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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Church In Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 15, 2020
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    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

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Letter To The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 20, 2020
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    The church poor by wordly standards but rich by heavenly standards.

    Letter to the church in Smyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, a type of Jewish-Christian writing that flourished especially between 250 BC and 150 AD. The chief example in the Old Testament is Daniel 7-12. This type of literature communicates about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hold Fast Series

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020
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    the message or prophecy (Revelation 1:3) from Jesus Christ through John the disciple to the Church of Smyrna

    ** the message or prophecy (Revelation 1:3) from Jesus Christ through John the disciple to the Church of Smyrna __Smyrna was a seaport city about 35 miles north of Ephesus __Today it is called Izmir, Turkey __Presumably, this church was founded during Paul’s ministry in Ephesus (Acts 19:10) __ ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    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

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Smyrna: Faithful In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020
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    The New Testament church is marked by suffering and trusting its Lord.

    If you could live anywhere you wanted, where would you live? Some of you would want to go where there is a beach. Others would go to the mountains. According to U.S. News and World Report they rank for 2020 the #1 best place to live in the U.S. is Austin, Texas! That’s hard to accept for an OU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Christ's Message To Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2016
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    The analysis of Christ's message to Smyrna as set forth in Revelation 2:8-11 teaches us that suffering is a characteristic of a true church of Jesus Christ.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Smyrna--The Church Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016
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    Smyrna was a church under the great pressure of persecution.

    THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION SMYRNA—THE CHURCH UNDER GREAT PRESSURE TEXT: Revelation 2:8-11 Revelation 2:8-11 (KJV) 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
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    The message to the church at Smyrna. This church had a constant threat of death, but they remained faithful.

    I. Introduction A. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles north of Ephesus 1. It was and still is an important sea port a. The city's name is now Ismir 2. It was the site of the temple to Emperor Tiberious B. As a representative church, Smyrna pictures the time from about 100 AD to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    The Church At Smyrna: A Crushed Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
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    A look at the Church of Smyrna

    The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Formula For Regaining Lost Love: Remember, Repent, Repeat Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017
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    Some might argue it’s not possible to stay in love-"Love" hormones work about 18-24 months and then settle down to normalcy. Jesus doesn’t share that perspective. He gives the 3 R's for Rekindling 1st Love -Remember, Repent & Repeat.

    To: The Angel at the Church in Ephesus Write, These things says the One holding the seven stars in His right hand, the one walking in the middle of the gold lights: I know your works, and your labor and patience (endurance-bearing under a load). And that you are not able to tolerate bad people, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Martyrdom Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017
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    Jesus doesn't promise He'll deliver us from our stresses (Tribulation), He does, however, promise to use our suffering for good, and offers an eternal weight of glory in return for our sacrifice.

    And to the Angel of the Church in Smyrna, write: These things says the first and the last, who died and came to life I know your tribulation (stresses) and poverty, but abudance And the blasphemy of those who claim themselves to be Jews and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan. Do not fear ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Welch avatar

    Suffering And Tribulation Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
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    Fifth in a series from Revelation dealing with Smyrna the suffering Church

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    A Crushed Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
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    The church at Smyrna

    The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    In The Midst Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2018
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    When suffering for righteousness sake, Christ promises to be with us “In the Midst of Suffering”.

    Charles Spurgeon once said that true love is measured by the degree to which the one loving is willing to subject (themselves) to crosses and losses, to suffering and self-denials. With love comes responsibility, and that responsibility is grounded in truth. What disturbs and disillusions those on ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    When Suffering Strikes Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 29, 2016
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    Churches Then & Now: Smyrna – When Suffering Strikes – Revelation chapter 2 verses 8-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Address (8a). (2). Attribute (vs 8b). (3). Approval (vs 9-10a). (4). Accusation. (5). Advice (vs 10). (6). Assurance (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “We don’t look alike, we don’t act alike. • We don’t dress alike. • We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren