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Does everybody know who Joseph Smith is? He is the founder of the Mormon Faith is buried at the Smith Family Cemetery in Nauvoo Illinois. You can visit it if you wish. L Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology is dead, but he chose to be cremated and had his ashes spread over the pacific ocean. I am…

“In 2022, advocacy group Open Doors said that at least 360 million Christians experienced “high levels of persecution and discrimination.” This was 20 million higher than 2021.” Where is hope? How do we process our own trials? Revelation 2:8 . 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words…

Introduction Two weeks ago I ended the sermon with a story of a martyr. Today I start a sermon with another story of a famous Christian martyr named, Polycarp. Polycarp was a respected pastor in western Asia Minor, discipled under the apostle John. In the mid-second century, he was brought in by the…

Revelation 2:8-11

SMYRNA The Church that would face Persecution. Revelation 2:8–11 (ESV) 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9 “ ‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews…

Intro: Some subjects are easier than others to talk about. I like talking about being strong in doctrine, strong in good works, and things like that. Among my least favourite topics is spiritual opposition. I know it is real. I have seen it, experienced it and have counselled many who are dealing with…

“Rejoice in suffering.” “Rejoice and be glad…for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” Do you know my natural inclination is when I read these kind of statements? “Oh, oh, okay! Sure.…

Hated without a Cause John 15:18–25 (ESV) 18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. 20 Remember the…

Fiery Trial a fiery trial comes to test test- demonstrate proof James 1:3 1 Peter 1:7 Don’t Be Surprised 4:4 - the old crowd mocks your departure standing for Biblical principle= rejection REJOICE! INSOFAR as you share in Christs sufferings Christ’s glory will be your reward and vindication Isaiah 62:10-11…

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember…

On a personal note Tonight we are looking at a very intimate letter written with a powerful subject, truth. “Truth without love makes a person harsh. But love without truth makes a person dangerous” - Jon Courson Why dangerous, glad you asked. Dangerous in the aspect he will allow a cancer to grow, allow…

Introduction Romans = Doctrine. This is the notion in the Christian world when they hear about the book of Romans. In other words, the belief in the Church today is that the book of Romans is full of doctrine. It is true that Romans teach us about doctrine. But it is not a book about doctrine itself.…

Lego is an amazing toy. Many of us have spent hours as a child building things and letting our imagination run wild. But Lego has two major draw backs, for something to really work well you have to follow the instructions, your creation may be wonderful in your mind but unless you are good enough to…

Have you ever won a game or competition? Revelation 2:10 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. The Seven…

Introduction Review: Last time we talked about Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God. While some feed on contention and the latest crisis, as God’s children, we will strive to live peaceably with all men as much as it depends on us. We will promote peace in the home, at…

Scripture Reading 31 “If I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid. 32 There is Another who testifies about Me, and I know that the testimony He gives about Me is valid. 33 You have sent messengers to John, and he has testified to the truth. 34 I don’t receive man’s testimony, but I say these…

What if… you could know what tomorrow held for you? Would you want to know? Would it offer you HOPE ? A man was hiking through the woods and saw a old genie lamp… normally found on a beach it was no surprise that when he rubbed the lamp, the genie came out and could offer him only one wish since the…

The End Times Sermon #7 Smyrna-The Suffering, Rich Church Revelation 2:8-11 Intro : The city of Smyrna was located some 35 miles north of Ephesus. It was a prosperous city with a population of over 100,000 in John’s day. That location has been inhabited for over 3,000 years and no one knows for sure…

Welcome / Prayer Intro (Resurrecting the Resurrection - Only touching portions, but look at entirety of 1 Cor 15 ) Quote from KCCI article: Here’s the thing about Easter; No, its not Christmas. It may not even have the panache of Halloween. But Easter is a solid holiday, and, in our opinion, people just…

They say in times of intense pressure, what’s inside comes out. When you and I are afflicted, mistreated, persecuted, what’s inside will come out. What’s inside you and me? Is it the life of Christ that comes out in times of trouble as joy? Or is it jealousy, selfish ambition, fear, desire for control,…

Introduction A new start, a new series, a new look at the Epistles of John. May we bring our hearts, our bibles and our minds as we start this new series. (Insert - Life picture here) Life have you ever just wanted to know more? Do you still have the curiosity you did when you were a child? (expand)…

Intro: Back in May of 2015, A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife had been hit by an unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just matter of days. Gentry and Hadley Eddings were driving home to Charlotte as part of a caravan when a truck struck the vehicle transporting…

Introduction: Introduce self, pray 2 Tim 4.3-4 , Romans 16.17-18 For there will be a time when people will not tolerate sound teaching. Instead, following their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves, because they have an insatiable curiosity to hear new things.And they will turn away…

1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that…