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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,654 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Smyrna: Faithful In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    The New Testament church is marked by suffering and trusting its Lord.

    If you could live anywhere you wanted, where would you live? Some of you would want to go where there is a beach. Others would go to the mountains. According to U.S. News and World Report they rank for 2020 the #1 best place to live in the U.S. is Austin, Texas! That’s hard to accept for an OU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,099 views

    This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Smyrna, The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    The faithful of Smyrna suffered hardship, but they were spiritually prosperous and steadfast in their devotion to Christ.

    "Smyrna-the Suffering Church" -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Sermon series on the Letters to the 7 Churches of Rev 2-3 When school report cards are issued, it’s can be a stressful time. Any assessment we receive is supposed to help us see our ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,031 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arulselvam Rayappan avatar

    The Meaning Of Suffering

    Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    We will never be tried beyond our strength.Jesus Christ our Lord shows us that suffering and death have meaning and helps us to carriy our burdens cheerfully.

    SUFFERING There is a natural revulsion to suffering in us all. No one likes pain or irritation. Our natural inclination is to avoid suffering at all costs. What a lot of weeping there is in the world! If we could gather it in one place it would fill a sea, a great ocean. We are not free from ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Bitterness Of Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
     | 3,738 views

    Smyrna was a Church that was under great persecution and uses this ti encourage us to endure sufferings.

    The Bitterness of Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Ephesus represents the end of the apostolic age and was indicted for losing their love they once had for our Lord. Reference: Rev. 2:7 Tree of life Genesis 2:9 in the mist of the garden Then: Genesis 3:22-24 Guarded by the Cherubims as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Revelation To Smyrna - Words To The Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,882 views

    Letter to the Church at Smyrna who were amidst suffering

    The Revelation to Smyrna - Words to the Suffering. A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. ¡§Why this isn¡¦t a path at all,¡¨ the little girl complained. ¡§Its all rocky and bumpy.¡¨ Her little brother kept on up the mountain, pausing just long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Christ's Message To Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,213 views

    The analysis of Christ's message to Smyrna as set forth in Revelation 2:8-11 teaches us that suffering is a characteristic of a true church of Jesus Christ.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Welch avatar

    Suffering And Tribulation Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,936 views

    Fifth in a series from Revelation dealing with Smyrna the suffering Church

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 31, 2011
     | 4,751 views

    A study of the letters to the 7 churches - #2 Smyrna

    Revelation 2: 8 – 11 The Church At Smyrna 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: 9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Smyrna, Mail Call Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,028 views

    One of seven sermons on the churches of Asia Minor to encourage believers.

    Smyrna, You’ve Got Mail! Revelation 2:8-11 Revelation 2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,687 views

    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

  • Chris Rowney avatar

    Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    Even in the first century the church faced problems of political correctness

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#2 - Smyrna February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Suffering Guaranteed! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,471 views

    A study of the Risen Saviour's message to the Church in Smyrna. A study of the cost of following Him as Master.

    “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist