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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 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. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Strong Words For A Worldy Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 8, 2010
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    There is probably no more appropriate book in the Bible to the western church than 1 Corinthians. The early church was by no means perfect. However that is no excuse for not living a life surrendered to the sanctifying work of Christ.

    ntro: While we were in Myrtle Beach SC my wife of course wanted to go shopping. So I could spend time with here I went and actually found something that would be useful for us to think about as we begin the New Year. A little sign said cherish yesterday, dream for tomorrow, but live for today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Earliest Church And Modern Times Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 18, 2008
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    The church must adjust to the times and circumstances, but she should never forsake the basics.

    The Earliest Church and Modern Times (Acts 2:42-47) 1. Some people just don’t get it. 2. From Reader’s Digest: After booking my 90-year-old mother on a flight from Florida to Nevada, I called the airline to go over her needs. The woman representative listened patiently as I requested a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Has Happened To The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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    This sermon encourages self-examination, fulfilling our spiritual duties, and combating spiritual forgetfulness through the study of Revelation 3:14-18.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you once again as we open God's Word together. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Revelation, a book that often feels like a mystery to many of us. It's filled with images and symbols that can seem strange and even daunting. But let's not ...read more

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    The Message To The Churches (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
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    Part I of the message of Jesus Christ to the Churches. Instead of looking at the individual churches, this study examines the message.

    The Message to the Churches Chapter two and three of Revelations addresses letters to the seven churches in Asia. Many volumes of books have been written about the meanings behind these letters and what these historic churches symbolize. These letters serve as examples to be praised, failures to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure Hunt

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 1, 2000
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    Trust in Jesus, not Riches.

    Treasure Hunt Matthew 6:19-24 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. [20] "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; [21] for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fool And His Money

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 25, 2005
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    The parable of the rich fool.

    MUB 2-17-05 LUKE 12;13-21 A FOOL AND HIS MONEY 13Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,835 views

    The church made perfect by suffering

    Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus addresses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Introducing God's Desire For The Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 26, 2013
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     | 6,651 views

    Paul's letter to the Ephesians is cram packed with powerful theology and practical Christianity. If we allow it to change us the church with grow spiritually and in every other way.

    Intro: In light of the confusion about what scripture says and what the church is supposed to be and do this letter Paul wrote to the Ephesians is a great way to end 2013 and begin 2014. In this letter Paul gives clear teaching on how we can get our theology and thinking about the Church right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comforting The Persecuted: The Church Of Smyrna

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 28, 2015
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    A sobering and encouraging message the Lord gives to the church of Smyrna, a group of dispirited suffering saints that were growing weary and about to give up hope.

    Comforting the Persecuted: The Church of Smyrna Introduction: This week Assyrian Christians have been driven from their homes by ISIS and placed in refugee camps. Christians there admit they laugh when they hear their government promise aid and relief is coming. They know better and they learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laodicea: The Church Of Nauseating Ineffectiveness Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 4,557 views

    Laodicea: The Church of Nauseating Ineffectiveness

    The Seven, part 15 Laodicea: The Church of Nauseating Ineffectiveness Revelation 3:14-22 September 8, 2013 We are on our last letter this week, the letter to the church of Laodicea, what I am calling the church of nauseating Ineffectiveness. Laodicea is a church whose affluence had blinded them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,123 views

    THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Church Really That Big Of A Deal? Series

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    God makes a big deal out of church by offering his blessings through a local congregation.

    Reader’s Digest records an interesting conversation between three frustrated pastors. Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat infestation problems. “I got so mad,” said one, “I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Memo To The Church: Part 1

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
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    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

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    The Heart And Walk Of A Heathly Church Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 3, 2009
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     | 5,910 views

    This message is intended to encourage us to examine our own spiritual lives and then that of the church in light of Paul’s words to the church at Colosse. Are we helathy?

    FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST A MESSAGE SERIES FROM COLOSSIANS The Heart And Walk Of A Healthy Church, Col 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. Col. 2:1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; 1. Here are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist