Sermons on Revelation 5:

The Future Is In His Hand

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001

God is in control, and we have have hope and security in knowing that nothing will take place in our lives, or in this world, that He is not aware of.

This past Wednesday, we began looking into the subject of worship. I shared with the church some-thing that the Lord spoke to me several weeks ago. He said, "I want this church to exemplify heavenly praise." I believe that this is God’s desire for the entire Body of Christ, but it has specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship: Acknowledging Jesus

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Sep 12, 2001

A Sermon based on the worship scene in Revelation 5 that give us insight into our worship of Jesus.

WORSHIP: ACKNOWLEDGING JESUS Revelation 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: I read a story just the other day about a Christian couple who lived some twenty miles outside of Munich, Germany. In order to make it to Bible School at 9 A.M. they had to get up at 4 in the morning, dress, quickly eat breakfast, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This sermon proves that The Lord Jesus Christ is Worthy to be Praised.

"Worthy is the Lamb" Rev. 5 1) He is Worthty, Because of Who He is 1A) He is The Son Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 1B) He is The Savior John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Weep

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How long has it been since you wept over a soul?

A Time to Weep Rev. 5:4-5 NLT “Then I wept because no one could be found who was worthy to open the scroll and read it. [5] But one of the twenty-four elders said to me, "Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has conquered. He is worthy to open the scroll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping God As Savior Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001

Second in a series on worship - this message focuses on worshiping God as Savior

That’s Why We Worship - Worshiping God As Savior That’s Why We Worship "Worshiping God As Savior" We are looking at why we worship God. Revelation 5:11-14 Last week we looked at God as creator. That alone should evoke from us a desire to worship Him, but our sin instead causes us to draw back, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Passion For Patriotism

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Jan 9, 2001

A Sermon for Independence Day

I. The Prince of Patriotism A. The Lion of Judah 1. Text: Revelation 5:1-14 2. This Lamb of God will become the Lion of Judah B. Jesus Typifies Patriotism 1. The word ‘patriot,’ being defined means “Someone who loves and defends his country.” 2. Wouldn’t you say Jesus loved and defended His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Learning To Worship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 14, 2001

We learn to worship when we have a vision of who God is, understand who we are in relation to him, and learn to love him.

I once read the story of Fritz Kreisler, the master violinist, who discovered that an Englishman had acquired a rare Stradivarius violin. After a long search for the man, he traveled to his home and offered to buy the instrument. However, the Englishman told Kreisler that the instrument ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Lamb

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2001

The scene of the sacrificial lamb is important to understand the book of Revelation.

THE LAMB REVELATION 5:1-14 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Robert Beringer, The Easter People, CSS, 1984, p. 14 I can still recall a geography lesson from elementary school in which we learned that the southernmost point of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced tremendous storms. For many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Savior & The Scroll Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Oct 19, 2001

An outline on Revelation chapter 5.

THE SAVIOR AND THE SCROLL – REV. 5 The book of Revelation has a promise in chapter 1:3. The reason for that blessing is that the book of Revelation reveals Jesus in all his glory. Last time we saw Christ as the great Creator, but today we will see Him as the Great Savior. Now as we think of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion Is A Lamb

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

God’s power is often displayed in weakness.

It may seem strange to speak about Christmas with a passage from the book of Revelation. But we see here, perhaps more clearly than anywhere else, the great paradox of God — the power of God displayed in weakness. Let’s look at this passage with an attempt to understand its meaning and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Behold The Lamb Who Was Slain - From The Failed Vineyard To The Victorious Lamb Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2026

Explore what it means to follow this Lamb who reigns because He bled.

Behold the Lamb Who Was Slain From the Failed Vineyard to the Victorious Lamb Introduction: Heaven’s Centrepiece Have you ever wondered what captivates heaven’s attention? In Revelation 5, John lifts the veil and shows us a vision that every eye in the universe turns toward. Not a throne, not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-10, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 89:17, Romans 10:9, Daniel 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Agnus Dei

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 17, 2026

The Lamb of God takes away all of our sins. There are no exceptions.

AGNUS DEI! SUCH BEAUTIFUL WORDS! NO, NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE WRITTEN IN LATIN BUT BECAUSE OF WHAT IT MEANS: “LAMB OF GOD.” ITS SIGNIFICANCE EXPRESSES OUR BELIEF THAT JESUS IS THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB, THE PASCHAL LAMB, WHO CLEANSES US FROM SIN, SHOWS US HIS MERCY, AND GRANTS US HIS PEACE. WE CAN BOLDLY ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-37, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Revelation 5:9, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Imperfect People In God's Perfect Plan: Judah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God’s grace redeems even our deepest failures, transforming broken stories and flawed families through repentance, mercy, and the faithfulness of Jesus, the Lion of Judah.

Have you ever thought your past placed you on the bench forever? Have you ever carried a family story that felt too messy to mention in church? Take a breath. God writes grace into pages we might have thrown away. He stitches hope through flawed hearts and complicated homes. He meets us in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12, Revelation 5:5

Topics: Grace

Imperfect People In God's Perfect Plan: Judah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God redeems our deepest failures, transforming brokenness into hope, as seen in Judah’s story, ultimately pointing us to Christ’s unfailing love and redemption.

Friends, settle your hearts and take a deep breath. Grace has a way of meeting us right where we are—right in the middle of our mess, our mistakes, and our midnight worries. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can weave good from the tangled threads of your past, you’re in the right place. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12, Revelation 5:5

Topics: Judah, Character, Tribe

What's That Smell? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To explore the imagery in Revelation 5:8, emphasizing the righteousness of Christ, the power of prayer, and the concept of our prayers as a pleasing aroma to God.

Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today to delve into the profound mysteries of Revelation 5:8, as we meditate on the righteousness of Christ, the power of prayer, and the aroma of Christ. In the words of A. W. Tozer, "The key to prayer is simply praying." Simple, yet so powerfully true! ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8

Topics: Aroma, Christ