Sermons on Seven Thunders:

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To The World For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 21, 2016

Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To the World For Us! John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 11, 2013

A summary of how the gospel is presented in the seven sayings Christ uttered from the Cross.

1. Introduction a. Learning how to listen for and hear God, understanding His instructions for and to us, and learning how to apply them in our lives is not unlike learning a craft or a skill and honing from apprentice to journeyman to master level. (1) It requires a desire to never be satisfied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43-46

Seven Reasons Why The Resurrection Of Christ Is So Important

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 15, 2025

The resurrection is not only a fundamental part of the Gospel, but it is the glue that holds every part of the Gospel together. Without it, Christians are believing in vain and are without hope.

Opening: Unlike other religions, Christianity is based on Christ Jesus: His incarnation to be a Man, His life and teachings, His death and resurrection, His ascension to heaven, and His second coming.  Christ is the center of Christianity. No Christ, no Christians, or no Christ’s followers! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:4, John 19:7, John 14:6, Mark 8:31, Romans 6:9, 1 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Years Tribulation & God’s Wrath

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Jul 30, 2025

The seven years Tribulation is part of God’s plan to: Judge sin, end evilness on earth, redeem Israel and the world in general and establish His kingdom.

The Seven Years Tribulation & God’s Wrath No single Bible verse directly states the reason why God sends the seven-year tribulation as a distinct event. The concept of a seven-year tribulation is primarily an interpretive framework drawn from various passages such as Daniel 9:24-27 and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 21, 2025

Nothing is more powerful than a temptation that perfectly appeals to our fallen nature. Satan knows exactly how to appeal to our weak spots. Here are seven of his most cunning suggestions.

Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven Luke 14:16-22 I. Everybody Else Is Doing It. 1. God is a non-conformist. Every great man of God that was used of God was a non-conformist. The Bible tells us “to be not conformed to this world.” 2. Noah in his day was different. 3. Enoch did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ephesus: Loss Of First Love Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (1st in series).

EPHESUS: LOSS OF FIRST LOVE Revelation 2:1-17 INTRO: Ephesus was a very wealthy and cultured city. It was on a great highway. Travelers going to and from Rome to the east would go through Ephesus. It was a very corrupt city. The cult of Diana was very prominent. They had mingled religion with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (2nd in series).

SMYRNA: PERSECUTED CHURCH Revelation 2:8-11 INTRO: The church at Smyrna was a church under pressure, a suffering church, a church under tremendous persecution. The word Smyrna is translated elsewhere at MYRRH. The kings gave to the infant Jesus gold, frankincense and myrrh. Myrrh was a gum ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamos: Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (3rd in series).

PERGAMOS: SATAN’S THRONE Revelation 2:12-17 INTRO: Pergamos was a religious city. What distinguished Pergamos was that religion seemed to thrive there. There was an ancient saying that whenever any weird idea was expelled from one place, it would always end up in Pergamos. Pergamos just seemed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira: Jezebel's Jewel Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (4th in series).

THYATIRA: JEZEBEL’S JEWEL Revelation 2:18-29 INTRO: Thyatira was the least important of all the seven cities yet it received the longest letter. It was built in a broad valley, originally as a garrison of soldiers to protect the city of Pergamos. There were many good products that were made in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis: A Corpse And Didn't Know It Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (5th in series).

SARDIS: A CORPSE AND DIDN’T KNOW IT Revelation 3:1-6 INTRO: Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia: The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (6th in series).

PHILADELPHIA: THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 INTRO: The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame. In fact, Jesus said that the day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea: Apathy And Unconcern Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (7th in series).

LAODICEA: APATHY AND UNCONCERN Revelation 3:14-22 INTRO: There was in Laodicea, the spirit of indifference, apathy, and unconcern. Reading this letter is like looking into a mirror and seeing our own face–our own time. We are moving into the spirit of the Laodicean age. The word Laodicea means ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Announcement Of The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 8, 2018

What we have here is the bringing together at last of Christ and His Church. Paul declares that his ministry was to win believers to Christ through the preaching of the Gospel, so that, as the Church, they might be presented to Him as a chaste virgin.

Book of Revelation Commentary Tom Lowe 8/8/17 Lesson: IV.C.5: THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB (Revelation 19:6-10) (Revelation 19:6-10, KJV) 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

James: The Apostle Of Passion Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2018

While a lack of passion leads to spiritual complacency, the wrong kind of passion leads to unholy acts! Today’s sermon is going to focus on the life of Apostle James who learned firsthand that passion is only good when aligned with the will of Christ!

James: The Apostle of Passion Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 20:20-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Do you have passion to serve the Lord? You know the kind of passion that is so strong that you cannot and will not contain your desire to serve God no matter what the cost! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Pergamos Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005

Third sermon in a seven sermon series on the seven churches in Revelation.

Fighting the Pergamos Attitude Revelation 2:12-17 I. The Recognition of the Positive (v. 12-13) A. He recognizes their extreme circumstances 1. The culture was anti-God 2. The city was Satan’s headquarters B. He recognizes their acknowledgment of Christ 1. They proclaimed the deity of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist