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    The Seven Churches: Smyrna PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 76 views

    Jesus knows our suffering, calls us to courageous faithfulness amid trials, and promises eternal life to those who endure with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel threadbare. Bills stack up. Doctors call back. Friends pull away. Tears fall in the dark, and worries pace the floor at 3 a.m. You wonder, Does Jesus see this? Does He know my name? Does He care about my pain? Smyrna asked the same questions. They ...read more

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    Daughter Of The Most High

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jan 7, 2026
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     | 69 views

    Like the sandalwood tree that imparts its fragrance to the axe that cuts it, a woman can become a blessing to many (even to the one who harms her) through what she has learnt of God in her sorrows!

    The beautiful title a woman can have at any time of her life is ‘daughter’. She can rise up to any level with any impressive titles in her whole life. But ‘daughter’ is the title that assures her security, comfort, hope and belonging. When you are confident that you are not only called but are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,018 views

    In this story we see the reaction of three different people to death; Martha hoped, Mary hid and Jesus wept

    I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE A woman in Arkansas was sitting in her car in a parking lot last year when she heard a loud bang and then felt a sharp pain in the back of her head. She reached back and felt a warm sticky substance on the back of her head and realized that she had been shot. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    “old News Is Still News – Nothing’s Changed!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
     | 4,936 views

    -Simeon prophesied about the impact of Christ on the world . . . it WAS TRUE THEN, and it is TRUE NOW! NOTHING HAS CHANGED!

    To open this sermon I used 3 current examples of what is flying in the face of Christianity in our nation, in our culture, and in our society. LUKE 2:25-35 25 And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Transformed By Truth: Hope In The Resurrection 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,653 views

    1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 speaks to the glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ and the resurrection of believers. As we delve into this scripture, we will uncover three transformative truths that anchor our faith and guide our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: Hope in the Resurrection 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the profound hope and assurance found in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. This passage speaks to the glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ and the resurrection of believers. As we delve into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter--The Foundation Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,201 views

    What is the common denominator of the Christian faith

    Easter—the Foundation of Our Faith 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 The Corinthian church was beset by a number of serious problems. One of the serious problems involved the unity of the believers. This can be seen in that there were at least four groups that claimed to follow one Christian leader over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Memorial Service

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,809 views

    Memorial Service, Ed became a Christian a short time before his death, Cremation urn was there in the service. He wasn’t buried or scattered so I added the commital into the service.

    Rom. 14:7-8 For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. 8 If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. We are gathered here today to celebrate the life, the love, the kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen

    Contributed by Thomas Bell on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,288 views

    A message showing that when Christ comes, good things happen. We need to follow the example Jesus sets in prayer and time with the Father. Do we start each day with God, do we take time to be alone with God, are we at the throne of grace daily, are we i

    Mark 1: 29-39 When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen Last week we saw Jesus go to the synagogue and preach and heal with Divine authority. He cleansed a man of unclean spirits and astonished those who witnessed and heard. His fame spread abroad throughout all the region around Galilee. Now we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Shall Return

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    Jesus makes the same promise that MacArthur made when he left the Philippines. One day He will return, what will that day be like?

    I SHALL RETURN Text: 2 Peter 3:3-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Most of us remember the famous statement by General Douglas Macarthur when defeated in the Philippines, "I shall return" 2. In some ways people have made a parallel between Macarthur and Jesus Christ a. Jesus came here and will return, so in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is The Soon Coming King Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 32,136 views

    The signs of the times in the world around us point to the reality that we are living in the last days. Jesus is our Soon Coming King, and our job is to get ready for His return!

    VISITATION #13: JESUS IS THE SOON COMING KING INTRO TO TOPIC: Are we living the last days? When people watch the news or read the newspaper, they hear of wars (like what’s happening in Libya right now) and rumors of wars, and famines, earthquakes and tsunamis (like most recently in New Zealand and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    Jesus gives some "scary" pictures of the end of the world. We don’t need to be scared! Jesus will make sure that we are prepared for whatever He asks us to face.

    -When Linda saw that there were tornadoes heading this direction on Wednesday night, we cancelled our evening plans, we moved a few valuable and sentimental items to the basement, secured a few items outside and settled down in the basement and let the storm move on through -Before 31 December ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Funeral Sermon For A Dear Friend

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,353 views

    This dear woman requested that the message of Christ be clearly presented at her funeral.

    Among the most difficult messages for a pastor to deliver is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Among the easiest messages for a pastor to prepare is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Messages for the vibrant child of God are easy to prepare because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Measure Success Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 20, 2023
     | 1,740 views

    The more we have humility, and we are serving others the more we are like Christ. The places of honor in Christi’s kingdom are not reserved for those who seek it selfishly.

    In our passage the disciples are sensing Jesus’ time has come. They know Jesus is the anointed Messiah and now they are arguing who will sit in Jesus’ right and left when his kingdom is established. And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Empty Tomb Is A Place Of Life

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,629 views

    Easter morning injects a rock-solid conviction that our sins are forgiven.

    Some call it coffin commercialism. Those who want to make a final statement about their life can now choose customized, personalized, caskets to tell their story. Business is thriving at the Whitelight Casket Company of Dallas, which has introduced the “art casket” for those who wouldn’t be caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ladies Day Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 6, 2013
     | 7,127 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 24 verses 1 through 12

    Luke 24: 1-12 Ladies Day 1 Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 2 But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. 3 Then they went in and did not find the body of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel