In Sermon Illustrations: "Revelation 1:1-22:21"

Insurgency! (11.08.05--Christian ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 6, 2005

Insurgency! (11.08.05--Christian Soldiers!--Revelations 12:7) What war? That was the response that I got from a friend recently when I referred to Operation Iraqi Freedom as a war. I looked at him and asked: “How would you define a war?” His response? “A war is when freedom is at stake and our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7, Revelation 12:7-9

Tags: Satan

Denomination: Lutheran

According To An Old Fable, A Man Made An Unusual ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005

According to an old fable, a man made an unusual agreement with Death. He told the Grim Reaper that he would willingly accompany him when it came time to die, but only on one condition—that Death would send a messenger well in advance to warn him. Weeks winged away into months, and months into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Tags: Death Nearness

I Am ...

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 1, 2006

I am Tired I am tired checking the time Hurrying to move on To complete one task Move on to another. I am tired seeing men suffering Women crying Children begging I am tired going to funerals Seeing grown men cry And big women hold their bellies I am tired!! I am tired of men killing men Women ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 22:1-4

Tags: Tired, Patience, Perseverance, Anticipation

Denomination: Adventist

The Way To Stay Free From Sin

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

The way to stay free from sin Is to stay committed to God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:39, Romans 6:13, Ephesians 4:26-27, Ephesians 6:11, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Proverbs 1:10, Proverbs 4:14, 2 Peter 3:17, Luke 10:19, Luke 22:31-32, Romans 16:20, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 2:18, 1 John 4:4, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Things Happen  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 24, 2004

AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN When God sends forth the Spirit amazing things happen: barriers are broken, communities are formed, opposites are reconciled, unity is established, disease is cured, addiction is broken, cities are renewed, races are reconciled, hope is established, people are blessed, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Joel 2:10-14, Revelation 3:17-22

Tags: Lukewarm, Kingdom Of God, Holy Spirit General

George Mueller, Speaking Of The Obstacles In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 31, 2004

George Mueller, speaking of the obstacles in the Christian’s life, said, “I say—and say it deliberately—trials, obstacles, difficulties, and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 2:8-11

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent, Tenacious Prayer  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 1, 2004

PERSISTENT, TENACIOUS PRAYER Our praying should be like the story of Jacob wrestling the angel in Genesis 32. They wrestled all night and toward morning, Jacob had the angel in a full Nelson grip. The angel said, “Jacob, let me go.” Now, I think it was like WWF, it was a fixed fight. The mighty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1, Luke 18:1-8

Tags: Prayer Persistence, Parable Widow

Thankfulness/Contentment  PRO

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 25, 2005

THANKFULNESS/CONTENTMENT: One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:22, Revelation 2:9, Luke 18:22

Tags: Perspective, Poverty

Denomination: *other

Earth In The Bargain!" Revelations 22: 20-21 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 26, 2005

“Earth in the Bargain!” Revelations 22: 20-21 Key verse(s): 21:“The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.” The surest way to become hopeless is to simply open your eyes in the morning and look around you. Everything seems to be falling apart. Huge deficits, world terrorism, train, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20-21, Revelation 22:20-21

Tags: Second Coming, Knowing Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

I Wanted To End By Recalling The Story Of A Man ...  PRO

Contributed by Cameron Smith on Aug 4, 2007

I wanted to end by recalling the story of a man named Horatio Spafford. In 1873, he and his family of 4 kids decided to go to London from New York to join the evangelistic movement in England. At the last minute, Horatio was delayed but sent his family by boat anyway. On November 2nd, the ship ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Proverbs 3:3-5, Revelation 20:11-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Whenever Success Is Made The Motive Of Service, ...

Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 11, 2007

"Whenever success is made the motive of service, infidelity to our Lord is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Deify Work, You Apostatize From Jesus ...

Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 11, 2007

"When you deify work, you apostatize from Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Only Way To Keep True To God Is By A Steady ...

Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 11, 2007

"The only way to keep true to God is by a steady persistent refusal to be interested in Christian work and to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Be Clean  PRO

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

YOU SHALL BE CLEAN 2 KINGS 5__1—14 There was a commander from the land of Aram by the name of Naaman. He was a great warrior, brave and strong against the country’s foes. A great warrior, Naaman. He had oniy one problem, but a huge one—he was a leper. He had contracted that terrible disease. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Solomon Discovered The Emptiness Of Stuff  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

Solomon discovered the emptiness of stuff. Illus. A young banker was driving his BMW, in the mountains, during a snowstorm. As he rounded a turn the vehicle slid out of control and toward a cliff. At the last moment he unbuckled his seatbelt and jumped from the car. Though he escaped with his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-10, Romans 8:31-39

Knock, Knock... Who's ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Knock, Knock... Who’s There? An excuse often given by those who refuse to receive the gospel of Christ is, “Later, I am not ready yet.” Nevertheless, Jesus says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with Me” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

None Like To Jesus

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2009

NONE LIKE TO JESUS Charles Spurgeon said, "Climb ye up to heaven, and behold the snow-white host, glittering like the sun in spotless purity. I ask them whence came they? The reply is that they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. It is most true that Jesus saves ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Tags: Atonement

Passion And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009

PASSION AND PRODUCTION There were a group of people standing outside a very large and ornate cathedral in Europe and they were admiring the very fine craftsmanship, the detail work, the care and the love that seemed evident in building such a fine place to worship a loving God. One of the men ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Tags: Conviction, Christian Values

Greeting The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009

GREETING THE QUEEN Greeting Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 2007 was quite a chore and challenge to the Americans. "Do people wear pants, dresses or business attire to meet the queen?" was a common question guests fortunate to be invited to meet the queen asked. Dinner attire was white tie and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Tags: Second Coming

Getting Caught Asleep

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2009

GETTING CAUGHT ASLEEP Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: "They told me at the blood bank that this might happen." "This is just a 15-minute power nap like they raved about in that time management course you sent me to." "I was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Tags: Church General