Sermons on Bible Book:

Are These Letters Really Relevant? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the introductory message for series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message provides the background and examines the relevance of these letters.

In 1955, Assistant US Postmaster General Joseph Cooper introduced the concept of certified mail or letters. A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pergamum: The Dangers Of Apathy And Accommodation Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the fourth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Pergamum examining the dangers of apathy and accommodation.

We cannot see Satan, but his presence brings with it the unmistakable marks of human suffering and moral perversion. The evidence of his presence is clearly visible: the presence of cults, radical Islamists, terrorism, the persecution of Christians in Iran and China. In fact we can trace it right ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thyatira: It’s Christ’s Way Or The Highway Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the fifth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Thyatira and the dangers tolerating false teaching.

It stood like a lonely sentinel guarding an indefensible post. There were no hills to hide it, no great height to offer any fortified advantage. Yet it held the awesome responsibility of being the gateway to Pergamum, the capital of the province. Protected by only a small garrison of Macedonian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philadelphia: An Open Door Spiritually Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Philadelphia examines the open doors that God so often puts in our path.

Attalus Philadelphia, king of Pergamum, who died in 138 BC, built this city, and it was named after him by his brother Eumenes. The city was located 25 miles southeast of Sardis and about 100 miles due east of Smyrna. This was the youngest of the cities addressed in the seven letters. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fall Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 16, 2013

The one world empire will be very prosperous and then in one day and one hour it will all be destroyed.

The Fall of Babylon Revelations 18:1-24 The final world empire will be greater than all the empires before it. It will bring a temporary peace for 3 ½ years and there will also be great economic success. The last 3 ½ years will be just the opposite due to the judgments of God. This 18th chapter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Vials Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 16, 2013

Revelation chapter 16 contains the consummation of God's wrath upon the world at the end of the tribulation period.

Seven Vials Rev. 16:1-21 See: Rev. 16:7 Seven angels given seven golden vials full of the wrath of God… This chapter contains the consummation of God’s wrath in the close of the Tribulation Period. The events that take place here reveal the severity of God’s wrath, the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013

The eleventh chapter of Revelations reveals unto us two witnessses that will prophesy in the great tribulation.

God’s Witnesses Revelations 11:1-14 In chapter 10 it concluded with the command of Lord unto John saying “Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.” This is the great commission that is given to the Church of God to take the gospel into all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Beast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 7, 2013

In chapter 13 of Revelation we discover the rising of a beast from the sea and the meaning of this passage.

The Risen Beast Revelation 13:1-10 The world is evolving into a system that will become suitable for a world leader once again. As we saw in Chapter 12 of the book of Revelation Satan is he that is fashioning it. In this chapter we see the development of this world leader in the first ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fear, Death, Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2010

It may seem strange to embrace death. But John could do so as he learned of fellow believers being killed, because he had a vision of the risen Christ as lord of life and death and even as lord of all human history.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC July 27, 1986 The picture is indelibly etched on my memory, I'm sure because at the time the incident seemed so bizarre, so peculiar. The scene was an elementary school talent show; all of us had been groomed and polished and persuaded that we had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The One World Leader Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 31, 2012

The more the world we know today become antichrists it is shaping itself up for a leader that will enforce its philosophy. John is given a revelation of that it chapter 6 of the book of Revelations.

The One World Leader Rev. 6:1-3 In Chapter 4: • The Rapture takes place “Come up hither” • The believers and the angels are all around the throne of God In Chapter 5: • God the Father sits on the throne holding a book which is the deed and title to the earth • No ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Sounding Of Trumpets Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 29, 2012

In chapter 8 of Revelations there is this Silence, Supplication of the Saints and the Sounding of Trumpets. These are all future events of the great tribulation.

The Sound of Trumpets Revelation 8:1-3 Here is Revelation chapter 8 the opening of seventh seal starts a series of judgments by the sounding of seven trumpets. The sound of trumpets are literal; no “as it were” here at all. See: Revelation 8:1-2 1. The Silence “Silence in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Appointed Time Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Dec 14, 2012

In the ninth chapter of Revelations John decribes an event using the specific hour, day, month, and year. This is amazing considering in heaven there is no measurement of time.

An Appointed Time Revelations 9:13-21 See: Rev. 9:13-21 In heaven everything is seen from the perspective of eternity. But to put things in perspective for us the reader we see the measurement of time. Mention: Rev. 8:1 for about the space of half an hour Also: Rev. 11:2-3 forty-two months and a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses, Excuses At The Judgement Seat

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 26, 2013

On that last day we will all be there, the books will be opened and all secrets will be revealed. Many will try to make excuses. This is a day when people make excuses for everything. On that last day excuses will all fall short. In this outline we list a

EXCUSES, EXCUSES AT THE JUDGEMENT SEAT 2 COR 5:1-10 On that last day we will all be there, the books will be opened and all secrets will be revealed. Many will try to make excuses. This is a day when people make excuses for everything. On that last day excuses will all fall short. In this outline ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Guaranteed Security Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 16, 2013

Are you part of the 144,000?

“The Great Unveiling: Guaranteed Security” Rev. 7:1-17 Last week we looked at the seven seals and saw how much of God’s judgment is already underway in history. We learned that there is still much more to come, and with increasing intensity. But after the sixth seal there was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Creation Of God

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

The Lord unfolds His new creation

Revelation 21 Title: “The New Creation of God” Theme: The New Heaven, The New Earth, The New Jerusalem Text: “And He that sat upon the Throne said, Behold, I make all things new.” (Revelation 21:5) I. The New Sights and Sounds of Eternity (v.1-8) A. And I saw a new heaven and a new earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible