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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Historical Fate Of The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 26, 2021
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    There are many good studies and observations about the seven churches from a spiritual perspective that can be applied to churches today. However, this study will not address them, but rather review the actual history of the churches and where they are today (2025).

    In the Book of Revelation, Jesus sent a message to seven churches that were located in the western part of Asia Minor, directly south of the Black Sea (Modern day Turkey). The word "church" is translated from the Greek word "ekklesia" which means the people of God, the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021
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    Communion is a celebration of the One who opened what we could not open ourselves – the door of Heaven. He opened it on the cross and then He walked through the door of death and He waits for us on the other side where He will call us by our name and welcome us into His Temple.

    Before I moved here, I was asked to preach at my very first appointment … Anthony United Methodist Church in Anthony, FL. I was their pastor from 1994 to the year 2000. They were kind. They were patient. They had to suffer through a lot of boring … and honestly … terrible sermons and I made a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 20, 2016
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    This is a verse by verse look at the Chapter Three of the Book of Revelation.

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 3 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 A. An Introduction To The Letters To The Churches B. An Examination Of The Seven Letters To The Seven Churches 1. The Letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Jesus Loved Series

    Contributed by Kerry Nichols on Jan 31, 2015
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    The Letter to the Church at Philadelphia

    The Church That Jesus Loved As we continue the series of The Seven Churches in Revelation, today we will be looking at the great church at Philadelphia. The church was named after a nickname of it founder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nokomis Jackson avatar

    Hang In There Series

    Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015
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    God is telling the church to hang in there. Why? for God is on your side.

    The Church On Trial Pt. 6 Hang In There Revelation 3:7-13 7) To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8) I know your deeds. See, I have placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lights, Camera Action

    Contributed by Coz Von on Dec 20, 2019
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    Being weak in faith and commitment, you doubt the authenticity of your relationship and your salvation What should you do? How do you Hold on to your salvation so that no one will take your crown.

    I have a confession to make: As a teenager I was involved in a very intimate relationship. however, I played around and got into an affair, which led me to experiment with different partners – We had lots of fun. One of My greatest hobbies was photography. during these experiences I took a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filadelfia: La Iglesia Fiel Series

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Dec 28, 2019
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    Una iglesia fiel no significa perfecta. Pero debemos continuar siendo seguidores de Jesucristo sin cansarnos ni desmayar.

    FILADELFIA: LA IGLESIA FIEL Ap. 3:7-13 (cantar “He decidido seguir a Cristo”) Este canto, tan sencillo, pero describe a un auténtico seguidor de Jesucristo… uno que “no vuelve atrás”… por la gracia de Jesucristo… estoy seguro que a muchos de ustedes las circunstancias de su familia o del ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Letter To The Church In Philadelphia

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 4, 2020
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    The church with the "open doors"

    The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia Rev. 3:7-13 Ancient Philadelphia is now called Alesihir in modern day Turkey. Philadelphia was the youngest of all the seven cities. It was founded by colonists from Pergamum under the reign of Attalus the Second, who ruled in Pergamum from 159 to 138 B.C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020
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    Boldly act on the opportunity to share and serve Christ.

    The first door lock, as we imagine door locks, was invented by an Egyptian 3,000 years ago. There was little improvement on locks until the Romans invented a kind of notched key. The next major improvement on locks was not until the 1700’s. A man by the name of Yale invented the tumbler lock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glorious Future Of The Church

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 15, 2020
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    A personal word of Hope that would meet their need, suit their case and would be beneficial to every other church and to all Christians in general. Christ knows and observes their condition; though in heaven, yet he walks in the midst of his churches on earth. The Church has a glorious future!

    The Glorious Future of the Church Rev. 2:1-3:14 The Apostle John, now much encouraged by what he saw, continues a discussion on the future of the church. In the next two chapters of Revelation we are given an overview of the Church’s present condition and God’s future for His Church. The Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020
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    This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Graham Kettle avatar

    The Church Of The Open Door - Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017
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    Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the Christian faith until the end of its history, a powerful testament to the nature of a church for which Jesus had no admonition nor condemnation. God grant that we, too, may have that faithfulness to the end.

    THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR READING Rev 3:7-12 1. HISTORY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia/Alesehir is located approximately 80 miles east of Smyrna/Izmir and 26 miles southwest of Sardis. It stands on the Cogamis River, a tributary of the Hermus river. Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Welcome Change In Government Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 26, 2022
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    Christ is Lord even over those who seem to have all the influence today. They’re not running things, He is. They’re not shaping history, He is. None can override him, for Christ holds the keys. He will be forever secure on his throne!

    A change in government is always a big deal: there are new cabinet members to choose, new policies to begin implementing, new office spaces to move into. The old is quickly shuffled to one side, and the new is put into the spotlight. In our text today, we see something similar. Isaiah 22 describes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hold On! Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2022
     | 2,233 views

    A church's size and circumstances don't define its effectiveness or true power. It's our faithfulness to the Word and our testimony.

    Hold On! lanny smith Seven / Church at Philadelphia / Revelation 3:7–13   • Storybook rock song “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. • One of band’s biggest hits (1987). Chosen #1 song of the ‘80’s in a VH1 listener poll. • Story of a couple (loosely based on writer’s experience) who fall on hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Philadelphia: The Church With The Open Door

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2020
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    Like Smyrna, the Lord offered only encouragement for Philadelphia, with no rebuke. They were a people of little strength, and yet they held great potential. Christ promised to open doors no man could close. He reminded them of His preeminence and the security of their future.

    Philadelphia – The Church with the Open Door Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia is the sixth church addressed by Jesus. Like Smyrna, Jesus offered no rebuke, only encouragement for their faithfulness and endurance in the midst of opposition. Jesus knew they were a people of “little strength,” and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist