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Fireproof Your Faith

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2009

Fireproof Your Faith 1) Let go of your ego 2) Lay hold of your God

A couple of weeks ago the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wetaskiwin, AB learned that their church is NOT fireproof. The cry room now resembles a black hole a worm might leave behind after eating its way through an apple. The heat of the fire curled the plastic keys on a keyboard to look ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-28

Denomination: Lutheran

To The Church Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 13, 2006

Keeping God’s word brings incredible blessing to the believer.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 6 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church of Brotherly Love Rev. 3:7-13 Nov. 12, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Jesus points no fingers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Pergamos 3 Series

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jan 3, 2006

A powerful in-depth look into the message of Christ to the 7 churches of revelation.

The church of Pergamos Randall LaVere II We have been going through the letters to the seven churches. It is important to know that these letters are not dispensational letters, but they are indeed applicable letters to us in our everyday lives. This is the last testament of Christ to the church. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church Of Laodicea 7 Series

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jun 17, 2006

an in depth look into the teachings of Christ, to the 7 churches of revelation.

The church of Laodicea Church 7 Review 6 prior churches 1. Ephesus-repent and do the first works-get back to how it was 2. Smyrna- Fear none of those things which you shall suffer. 3. Pergamos-come out form among them and be ye separate 4. Thyatira-Stay away from false doctrines 5. Sardis-Come ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Meaning Of The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Lay Man on Jun 8, 2015

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. – Revelation 2:1

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. – Revelation 2:1 A viewpoint held in our day as almost as factual and unalterable is the belief that the seven churches in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival From Death To Life Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival?

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival? From Pentecost until today, the Gospel has brought revival from death to life. Life-giving renewal spread to Antioch, Athens, Babylon, Berea, Caesarea, Cenchrea, Colossae, Corinth, Crete, Cyrene, Damascus, Derbe, Ephesus, Hierapolis, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Local Church Is It Necessary In The Life Of The Christian”

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004

True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO!

“The local church is it necessary in the life of the Christian” True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO! What I mean by a local church (Gk. Ekklesia) is not a building, but a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 14:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Over Fear

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 4, 2008

A SERMON THAT DEALS WITH THE DESTRUCTIVE POWER FEAR CAN HAVE IN A CHRISTIAN PERSONS LIFE!!

FAITH OVER FEAR REV 2:8-11 INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT SMYRNA 1: FIRST AND THE LAST A) JESUS IDENTIFIES HIMSELF B) THE ONE WHO IS NOW C) THE ONE WHO WAS THEN D) AND THE ONE WHO WILL BE POINT: CHRIST IS SPEAKING IN A WAY THAT IS COMFORTING AND ALSO EMPOWERING TO THE CHRISTIAN ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7-11

Denomination: Other

The Great Falling Away Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 19, 2012

The Bible says in these last days there will be a falling away and the last Church in the book of Revelation is a picture of exactly that.

The Great Falling Away Rev. 3:14-22 The city of Laodicea was located 40 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The church is a picture of this present church age. The age is referred to the age of apostasy. This is the only Church that does not receive any commendation from the Lord. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid A Spiritual Virus Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

sometimes our spirit needs a vaccination

HOW TO AVOID A SPIRITUAL VIRUS Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Corrupt Church - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

The Corrupted Church – Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 > For the past month we have asked the question, “What kind of church are we?” The very reason for asking such a question is to see if we are, in fact, what God wants. > We are looking at the 7 churches found in the Revelation and characterizing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning The Person Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Who is this Jesus Christ? What is so important as the revelation of Christ in this book. What is the promise of the book.

Introduction A. Before I went into the hospital, I had planned to speak on Psalm 110 after I got home again 1. But, after all the changes in the world direction in the Middle East, I got to thinking about that part of the world and what it means to us a. Besides the rising gasoline ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Sardis: A Crippled Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Sardis

The Church at Sardis: A Crippled Church - Revelation 2:18-29 - 1/31/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Philadelphia: A Committed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Philadelphia

The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Man Standing

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 2, 2020

A message of endurance in the last days

Last Man Standing A Message about Endurance Introduction: I titled this message 'Last Man Standing' because when your faith is completely shaken and trials are chasing your peace away and tribulations are pressing your hope into despair. When all your friends have walked away, when your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational