Sermons on Revelation 2:1-3:14:

Firmly Planted Series

Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 14, 2000

There is a fullness of joy available for those who delight in God's Word.

Firmly Planted Psalm 1 Why the Psalms? Why should we study the Psalms? The reason I think we should study the Psalms comes from our New Testament reading: Revelation, chapter 2, verses 2 through 5. In Revelation 2, Jesus is giving a message to the church at Ephesus. Jesus begins with some very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Revelation 2:2-5

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

I Know Where You Live

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon is about living in mainstream society without compromising our faith and values.

"I Know Where You Live" (Revelation 2:13-17) -Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The Revelation of John, or the Apocalypse as it is called in Greek unveils to God’s people the hidden things only known to God. It depicts the end of our present age and beginning of a new ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Keeps A Church From Growing?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Open Door

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

When Paul saw that great door opening for him, he saw that it was a door of opportunity, a door of obligation, & a door of opposition.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As all of you are now very well aware, this is a special morning for us here at Central. And it is an emotional one, too. We feel sadness in saying "goodbye" to some who are a precious part of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry For Revival And Visitation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 8, 2001

Revival and visitation comes when the fundamental call to Holiness is answered.

Inside every person, there exists a yearning - a hunger for something more than what we have. It can create an ever-deepening void of loneliness and uncertainty. It is often mistaken as a need for new things, new experiences, or new friends. We find ourselves dissatisfied, discontent, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, Philippians 3:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Romans 7:18, John 12:32, John 8:28, Matthew 25:1, Revelation 19:9, Revelation 2:4, Romans 12:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoying The Traits Of Our Mates

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Jan 8, 2001

Gives biblical and practical advice tohusbands and wives on creating a strong long-lasting marriage.

“Enjoying the Traits of our Mates” Do you remember when you first saw him or her? You turned to your friend and said “whooooo is that?” (real slow) I remember the first time I saw Julie. She was walking; I luuuuuuved her walk. Do you remember meeting for the first time? You knew there was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Things That Can Cause A Church To Die

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 23, 2001

How to evaluate the Spiritual health of your Church and your own personel life.

THREE THINGS THAT CAN CAUSE A CHURCH TO DIE TEXT: Rev 3:1b "I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead." INTRO: Jesus said the Church at Sardis was dead! I see two meanings here, there could be more. First, this probably means this local Church lost it’s influence ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

They Lost Their First Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

This is a passage of scripture that really bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I'm going to read a passage of scripture that bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation, & is found in chapter 2, vs's 1 5. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH FORGETS ITS FIRST LOVE? THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS IS OUR EXAMPLE.

The Church In Ephesus Text: Revelation 2:1-7 This morning I want to go back to the series I’ve been preaching on the last 6 weeks—“The Lord’s Church”. I hope you have enjoyed these lessons as much as I’ve enjoyed preparing them. I believe they have brought me back to “my roots”. They have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crowned Church-Smyrna Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER ON EARTH? HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT AND WHAT IS THE CHURCH’S REWARD?

The Crowned Church—Smyrna Text—Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction. Clarence Jordan, the author of “Cotton Patch”, is a minister in Americus, Georgia. Jordan was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. Now Clarence was the minister of a poor, struggling, inter-racial congregation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reinforcing And Cheering Up The Church

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2005

How to bring revival

Reinforcing And Cheering up the Church Have you ever fainted? My little brother had a fear of needles and back when they did Small Pox vaccinations I was asked to hold him in case something happened. It did and he all of a sudden was held up only because I had put my hands under his shoulders. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Revival?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

The necessary ingredients to a revival so to speak.

“WHAT IS REVIVAL?” REVELATION 2:5 1. Revival begins in me with a REMEMBRANCE. (v. 5a) Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen 1 Kings 17:18; Psalm 46:10; Isaiah 14:12; 43:26-28; Ezekiel 16:61-63; 20:43; 21:23-24; 36:31; Hosea 14:1; Matthew 24:12; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Galatians 5:4; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

You Have The Key To Heaven

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2004

You Have the Key to Heaven 1) Guard it! 2) Share it!

Daniel Habben You Have the Key to Heaven Revelation 3:7-13 1) Guard it! December 12th, 2004 2) Share it! Is there anything worse than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Keep The Spiritual Fire Burning

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

The tragedy of “Ho-Hum Christianity.”

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Rev. 3:14-22 TOPIC: Ho-Hum Christianity THEME: How To Keep Your Spiritual Fire Burning HOW TO KEEP YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRE BURNING INTRO: 1. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God