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  • Adam Deibert avatar

    Hold Fast My Name Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
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    The Church of Pergamos teaches us how to stay true ot the Gospel in the midst of scandal and prevailing wickedness.

    This morning we are making the third stop in our study of the seven churches of the book of Revelation. So turn with me please, in your Bibles, to Revelation chapter 2, and read with me starting at verse 12, as we pay a visit to the church of Pergamos (read vv. 12-17)…. If there was one word you ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Pergamos: The Church Of The Undecided Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
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    Pergamos: The church of the undecided

    Pergamos: The Church of The Undecided Revelation 2:12-17, “"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Pergamum. This is the message from the one who has a sharp two-edged sword: "I know that you live in the city where that great throne of Satan is located, and yet you have remained loyal to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Become A Holy Church

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2004
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    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

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    The Ceo Of The Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
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    Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

    INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Revelation, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2007
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    Study of the Book of Revelation

    Revelation, Part 3 Revelation 2:1-17 Introduction Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” We ought to be able to give an answer – to give hope to the future and why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Up Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Allen Kemp on Feb 4, 2007
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    How believers can resist pressure from the outside and from within to compromise our theology and morals.

    Intro-comparing the Ephesus church, orthodox but with out love, vs. Pergamum and Thyatira, compromise and tolerance. How do we feel when we Jesus described as “He who has the sharp, double-edged sword”? It’s a nice feeling if we know that Jesus is fighting for us against our enemies. And that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revelation Chapter 2:12-17 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 17, 2006
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    Revelation Chapter 2 Vs. 12-17: to the church in Pergamos

    Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.TawasBaptist.org Revelation Chapter 2 Vs. 12-17: to the church in Pergamos Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Church The World Needs, Not Wants--Pergamum Pt6 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
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    “Be the church would ya!” Young people practice faith in the same way their parents practice faith. Studies today call this “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism”. It is a very self-centered spirituality; a self-absorbed Christianity.

    Title: “A Church The World Needs--Not Wants--Pergamum” Introduction: I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN and I can tell you—kids, are smart—they know when you aren’t living up to what you believe and what you say! I worked with inner-city, street-wise kids for several years and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Letters To The Churches

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Nov 20, 2010
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    Letters to the Churches

    Letters to the Churches Revelation Two Introduction: 1. Letters to the Churches a. The Lord is making certain command on these first century churches. b. Christ is the head of these churches c. Each Church was to read what was said to the others 2. Spiritual threats to the Churches a. Paganism ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Truth) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011
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    Jesus expects us to uphold the truth and refuse to compromise, no matter the pressure.

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TRUTH OR COMPROMISE? “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write....” (v. 12a). Jesus describes the city of Pergamum as “Satan’s throne” (v. 13). It was a city consumed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Warning, The Bread,the Stone.

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 26, 2011
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    A warning to the church and a promise!

    Rev. 2:12-17-“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guarding Against Implosion Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 7, 2010
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    We can prevent the implosion of the church by holding fast to the face value of the Bible text and refusing to tolerate false teaching.

    [Video of Texas Stadium implosion] At 7:07 a.m. CDT on April 11, 2010, 11-year-old Casey Rogers, who won an essay contest for the job, pressed the button that began the process of demolishing Texas Stadium. Although the stadium had survived continuous onslaughts from the elements over its nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tanta Tolerancia Series

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 15, 2008
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    La iglesia de Dios no tiene lugar para lo que Dios odia. El viene por un iglesia pura y sin mancha. Es tiempo de arrepentirse.

    Pérgamo Ap. 2:12-17 12 ¶ "Escribe al ángel de la iglesia en Pérgamo: El que tiene la espada aguda de dos filos dice estas cosas: 13 Yo conozco dónde habitas: donde está el trono de Satanás. Y retienes mi nombre y no has negado mi fe, aun en los días de Antipas, mi testigo fiel, quien fue muerto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Riding The Fence Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
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    Dealing with the 3rd church of Revelation "compromising"

    INTRO: Told story before but it fits in so well with my message today, I’ll tell it again. The following is a Russian parable. A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft soothing voice, "Isn’t it better to talk than to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church In The Shadow Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008
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    Congregations today are in peril of being like the Church in Pergamum: confessing Christ in a culture that is unfriendly to Christianity, but embracing the lifestyle of those who are not Christian.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Church in the Shadows Pergamum December 2, 2007 "Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne" This letter was written "to the angel of the church in Pergamum." As in all the letters, the angel is a divine messenger. This is in keeping with the opening verses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican