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  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Smyrna The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
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    He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her next husband with a dish of poisoned

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 4 SMYRNA - THE PERSECUTED Revelation 2:8-12 He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
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    2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
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    1. History of Smyrna (Modern day Izmir) 2. The Trials/Tribulations they faced. 3. Worsening Persecution 4. Their reward

    September 21, 2003 Title: 7 Churches of Revelation: Smyrna Text: Rev. 2:8-11 Introduction 1. During this series on the 7 Churches of Revelation, there are several things that we want to happen. A. We want to understand that Jesus is walking amongst the lampstands... He is walking amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    A Tale Of Two Churches

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
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    Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

    Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What It Means To Be Held

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
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    In this sermon I use Natalie Grant’s song Held as a tool to understand Jesus’ message to the church at Smyrna. Smyrna was a church under attack with Pain Poverty Slander and a promise of worse yet to come. But the church was also held because Jesus sees t

    WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ARE HELD July 24, 2005 Jay Davis Robison Revelation 2:8-11 According to 20 the countdown magazine #1 Contemp Christian song 7/23/05 Natalie Grant “Held” Song a little unsettling, verse tells of 2-month-old baby Who dies while his mother is praying for sudden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    He Was Forsaken But Remained Faithful

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
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    Faithfulness is our way to live.

    HE WAS FOrsaken but REMAINED Faithful The Lord’s Supper Revelation 2:8-14 2:10 “Remain faithful even when facing DEATH and I will give you the crown of life.” Senator Mark Hatfield While touring her work in Calcutta ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    The church was suffering, but Jesus was with them.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  What would you do if not too long after you became a Christian, bad things started happening to you?  What would you do if when you became a Christian, people started persecuting you, you lost your job, you lost all of your possessions, and people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How To Be A Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Faithful Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 17, 2006 To start out this morning, I want to ask you, what you think of when I say the word, “Church”? Some people think of an organization – maybe a denomination like the Baptists, or the Lutherans…Maybe, when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,275 views

    It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful To The End Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    2nd in a series of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

    Are you aware that there have been more Christians killed for their faith in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars? It has been estimated that since AD 70, there have been over 70 million Christians put to death for refusing to renounce their belief in Jesus Christ. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Revelation, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,284 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Strength To Hang Tough! Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,071 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Memo To The Church: Part 1

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
     | 2,325 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Morris avatar

    The Rich Poor Church Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 83 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    The second in a series of seven messages dealing with the seven chuches of Asia Minor, specifically Smyrna

    Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Rich Little Poor Church (Seven Churches #2) Text: Revelation 2:8-11 Date: May 21, 2006 Intro. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles from Ephesus. It was a city of about 100,000 people in John’s day. It was called the, “Crown City,” and the Flower of Asia.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron Householder avatar

    Faithful, No Matter What--Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Aaron Householder on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    God has called us to faithfulness no matter our circumstances. He will remain with us & reward us.

    Southview Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Revelation 2:8-11 Pastor Aaron The Seven Churches for Today: Smyrna Faithful, No Matter What 1. The Characteristics of Our Lord Jesus a. Jesus is almighty! …how has Jesus been almighty in my life? b. Jesus is alive! …is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist