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  • Trust In God's Sovereignty Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,817 views

    Do not define God by our experiences. God is with us in suffering. Stay faithful unto death and He will reward us with the crown of life.

    Stay faithful to God. Don’t let disappointment and pain draw us away from Him. ?The church in Symrna was in suffering, under great persecution. ?But the Lord reveals Himself to them as One who is on their side, fighting the same foe. ?Despite the evil they see around and the hardship they are ...read more

  • Memo To The Church: Part 1

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
     | 2,340 views

    The Seven Letters of Revelation provide a performance review for the church. How are we doing? What does Christ think of this church?

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Memo to the Church: Part 1 Revelation 1-3 Here’s the church . . . here’s the steeple, open up and.. Common thinking: building, institution ---- people Group of Christian people who meet together on the first day of ...read more

  • Bending Too Far

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,626 views

    Discover how to overcome the dangers of bending too far in a threatening culture.

    As a boy one of our favorite fun activities was riding tree saplings, much like you would a wild horse. This is how it worked. We would bend a 3 or 4 inch sapling to the ground. A friend would help us hold the tree while we climbed aboard. After sitting astraddle the sapling the tree was released ...read more

  • Revelation, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,309 views

    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

  • When The Honeymoon Ends Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    This sermon examines believers and churches that move away from their first love (honeymoon love).

    When my wife and I first married I received a rebuke from one of our senior adult members. I jokingly stated that we were still on our honeymoon. The way I expressed myself made it sound as if the honeymoon was coming to an end. This senior adult lady informed me that "the honeymoon should never ...read more

  • Standing Up Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Allen Kemp on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,439 views

    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

  • Strength To Hang Tough! Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    Find strength to hang tough during trying times.

    All of us will face tough times! Do we have the strength to hang tough during such times? It is difficult to remain faithful during trying times; however, the Lord will give you strength for such times. In Revelation 2:8-11 we find a group of people who were facing trying times. The people were the ...read more

  • Ephesus: The Cold Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    There is nothing worse than a church who has lost their love for Christ. Jesus is the SOVEREIGN, SLIGHTED and STEADFAST Savior.

    Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesus: The Cold Church As John pens these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, you will discover several noteworthy items in chapters two and three. First, you will discover that Jesus identifies Himself to the church. He then records their accomplishments and ...read more

  • Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,116 views

    What is the missing element of the church in America today? Suffering. Smyrna receives word from Jesus about The Preeminent Savior, The Persecuted Saints and The Promised Solace.

    Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna: The Suffering Church Smyrna was the “Crown of Asia.” Beautiful in appearance, Smyrna was also known for her wealth, commerce and religion. But she was intolerant of intolerance. The more this church was “crushed”, the more fragrant she became. The missing element in ...read more

  • Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,060 views

    Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

  • Hold Fast To The Word Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008
     | 7,678 views

    Hold fast to the Word, for we stand under the judgement of God’s Word. Do not compromise at all cost.

    Holding on to the truth is of vital importance. - It is a matter of life and death, blessing or suffering, reward or judgement. - Jesus emphasizes this need to the two churches. - They performed well in many ways but not in the guarding of God’s truth. We need to (1) HOLD FAST TO THE TRUTH - ...read more

  • What Would Jesus Say To A Backslidden Christian? Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,550 views

    Jesus writes a letter to the church at Ephesus, revealing their backslidden heart and prescribing a cure.

    1. Illus. of Robert Robinson • Wrote, “Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing” when he was 23. • Third stanza contains the line, “prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.” Proved prophetic for Robert Robinson, who grew cold and indifferent, abandoned any pretext of living for ...read more

  • What Jesus Would Say To A Confused Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,170 views

    How do we keep from drowning in the pagan culture around us? By following the guidelines Jesus set in His letter to the church at Pergamos

    1. Illus. of wrong way on freeway As a man was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. When he answered, he heard his wife warn him urgently, "George, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280. Please be careful coming home!" "I’m there right now," said George, ...read more

  • Who Do You Love

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,691 views

    Have you left your first love?

    Who Do You Love? Revelation 2:1-7 This past week has been full of love Folks getting together to celebrate With food and drink Sharing stories of past experiences maybe Lots of smiles and exciting times A lot of people wearing red even And this all started long before this week as well People ...read more

  • Good Head--Bad Heart Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

    It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more