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  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Bitterness Of Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
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    Smyrna was a Church that was under great persecution and uses this ti encourage us to endure sufferings.

    The Bitterness of Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Ephesus represents the end of the apostolic age and was indicted for losing their love they once had for our Lord. Reference: Rev. 2:7 Tree of life Genesis 2:9 in the mist of the garden Then: Genesis 3:22-24 Guarded by the Cherubims as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Study On Revelation 2 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012
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    A very easy-to-understand teaching on Revelation 2.

    In my very first position as a Senior Pastor, I quickly became aware of the major problem found in churches today. About three months into the job, I preached about the Rapture. I made sure it was not the old "hellfire & brimstone" type of message, and I even added some levity to a few parts, but ...read more

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    Smyrna, Mail Call Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 24, 2012
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    One of seven sermons on the churches of Asia Minor to encourage believers.

    Smyrna, You’ve Got Mail! Revelation 2:8-11 Revelation 2:8 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 them which say they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Studies In Revelation: Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
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    This is a study of chapters 2-3 church of Ephesus in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Title: Losing and regaining your first love Theme: To show that love for Christ can be lost even in the midst of work for him Text. Rev 2:1-8 Interpretation and application: 1. Contemporary-what it meant to the early local church 2. Composite-what it means to the church as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Studies In Revelation: Church Of Smyna Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
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    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles.

    Title: Suffering for the Cause of Christ Theme: We will suffer but Christ has His rewards Text: Rev 2:8-11 I told you last Wednesday night in relation to the seven churches we see two churches that Christ had nothing to say bad about them. These churches are Smyrna and Philadelphia. Tonight we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Pain Won’t Last Forever Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
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    Smyrna received no criticism from Christ, one of the only ones in Revelation 2-3. But they were going through terrible persecution. Jesus gives them comforting counsel and promises in Revelation 2:8-11.

    The Pain Won’t Last Forever Sermon 2 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:8-11 – “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 31, 2011
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    A study of the letters to the 7 churches - #2 Smyrna

    Revelation 2: 8 – 11 The Church At Smyrna 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: 9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Remember When? Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
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    Part 1 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Ephesus.

    OPENING: Remember When? examples INTRODUCTION: There is not a PAUSE BUTTON in relationships. Our spiritual heath either strengthens or weakens DAILY. I. The PATTERN of the letters is planned. (Rev 2-3) • 1:20 7 lampstands are 7 churches, actual churches... but they are no more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
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    Part 2 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Smyrna.

    INTRODUCTION: The majority of Americans know very little about SUFFERING for the FAITH. The letter to the church at Smyrna is a reminder that God does not simply offer His ADVICE. God offers His COMPANIONSHIP. about Smyrna... Only one of the seven cities still in existence (modern Izmir, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Book Unveiled- The Body Of Christ Pt.3

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2011
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    The first two churches in Asa Minor will show us types and shadows of the present day church. The first loveless, maybe mechanical. The second, persecuted, but strong and proven. This is a verse upon verse spreaching on the book of Revelation. Enjoy.

    Revelation 2:1-11 The Book Unveiled- the Body of Christ Pt.3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Faithfulness) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011
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    Christ expects us to be faithful to Him, no matter the circumstances and no matter the consequences.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IF? The second church Jesus addresses in Revelation is the church in Smyrna. This church was a persecuted church. Persecution of Christians still exists today. According to one recent estimate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Such on Mar 7, 2011
     | 4,043 views

    A closer look at the 7 Churches found in the Book of Revelation and what it means for the church today.

    The Suffering Church The 7 Churches of Revelation January 22nd & 23rd Today we continue our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation. Let’s look at Christ’s message to the church at Smyrna. Background: The Smyrna church was 40 miles north of Ephesus. It was called a city of rare ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    La Iglesia De Esmirna Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on May 10, 2011
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     | 18,940 views

    La Iglesia de Esmirna

    UNA EXORTACION GENERAL A TODOS LOS QUE OYEN (Apocalipsis 2:7a) El que tiene oído, oiga lo que el Espíritu dice a las iglesias: Cada uno de las 7 cartas aplica a todas las iglesias. Necesitamos oír lo que Espíritu dice a las iglesias – no solo a una iglesia. Estas cartas, cada una de ellas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    How Does God See Me?

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,394 views

    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, and thoughts. Look at what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 Go

    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, & thoughts. Notice what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 God will find you in one of these progressive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living While Dying Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 7, 2010
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     | 4,302 views

    By remaining faithful even in the face of tribulation, we prove the genuineness of our faith and can be assured of eternal life, even in the face of physical death.

    I’d like to begin this morning by reading a portion of an article from the January 2008 issue of “Christianity Today” titled “A Victorious Family.” [Read first part of article]. We’ll come back and finish this account of Necati and Semse a little later, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist