Sermons on Revelation 1:1-8:

Eclipse Of The Sun - Return Of The Son

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 17, 2017

A brief sermon/devotion based on the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 and how it compares to the return of Christ

Eclipse Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse is coming to a town near you! The path of totality is just miles from Gainesville. The whole process of the moon blocking the light of the sun will take place over three hours. In Clayton, GA (where you can see the total eclipse) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Spiritual Eclipses

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 23, 2017

Comparing the solar eclipse to spiritual eclipses such as denial and delay and distractions. Also an emphasis on the return of the SON as compared to the eclipse of the sun.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 20, 2017 David Simpson Spiritual Eclipses Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 1 Thessalonians 5:2 – “…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Revelation 22:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

An Introduction To The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

This is the first instalment of a Devotional and somewhat Analytic commentary on the book of Revelation.

Just a word of warning. This first instalment is really long. This will not be the case for every instalment. Also, the portion right under the text is a bit academic for some people. The cross-references are there for those of you who want to take this as a challenge, and use these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

Revealing Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Jesus loves you. & He is really good. He knows who to love. & because He loves you, you are, automatically, worthy.

John, to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from the One who is and was and is coming, and from the seven Spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness (martyr), the firstborn from the dead, and the leader of the kings of the earth, the One ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: *other

Wail Now Or Wail Then Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Why would people be unhappy to see Jesus? He taught love for all people, forgiveness of enemies, kindness, gentleness, and meekness. He suffered and submitted himself to punishment. There may be two reasons, and probably many more.

Look! He is coming with the clouds, and all eyes will see him, even those who pierced Him, and will all the tribes of the earth wail because of him. Even so, Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord God, who was and is and is coming, the Almighty.” -Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: *other

Understanding The Times Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God.

A. KNOWING OUR TIMES Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God. “The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). 1. They understood the times in which they lived. If we don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32, Revelation 1:8, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Baptist

Act Like A King

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

GOD MADE YOU A KING, ACT LIKE ONE

Act Like A King (Rev. 1:5-6) Text: Rev. 1:5-6 5 May kindness and peace be yours from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness. Jesus was the first to conquer death, and he is the ruler of all earthly kings. Christ loves us, and by his blood he set us free from our sins. 6 He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Entendiendo El Libro De Apocalipsis

Contributed by William Burton on Mar 7, 2019

SERMON SERIES EN EL LIBRO DE APOCALIPSIS

Cuando mencionamos el libro de Apoc. Hay una gran variedad de actitudes, y opinions. 1. Hay una actitud de INCREDULIDAD (1 Cor 2:14) 2. Hay una actitud de IGNORANCIA 3. Hay una actitud de DESINTERES (2 Pedro 3:4) 4. Hay los que son ENEMIGOS del mensaje de Apocalipsis 5. Pero la mayoría de ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Entendiendo El Libro De Apocalipsis

Contributed by William Burton on Mar 7, 2019

Sermon series is presented in Spanish verse by verse

Cuando mencionamos el libro de Apoc. Hay una gran variedad de actitudes, y opinions. 1. Hay una actitud de INCREDULIDAD (1 Cor 2:14) 2. Hay una actitud de IGNORANCIA 3. Hay una actitud de DESINTERES (2 Pedro 3:4) 4. Hay los que son ENEMIGOS del mensaje de Apocalipsis 5. Pero la mayoría de ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

(Section 5) Thou Prepares A Table Before Me. Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Celebration of getting through the valley of death.

XV. THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MINE ENEMIES A. Usually when a soldier is in the presence of his enemies, if he eats at all it is a quick bite and then back to the battle. (Robert McKenzie) 1. M.R.E. = carry them with you ready to eat while on the run. 2. Usually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 6:11, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Read And Heed Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 7, 2016

The first of the seven beatitudes in Revelation reminds us that we need to pay attention to who the revealed Jesus is.

1. "Happy as a Clam" -- Meaning: Very happy and content Why would clams be happy? It has been suggested that open clams give the appearance of smiling. The derivation is more likely to come from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard - 'as happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation 1:1 The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Crisp on Jun 16, 2016

Expository Revelation

Revelation 1.1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ • We saw Jesus Christ in many places before in the bible, yet this is a New Revelation of Jesus. • Revelation means an unveiling, to show, or to expose. This book is a revealing of what must shortly come to pass. • Jesus is not trying ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Prologue Of Christ's Revelation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 26, 2016

In today's lesson, the prologue of Christ's revelation shows just hat the Book of Revelation was revealed for witness, which results in blessing.

Scripture Today, I am starting a new series of messages. It is called, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” and it is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. These chapters deal with Christ’s message to seven churches that were located in Asia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The High Standard Of The Wisdom Of Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 15, 2017

A Father’s Day message on the wisdom of our wise Heavenly Father.

We continue in our preaching series on discovering our destiny, discovering your destiny. Across our group of churches, we have been spending a few weeks preaching on how setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. On this Father’s Day, we are going to spend some time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2, Genesis 1:1, Revelation 1:8, John 1:1, Romans 1:20, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Isaiah 29:14-15, Romans 10:9, Romans 3:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2~new Revised Revelation Study Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 3, 2018

Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the N.T.- there are seventeen in the O.T.

2~ Revelation Study: Before we get into the verses of the Revelation of Jesus Christ , I want to point out a few more great truths to do with this book of prophecy, its the only book of prophecy in the N.T. there are several prophetic references in the N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist