Sermons on Purpose Of Revelation:

You've Got Mail: Laodicea Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

The last in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Laodicea in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

YOU’VE GOT MAIL: LAODICEA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Finally, at the end of a long route, about forty-five miles southeast of Philadelphia, was the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was the wealthiest and the worst of the seven cities to whom Jesus wrote. Forget ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beauty On The Beast Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2015

The rise of two ancient world powers, Rome and Babylon, during the Great Tribulation, only to be destroyed by Christ when He comes again, presents us with a choice. We can choose to pursue this world, which is passing away, or Christ, who reigns forever.

Once upon a time, a really cool young man bought one of the best cars around: a Ferrari GTO. He took it out for a spin and stopped at a red light. An old man on a moped pulled up next to him. The old man looked over at the sleek, shiny car and asked, “What kind of car ya' got there, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by David Dunn on Mar 3, 2026

Psalm 36 contrasts the self-deceived heart with God’s vast character, showing that true vision and life appear only when we see reality in God’s light.

Psalm 36 begins in a place most of us would not expect. It does not begin with praise. It does not begin with prayer. It does not begin with thanksgiving. It begins inside the human heart. David writes: “An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: There is no fear of God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Are We Aiming For As A Church? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

A challenge to our church to know who and what we are and where we are going

What are we aiming for as a church? Part 1 Opening: 1. I will be asking a series of questions and I would like you jot your answers down. Write from your heart. Do not write what you think I want to hear… Text: Psalms 90 Notice…. Verse 12- teach us to count our days – that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Introduces the series of appearances of Jesus in Revelation with his first Titles given in Revelation 1.

INTRODUCTION: You might be surprised to know that for every prophecy in the Bible concerning Christ’s first coming, there are 8 that look forward to His second! One scholar has estimated that there are 1,845 references to Christ’s second coming in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth: How Do You Know When You Hear It? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 2, 2022

1) The Gift of Revelation (Romans 1:19), 2) The Content of Revelation (Romans 1:20), 3) The Rejection of God’s Revelation (Romans 1:21).

Romans 1:19-21. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Other

Let Us Arise And Build

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

The God of Heaven who saves you wants to call you and give you a job—something worth doing. But, you cannot build without a foundation, and that foundation is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Take your Bibles, please, and be finding the Book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah, chapter 2, and verse 11—page 783, if you have one like I have. Well, all right, the Book of Nehemiah. We’re thinking, this morning, on this particular subject: “Let Us Arise and Build”—“Let ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Come Lord Jesus! Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 21, 2011

The Book of Revelation gives Christ followers the confidence to pray “Come Lord Jesus!”

This morning we’ll complete a journey that began all the way back in July of 2009 as we began with an overview of the Day of the Lord as it was addressed by the Old Testament prophets. Then with that important background established, we began working our way through the book of Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

5 The Fully Awakened Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025

But we need to hear the REAL Jesus speaking today telling us to WAKE UP to the lies, and get out of the heated water, get OUT of the culture–you are in the world but not OF the world. Not everyone will be let in! We must find our voice to speak up after we WAKE UP!

This is a sermon about “The Goat and The Frog & The Colon.” When I was growing up, my uncle would drive the stock truck by our house to pick me up and take me along with him to Lugbill’s Farm Auction in Archbold, Ohio. We would haul the choice animals over to the gate, unload, then go inside ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Truth About Life, Pursuit, Purpose And Providence Part-1

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 11, 2013

“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV)

The Great Truth about Life, Pursuit, Purpose and providence Part-1 “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV) In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Firm Foundation Of Fear. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2014

Poverbs was given to us teach us about the skill of living. The foundation of this skill is the fear of the Lord.

We all are put here on earth for a purpose. Do you believe that statement? Or do you believe that you were dumped here to go through some sort of existence until your life ended? Everything God created was created for a purpose. Is there anything more annoying than mosquitoes? What purpose do they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Foursquare

The God Of Wrath Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 13, 2016

Revelation Reminders

1. Current events cannot prove specific prophecy - Rev. 6; Matt. 24 *Present conditions alert us to future predictions 2. Anti-Christ cannot come to power in a time of peace - Rev. 6:2, Daniel 9:27 3. A harvest of souls cannot come in a time of prosperity - Rev. 6:11, cp. 7:9-14 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Freed From Slavery To God Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 13, 2016

Revelation Reminders

1. In distress they run from God - Rev. 6:15-17 2. In despair they resist God - Rev. 9:20-21 3. In disdain they reject God - Rev. 16: 9, 21 4. In defiance they rise against God - Rev. 19:19 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Babylon Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 7, 2017

Revelation Reminders

1. The birth of Babylon is certain Genesis 10:10; 11:1-9; Isaiah 14:4, 12-14 2. The prophecy of Babylon is challenging Daniel 2, 7, 8 3. The identity of Babylon is confusing Revelation 17:9 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist