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  • Jim Dillinger avatar

    The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    Pergamum

    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Rev 2:12-17 One of biggest questions that I have struggled with since becoming a minister, and even before, is how wrong can a church be, and still be right? Some would say that is a simple question to answer, a church cannot be wrong at all! This week I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "When God Stood Up!”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Aug 25, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,093 views

    While we lie down in the green pasture of the 23rd Psalm, the Good Shepherd may not seem to notice us — we are safe; but when the sheep are among the wolves of Matthew 10:16, the Good Shepherd will run to their help — they are in danger.

    “[God] raised [Christ] from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places… . He put all things under His feet and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” - Ephesians 1:20–23 In Mark 16:19 after Jesus spoke to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Crushed Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 9,685 views

    The church at Smyrna

    The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,724 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

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 29, 2025
     | 467 views

    This sermon looks at the establishment of the church and looks at what a firm foundation should look like. It should make you think "Am I doing my part"

    Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals the foundation of the church and the assurance we have in Jesus’ promise. Let’s open our Bibles to Matthew 16:18. In this verse, Jesus makes a declaration: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Lions' Den

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,863 views

    Daniel’s unwavering faith got him into trouble.

    THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Last week, I talked about the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the face of the furious King Nebuchadnezzar. Today, I’ll be talking about the faith of the fourth man in that brigade¾Daniel. He faced a similar test; only he wasn’t facing a fiery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Church In Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    The message to the church in Pergamum teaches us that we are not to be squeezed into the world’s mold.

    Revelation 2:12-17 October 26 2003 The Church in Pergamum Do you remember the movie Liar, Liar? It is this story about a habitual liar played by Jim Carey. On his son’s birthday, the son’s birthday wish is that his dad would have to tell the truth. The wish comes true so that every ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prison Of Praise

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,607 views

    The problem with their story was nothing they said of Paul and Silas was the truth.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Acts 16:16-26 THE PRISON OF PRAISE Intro: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jesus Church Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,975 views

    This sermon informs the listener that the spreading of the gospel is the job of the pew as well as the pulpit.

    THE JESUS CHURCH Acts 11:19-26 My brother and sisters in this group of series involving the church, we’ve noticed that many had tried to overthrow it, but they were not successful in doing so. They’ve slandered its name, crucified its Savior, and killed those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ceo Of The Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

    INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,793 views

    There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

    Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Church

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019
     | 4,190 views

    “Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”

    A MODEL CHURCH Taken from “Handfuls On Purpose” II pg 264 Scripture: Acts 9:31 “Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.” I. It experienced rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
     | 4,202 views

    Lessons from the church of Ephesus. Power Point, sermon notes, and video clips are available upon request.

    We’re just beginning our study of Revelation. AS the book opens is around the year 95 AD. John the last of the original 12 disciple alive is an old man has been pastoring the church at Ephesus. Also during this time Domitian is the emperor of the Roman Empire. He was the first Emperor of Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Commended Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 26, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 17,249 views

    Of all 7 churches of Asia Minor, here’s the one we want to emulate -- Philadelphia: 1. Highly commended 2. Deeply challenged 3. Greatly compensated - Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL PHILADELPHIA, the Commended Church Revelation 3:7-13   http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Philadelphia.html Yazoo, MS…in the 1930’s…the Great Depression.  People didn’t have extra money / children especially had no extra money for candy / people would go to general store and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013
     | 4,792 views

    True Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in society. God’s people are the true church and they are placed everywhere and in every job to establish the values of the Kingdom of God. The book of Revelation beautifully unfolds the communication of God to the Churches.

    Revelation 2:1-7 CHURCH AT EPHESUS Introduction: True Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in society. God’s people are the true church and they are placed everywhere and in every job to establish the values of the Kingdom of God. Indian Theologian Samartha Said: “God fights ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist