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  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    The Soul Of The Black Church

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 89,439 views

    This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

    Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 23,778 views

    1. Background on Ephesus 2. Revealed Characteristic of Christ 3. Compliments of Christ 4. The Weaknesses of Church of Ephesus 5. How to fix the problems 6. Warning 7. Reward for faithfulness

    September 14, 2003 Title: Ephesus Text: Rev. 2:1-7 Introduction Last week, we looked at the picture of Jesus Christ; standing among the 7 candlesticks each one representing one of the 7 churches that we will be studying... Walking among them... inspecting them congratulating them ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Church Without Passion

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    A sermon dealing with the problem within the church at Ephesus !

    The Church Without Passion Rev. 2:1-7 I. Notice What Was Good ! a. Their deeds. Jesus uses the word “works” and “labor to describe their acts and activities. Both speak of labor to the point of exhaustion. The church of Ephesus was a church of do gooders ! They worked hard for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Day 41 – Where Do We Go From Here? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #1 see in Word format at www.praiseag.org

    DAY 41 – WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #1 Revelation 2:2-5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: What’s the highest point on earth? Mount Everest standing 29,035 feet. Since 1921 about 1,600 people have climbed to the summit Mt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Ceo Of The Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    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

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Keeping First Things First

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    Jesus needs to be the first and foremost in our lives.

    Keeping First Things First Revelation 2:1-7 May 22, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When I went to Asbury, for seminary, Maxie Dunam became the new president and I remember the advice he gave to the incoming students. “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Danger Of Drifting

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 235 ratings
     | 83,791 views

    If you can remember a time when you were closer to Jesus than you are right now; you’re spiritually drifting.

    The Dangers of Drifting Selected Passages (Hebrews 2:1, Revelation 2:2-5) August 21, 2005 Introduction Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,209 views

    What can we learn today from the Church at Ephesus, one of the seven churches in Revaltion2 -3 ?

    Many people are frightened by the book of Revelation, because it seems to be unintelligible. I hope that, if not tonight, by the end of this sermon series at Advent, you’ll see that not only is it reasonably easy, with some careful background reading (which I’ve done on your behalf), for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revival Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,892 views

    Seeking revival in our spiritual lives by learning from the mistakes made by the Church at Ephesus

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT EVERY VIRTUE CARRIES WITHIN ITSELF THE SEEDS OF ITS OWN DESTRUCTION! THERE IS ALSO A STATEMENT THAT SAYS, "YOU CAN BE SO HEAVENLY MINDED THAT YOU BECOME NO EARTHLY GOOD." GOOD WORKS AND PURE DOCTRINE ARE NOT ADEQUATE SUBSTITUTES FOR THAT RICH RELATIONSHIP OF MUTUAL LOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,812 views

    We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 2 of a 3 part sermon.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-II—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    12 Inches From Glory

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,027 views

    Many people have a "head" knowledge of God but we need a HEART KNOWLEDGE OF HIM.

    " TWELVE INCHES FROM GLORY " REVELATION 2:1-5 OVER THE YEARS I HAVE COME TO REALIZE ONE PROFOUND THING ABOUT MY REALTIONSHIP WITH GOD, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD WITH MY LIFE IF I LIVE IT IN SUCH A WAY THAT DENIES HIS GUIDANCE. IT IS MORE THAN POSSIBLE TO MISS THE MARK IF WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Fall In Love All Over Again

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 11,522 views

    There is a chronic love problem in America. People are losing love and it is a principle that we MUST get back to if we are going to succeed as individuals, as families, as a church and as a nation. If we are going to fall in love all over again, we mus

    FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN Revelation 2:2-4 There is a chronic love problem in America. People are losing love and it is a principle that we MUST get back to if we are going to succeed as individuals, as families, as a church and as a nation. If we are going to fall in love all over again, we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,310 views

    Part two of an eight part message looking at the 7 churches of Asia

    It was the first of the seven. Out of all the church in all the countries Jesus singled out these seven to originally receive the message of the Revelation, but before they were to read the book Jesus had a message for them. You ever wonder why? Why not just jump in with all the weird and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    The Talking Dog

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    Liars are not held in great esteem but are we all not liars on occasions ? It is most important that we do not lie in regards to our Christianity.

    One day in Jackson, Alabama, a guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking dog for sale". He rings the bell and the owner, Bubba, tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black Lab just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the Lab replies. "So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where's The Love? Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    This is the first of a seven part series: "Seven Letters to Seven Chruches" based on the letters to the seven churches in Revelation.

    Intro to the “Seven Letters to Seven Churches” series. Seven churches enduring difficult times: persecution. As we go through this the next 7 weeks, let’s ask ourselves, “Is this our church? What is similar? What can we learn?” I remember the “Where’s the beef?” Wendy’s commercials. It had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan