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St. Polycarp of Smyrna
St. Polycarp of Smyrna
16 Sermons
Polycarp of Smyrna (c. 69-155 AD) was an early church father, bishop of Smyrna, and a disciple of the Apostle John. He was martyred by burning for refusing to renounce his faith, and his account is one of the earliest martyr narratives.

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Matthew 6:13 Audio Books

In this sermon, the speaker urges the listeners to serve God with fear and truth, while forsaking empty talking and the errors of the world. The speaker emphasizes the belief in God's power to raise J

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Romans 13:10

St. Polycarp of Smyrna emphasizes the importance of righteousness, highlighting the teachings of the apostle Paul as a source of wisdom and truth. He encourages the listeners to study Paul's letters d

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Psalm 29:11

St. Polycarp of Smyrna addresses the Church of God in Philippi, extending mercy and peace from God Almighty and the Lord Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's mercy and peace in

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Matthew 26:41

St. Polycarp of Smyrna emphasizes the importance of confessing Jesus Christ's incarnation and the testimony of the cross, warning against those who distort the teachings of the Lord for their own desi

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Proverbs 19:17

St. Polycarp of Smyrna emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith, loving one another, and being united in truth. He encourages believers to show meekness, kindness, and generosity towards ea

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Matthew 6:14

St. Polycarp of Smyrna emphasizes the importance of compassion, mercy, and forgiveness in the Christian community, urging presbyters to care for the vulnerable and avoid wrath, unfair judgment, and co

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Romans 6:4

St. Polycarp of Smyrna rejoices with the believers for following the example of true love displayed by God, especially in caring for those in chains. He commends their strong faith that endures and be

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1 Corinthians 6:9

St. Polycarp of Smyrna emphasizes the importance of living a life worthy of God's commandments and glory, calling deacons to be blameless servants of God and Christ, free from slander, greed, and dece

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1 Peter 2:22-24

St. Polycarp of Smyrna encourages believers to persevere in hope and righteousness through Jesus Christ, who bore our sins and endured all things for us. He urges followers to imitate Christ's patienc

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Matthew 5:10

St. Polycarp of Smyrna writes to various churches about the martyrdoms that have taken place, focusing on the example of the blessed Polycarp who endured persecution and martyrdom to inspire others to

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Matthew 10:32

St. Polycarp of Smyrna, a venerable old man full of the grace of God, stood up and prayed fervently for two hours, leading many to repentance. Despite facing threats and pressure to deny his faith, Po

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St. Polycarp of Smyrna expresses deep concern for Valens, a former presbyter, urging the congregation to abstain from covetousness, practice chastity, and truthfulness, while avoiding all forms of evi

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Galatians 2:20

St. Polycarp of Smyrna encourages believers to follow the examples of faith and patience set by Ignatius, Zosimus, Rufus, Paul, and the apostles. He reminds them that these faithful individuals did no

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Matthew 5:3-7

St. Polycarp of Smyrna emphasizes the importance of serving the Lord in fear and truth, forsaking empty talk and error, and believing in Jesus Christ who was raised from the dead and glorified. He rem

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Proverbs 22:6

St. Polycarp of Smyrna emphasizes the dangers of the love of money as the root of all evils, urging believers to focus on righteousness and the commandments of the Lord. He instructs wives to walk in

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1 Corinthians 16:17

St. Polycarp of Smyrna writes a letter to the recipients, expressing his intention to fulfill their request of carrying a letter to Syria if the opportunity arises. He mentions sending the Epistles of

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