Revelation is first of all a book about God’s intent to bless! In this sermon we introduce the book with a focus on Revelation 1:1-8.

Who is Jesus? What is Jesus like? In Revelation 1:9-20, John writes about his vision of the Son of Man. Before he writes about the church or to the churches, John writes about Jesus. So it should be!

John addresses seven churches in the first-century world of which he is part. The churches are small. The Roman empire is boastful and seemingly all-powerful. But John has a message of both encouragement and rebuke for the churches that remains significant for us today.

Antipas, a faithful witness to Jesus, has been executed in Pergamum. What is John’s message to this ancient church? How does God’s word continue speaking to us in our times and places?

The first-century church in Philadelphia was vulnerable to earthquakes and afflicted by opposition to the good news of Jesus. But God has set before it an open door that no one can shut. John’s message to the Philadelphian church remains powerful in our day and age.

There is no commendation for the church in Laodicea. John’s words in 3:14-22 are stunning! What does it mean to be victorious as we bear witness to Christ? In this sermon we explore a very significant portion of the book of Revelation.

The throne of the Roman Empire is cruel and boastful. It claims to be eternal. Domitian (81-96), most likely Caesar when Revelation is written, demands to be worshipped. In this sermon, we explore the throne vision that is at the heart of Revelation – not the Roman throne, but God’s throne over the entire creation.

Faithful Israelites had waited for the “lion of Judah” to be revealed. John reveals that it is Jesus who is the lion … and that the lion is a Lamb. The sermon is the first of two on the Lion-Lamb imagery in the book of Revelation.

What does it mean to worship God; to worship the God revealed through Jesus as the Lion-Lamb? What does it mean for the church? What does it mean for work and for all aspects of our lives? As Jesus open the scroll, the entire universe breaks into worship in this wonderful portion of Revelation.

The judgement portions of the book of Revelation commence in earnest with Revelation 6:1-11. In this sermon we begin looking at what the Bible has to say about judgement.

In Revelation 6:9-17, John sees and hears about the persecution of God’s people. What does God’s word have to say about suffering and martyrdom? John continues to present the consequences of empires that establish their own gods and turn away from the one, true, living God.

Revelation 7 is a glorious vision of the way God guards his people and of praise emanating from heaven and earth. In this sermon we explore the victory of Christ over tribulation.

The trumpets sound! The plagues of Exodus deeply inform this incredible portion of the book. What is the message for the church in the midst of judgement?

God so loves the world. And yet, in the book of Revelation, it seems as though God is also destroying the world. As we take the way of Jesus, what should our relationship to the world look like?

Throughout the book of Revelation, Jesus holds the big scroll. Now John is given a little scroll. What is John’s task? This portion of the book of Revelation is critical for those who seek to be faithful witnesses for Jesus in our current era.

Jesus taught that the gates of hell would not prevail against the church. In Revelation 11, the day of judgement draws near. What is the task of the church when opposition to the gospel of Christ seems overwhelming?

In Revelation 12 and 13, an unholy imitation of the Triune God is revealed. John portrays a dragon, a sea-beast and a land-beast. What is the church to do? How are we to trust Jesus in the time of beasts? John's words are an encouragement to persevering faith.

In Revelation 14, John sees visions of God's judgement and God's salvation. The book of Revelation is written to encourage persevering, patient faith - until Jesus returns.

In Revelation 15, the final judgement draws near. However, there is a pause - a vision of safety and song for God's people, assuring us that God's love and peace will triumph over evil, through judgement. This is a most wonderful vision in Revelation!

In Revelation 16, seven bowls of God's anger are poured out on the earth. What do we make of God's anger? Should we be angry too? We explore the issue of God's anger in this sermon.

Apocalyptic (revelatory) literature seeks to reveal mysteries, give insight, and renew the imaginations of its readers as God reveals the true nature of things. Revelation 17 is particularly significant in this regard.

Revelation 19:1-10 explodes with a fourfold Hallelujah! This chapter of Scripture begins to open up God's account of hope and a glorious future.

Jesus is a faithful and true judge who will enact justice. Revelation 19 and 20 envision the final climactic judgement scenes.

In Revelation 21, John sees images of the new creation! There is no sea!. What does that mean? This is a wonderful chapter of Scripture which envisions a future that is trustworthy and true.