Sermons on Revelation 1:1-5:

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 Alpha And Omega

Contributed by Rita Sims on Apr 7, 2001

We all have to serve somebody or something. Do we serve ourselves or things or others or do we serve the Lord?

I have chosen this sermon, because when I told my 9-year old daughter I was submitting sermons, she remembered this one best. "You may be an ambassador to England or France, You may like to gamble, you might like to dance. You may be the heavyweight champion of the world, You might be a socialite ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you time to prepare for time running out?

If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Revelation 1:3, 1 Peter 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Revelation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. This evening we begin a journey in the book of revelation. At times, like tonight, my style of presentation will be more like teaching than preaching. 2. The book of Revelation is a book many of us shy away from. It is a very difficult book to understand - especially the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reigning In Life As Kings

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 20, 2002

Encouraging the believer to take advantage of our previledged position in Christ Jesus.

REIGNING IN LIFE AS KINGS We are Royalty –Rev 19:13 · Jesus is the King of kings. We are the kings that he is king of. Rev 1:5-6; Rev.5:9-10; 1 Pet. 2:9; Rom: 5: 10. Learn to be exalted –Matt. 5:14 ; 1 Pet. 5:8-9 · Paul’s prayer for the Church –Eph 1v17; Hos 4:6 · We are seated with Christ –Eph ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:13, Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Grand Finale Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002

Introducing the first in a series of studies of the amazing book of Revelation. You are invited to let God’s Word do the talking!

Revelation, The Bible’s Grand Finale It is hard to imagine a more appropriate ending to the Bible than the book of Revelation. Of all the books of the Bible, Revelation gives the fullest picture of the conclusion of all of earth’s history with the climax and drama of a prophetic disclosure. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Heaven Speaks, Do Churches Listen? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002

If Jesus sent a message to your church, what would he say? He did just that in the first part of Revelation, we can still hear his voice to us if we listen in.

Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 1-3 Lesson 2 When Heaven Speaks Do Churches Listen? Just imagine meeting Jesus today! When Paul saw the resurrected, glorified Jesus he fell down and was blinded. When John sees him on the isle of Patmos he falls down as a dead man. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message For All Time

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 12, 2002

We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which light trav

A message for all time Revelation 1:1-6 Beginning: We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

Who We Are—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

The church is a family of unparalleled...

WHO WE ARE-I—Revelation 1:4-8 George & Betty(husband & wife) went to the fair/George steps onto one of those machines that tells your weight & fortune for a dime/He drops in his dime & it spits out a card, which he reads, to Betty/Hey listen to this honey, just what I’ve told you all along—’It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who We Are—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

The Church is a family of unparalleled...

WHO WE ARE-II—Revelation 1:4-8 A man returns from a foreign holiday and is feeling very ill. He goes to see his doctor, and is immediately rushed to the hospital to undergo tests. The man wakes up after the tests in a private room at the hospital, shuffles to the door & finds it locked from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Revelation—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

This revelation must be approached with an attitude of...

APPROACHING REVELATION-I—Revelation 1:1-3 My approach toward my father & brother with the Gospel. Requires revealing my true convictions thru writing Need: We are frightened of studying the book of Revelation Its symbolism confuses us. We cannot be dogmatic about some portions of it. We are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Revelation-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

This revelation must be approached with an attitude of...

APPROACHING REVELATION-II—Revelation 1:1-3 Need: We are frightened of studying the book of Revelation Its symbolism confuses us. We cannot be dogmatic about some portions of it. We are uncomfortable about uncertianties because they make us feel a sense of separation from God. We feel as if it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist