Sermons on Revelation Symbols:

Blessings And Judgements – The Symbolism Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 26, 2021

The fig tree event as Jesus walked to Jerusalem can be viewed allegorically as the balance between blessings and judgment. The FRUIT is the blessings and we certainly can always use blessings.

Blessings and Judgements – The Symbolism of the Fig Tree Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 11:12-14 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if perhaps He would find anything on it; and when He came to it, He found ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Eagle In The Bible: A Symbol Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025

The eagle symbolises the Christian life of strength, vision, renewal, perseverance, and divine protection.

THE EAGLE IN THE BIBLE: A SYMBOL OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Yoke: 2nd Symbol Of Christianity

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 28, 2022

Jesus requires this of you; you are not only to take up the Cross of Surrender, but also the Yoke of Continual Service with Christ in the Gospel work. You face life with Christ; bear each other's burdens; learn of His gentle nature & love.

THE YOKE: 2ND SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY Mt. 11:29-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A FLYING DEAD DUCK 1. John McKay, of the NFL, tells a story illustrating the supreme confidence of University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant. 2. “We were out shooting ducks, and finally, after about three hours, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Revelation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 31, 2008

The Revelation of Jesus Christ is one of the most exciting and interesting books of the Bible. This message will give you some of the keys to unlocking the mysteries of Revelation.

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF REVELATION #1 – AN INTRODUCTION: The Book of Revelation is one of the most mysterious & confusing books of the Bible. “When turning to the book of Revelation from the rest of the New Testament, one feels as if he or she were entering a foreign country. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Garments Of Revelations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2011

The garments of the women of the Apocalypse are signs of the festal garment we are clothed with as we take communion together.

Feast of the Assumption August 15, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The vision of the Apocalypse shared in our first reading today is a scene in a great final struggle between good and evil. The ark of the covenant, kept in the tabernacle in the wilderness, and in the Temple of Jerusalem once it was ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

God's Revelation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. This evening we begin a journey in the book of revelation. At times, like tonight, my style of presentation will be more like teaching than preaching. 2. The book of Revelation is a book many of us shy away from. It is a very difficult book to understand - especially the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction To Revelation Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Brief introduction to Revelation for sermon use

Introduction - This book, unarguably, is one of the most difficult books in the Bible to interpret and explain. Yet, we have an insatiable desire to understand it and know the future. Only God knows the future. However, He has given the entire Bible to help us understand His ultimate plan for His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection D.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Starting To Look At Revelation

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 3, 2020

If we think coronavirus might be God's judgement or a part of 'End Times' then we need to know what God's judgement and 'End Times' look like. We now turn to Revelation. This Reflection provides an introduction.

Today we start on Revelation. However, before diving in I’d like to do a quick introduction. When we start to talk about Revelation we quickly find that there are a lot of different views. The main views are ‘preterist’, ‘historicist’, ‘idealist’ and ‘futurist’. Preterists believe that most of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Daniel 7:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation–introduction Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 6, 2024

AN INTERACTIVE COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION Guided By Phillip Smith

The Book of Revelation Is A Symbolic Literary Writing. THE WRITING IS FILLED WITH SYMBOLISM The learned Christian can identify spiritual nature as it intertwines with physical nature by understanding the symbolic literary writing IT IS A COMPLETE SPIRITUAL NATURE REVELATION It discusses how literal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:10-13, John 3:8, Matthew 3:16, Acts 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 11-B)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

In the last part of Revelation (chapter 11:15-19) the seventh trump is about to sound, and that will lead to the outpouring of the seven vial judgements.

But first we are given a glimpse of the crowning in Heaven of God’s rightful king. It seems as though they never get tired of crowning Him in Heaven! • In Revelation 5 the title deed of earth were given to Him and the elders cast their crowns at His feet. • In Revelation 11 he is acknowledged as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Stars And Shepherds

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010

How God uses tangible things, i.e., symbols, to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Fire Fall Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 7, 2023

The fire of the Lord works in two~folds. To the believer, it equips, purifies and sanctified. To the unbeliever, it destroys them and their works.

LET THE FIRE FALL Fire is a symbol of God. Often times, our God manifests himself in fire. The Bible says in Hebrews 12:29 Hebrews 12:29 For our God is a consuming fire. Fire, no doubt is synonymous with refining and purifying according to Malachi 3:2-3 Malachi 3:2-3 But who may abide the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation 2012 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 10, 2012

Is this the end of the world as we know it? Will Jesus return in 2012? This series is a study in unlocking the mysteries of the Book of Revelation.

REVELATION 2012 INTRO TO TOPIC: Is this the end of the world as we know it? Discuss Y2K (2000), last year’s prediction that Jesus was coming back, and the fervor surrounding 2012. There’s a lot of confusion around this topic! • Jesus said, “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: *other

Revelation 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2020

Let’s move into an exciting lesson about the churches that we attend, mirrored in seven ancient churches.

Let’s move into an exciting lesson about the churches that we attend, mirrored in seven ancient churches. Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Revelation Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Introduction in a Bible study of the book of Revelation.

REVELATION An Introduction 1:1-1:20 Pastor Brian Matherlee September 5, 2007 Basic Background The first thing that strikes me is the chain communicating the Revelation: God to Jesus to the angel to John while he was in the Spirit. • God does the revealing here. Remember that Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan