Sermons on Smyrna:

Understanding Christian Suffering Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 11, 2015

A sermon examining the reason that God's children face suffering, trials and tribulations in this life.

Understanding Christian Suffering I Peter 1:6-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife have been hit by unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

#14 The Gathering Storm Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 29, 2020

Jesus could have moderated his stance to protect Himself. But in Mark 3:1-6 Jesus did just the opposite. He did it to help someone with a withered hand, and to prompt the Pharisees to do their part in fulfilling the plan of redemption.

#14 The Gathering Storm Series: Mark March 29, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Mess Of Stress - Part 4

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

We’ve been learning that the key to dealing with stress is securing the mind against wrong thinking and wrong feelings about circumstances, people and things...

We’ve been learning that the key to dealing with stress is securing the mind against wrong thinking and wrong feelings about circumstances, people and things. Wrong thinking and wrong feelings, which lead to stress, come from three sources, the world, self and the devil. And just as there are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intro - Rev. Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

And intro to the book of Revelation examining Revelation chapter 1. Email me and I'd be happy to share powerpoint slides and video clips used in this sermon.

Go ahead and open your bibles to the last book – the book of Revelation. This book scares some folks. Mostly because of the imagery it paints of the End Times. Even when hearing the name of the book, REVELATION – we instantly think of the (TAB) mark of the beast, (TAB) the anti-christ and (TAB) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia The Raptured Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 13, 2023

The church of Philadelphia is the only church that was given the promise of being Raptured and it was because of what they did, and it is those characteristics they possessed that we must possess today in order to be caught up in the Rapture.

Philadelphia The Raptured Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In my studies this week I was looking at the 7 churches of Revelation and I have taught on them many times before, but that is what is so awesome about the Word of God you can read it over and over again and every time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Apostolic

"daniel In The Lion's Den"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 12, 2022

This message is a series on the book of Daniel.

Title: “Daniel in the Lion’s Den” Scripture: Daniel 6 Type: Series/expository Where: GNBC 11-13-22 Intro: The account of God’s miraculous deliverance of Daniel in the lion’s den is one of the most notable stories in the OT. In the story we see how a faithful God delivers His faithful servant, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disempowering Powerbrokers Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 27, 2024

Through this letter we are being equipped to be those who have a biblical character and action - and warned against being a powerbroker.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 3 John 1-14 “Disempowering Power-Brokers” John the Apostle is well into his 90’s – yet he hasn’t retired. John’s ministry is based in Ephesus from where he gives apostolic oversight, and pastoral leadership, to a group of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Nevertheless, I Have Somewhat Against Thee (Church Of Ephesus) Revelation #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025

If you had been living at the time of the writing about the seven churches of Revelation, and you wanted to live in the most exciting city in the world, you probably would have selected Ephesus.

Two hundred thirty cities dotted the coastline of Asia Minor, and many of them were great cities, but Ephesus was the queen of them all. Paul went to Ephesus on his third missionary journey. He stayed there two years. He had two things to say about those two years. Look at I Cor. 16:9, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Antidote For Anxiety"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 28, 2025

Series form the Sermon on the Mount

Title: “Anxiety and Its Antidote” Script: Mt. 6:19ff. Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 3-30-25 Intro: “In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from "Eat a chocolate chip ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time To Clean The House Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

You are saved, but those in the house are not saved. God says you've allowed a sin in your house and you are just tolerating instead of witnessing.

The Church on Trial Pt. 3 It’s Time to Clean the House Revelation 2: 12-17 12) To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13) I know where you live – where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity - What The Early Church Believed Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

This study looks at the writings of the church prior to the first church council. Beginning at the apostles and those they discipled, we can see what the church believed from the beginning.

What the early church believed In Part 1 we set the stage for the council. We looked at the fact that these men were Christians who suffered for their faith. Just 14 years earlier, they came out of the last great Roman persecution. They resisted against the attacks from outside the church at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 24:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Know That I Will Make It Through The End Times! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon gives practical advice on how to remain faithful through the end times.

What Do You Know? I Know that I will Make it through the End Times! 1 John 2:15-27 & 4:1-6 April 22, 2001 Intro: A. [Preparing for Judgment, Citation: Jon Mutchler, Ferndale, Washington; source: Seattle Times (3-27-00)] On March 26, 2000, Seattle’s famed Kingdome—home of the Seattle Seahawks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, 1 John 2:15-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prisoners Of Hope

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

We must remember those who are suffering for their faith around the world.

Prisoners of Hope Persecution has not been in America, but it is coming. In fact in some ways it has already started. The government is watching us, and have tore down our sign out front as a warning for us to no longer continue having worship services that aren’t state sponsored. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Authentic Christian Living Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 4, 2003

The Bible teaches us that true Christianity comes with True change in our live. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!(2 Cor.5:17)- The New, the Change the different from before is the badge of our Chr

“AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN LIVING” TEXT: Romans 8:12-17 INTRO: With so many beliefs and denominations in our society, a question that we must ask ourselves is: Am I a REAL Christian? Now I am not asking you to question your Salvation, as much as I am challenging you to look at your life, and see if ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bible Proofs From Archaeology

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2006

True faith doesn’t require science to agree, but we shouldn’t be surprised that so much of it DOES! Here’s a look at some of what man has ’dug up’ in recent years. Link included to formatted text and a very necessary PowerPoint Presentation.

Bible Proofs from Archaeology Acts 1:3 ----- [Please go to the link at the very bottom in order to see the ’very necessary’ PowerPoint slideshow used to present these facts with.] ----- Jesus’ existence and resurrection can be proven, and we’ve looked at that in other messages. So what about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist