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  • Sam Gordon avatar

    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Sam Gordon on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    a look at the church at Ephesus

    Seven Letters to the Seven Churches (01) Revelation 2:1-7 Today we’re commencing a short series of seven studies looking at Revelation chapters 2 and 3. The focal point of these studies is on the seven letters to the seven churches. The title I have given to these is very apt and appropriate – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Churches At Smyrna And Pergamum

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,122 views

    What can we learn today from the churches at Smyrna and Pergamum, one of the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 ?

    Why would letters be written to these churches? Well, Smyrna was a very important centre of trade, with a valuable harbour, and big wine business. It was a very beautiful city, even outstanding. In all the civil wars, the people of Smyrna always chose the right side to be: it was politically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #15 Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2014
     | 4,742 views

    A continuing expository study of the Book of Romans covering Chapter 6:15 - 6:23

    Book of Romans Lesson # 15 Romans 6:15- 6:23 By Rev. James May In the lesson last time we were drawn by Paul to take notice that even though we are under Grace, and no longer under the Law, that the Grace of God was not to be taken for granted, and that we are not to presume upon God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Savior's Best Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

    Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#3] SAVIOR’S BEST Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction: Why do bad things happen to Christians? Why does evil people seem to prosper? When bad things happen is it because of something I have done wrong? I have heard these questions asked many times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 35,071 views

    The church of Smyrna shows us today how to live a victorious Christian life in the face of persecution and trial.

    It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. According to a study done by Regent University, in 1999, nearly 164’000 Christians worldwide were martyred for their faith, and in 2000 that number was closer to 165’000. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,779 views

    The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

    And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crowned Church-Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,358 views

    DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER ON EARTH? HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT AND WHAT IS THE CHURCH’S REWARD?

    The Crowned Church—Smyrna Text—Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction. Clarence Jordan, the author of “Cotton Patch”, is a minister in Americus, Georgia. Jordan was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. Now Clarence was the minister of a poor, struggling, inter-racial congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Poor Little Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,333 views

    Look at what the Lord says about the 2nd church of Revelation.

    INTRO: Today maybe you’ve come and you just don’t feel right. Maybe you’ve been feeling some pain and heartache. You’re possibly in a situation that’s not bringing you a lot of happiness. Perhaps the last year you’ve lost a loved one. Job is not what you thought it would be. You feel persecuted on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Waffle House Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    The church needs to stand firm in what it believes and teaches.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  “When you think of the most evil place in the world to live, where would it be?”  Imagine if you will that you are living in a city that Jesus says is the place where the throne of Satan resides.  Would it be hard to live for Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Crowned Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    Smyrna

    Smyrna: The Crowned Church Rev 2:8-11 Herman Lange, a German Christian who was executed by the Nazis during World War II. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Smyrna: Grace Under Fire Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 20,628 views

    Jesus Himself identifies with the persecuted church, and offers His grace and words of comfort.

    Intro: The Persecuted Church · A prominent national leader in the unregistered Protestant house church movement in China was executed Oct. 14, 1999 by firing squad. · Chechen militants kidnapped a young Baptist deacon and are demanding that his church sell its building and use the money to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #6 Series

    Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014
     | 4,976 views

    An expository study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Study Romans Lesson # 6 By Rev. James May Let us begin tonight by backing up just one verse into our last lesson. Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. We had spoken concerning the fact that God is ultimately Just and Holy, and that He alone is Sovereign in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Careless Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    The church in Ephesus

    The Careless Church Rev 2:1-7 Muynak was once a thriving port on the Aral Sea, but today it sits on the edge of a bitter, salty desert. Sand dunes are strewn with the rusted, hollow hulls of a fishing fleet that once sailed high above on the surface of Central Asia’s fountain of life. Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Warning To A Dying Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    An examination of the poisons that cause a church to die.

    WAKING A DEAD CHURCH It’s hard to believe that the winter Olympics have come and gone already. Just a month ago, Gladys, Drew and I closed out each evening sitting on the couch watching the athletes compete. Some of the events, like the ski jumps, and snow boarding, we enjoyed watching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    The church was suffering, but Jesus was with them.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  What would you do if not too long after you became a Christian, bad things started happening to you?  What would you do if when you became a Christian, people started persecuting you, you lost your job, you lost all of your possessions, and people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ