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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,098 views

    Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

    1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter To The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 1,977 views

    Jesus recognizes the Smyrna church as rich in faith, though they are poor in materials and face tribulations

    Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter To The Church In Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,198 views

    The Thyatira church has love for Jesus and faith in Him, but they also tolerate the doctrines of Jezebel. Repentance is needed

    With twelve (12) verses, this letter to the church of Thyatira is the longest of the seven written to the churches. Background: Thyatira was a city specialized in dyeing. Lydia, the purple seller (Acts 16:14) came from there and people primarily worshiped the sun god (Apollo) there. Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter To The Church In Sardis Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,133 views

    Sardis church is a famous one but the Lord does not find her work as complete

    Sardis was a wealthy center of commerce in Asia Minor at that time. The first gold and silver coins were said to have been minted in Sardis. Who is addressing the church? “… him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars…” (vs. 2) Their Deeds/works: “you have a name that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter To The Church In Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
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     | 2,315 views

    Philadelphia church is a perfect one before the Lord; they need to continue to fast to faith in Christ

    The Philadelphia church received a comforting and encouraging letter from Jesus Christ, because she please Him. Smyrna church is another one that received this type of commendation among all other churches. Philadelphia church was one that pleased the Lord even though she was in an idolatrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter To The Church In Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,464 views

    Laodicea is a lukewarm church that needs to repent, to avoid Jesus spitting her out. Any lukewarm Christian will be rejected by Christ. Repent now.

    Who is addressing the church? “… the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (vs. 14) Their Deeds/works: “… you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (vs. 15) Their Offenses: 1. “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— … (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revelation: The Loveless Church Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 11, 2021
     | 3,224 views

    The message to the church at Ephesus teaches us the importance of having both truth and love.

    Revelation: The Loveless Church Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction A dear friend of mine works for a company that mines salt. He has given me a few gifts related to salt. One is this salt crystal that he brought back from a deep mine in Louisianna. Another is a New York Times Bestseller by Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Church Is Scattered

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021
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     | 3,937 views

    Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

    “And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Without Walls

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2021
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     | 6,193 views

    A study of the first congregation of the Lord provides us with the example of a church without walls. The members did gather for worship, but they were compelled to penetrate their world to tell others of Jesus. We must do the same in this day.

    “There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message To The Church In Sardis Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 18, 2022
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     | 2,168 views

    The church had become a thermometer that registered the temperature of the city instead of a thermostat that changed the temperature of the city.

    Revelation 3:1-6 A Message to the Church in Sardis 12-18-2022 The city of Sardis, Capital of Lydia, a center of commerce, coins first minted there, carpet and woolen industry located there. Only a shell of its former self. The church had taken on the characteristics of the city. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For A Great Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 2,814 views

    We live in a changing world.

    Illus: A woman goes to the doctor's and says: • "Doctor, Doctor, you have to help me. Every time I eat I throw-up DIMES!" The doctor tells her to relax, go home, rest with her feet up and come back in a week. • A week later the woman returns and says, "Doctor, Doctor, it's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message To The Church In Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 1, 2023
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     | 2,140 views

    He comes to them with no words of complaint, but only words of praise and words of promise and words of power.

    Revelation 3:7-13 (NKJV) A Message to the Church in Philadelphia January 1, 2023 Of our Lord’s seven letters to the churches in Asia Minor, only two did not receive any sort of chastisement or correction. One was the letter to the church in Smyrna and the other is this letter to the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message To The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2023
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     | 2,347 views

    This is the picture of the Church of Jesus Christ as it stands today. It is certainly the picture of the church in the last days. We have moved in our study from the days of the Apostles to the days of the Apostasy.

    Revelation 3:14-22 Message to the church of the Laodiceans 1/8/2023 Always remember that these letters to the churches can be viewed from three perspectives. 1.) Practically – These are real letters to real churches with real problems. 2.) Prophetically – These letters portray the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesus: The Forgetful Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,075 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 2:1 (READ) 1. Today we begin to take a look at the individual churches that make up the SEVEN CHURCHES of Asia Minor that the GLORIFIED Christ is addressing through the Apostle John, beginning with the church of Ephesus. COMMENT: One thing had DRAWN these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
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     | 2,258 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 2:12- “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of Him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.” 1. When the GLORIFIED Christ first appeared to John, the apostle said that He had a “sharp double- edged sword protruding from His mouth”- Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ