Sermons on Revelation 1:1-19:

Banished But Blessed

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Why had God allowed such hardship to come into John’s life? Sermon explores John’s experience on Patmos and his revelation of Christ.

Banished But Blessed Revelation 1:1-20[1] 11-21-04 Intro To set the stage for our message this morning I want you to imagine with me for a moment how you would feel if you had just received an unjust sentence—You will be transported to the Alcatraz of Asia Minor—a desolate island about six miles ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

"He Has The Keys"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 4, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Our Resurrecting Saviour has the Key to Death and Hell.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: JESUS HAS THE KEYS TO OPEN AND SHUT THE DOORS OF DEATH AND HELL. REFERENCES: Revelation 1:18; Matthews 27:51-54; Revelation 20:1; Isaiah 53:1-5; Revelation 2:12;16; 19:15,21; (his face shine like the sun, and a sharp ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pay Attention Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#1] PAY ATTENTION! Revelation 1:1-20 Introduction: I want to thank the church for allowing me to take Tharon and Tyler to Scottsdale, Arizona last weekend for the South Western Regional Swimming Meet. We really enjoyed the meet (not the drive), and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation: Uncovering What God Is Doing

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2006

God is revealing Himself in the book of revelation. As He and His plans are uncovered for Sentencing Sinners and Rewarding the righteous the book uncovers who we are. The introduction shows us that It is a book that reveals, reports and rewards

Intro: The book of the revelation is a book that uncovers God in all His divine grace and mercy. Even more powerfully it displays His Justice and Judgment of a world corrupt and broken by sin. It is a divine call for any who have not yet received Jesus as Lord and Savior to take hold of His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A King

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006

When God is called the King of kings what does it mean? It means amongst other things that all His children are kings. You are a king!

YOU ARE A KING Yes! For as long as you are a child of God, born-again by the washing of your sins through the precious blood of the Lamb, you are a king. Something more happened that day you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour than you know. That day Jesus empowered you to be a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation – The Purpose Of The Book Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Many people try to use the book of Revelation as a prediction tool and in doing so, they miss the purpose of this book.

Revelation – The Purpose of the Book In this study from the book of Revelation, I am not going to take the normal approach of looking at the prophetic predictions of this book. Instead, I am going to look at the deep spiritual applications that fill this book. Because most people look only at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3, Revelation 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ" Series

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000

Intro to the first chapter of the Book of Revelation

"THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST" By: Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 1:1-3 Our purpose: To become fully acquainted with the resurrected, glorified Savior, Jesus Christ, the King. The Division of the book is as follows: Chapter 1 the initial revelation and the revelation of the glorified Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Encouraging And Comforting Words Series

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000

God's concern and care for His people

"ENCOURAGING AND COMFORTING WORDS" REVELATION 1:4-8 John and the seven (7) churches were being persecuted for their faith and testimony in Jesus. Thus, John wrote these words to give encouragement and comfort to the Christian. There are four things that encouraged the suffering saints in this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 23, 2000

A small introduction to the Apocalypse of St. John and a verse by verse exposition of the first Chapter of the book.

Introduction- A few years ago a friend asked me what I thought was the most important book of the Bible for our own day and age. My answer to him was a resounding, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” It is because, I believe, we are getting nearer and nearer to its literal fulfillment every day. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Privacy And Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 8, 2000

Every believer is equally a priest in full-time Christian service, and there are no "lay" people. Believers have privacy, and their spiritual life is between them and God.

PRIVACY & PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS (6-12-01) (1 Thes. 4:11-12; Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10) [HTTP formatted version of this outline is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/priests.html] 1. All born-again believers are PRIESTS in full-time Christian service (Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10). Rev 1:5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Risen Savior Is The Beginning And The End Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2003

EASTER 2(C) - Our risen Savior is the Beginning(Alpha) and the End(Omega): the end of all things evil and the beginning of all things good.

OUR RISEN SAVIOR IS THE BEGINNING AND THE END REVELATION 1:8—18 APRIL 27, 2003 REVELATION 1:8-18 8"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." 9I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8-18

Denomination: Lutheran

From Your Mouth To My Ears Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on May 28, 2003

setup sermon for a study of the 7 churches found in Rev. 2-3

From Your Mouth To My Ears Rev 1:9-11, 17-20 One of the things I have heard over and over in our fellowship is the need to be like the church of the Bible. That sounds great, but which church are we supposed to be like? The church in Jerusalem that was bigoted? Corinth with it?s immorality ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 4, 2003

The Love of God.....how rich and pure, how measureless, and strong. It goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell !

THE LOVE OF GOD Revelation 1:5-6, I John 3:1 This morning my subject is on something that we all need to know, that each of us need to experience. It is something that will change our past, and redirect our future. It is something that will ease the pain of broken hearts, and shattered dreams, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do On Sunday

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday.

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION The Book of Revelation was written on Sunday. The writer John said, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as a trumpet” (1:10). The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday. We can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002

The seven churches are representative of the church as a whole; the number seven symbolizing completion or perfection.

Most students are eager to get into the action of Revelation as soon as possible. Therefore they tend to skip over chapters two and three in the Book of Revelation without realizing their importance. But the churches give us an almost inexhaustible storehouse of wisdom and knowledge. The seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:11

Denomination: Baptist