Podcasts about Revelation 1

“Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose” Revelation 1:9-20Pastor Greg Doll

George Boomer

Revelation 1:9-20   9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet 11 saying, “Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.” 12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, 15 his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength. 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, 18 and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades. 19 Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this. 20 As for the mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands, the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.

George Boomer

Welcome to the 1st sermon in our series on the book of Revelation.   Theories and warnings about the end of the world have been around…almost since the beginning of the world!  The book of Revelation gives us insight into the full culmination of God's plan for the world. Honestly, it is not easy to hear, but it is good. There is hope. In this series, we'll take a deep dive into the letter from John to the early churches of the Revelation of Jesus. What do we need to hear? What do we need to embrace? What are we called to endure? What is our ultimate hope? 

1 Kings 20; 20 Proverbs 17-18; 66 Revelation 1

20 Proverbs 2-4; 05 Deuteronomy 19-25; 19 Psalms 3-9; 1 John 4-5; 2 John; 3 John; 65 Jude; 66 Revelation 1-2

Join us for our in depth study through Revelation.

Revelation 1: 1-8 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. 4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen. 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

When you see Jesus clearly, you can live faithfully in a world that says you're losing.

Send us Fan MailThis week we finish Revelation 1 and discuss how Christ is glorified in Revelation 1 and how John gives us a guide to how we are to wait for His coming. 

In this first episode of our new series on the Book of Revelation, host Brian Ball sits down with John Joseph, Campus and Teaching Pastor at the Church at Station Hill, for a verse-by-verse look at Revelation 1:1-8. Together they explain what it means that Jesus is "coming soon," the difference between kairos and chronos time, and why a book written to suffering first-century Christians still speaks hope into hard seasons today. Join us as we open Scripture together and consider what it truly means to worship the Christ these visions reveal.

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20 Proverbs 29-30; Exodus 30-35; 19 Psalms 69-72; 2 John; 3 John; 65 Jude; 66 Revelation 1-3

“Welcome To The Apocalypse” Revelation 1:1-8Pastor Greg Doll

The book of Revelation can feel confusing, frightening, and impossible to understand. But what if we've been reading it the wrong way?As we begin our journey through Revelation, we discover that this book is not primarily about predicting the end of the world. Revelation is an apocalypse - a revealing or unveiling - and its central purpose is to reveal Jesus, form our imagination, and teach us how to remain faithful to him in a world full of competing narratives.In Revelation 1, John introduces this book as apocalypse, prophecy, and letter. Understanding its biblical context, historical context, and present-day implications helps us see why Revelation was good news to its first readers and why it still speaks to us today.Revelation challenges the propaganda, nationalism, and civil religion of every age and calls us to worship Jesus, follow Jesus, and remain faithful to him no matter who is in power.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

George Boomer

What does the risen and triumphant Christ look like?Join us as Pastor Tyler Wilkins helps preaches through Revelation 1:9-20 on what Jesus looks like!

Join us for our midweek study through the book of Revelation.

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In Revelation 1:17–20, John falls before the glorified Christ in fear, but Jesus responds with words of comfort: "Fear not." Our confidence is not simply that we know how the story ends, but that we belong to the One who is sovereign over the story itself. Jesus is the First and the Last, the Living One who died and is alive forevermore. He has entered death, conquered it, and now holds the keys of Death and Hades. Because Christ has gone before us and risen victorious, his people do not have to fear what lies ahead. Jesus tells John to write these things down because we are a forgetful people. Revelation reminds the church again and again that Christ is in our midst, history is in his hands, death has been defeated, and our hope is secure in him. Whatever comes, we can fear not—Jesus is in charge.

What comes to your mind when you think of God? ---  The same Spirit who spoke to seven ancient churches is speaking now, calling us to repentance, to our first love, and to watch for the King who is coming. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49658713 Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

“Introduction to Revelation” - a lesson on the way Christians should think about eschatology, the general themes of Revelation, and the main point of the book: that Christ is a King who presently reigns, even while His church experiences persecution. Music: “Babylon is Fallen.” Lyrics by unknown. Performed by “Crimson Covenant.” Copyright ©Toby Logsdon, 2026.

Revelation 1:1-20   The Revelation of Jesus | Revelation Part 1: The King Speaks | Sam Holm | 9-06-26 The Book of Revelation is not primarily about the Antichrist or end-times timelines. It is an unveiling of Jesus Christ. Revelation chapter one presents three dimensions of who Jesus is: the redeeming Jesus who suffered and died for our sins, the returning Jesus who will come back in unmistakable glory, and the reigning Jesus who is actively present and sovereign right now. When John received his vision on the island of Patmos, he saw a glorified, all-powerful King walking among His people. Jesus holds the keys to death and Hades, meaning He has authority over every hard thing we face. Whatever feels out of control in your life, Jesus is still reigning over it.

Revelation 1:1-20 The Revelation of Jesus | Revelation Part 1: The King Speaks | Sam Holm | 9-06-26 The Book of Revelation is not primarily about the Antichrist or end-times timelines. It is an unveiling of Jesus Christ. Revelation chapter one presents three dimensions of who Jesus is: the redeeming Jesus who suffered and died for our sins, the returning Jesus who will come back in unmistakable glory, and the reigning Jesus who is actively present and sovereign right now. When John received his vision on the island of Patmos, he saw a glorified, all-powerful King walking among His people. Jesus holds the keys to death and Hades, meaning He has authority over every hard thing we face. Whatever feels out of control in your life, Jesus is still reigning over it.

Speaker: Chris Cooke — Passage(s): Revelation 1, Daniel 7, Hebrews 4:12-16

Join us for Part Two as we continue to look at Revelation 1:4–8 and behold the grace, peace, and glorious hope found in Jesus Christ—the faithful witness, risen King, and One who is coming again!

Jesus Christ is not merely part of history—He is its focal point, the Beginning and the End, worthy of all glory, honor, majesty, and praise. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to John's extraordinary vision of the glorified Christ in Revelation. Jesus stands among seven golden lampstands representing His churches, reminding us that the Church exists to shine His light faithfully into a dark world. John sees Christ in overwhelming majesty: clothed with authority, perfectly holy, seeing all things, speaking with supreme power, and prepared to judge with righteousness. His Word penetrates the deepest places of the heart, and His face shines with glorious brilliance. This is the risen Lord who knows His Church completely—and whose return should shape how we live today. That urgency lies behind Christ's messages to the seven churches of Revelation. His words include warning, correction, encouragement, conviction, and invitation. And one of His most searching challenges concerns our love for Him. It is possible to defend Biblical Truth, pursue good works, and still allow our affection for Jesus to grow cold. Accurate theology and faithful service can never replace wholehearted love for the Savior Himself. If your love for Christ has weakened, His invitation remains open: confess, repent, and return. Rekindle your first love, order your life in light of eternity, and live today with the joyful expectation that your glorious King could return at any time. Let us pray. Lord Jesus, forgive me for setting my eyes on the things of this world rather than You, my Redeemer. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

In Revelation 1:9–16, John reminds us that belonging to Christ's kingdom does not mean escaping tribulation—it means enduring through it with Christ. In the midst of the lampstands, John sees Jesus: our great High Priest who knows our weakness, cares for His church, and remains present with His people. The vision of Christ reveals that He is everything His church needs. He sees with perfect clarity, rules over His enemies, holds His church securely, and speaks with the authority of truth. When suffering and tribulation come, our hope is not found in our own strength, but in the risen and reigning Christ who is with us, cares for us, and gives us strength to endure.

Jesus is our faithful Savior, reigning King, and coming Lord. Our hope is secure because He is the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end.

GRACE & PEACE IS OURS … as we trust & abide in our “death proof Ruler” 4 Grace and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come… the firstborn of the dead and the ruler of kings on earth. A LIFE OF WHOLENESS, FULFILLMENT AND RESILIENCE IS OURS … as […]

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 52; Revelation 1; Psalms 143–144 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this August 27th episode, Hunter guides us through Jeremiah 52, Revelation 1, and Psalms 143–144. Jeremiah closes with the tragic fall of Jerusalem. The city is burned, the temple is destroyed, King Zedekiah is blinded, and God's people are carried into exile. It is a devastating picture of a king and kingdom brought low. But our reading does not end in the ruins. Revelation opens with John's vision of Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the first to rise from the dead, and the ruler of all the kings of the world. This King has eyes like flames of fire, feet like polished bronze, and a voice like mighty ocean waves. Today's devotion reminds us that Christ enters the ruins of our lives, gathers the exiles, and leads us home. The story does not end in captivity, fear, or defeat. Because of Jesus, it will end with a song of deliverance, freedom, joy, and love. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It will end with a song. Today, for the first time this year, we finished a book of the Bible. And Jeremiah ends with a song of exile and judgment. We read of a king and a kingdom brought low. Zedekiah is blinded. Jerusalem is reduced to rubble. The temple is burned, and the people are sent away from their home. But the story does not end in ruin. From the ruins of Jeremiah, we move into John's vision in Revelation. And in that vision, we see hope rising from the ashes. Someone like the Son of Man emerges. He is a King far greater than Zedekiah. His eyes are like flames of fire. A gold sash crosses his chest. His feet are like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice is as mighty as ocean waves. This is our King. This is Jesus. And this King gathers all the exiles. He gathers the broken, the fearful, the defeated, and those who have known captivity in body, soul, or spirit. He seeks out those who have been crushed beneath the weight of ruins, those who have been scattered and long to find their way home. To every exile, he offers a new kingdom and a new song. It is not a song of despair, but a song of deliverance and hope. The psalmist gives us the words: "May there be no enemy breaking through our walls, no going into captivity, no cries of alarm in our town squares. Yes, joyful are those who live like this! Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord." This is not simply the ending of today's Scripture reading. It is the ending of our story too. Our lives, no matter how marked by ruin or exile, will end with a song that leads us forward into eternal life. Our King has come, and there is none like him. So let this song, the song of his love and freedom, take root in your heart. Grow more convinced and more devoted to its message. His love sets us free. And this love is not only for us. It is for the world. For God so loved the world. Whatever ruins you see today, do not mistake them for the end of the story. Whatever exile you are experiencing, do not believe that you have been forgotten. The risen King is gathering his people. He walks among us. His voice is like mighty waters, and his word to the frightened and fallen is still the same: "Don't be afraid." The story will end with a song. That's the prayer I have for my own soul today. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. 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In Revelation 1:4–8, John reminds the church that our hope rests in the God who is, who was, and who is to come. He is the God of all history—never caught off guard, never forced to improvise, and always working according to His redemptive purposes. Through the resurrection of Jesus, the dawn of the last days has arrived. Christ is the firstborn from the dead and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Though we still experience suffering, sin, and oppressive powers, none of them are outside His sovereign rule. Jesus reigns now, and the day is coming when His victory will be fully revealed. And until that day, Christ has made His church a kingdom of priests—not simply to be, but to do. The church has been called to go into the world, faithfully revealing the unexpected beauty of a life committed to Christ. God is the God of our past, present, and future. Because He has been faithful throughout history, we can trust Him with what lies ahead.

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In the opening verses of Revelation, we are reminded that this book is not meant to leave the Church fearful or confused, but hopeful and faithful. God has revealed the end so that His people can trust Him through every trial, knowing that suffering is real but it is not the end of the story. In Revelation 1:1–3, John pronounces a blessing on those who read, hear, and keep the words of this prophecy. Because Christ has revealed where history is going, His Word should shape the way we see everything—our suffering, grief, faithfulness, and hope. Though the Church may experience tribulation and at times feel like sheep led to the slaughter, we know with certainty that Christ will return, His kingdom will prevail, and nothing can separate His people from His love. The future of the Church is bright because our future is Christ Himself. So will we allow the promises of God to shape our worldview and everyday lives, or will we live according to the kingdom of this world? Read, hear, and keep—because the time is near.

The Antichrist. Armageddon. The Beast. 666. For centuries, the book of Revelation has fascinated, frightened, and confused Christians, but what if we've been so focused on decoding its mysteries that we've missed its main message? The Revelation is a 3-month journey through the Bible's final book, exploring its controversial prophecies, warnings to the Church, and breathtaking vision of the future. Along the way, we'll separate Scripture from speculation and discover that Revelation wasn't written just to make us afraid of what's coming. It was written to reveal Jesus Christ - the King who reigns over all other powers, the Lamb who conquers evil, and the Savior who promises that pain, death, and darkness won't have the last word. The future belongs to Jesus, and that should change how we live right now.