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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,422 views

    1. History of Smyrna (Modern day Izmir) 2. The Trials/Tribulations they faced. 3. Worsening Persecution 4. Their reward

    September 21, 2003 Title: 7 Churches of Revelation: Smyrna Text: Rev. 2:8-11 Introduction 1. During this series on the 7 Churches of Revelation, there are several things that we want to happen. A. We want to understand that Jesus is walking amongst the lampstands... He is walking amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    A Tale Of Two Churches

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,548 views

    Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

    Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed McNeely avatar

    Smyrna: 2nd Church Of Revelation

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    This is the martyred church. Jesus had no condemnation only encouragement for the suffering they would experience. Many still suffered in and for their faith. Christ is still with us.

    THE 2ND CHURCH OF REVELATION: Smyrna 3-3-02 Revelation 2:8-11 The first letter was to Ephesus … representing Apostolic Church – the church from Pentecost until about 110 a.d. If you recalled … Jesus commended that church highly … but warned it about drifting away from its first love: · The love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Smyrna: Some Things Money Cannot Buy Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,652 views

    Money may actually distract us from Kingdom priorities. Some things money cannot buy are compassion for the needy, passion for the lost, and love for one another.

    I begin this morning with an invocation from my favorite poet, the bard of Baltimore, Ogden Nash, who addressed our favorite god in prayer: “Oh, money, money, money; some may think thee holy. But I cannot figure out how thou goest out so fast and how thou comest in so slowly.” Ogden Nash, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Ephesus The Great Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s mandate to take the gospel to

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 3 EPHESUS THE GREAT Revelation 2:1-11 The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    More To Being A Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,827 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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    Smyrna The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her next husband with a dish of poisoned

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 4 SMYRNA - THE PERSECUTED Revelation 2:8-12 He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,779 views

    2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,949 views

    An eight part series concerning the Seven Churches of the Revelation and their relevance for us.

    It happened 1848 years ago this very day. February 23, 155. His name was Polycarp and he was the bishop of the city of Smyrna. As a young man he had been a disciple of the Apostle John, but he was no longer a young man as a matter of fact he was eighty six years old. And February 23rd would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Comfort For Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Adam Deibert avatar

    Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 34,840 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

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    God Knows Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 11, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    Does God REALLY know the problems I am facing and the circumstances I am going through?

    Iliff & Saltillo UM May 16, 2004 “Glimpses into Revelation--God Knows Your Circumstances” Rev. 2:1-17 INTRODUCTION: A couple of weeks ago we talked about the first chapter of Revelation in which John was given a very unusual vision, and he was to relay the message in this vision to the seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Revelation Step By Step Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,750 views

    This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 2 PART 2

    Chapter 2 What modern-day church, in your experience and opinion, is mist vibrant and God honoring? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    How To Become A Holy Church

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    A call to personal Holiness from God’s perspective

    "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." (1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV) God has called His sanctified Bride, the Church, to be holy (1 Cor 1:2). He has commanded that we "consecrate" or keep ourselves apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,310 views

    The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

    And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational