Sermons on Revelation 2:1-3:14:

Quit Dragging The Corpse

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020

It is OK to bury the dead. If your church is dead, join with another one and repurpose your building or sell it giving the money to poor, missions or something useful.

Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Churches are failing. Some due to neglect of the pastor and congregation. Some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are There Hierarchies Of Christians In Heaven?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2020

There is a growing belief that the better a Christian behaves or does things for God, the greater their rank and job responsibilities will be in the heavenly kingdom - and they will also be rewarded with a deeper relationship with God.

There are primarily two schools of thought that have emerged over the years about what the reward of Heaven will be. Some believe that there will be different gifts and varying degrees of happiness in Heaven based upon a merit type of system done on earth and how well a person works at their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17, Matthew 11:28, Revelation 3:5, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 5:12, Luke 14:11, Matthew 23:12, Matthew 19:30, Colossians 2:9-10, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pergamum: Truth Marks The Church Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

The church is to hold to the truth inwardly as well as outwardly.

Have you noticed how often a sword is at the center of a story? Young Arthur of King Arthur fame is destined to remove the sword from the stone, signifying he is the future king. The sword “Excalibur” bears the power to protect Arthur from harm. Only when the sword is stolen, does Arthur become ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

Holiness is the indispensable mark of a Christian and the church

The medical field in Britain was rocked some years ago to discover that their profession had been infiltrated by terrorists. It was discovered that attempted terrorist acts were instigated by seven medical doctors and one medical lab technician with suspected links to al Qaeda. Britain hires ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Real Church Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

The mark of the church is reality. What is said and done is a true reflection of what they are inwardly.

President Harry Truman enjoyed telling the story about a man who was hit on the head at work. The blow was so severe that he was knocked unconscious for an extended period. His family was convinced that he was dead. The funeral home was called, and the undertaker picked him up at the hospital. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunity Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

Boldly act on the opportunity to share and serve Christ.

The first door lock, as we imagine door locks, was invented by an Egyptian 3,000 years ago. There was little improvement on locks until the Romans invented a kind of notched key. The next major improvement on locks was not until the 1700’s. A man by the name of Yale invented the tumbler lock. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wholeheartedness Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 25, 2020

God wants and deserves our best.

During the first World War, just after the turn of the 20th century, Teddy Roosevelt thundered against what he called hyphenated Americans. He meant people who had divided loyalty. We use hyphenation to describe ethnicity. Roosevelt said, “America is not a polyglot boarding house. (A “polyglot” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The "Overcomer” From The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 30, 2020

Since the advent of sin into this world, life has become a battle for mankind. In this battle of life, one is either an overcomer or a victim.

The “Overcomer” from the Book of Revelation Since the advent of sin into this world, life has become a battle for mankind. In this battle of life, one is either an overcomer or a victim. My prayer for you is that you will live the rest of your life as an overcomer in Jesus’ Name. However, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Call To The Imperfect Church Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 13, 2020

John was living like many of us today – isolated from family, alone in a dangerous world. He writes this book to 7 churches – his friends.

The Last Word Revelation 2-3 – Our Call to the Imperfect Church August 23, 2020 The book of Revelation is wildly misunderstood. John was living like many of us today – isolated from family, alone in a dangerous world. He writes this book to 7 churches – his friends. The book of Revelation is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Psalm 27:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hot Or Not? #5 Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020

God wants us to allow Him to consume us — God wants our all. We need to be on fire for Him. But as it turns out, many times we are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, for Him. Being lukewarm will keep us from a relationship with God and keep us from inheriting eternal life with God.

Introduction It’s summer. When that sun is blazing, it’s hot. That’s one reason we added meeting here in the pavilion as an additional way for worship. To get out of the heat. It’s hot. At times it’s sizzling hot. So hot that you can fry an egg on the asphalt, as my Grandpa would always ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 4 - Ephesus: The Church That Lost Its Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 23, 2020

n Revelation 2, Jesus has a message to the church at Ephesus. He commends what the do right but then admonishes them that they have lost their first love. They must remember, repent, and return to their first love. And so must we as Christ followers.

This message was recorded on May 10, 2020, in Winchester, Virginia, and is part of the sermon series, Overcomers. _____ Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Discover: http://www.gracecommunity.com Watch: https://youtu.be/MH0Q_rhT4eE I want you to picture with me an older couple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, John 3:20, Acts 19:17, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:1, 1 John 5:4-5, Matthew 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Easter Sermon

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 28, 2020

A sermon I had intended to give on Easter Sunday 2020 but was prevented by stay-at-home order from the Governor because of the COVID19 pandemic. It addresses Jesus' resurrection in connection with the "first resurrection" of Revelation 20 and the universal resurrection.

Note: I have developed a set of PowerPoint slides for use with this sermon. If you are interested in the slides I will send them to you by Email. Email your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net and be sure to enter "Easter Slides" in the subject line (otherwise I am likely to overlook ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, Romans 6:8-11, Ephesians 2:1-6, 1 Peter 1:3, Acts 24:14-15, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 20:13-14, Matthew 27:54, Matthew 28:2, Matthew 27:52, Matthew 28:11, Revelation 4:1, Genesis 2:16-17, Revelation 21:6-8, Revelation 12:7-11, Revelation 12:8-11, Luke 10:18, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Romans 6:3-5, John 5:24-29, Revelation 20:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Awakening Sermon Ii - Going Back To Square One Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", Christians don't have to get caught up in the spirit of negativism if we will do a life review and return to that spirit of true love which we experienced at the outset of our Christian pilgrimage.

GOING BACK TO SQUARE ONE IN OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Did you play hopscotch when you were a kid? In the version I played, we diagramed a pattern of 8 or 10 squares in the dirt or on the pavement, took turns tossing an object into square one; if it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Part 5 - Smyrna: The Church Rich In Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 30, 2020

Smyrna was a poor church, brutally persecuted, but Rich In Christ. What was Christ's word to them?

Smyrna: The Church Rich in Christ Watch this message at https://youtu.be/J2xJJ2xzEKQ www.gracecommunity.com What do you say to somebody who is suffering? How do you counsel people who are going through great times of sorrow and tribulation? We’ve been party to suffering in our country lately. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, James 2:5, Romans 2:29, Psalm 56:11, John 16:33, 1 John 4:5, Hebrews 7:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Letter To The Church In Ephesus.

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 2, 2020

I know your deeds, your hard work and perseverance . I know you cannot tolerate wicked men and you have tested those who claim to be apostles but. are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and endured hardships for my name and have not grown weary.” Rev. 2: 2-3 .

Letter to the church of Ephesians Revelation 2:1-20 The City of Ephesus was located on the western shore of Asia Minor what is now Western Turkey. . It was a seaport city. All trade coming by sea came through the city of Ephesus. The city boasted of its stadium and its tribute to the pagan god ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God