Sermons about Revelation 2:7-12

You've Got Mail: Smyrna Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2009

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The second in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Smyrna in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

You’ve Got Mail: Smyrna Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Several years ago, my life was a mess. After enduring a painful divorce, I was jobless and living with a friend. I was an emotional wreck. I couldn’t understand why all these bad things kept happening to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Returning To Our First Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009

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Third in a Series on Revelation dealing with the letter to ephesus and the loss of their first love.

I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) I want to clarify two issues related to all seven churches before we focus in on each individual message. The first issue has to do with the interpretive approach. How you interpret these messages will depend on which method ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faithful To The End Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009

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Fourth in the Revelation series focusing on the church at Smyrna-- the Suffering Church

REVIEW I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) A. The Message to the church in Ephesus 2:1-7 The passionless church 1. Characteristic The one who guards the leadership in each church as He walks among them. 2. Commendation Jesus commended their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Having Is Losing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 6, 2009

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In times of financial stress, God knows the pressures on us. Our problem is that we want both material and spiritual security at the same time. The answer is faithfulness to the core values of ministry and witness.

A little snatch of dialogue from a television show caught my attention. Could it be true, or was it just so much pretentious hype? Could it be right, or was it just another exercise in excuse-making? The character who spoke, I noticed, was dressed tres chic and lived in a lavish house with a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good Head--Bad Heart Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008

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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

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Backslidden Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 5, 2007

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A look at one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation.

“A Backslidden Church” 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 raft and continue to catch some rays. After a short time the woman ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Love

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 18, 2008

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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

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Keep Your Love Aflame Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2008

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Our love for Christ must always come before our work for Christ. Don’t be deluded by our own importance or our great service to God.

It is good to know that the Lord walks among the churches. • The last verse of chapter 1 tells us the lamp-stands represent the churches. • He is present with us today. No matter how imperfect we are, He is here. • He has a word for every church, each according to their needs. We will look at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust In God's Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2008

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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

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Backslidden Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 1, 2011

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The church at Ephesus had much going to it and only one thing going against it - that thing was THE THING...It was now backslidden.

The Backslidden Church Revelation 2:1-7 * Today we begin ‘Part 2’ of the Revelation. Chapter 1 constitutes Part 1 of this book because it highlights the things which “have been.” Chapter 2 begins with the things which are. While we “THINK” it will be a good thing to get to the present-day ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Beat Up Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 8, 2011

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The Church at Smyrna is a church which received no criticism from the Lord but much abuse from both the culture and the "congregation" (those who ’say’ they are Jews)

The Unveiling The “Beat Up” or “Bloodied” Church Revelation 2:8-11 * From my observation we live in an increasingly violent culture. Hardly a day passes when we don’t hear of someone being killed or attacked. An honest look at our entertainment would indicate that America has bought into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatological Worship {part 4}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 31, 2012

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Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 4} Rev. 22:8-9; Rev. 15:1-4; Matthew 21:1-11 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was preach on Palm Sunday and dovetailed with the worship theme of Jesus as King. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Letter #1 "Dear Ephesus: Is This Love?" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

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Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

Three Things: Commends Condemns Commands 1) Jesus Commends Ephesus: Vs. 2 "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance." For how diligence they were in their service! Labor--describes "toiling to the point of exhaustion." And for how faithful they were in suffering! ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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