Sermons on Revelation 20:11-22:5:

The New Jerusalem

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope.

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope. We have spent much time on considering how the wicked will be judged and how God will destroy all evil including the one from whom all evil flows. As we said last week God’s judgement is complete. 2. And now we spend our last two weeks of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bride Of Christ

Contributed by Timothy Wiebe on Oct 18, 2000

1. What the bride of Christ is not: a.

1. What the bride of Christ is not: a. It is not Israel of O.T. times b. It is not part of the N.T. church c. It is not the whole N.T. church d. It is not the 144,000 Jews e. It is not the tribulation saints f. It is not any single individual or any one special group of individuals g. It is not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:2

Come, Lord Jesus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Today we finish our journey through the book of Revelation.

1. Today we finish our journey through the book of Revelation. We first look again at a description of our eternal dwelling place and then we consider the epilogue or summation of the book, including our response. 2. John is shown more of the city, the New Jerusalem which as we said represents ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

This message takes a look at the two throne scenes before God. One for the righteous and the other for the unbeliever. These passages are rich with symbolism and truth.

The Throne of God There are two major events surrounding the throne of God in the book of Revelations. Revelation 4 describes the throne of hope and chapter 20 describes the throne of judgement. I want to use this study to examine these two images of God’s throne. Lets begin by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-5, Revelation 20:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Attorney And Judge

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

There is but one mediator and He shall also judge us.

Attorney and Judge A little while back I attended court on one of the cases that I investigated, and much to my surprise, sitting on the bench was this judge that I knew. I did not know him as a judge, I knew him when he was just an attorney. This man now sitting on the bench had represented me on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Revelation 20:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things New

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001

A simple message showing how God has been working throughout salvation history to accomplish a total reversal of Satan’s corruption in order to liberate us from sin and death.

YEARS AGO, RADIO EVANGELIST CHARLES E. FULLER ANNOUNCED THAT HE WOULD SPEAK THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ON "HEAVEN" AND THAT IT WOULD ALSO BE AIRED OVER THE RADIO. DURING THAT WEEK HE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM AN ELDERLY MAN WHO WAS VERY ILL. HERE’S A PART OF HIS LETTER: "NEXT SUNDAY YOU ARE TO TALK ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

River Of Life

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 21, 2001

We can draw from the River of Life now and forevermore.

When I lived in Tyler, I got a call with an unusual request from the man on the other end of the line. He wanted me to pray at the State Water Convention. Well, I had never prayed at a Water Convention before. Evidently, it was a pretty big deal and sure enough it was. When I got to Harvey ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Wedding Ceremony & The Lords Return

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001

The Lords Return is painted for us in the beautiful picture of ancient Hebrew Wedding Custom

It seems that during this time of year more couples choose to get married than at any other. And with all the wedding ceremonies going on You know there are many different kinds of wedding ceremonies as there are the number of different kinds of people who get married. For instance, in Baltic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9, Revelation 19:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy City, The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 22, 2001

John, in the Revelation, sees a vision of the New Jerusalem, the Bride of Christ, the Church, as a climax of God’s redemptive purposes, an encouragement and challenge to believers still living in a dark and hostile world.

THE HOLY CITY, THE NEW JERUSALEM When we look out on our world it’s easy to be pessimistic – with countries at outright war and others threatening each other, the environment at risk through global warming, disease and disaster. Evil seems to abound, with downright wickedness, injustice and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Evil Desire

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

The Ultimate Desire of the satan is to display Christians as Trophies in Hell Fire. Any Believer who goes to hell fire is tresspassing.

Our message concerns everyone. No matter how long we stay here on earth, there is a place where we are going to stay forever. No matter the enjoyment we have here, there is a place of eternal enjoyment, where all the pleasures in the world and everything here cannot match. There is a better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freed

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Nov 15, 2000

We as the people of God have been healed, saved, and freed to be those who bring healing and salvation to the world

God has always wanted a relationship with humanity. If we look from the beginning of our faith history, from the account of creation to the very end of the scriptures, in Revelation, it becomes apparent that God desires to have his dwelling with us. This is the story of the tabernacle, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

"The Pledge Of Our Inheritance" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 30, 2000

The Holy Spirit in us is a pledge of our rich inheritance in Christ. (#9 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

I remember as a boy, hearing a story of a man found starved to death in an alley somewhere in New York City. He had been without family, homeless and apparently friendless. When authorities were able to identify the corpse however, it was discovered that the man had unknowingly inherited in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Orthodox

When You’re Down!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, & he tells His apostles to trust in 3 things. #1 - Trust in My Presence, #2 - Trust in My Promises, #3 - Trust in Me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3, John 14:1-6, John 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Glow In The City

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Our city throws out a portrait to all who visit her. They can see and observe what values we live by. So what do they see?

God’s Glow In the City? Thesis: Our city throws out a portrait to all who visit her. They can see and observe what values we live by. So what do they see? Texts: Rev. 21:23,24 “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the lamb is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-24, Revelation 22:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things New Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 19, 2001

Four word pictures of the eternal state, explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

The central claim of the Christian faith is that someone has died and lived to tell us what lies beyond death’s door. That’s the Easter claim, that Jesus Christ died at the hands of professional executioners, that he was placed in a heavily guarded tomb, and that three days later Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 19:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational