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  • Ken Gilmore avatar

    Smyrna

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    The message to the Church at Smyrna 4 Commendations

    Rev. 2:8-11 The church was commended for 4 things 1. They stood strong under terrible tribulation (thlipsin) = crushing affliction -They were faithful to Christ despite all the ridicule, mockery, abuse, cursing, loss of property, possible imprisonment and martyrdom. -Ways of martyrdom o Prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Smyrna Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    Number 2 in series: Smyrna "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    Smyrna # 2 in Series: The Letters of Christ to the Seven Churches. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 6, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Smyrna Baptist Church?” Revelation 2:8-11 Then name Smyrna means “myrrh” or “an offering of sacrifice.” Smyrna is the church that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Would Not Surrender

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 2,644 views

    They were poor, but rich in what really matters.

    THE CHURCH THAT WOULD NOT SURRENDER (Revelation 2:8-11) 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Was God? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,550 views

    When persecution and trial attack God’s people, even some of the most faithful ask: "Where Was God?"

    OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Llegando A La Meta

    Contributed by Juan Alvelo on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 27,826 views

    Dios premia la fidelidad de sus siervos.

    Titulo: Llegando a la meta Texto: Apocalipsis 2:10 c; 2 Timoteo 4:7 Introducción: La vida del cristiano es descrita como una carrera por Pablo aquí en 2 de Timoteo 4:7, una carrera que según el la describe es ganada por aquellos que permanecen fiel hasta el final. Por eso Dios dice en Apocalipsis ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What It Means To Be Held

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,759 views

    In this sermon I use Natalie Grant’s song Held as a tool to understand Jesus’ message to the church at Smyrna. Smyrna was a church under attack with Pain Poverty Slander and a promise of worse yet to come. But the church was also held because Jesus sees t

    WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ARE HELD July 24, 2005 Jay Davis Robison Revelation 2:8-11 According to 20 the countdown magazine #1 Contemp Christian song 7/23/05 Natalie Grant “Held” Song a little unsettling, verse tells of 2-month-old baby Who dies while his mother is praying for sudden ...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
     | 3,586 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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    Broken Lampstand Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,827 views

    A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

    “Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Was Forsaken But Remained Faithful

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,697 views

    Faithfulness is our way to live.

    HE WAS FOrsaken but REMAINED Faithful The Lord’s Supper Revelation 2:8-14 2:10 “Remain faithful even when facing DEATH and I will give you the crown of life.” Senator Mark Hatfield While touring her work in Calcutta ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    The Churches At Smyrna And Pergamum

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,779 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

  • David Owens avatar

    The Call To Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 22,386 views

    In this sermon we define faithfulness and talk about how to develop it.

    Introduction: A. For several weeks now I have been trying to communicate something about God’s faithfulness. 1. Hopefully we all are grasping and internalizing some of the things I’m communicating. 2. But we all know how difficult communication can be. 3. For instance, this week I read this little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Really Matters?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    Sermon for those seasoned with time saints. Most notes are from John Faust, minister of seniors at Southeast Christian Church

    Evening Service for 10/17/2004 What Really Matters? Seasoned with Time Series Introduction: The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Smyrna, The Church Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    Smyrna, the church of faith

    Smyrna: The Church of Faith Revelation 2:8-10, "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty-yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Adam Deibert avatar

    Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 34,121 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

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    God Knows Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 11, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    Does God REALLY know the problems I am facing and the circumstances I am going through?

    Iliff & Saltillo UM May 16, 2004 “Glimpses into Revelation--God Knows Your Circumstances” Rev. 2:1-17 INTRODUCTION: A couple of weeks ago we talked about the first chapter of Revelation in which John was given a very unusual vision, and he was to relay the message in this vision to the seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist