Sermons on Revelation 1:4-8:

The Mystery Of The Word

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2020

The first thing every reader should take note of is, this is a revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants.

The Mystery Of The Word. Revelation 1:1-20NKJV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, The first thing every reader should take note of is, this is a revelation of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Isaiah 11:2, 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Revelations Has To Say To The U.s. Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2020

Do we have anything in common with the first-century church of Ephesus? Unfortunately, yes we do. Too much have we abandoned the love of Christ we had at first.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course 2020 In this penultimate week of the Church year, the Church gives us snippets from the Book of Revelations, the last and in some ways most difficult book of the New Testament. You see today the style of the letters; the ones we have this week are written to churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4, Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 1:1-6, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Catholic

Vindicate Me, O God

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

Psalm 109 is a prayer that sticks in our throats – quite rightly, for we realize how serious it is. But this Psalm teaches us to realize what’s at stake in this life.

When we open our Bibles we sometimes come across things that are very hard. Some things in the Scriptures we struggle to understand – and some things we struggle to accept. For example, in the Psalms we find in several places words full of violence and hostility. In Ps 58:6 we read, “Break the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021

Communion is a celebration of the One who opened what we could not open ourselves – the door of Heaven. He opened it on the cross and then He walked through the door of death and He waits for us on the other side where He will call us by our name and welcome us into His Temple.

Before I moved here, I was asked to preach at my very first appointment … Anthony United Methodist Church in Anthony, FL. I was their pastor from 1994 to the year 2000. They were kind. They were patient. They had to suffer through a lot of boring … and honestly … terrible sermons and I made a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Revelation 1:5-7, Romans 8:18, Romans 8:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

A Sneak Preview Of Coming Attractions

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 26, 2021

God is giving us a glimsp to what is to come

By Pastor J.W.T. Spies The book of Revelation is an amazing book. It is also a very complex book. There are many twists, turns and rapid plot developments in its pages. This book contains all the elements of a great thriller. In its pages you will find action, suspense, mystery, wonders, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Church Survive Covid 19 And Why?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 5, 2021

In the kingdom of God, the whole world, every continent, every foot and everything lost through the first Adam’s sin, will be reconciled to God through the Second Adam, Jesus Christ and that the instrument used to banish the gross darkness in the world is His Spirit filled Church.

Sermon. Will the Church Survive Covid 19? Text: Revelation 1:1-20 Introduction: Of all the writing of the Bible, the book of Revelations is the only book that assigns a special blessing to those who read, hear, understand and keep the word of these sayings. The theme of the book is the mystery of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Piercings

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2021

We have caused the literal and spiritual piercings of the Son and of the Father by our sinful practices.

Versions of Zechariah 12:10 AMP: 10 “I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace (unmerited favor) and supplication. And they will look at Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, John 19:34-37, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intro - Rev. Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

And intro to the book of Revelation examining Revelation chapter 1. Email me and I'd be happy to share powerpoint slides and video clips used in this sermon.

Go ahead and open your bibles to the last book – the book of Revelation. This book scares some folks. Mostly because of the imagery it paints of the End Times. Even when hearing the name of the book, REVELATION – we instantly think of the (TAB) mark of the beast, (TAB) the anti-christ and (TAB) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"the Future Is Here" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 4, 2021

CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published.

REVELATION “The Future is Here!” Revelation 1:1-4 CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published? What this means is that he knew everything that was going to take place before it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"the Triumph Of The Lamb" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 12, 2021

A tourist was exploring the sites of Lake Como in Northern Italy when he came across a beautiful castle.

“The Triumph of the Lamb” Revelation 1:7-18 A tourist was exploring the sites of Lake Como in Northern Italy when he came across a beautiful castle. He was feeling kind of brave so he opened the gate and went inside. He was happy to notice that everything he could see was just gorgeous. All of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

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