Sermons on Seven Lampstands:

The Seven Churches-Thyatira Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 1, 2026

A good church can be destroyed by false teachers. Thyatira had one of the worst false teachers and the Lord had to remind them just how evil that false teaching really was.

The Seven Churches-Thyatira Introduction: Thyatira is the fourth in the series of the Seven Churches. As with the other churches, the Lord gives a picture or reminder of Himself, followed by a word of praise. He then points out a problem and gives an exhortation to fix or solve that problem. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches-Sardis Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2026

The Lord didn't have much good to say about Sardis. Yet "even in Sardis", there were some genuine believers who wanted to live for our Lord, and did so!

The Seven Churches-Sardis Introduction: The year 1747, a park bench in Warsaw, Poland in the mid-1950’s, and a church in what’s now western Turkey. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be a common thread, but the truth is that all of these refer to the church in Sardis. This church is the fifth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches-Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 9, 2026

Philadelphia didn't seem to be a large church, but the little strength they had was enough for them to overcome with the Lord's help. This church was truly the church of the open door!

The Seven Churches-Philadelphia (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 23, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: My paternal grandfather and one of Dad’s brothers were both pastors for many years. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches-Laodicea Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2026

This church, the last of the Seven, received a strong message from the Lord Jesus Christ. Still, there is a tender and beautiful invitation in the last few verses. Have you opened the door to Jesus?

The Seven Churches-Laodicea Introduction: (Full disclosure, this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 30, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) This last church of the Seven Churches is both a reminder and a warning to all people. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Opening Of The Seven Seals Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

The opening of the seven seals in Revelation 6 reveals the consequences of sin and the coming judgment, but also the hope and salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

Hey guys, we're diving into some pretty intense stuff today. We're going to talk about the future, about some crazy things that are going to happen, and about how we can be ready for it. We're looking at Revelation 6, where John sees some wild visions of what's to come. Imagine you're playing a ...read more

Topics: Biblical Prophecy, End Times, Apocalyptic Literature, Book Of Revelation

Five, Six, & Seven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To understand and live out the fifth to seventh commandments, which instruct us to honor our parents, not to murder, and not to commit adultery, as a way to honor God and emulate Jesus in our daily lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive into a pivotal passage from the book of Exodus, specifically Exodus 20:12-14, where God presents us with Commandments five through seven. These commandments aren't just rules for us to follow, but they show us how to honor God by being ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-14

Topics: Being Like Jesus, Following Commandments

The Seven Churches: Smyrna PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Jesus knows our suffering, calls us to courageous faithfulness amid trials, and promises eternal life to those who endure with Him.

Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel threadbare. Bills stack up. Doctors call back. Friends pull away. Tears fall in the dark, and worries pace the floor at 3 a.m. You wonder, Does Jesus see this? Does He know my name? Does He care about my pain? Smyrna asked the same questions. They ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Topics: Smyrna, Church, Persecution

Christ In The Midst Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Austin on Dec 8, 2021

Christ is to be the reason and the center of the church. Christ is the center of the church and it's mission.

CHRIST IN THE MIDST Illustrations Years ago a tornado destroyed a little church on the coast of England. The congregation was too poor to replace it. One day a representative of the British Admiralty called on the local minister. The official inquired if his people planned to rebuild. The pastor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Understanding Revelation #3 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 22, 2008

God wants us to understand the message of the Book of Revelation. What significance does what Jesus wrote to these churches in the first century have to our lives today?

REVELATION CHAPTER 3: Seven Letters from Jesus Part #2: QUESTION: What significance does what Jesus wrote to these churches in the first century have to our lives today? The Church in Sardis “1 "And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ’These things says He who has the seven Spirits of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: *other

Responding To The Revelation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 17, 2010

John's response to his vision of Jesus pictures how we are to respond to Jesus with awe, assurance and action.

Last week we had the privilege of seeing a wonderful portrait of Jesus that reveals to us what He is doing right now – walking among His churches for the purposes of reconciling, interceding, purifying, guiding, protecting and shining. And we determined that as His followers, we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Unusual Easter Text: The Ascended Jesus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2007

If we can get a glimpse of Who Jesus is in all His majesty, we would be more zealous to follow Him.

An Unusual Easter Text: The Ascended Jesus (Revelation 1:12-18) 1. Some things are too good to be believable. 2. Here is an actual quotation from a supervisor at 3M who was speaking to an employee who had quickly solved a long-standing problem: "Doing it right is no excuse for not meeting the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 15, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST made me light of this world and a city full of light.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the Light of the world? Yes. JESUS is the Original Light but He made me one because He will go with the FATHER. John 14:12 (Amplified Bible) I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Jesus I Never Knew Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009

Second in a Revelation series focusing on the appearance of Jesus to John.

Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 A. John identified his source 1-2 B. John offered a blessing for exposure to Revelation 1:3 C. John identified himself and his audience (readers) 1:4a D. John prayed for an outpouring of God’s grace and peace on us E. John offered a grand doxology of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Smyrna--The Church Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016

Smyrna was a church under the great pressure of persecution.

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION SMYRNA—THE CHURCH UNDER GREAT PRESSURE TEXT: Revelation 2:8-11 Revelation 2:8-11 (KJV) And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; [9] I know thy works, and tribulation, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pergamos--The Worldly, Corrupted Church Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016

Pergamos left the church door open to the world.

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION PERGAMOS—THE WORLDLY, CORRUPTED CHURCH TEXT: Revelation 2:12-17 Revelation 2:12-17 KJV And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; [13] I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal