Scripture Reference: Revelation 5
If Revelation 4 is the setting to the drama, then chapter 5 IS the drama. John is broken by the knowledge of a mysterious scroll, but immediately pointed to a Lion which, to his surprise, appears as a Lamb. In this profound vision is the very heart of the Christian meaning of life.

Sermon Points:

• John Weeps
• The Lamb Bleeds
• Heaven Sings

Scripture Reference: Revelation 4

When John steps through the open door of heaven, his vision is dominated (shown in the sheer amount of times he uses the word) by a Throne. He’s fixated and amazed. The entourage surrounding him suggests something deeply profound about human beings proclivity for worship.

Sermon Points:

• How John Sees
• What John Sees
• What John Means

Scripture Reference: Revelation 3:14-22

Jesus seeks to bring about changes in his churches he’s confronting in Revelation chapters two and three, but it’s not enough to change the way they are “thinking” about themselves. They must also change their actions, and chapters two through three contain oceans of wisdom for God’s people seeking to pursue Godly change.

Sermon Points:

• Things Charged
  • Do the first things…
  • Endure patiently…
  • Wake up…
  • Buy from me gold…
• Things Promised

Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:1-7
Christians live in a world that is being invaded by grace and reconciliation, but a world that still is beset by sin and destruction. We live in the “already and the not yet.” So when the Son of Man in John’s vision comes to speak to the churches, he does so with commendation and condemnation.

Sermon Points:

• Things to Commend
  • Fighting Against Error
  • Enduring Suffering
  • Doing Good Works
• Things to Condemn
  • Lack of Love
  • Compromise With The World
  • Deadness
  • Lukewarm-ness