Sermon Topic: Church

The Vision Of Our Glorified Lord

Date: April 23rd, 1961  |  Scripture: Revelation 1:10-17  |  Topics: Church, Jesus, Pastor, Savior, Vision

I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; And in the midst of the seven caContinue Reading


The Seven Churches of Asia

Date: May 21st, 1961  |  Scripture: Revelation 1-3  |  Topics: Apocalypse, Church, End Times, Lampstand

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be untContinue Reading


My Church Reaching Out to the Inner Man in Outer Space (SBC)

Date: May 26th, 1961  |  Scripture: Matthew 28:20  |  Topics: Church, Command, Evangelism, Priorities, Purpose, SBC, Values

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.


The Seven Angels of the Seven Churches

Date: May 28th, 1961  |  Scripture: Revelation 1-2  |  Topics: Angels, Church, Light, Messengers, Pastors, Star

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be untContinue Reading


Good and Evil in the Churches

Date: June 11th, 1961  |  Scripture: Revelation 2:2-4  |  Topics: Church, Evil, Good, Mystery, Remnant

I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.


The Artemesian City of Ephesus

Date: June 25th, 1961  |  Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7  |  Topics: Church, Ephesus, History, Paganism, Temple

Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless I have somewhat againContinue Reading


The Church In Pergamos

Date: July 30th, 1961  |  Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17  |  Topics: Church, Cyprus, Holiness, Idolatry, Satan, Synchrotism

And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock befoContinue Reading


Living Where Satan’s Seat Is

Date: August 6th, 1961  |  Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17  |  Topics: Church, City, Satan, Sin, Witness

And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock befoContinue Reading


The Doctrine of the Nicolaitans

Date: September 17th, 1961  |  Scripture: Revelation 2:6-15  |  Topics: Church, Cyprus, Ecclesiology, Prophecy

But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. 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 whichContinue Reading


The Open Door of Philadelphia

Date: October 8th, 1961  |  Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13  |  Topics: Church, Missions, Open Door, Philadelphia, Prophecy

And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will mContinue Reading