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Revelation
Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 2, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. Sermon 1 Humility, Submission, And Context
Contributed on Apr 2, 2026
This is the first sermon in this revelation series. Most of the content I learned from my notes I took from listening to Shane Wood, who is an amazing teacher and who I believe has a better grasp of Revelation than anyone I have heard. I am attempting to give credit where it's due.
Encourage everyone to take notes! The main three guys that I have looked to clarity on Revelation are Shane Wood, Robert Lowery, G. K. Beale. Introduction: Revelation is scary. It’s a weird book. It has beast coming out of the sea, dragons trying to eat babies, bowls of wrath (It’s not referring ...read more
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2. Sermon 3 Questioning Expectations/Challenging Assumptions
Contributed on Apr 2, 2026
Questioning Expectations/Challenging Assumptions One of the hardest things in life to do is go into something new without expectations.
Questioning Expectations/Challenging assumptions One of the hardest things in life to do is go into something new without expectations. Some people might be good at this but I for one am not good at it, and I think there are a good majority of people in the same boat as I am. I have seen a lot of ...read more
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3. Sermon 2 Defusing Symantec Bombs
Contributed on Apr 2, 2026
Another subject that leads to a false interpretation of revelation is subject of what is the meaning of the phrase last days. What does it mean to be living in the last days?
When it comes to Revelation there are a couple of things that really get people riled up. One of them is the subject of Prophecy and how we define prophecy will determine how we interpret revelation. So, I will attempt to answer the question: What is Prophecy? Another subject that leads to a false ...read more
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4. Sermon 4 Structure And Historical Background
Contributed on Apr 2, 2026
Principle 2 is the principle of submission. The principle of submission says I will not make God's word say what I wanted to say, but I will surrender to what God's word is saying.
Before we dive into the message today, I want to do a quick recap. The first week we discussed 3 principles. Principle one is the principle of humility. The principle of humility says I don't have it all figured out and if we disagree let's do it in such a way that we glorify God. But also ...read more
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5. Sermon 5 Genre And Symbols
Contributed on Apr 2, 2026
It's easy to forget when you pick up the Bible that you are actually overhearing a conversation. Every letter in the New Testament was written from one person to another person or group of people.
Before we dive into the message today, I want to do a quick recap. The first week we discussed 3 principles. Principle one is the principle of humility. The principle of submission, submitting to what we learn in God’s word. Principle 3 is a principle of context. If we take God's word out of ...read more
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6. Sermon 6 Revelation 1:1-3
Contributed on Apr 2, 2026
Revelation was never meant to be scarry or difficult. It was meant to be a blessing. Not only would it be a blessing to them but also to us 2000 years later.
Joke: Mrs. Betty went to see the doctor and this day she got to see the new young dr. After about 4 minutes with him she ran out of the room screaming and crying. The veteran Dr. stopped her and asked what happened. After she told him, he had her sit in a room and catch her breath while he went and ...read more
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7. Sermon 7 Revelation 1:4-8
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
Here is where we learn that revelation is a letter. We learn who wrote it and who he wrote it to. To the “Seven churches.”
Since we are studying the Bible, I think it is super important that you bring your Bible with you every week to church. If you don’t have a Bible talk to me after the service and we’ll make sure you get one. What symbol does the Scripture use for the bible? Sword So, if you brought your sword lift ...read more
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8. Sermon 8 Revelation 1:9-20
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
This is the third time John mentions his name, and he doesn’t introduce himself in terms of his authority as an apostle or prophet. Rather he introduces himself as their brother and fellow sufferer in the persecution.
If you brought your sword lift them high in the air, lift them up. If you don’t have your sword, if you have the bible app you can open it. Today we will be in Rev 1:9-20. 9 I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the ...read more
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9. Sermon 9 Revelation 2:1-7
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
How do we please God? By regularly examining our motives and priorities against God’s standards.
If you brought your bibles with you today life them high, lift them high. IF you haven’t got your bible maybe you can open you bible app. How do we please God? By regularly examining our motives and priorities against God’s standards. Recently photocopy of an article someone shared from the May 13, ...read more
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10. Sermon 10 Revelation 2:8-11
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
Today we are learning about the second city mentioned in Revelation. It is the city of Smyrna. From the moment a person entered Smyrna it was obvious that this was a very wealthy city.
Today we are learning about the second city mentioned in Revelation. It is the city of Smyrna. From the moment a person entered Smyrna it was obvious that this was a very wealthy city. The almighty dollar was highly valued in this city just like it is many people’s lives today. The story is told of ...read more
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11. Sermon 11 Revelation 2:12-17
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
Imagine what your idea of a perfect burger has on it. Now imagine you invite a “Friend” over to hang out, they show up right as you are fixing to eat this amazing burger.
Imagine what your idea of a perfect burger has on it. Now imagine you invite a “Friend” over to hang out, they show up right as you are fixing to eat this amazing burger. BUT when you go into the kitchen to grab a napkin, they reach in their pocket and pull out a hand full of sand and open your ...read more
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12. Sermon 12 Revelation 2:18-29
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
This is the fourth and longest message to the churches. Thyatira is about 40 miles southeast of Pergamum. This city is of lesser prominence than the other seven cities. They had no temple dedicated to an emperor. Thyatira was founded around 300 BC.
18 “To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: This is the fourth and longest message to the churches. Thyatira is about 40 miles southeast of Pergamum. This city is of lesser prominence than the other seven cities. They had no temple dedicated to an emperor. Thyatira was founded around 300 BC. ...read more
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13. Sermon 13 Revelation 3:1-6
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
There was once a fellow who became convinced that he was dead. In reality, he was very much alive. His delusion became such a problem that his family finally paid for him to see a psychiatrist.
There was once a fellow who became convinced that he was dead. In reality he was very much alive. His delusion became such a problem that his family finally paid for him to see a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist spent many hours trying to convince the man he was still alive. Nothing seemed to work. ...read more
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14. Sermon 14 Revelation 3:7-13
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas.
There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the aisle ...read more
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15. Sermon 15 Revelation 3:14-22
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
Last week I bumped into a friend named Steve at Wal-Mart. Steve looked so sad, down…Steve, hey what’s up man it looks like you are sad and down in the dumps…
Last week I bumped into a friend named Steve at Wal-Mart. Steve looked so sad, down…Steve, hey what’s up man it looks like you are sad and down in the dumps…3 weeks ago my cousin died and left me $50,000, 2 weeks ago my Uncle died and left me $75,000, LAST WEEK my grandpa died ad left me $500,000. ...read more
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16. Sermon 16 Revelation 4
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
Another title for this sermon is "I want to be left behind"
If you have your bibles with you today hold them up high. Be prepared because it’s going to get some use today. • If you swallow your gum it will stay in your stomach for 7 years. • You can’t swim after you eat until you wait 30 minutes. • If you cross your eyes they could get stuck that ...read more
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17. Sermon 17 Revelation 4
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
In revelation there is a close relationship between WORSHIP and war. In fact, this is actually the case throughout the whole old testament.
In revelation there is a close relationship between WORSHIP and war. In fact, this is actually the case throughout the whole old testament. In almost every civilization there is a direct link between a peoples worship and their success in war. That’s why you see people offering sacrifices and ...read more
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18. Sermon 18 Revelation 5
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
I heard a preacher who was telling a story about his two dogs, Gypsy and Cash. These two dogs loved laying on the back deck watching the trees waiting for the squirrels to show up...
If you brought your sword lift them high in the air, lift them up. If you don’t have your sword if you have the bible app you can open it. I heard a preacher who was telling a story about his two dogs, Gypsy and Cash. These two dogs loved laying on the back deck watching the trees waiting for the ...read more
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19. Sermon 19 Revelation 6
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
One of the things that get a lot of attention in Revelation, even in Hollywood, is the three sets of seven. We see the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls of wrath. Unfortunately, they get misinterpreted all the time.
One of the things that get a lot of attention in Revelation, even in Hollywood, is the three sets of seven. We see the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls of wrath. Unfortunately, they get misinterpreted all the time. We are only going to talk about the seals today and only 5 of them due ...read more
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20. Sermon 20 Revelation 6:12-7:17
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? "Because someone bumped into me!!!" Wrong answer.
Last week we saw Jesus the lamb who takes away the sin of the world break 5 of the 7 seals on the scroll. The first 4 seals we were shown 4 horsemen who simply represent how the world naturally functions and it shows the 1st century Christians, that they are not exempt from difficulties, and ...read more
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21. Sermon 21 Revelation 8
Contributed on Apr 3, 2026
Two men just finished hammering a sign into the church yard close to the road. The sign read, “The End is Near. Turn back before it’s to late.”
Two men just finished hammering a sign into the church yard close to the road. The sign read, “The End is Near. Turn back before it’s to late.” Just as they finished a car drove by and yelled out “Stop pushing your religion on everyone, you Waco’s!” Then sped off really fast. As he went around the ...read more
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22. Sermon 22 Revelation 9
Contributed on Apr 4, 2026
Most theologians are in agreement that this “Fallen Star” is none other than Satan himself.
Recap: Chapter 1: John tells us that he was on the island of Patmos and how Jesus came to him. John does his best to describe Jesus. Then Jesus tells John to write down what he tells him and shows him. Chapters 2-3: Jesus has John write to the churches in Asia minor. We can look at each of the ...read more
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23. Sermon 23 Revelation 10
Contributed on Apr 4, 2026
Breaking chapter 10 into three smaller parts, we find in verses 1-4 that God has given us a description of the mighty angel who will dominate this chapter. Verses 5-7 will focus on a declaration of the Mighty Angel. Then verse 8-11
Now, before we look at the eleven verses that make up this short chapter, let me remind you of what we might expect to read here. Like the first four seals in chapter 6, the first four trumpets of Revelation 8 seems to stand apart from the final three trumpets (remember, four is a symbolic number ...read more
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24. Sermon 24 Revelation 11
Contributed on Apr 4, 2026
Richard Wurmbrand was a pastor in Romania behind the Iron Curtain. Wurmbrand was arrested in 1948 and tortured for 14 years
Richard Wurmbrand was a pastor in Romania behind the Iron Curtain. Wurmbrand was arrested in 1948 and tortured for 14 years because of his faith in Jesus. In his book Tortured for Christ, he wrote, “It was strictly forbidden to share Jesus with the other prisoners. It was understood that whoever ...read more
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25. Sermon 25 Revelation 11:15-19
Contributed on Apr 4, 2026
Whoa, wait a minute. That's it? This is the seventh trumpet? This is the third woe? Where are the strange creatures? Where is the fire from heaven? Where are the plagues? What's going on here?
If you have your bibles today lift them high. We’ve covered a lot in Revelation so far. Let’s see how much we can recall: 1. Who wrote Revelation? The apostle John. 2. When did he write it? 95ad 3. Where did he write it from? Patmos 4. Who was he writing it to? The churches in Asia minor (modern ...read more
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26. Sermon 26 Revelation 12
Contributed on Apr 4, 2026
When I was a youth minister I would write on little pieces of paper a character out of the bible and they youth would hold it to their forehead so they couldn’t see it. Then the youth would have to ask questions to determine which character was theirs.
When I was a youth minister I would write on little pieces of paper a character out of the bible and they youth would hold it to their forehead so they couldn’t see it. Then the youth would have to ask questions to determine which character was theirs. Since it is mother’s day I have a couple ...read more
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27. Sermon 28 Revelation 13:11-18
Contributed on Apr 4, 2026
In chapter 12 we were shown behind the scenes of Jesus’ birth. We saw Satan and demons fighting Michael and the angels and they cast Satan out of Heaven.
In chapter 12 we were shown behind the scenes of Jesus’ birth. We saw Satan and demons fighting Michael and the angels and they cast Satan out of Heaven. Satan then try’s to kill the woman and Jesus. When that failed, Satan turned his attention to waging war on the other offspring. The “church” ...read more
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28. Sermon 29 Revelation 14
Contributed on Apr 4, 2026
Who are these 144,000? All true believers who have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and are bearing fruit that is obvious to the world.
Last week we finished up chapter 13. In chapter 12 we see a dragon who is bent on waging war against the church. In chapter 13 we are shown 2 of the 3 ways that Satan is waging war on the offspring of the woman aka the church aka true believers. The dragons puppets were described as 2 beasts. The ...read more
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29. Sermon 30 Revelation
Contributed on Apr 4, 2026
Pascal's wager is a philosophical argument by Blaise Pascal (1623–1662), seventeenth-century French mathematician, philosopher, physicist, and theologian. This argument says that individuals essentially engage in a life-defining gamble regarding the belief in the existence of God
Pascal's wager is a philosophical argument by Blaise Pascal (1623–1662), seventeenth-century French mathematician, philosopher, physicist, and theologian. This argument says that individuals essentially engage in a life-defining gamble regarding the belief in the existence of God. Pascal ...read more
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30. Sermon 31 Revelation 14:14-20
Contributed on Apr 4, 2026
One of the things I have attempted to do in this series through revelation is challenge peoples assumptions of the book of revelation. One assumption that many denominations have and teach is that revelation is a chronological road map of future events.
Introduction: It is father’s day today. The Top 10 Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say: 10. “Well, how ‘bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions.” 9. “You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you can go on un-chaperoned car dates with boys. Won’t that be fun?” 8. ...read more