having to hide to do what we’re doing right now because if we get caught, we would be arrested and tortured and made to renounce our faith publicly … or be executed. That was the situation and daily reality for the little church in the beautiful city of Smyrna. Smyrna is located 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Chief Of Sinners"

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,348 views

    Who is the chief of sinners? We are all sinners, yet saved by grace through faith. As a former Mormon, my sermon explores Paul’s message of "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners..." how regardless of our past, we are new creatures, alive in

    So who is your favorite character in the Bible that you can relate with most? Do you have one? Of course, I would have to say that Jesus Christ is my favorite Person in the Bible, but, other than God, who in the Bible can I really relate to? I guess for each one of us it depends upon how we¡¦ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Three Christian Emblems (Or The Three Phases Of The Christian Life)

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    Make your choice…Christ offers you His yoke, His cross, His crown. The devil can give you wealth, pleasure, and a curse. If you choose the crown, you must content yourself to submit to the cross and the yoke which are all linked to each other. So what do

    Intro: Briefly discuss religious and national symbols. Explain the Christian flag. Instead of just one main symbol—the cross, I propose three, and these are: the YOKE, CROSS and CROWN. Let us examine each of these word pictures and learn some insightful lessons from their spiritual meanings. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Basket Journey!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 4, 2014
     | 3,280 views

    Friend, who said being a Christian and serving God are easy? The battle begins now!

    Basket journey! 2 Corinthians 11:33”…but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his hands.” Well, when we travel in a train, we call it train journey, can I call this ‘basket journey’ because Paul travels down the window to the ground in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    New Things

    Contributed by Steve Johnson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 211 ratings
     | 29,580 views

    Origianlly used for a morning worship service, most recently used at a funeral for a 23yr old lady who died of cancer...easily adaptable for any regualr service or funeral service.

    What comes to your mind when I say "NEW"? What do you think of? I believe I would have to say that I think of Christmas. At Christmas, we get those "new" things. You may have thought of a new car or new house…maybe a new suit of clothes or a new baby even. But when you really stop to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    A Call To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,162 views

    In your difficulty if you ever start to wonder, does anybody really know what I am going through, be assured Jesus does.

    Maybe right now you are undergoing suffering and hardship. You may recently have had the painful experience of being slandered. It may have come just for the simple reason you are a Christian standing on God’s principles. In your difficulty if you ever start to wonder, does anybody really know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 35,130 views

    The church of Smyrna shows us today how to live a victorious Christian life in the face of persecution and trial.

    It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. According to a study done by Regent University, in 1999, nearly 164’000 Christians worldwide were martyred for their faith, and in 2000 that number was closer to 165’000. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Hope, Joy, An Experience Of God - Some Of The Things Your Giving Pays For Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,749 views

    a sermon on Stewardship

    “Father, the hour has come, glorify your son so that your son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people to give eternal life to all you have given him” (John 17:1-2)   In a month or so’s time I am going to have a hernia operation, so yesterday morning I went to UCH for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Walking Fearlessly Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    How believers fearlessly face persecution.

    I’ve been reading a book by an agnostic whose previous book chronicled his project to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica. In his latest book he describes his attempt to live according to the Bible. To do so, he had to read it, and he admits, even as one with very little faith: “This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Church In Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,618 views

    The Church of Smyrna was commended for its loyalty to Christ even though it cost many their lives. Would we be willing to give up our lives if Christ called us to do so - to be loyal to Him

    The Church at Smyrna. Rev 2:8-11 Last Sunday we looked at the first of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse (also known as the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation) - the Church of Ephesus. Let me just recap for those of you who weren’t with us last week The book of Revelation was written ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Church In Chains Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 3,338 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:12-18

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Church in Chains” Philippians 1:12-18 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    How God Uses Evil For Good Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,630 views

    Three progressive features show "How God uses Evil for Good", describing: 1) Persecution (Act 8:1–3), which stems from 2) Preaching (Acts 8:4-7), which results in 3) Productivity (Acts 8:8).

    Acts 8:1-8. [8:1] And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. [2] Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other