Sermons on smyrna: showing 916-930 of 1,138

Division And Unity

Contributed by James May on Nov 13, 2005

I do not believe that God is pleased with the divisions within the Body of Christ that cripple our witness. Where do we draw the line on division and acceptance with one another?

DIVISION AND UNITY By Pastor Jim May We live in an age when there are great divisions within the church. I have no doubt that I am considered too liberal by some standards, but then there are others, even more liberal than I, who consider me to be too strict and legalistic. Where do we draw the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Sardis Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2003

This is part six of an eight part message on the seven churches of Asia.

So, where were we? Oh yeah, Sardis. We’ve looked at Ephesus, Pergamum, Smyrna and Thyatira and now we are on Sardis, which is the fifth of the seven churches that the letter in the Revelation was addressed to. If we pull up our trusty map we discover that Sardis was located in what we know as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Beginning Of… Unbelief Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

Unbelief is the root of our sins and the great threat to our souls.

Scripture Introduction Earlier this week I told my sister about my surprise that John Piper had invited Doug Wilson to speak at the Desiring God Conference. Nancy told me that others must have felt the same because Piper defended his decision on his web site. So I watched the video. Dr. Piper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 12, 2007

Christians picture Jesus as artists have portrayed Him when He walked the earth. Here John sees Jesus as we will see Him when we lay eyes on Him for the first time. He is the Resurrected Lord of Glory.

Revelations 1:9-16 THE GLORIFIED CHRIST As I approach this pulpit each Sunday there are two things attached to it that remind me of my priorities. One of them is a clock, which always reminds me that the time is short. The other is a plaque that says "Sir, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-16, Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Cowards Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008

A fresh vision of Christ is the only way we can face life’s trials with joy.

Christian Cowards Revelation 2:18-29 Purpose: To alert us to the danger of having false teachers in the church. Aim: I want the listener to cling to holiness. INTRODUCTION: We are in constant danger of letting our view of Christ get out of focus. Pergamum allowed heretics in the pew, Thyatira ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Alone For Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008

It is possible to be so used to seeing imitations that we fail to recognize the real thing. I fear that is happening in American churches. It has been so long since American Christianity has boldly lifted up a holy God before the culture that lukewarm C

Standing Alone for Christ Revelation 3:1-6 Purpose: To warn against a type of Christianity that is impure. Aim: I want the listener to love Christ so much that they will stand alone, if necessary, for Christ. INTRODUCTION: In the 1930’s the rage was imitating Charlie Chaplin’s “Little Tramp” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You've Got Mail: Ephesus Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2009

The first in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Ephesus in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

You’ve Got Mail: Ephesus Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Imagine if Jesus were to write a letter to Fist Christian Church here in Rosiclare. Imagine walking down to the post office, opening your PO Box and discovering an envelope with 777 Heaven Way, New ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Idol Of Superiority: Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 4, 2009

God’s greatest commandments are loved-based and reveal His priority on relationships.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF SUPERIORITY: EPHESUS REVELATION 2:1-7 Sermon Objective: God’s greatest commandments are loved-based and reveal His priority on relationships. Supporting Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, John 13:34-35; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 14, 2009

Prayer and suffering need not be exclusive of one another. As one connects with the other – as our suffering connects with our praying, then a cry goes out to the heavenly realms which God cannot ignored.

When you pray… The prayer of suffering Romans 8:18-27 Over the past few weeks we’ve been looking at various forms of prayer. Can I just remind you that prayer is simply a means by which we communicate with God and God communicates with us. When we communicate with each other, we do so in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Extra Letter

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2010

For Remembrance Sunday 1995, commemorating those who had died in the previous year: their lives remind us to embrace but not misuse our freedom, to love without limitations, and to serve concerns wider than our own lives.

Before I begin, let me ask you first to turn to Galatians 5: 13, and be ready to read it with me in a little while. [Read II Corinthians 3: 1-3] I have an announcement to make. The most amazing thing has happened. We have found another letter from the Lord to the churches. We have discovered an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

In The Palm Of His Hand Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

As Jesus walks in the midst of His local churches, He personally protects them.

1. Jesus personally protects His local churches by holding His messengers in His hand 2. Jesus personally protects His local churches with the all-sufficient power of His Word 3. Jesus personally protects His local churches with the permeating power of His presence REVELATION 1:16 In World War ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To Our First Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009

Third in a Series on Revelation dealing with the letter to ephesus and the loss of their first love.

I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) I want to clarify two issues related to all seven churches before we focus in on each individual message. The first issue has to do with the interpretive approach. How you interpret these messages will depend on which method ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Permissive Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Five of a series

The Permissive Church Revelation 2:18-29 As we continue this study, let us look back at what we have seen. We have seen the church that needed a second honeymoon, Ephesus. The did what they did out of duty instead of love for the Lord. We saw the church that needed courage, Smyrna. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The False Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Eight of a series

The False Church Revelation 3: 14-22 I want to begin this final section by pointing out once again that the seven churches were seven literal churches. This is important to remember as we interpret what is written, yet in hindsight of the scriptures it is easily seen that these churches have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code Is Cracked, Seek The Truth.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 27, 2006

"Opening up the claims of the DaVinci code. In the search for truth."

Seek the truth, the Da Vinci code is cracked!’ Since April 2003, the Da Vinci code has been on the New York best sellers list infact two years later it has become a best seller in over a 150 countries selling over 40 million copies and written in 42 different languages. It has made Dan Brown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist