In this sermon, the preacher describes a vision of the heavenly throne room. He envisions four beasts representing different faces, including a lion and an ox. The preacher also mentions angels and saints in the vision. The central focus is on the lamb in the midst of the throne, symbolizing Jesus Christ, who has power and authority. The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing Christ's power and the worship of the lamb who was slain.

This sermon delves into Revelation chapter 4, exploring the heavenly scene of the rapture of the church and the worship around God's throne. It emphasizes the purpose of our existence, highlighting that we were created for God's pleasure. The message contrasts living for self-pleasure with living to please God, drawing examples from Solomon's pursuits and Jesus' obedience to the Father's will.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and sovereignty of Christ over all creation. He describes how Christ controls the seasons, the tides, and even the stars. The preacher also highlights Christ's role as the dispenser of grace and mercy, as well as the keyholder to heaven. He emphasizes the importance of imitating Christ in our battle with the world and encourages believers to have hope and courage in overcoming its temptations. The sermon draws from biblical references to support these teachings.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the subject of evangelism and God's objective in it. He starts by reading Revelation 4:10, where the elders worship God and acknowledge His worthiness. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having the right motives and love for souls in evangelism, rather than just going through the motions mechanically. He also addresses the overwhelming size of the task of evangelism and encourages not giving up, despite the magnitude of the job.

Mike Bickle emphasizes the Lord's intention to create an international family of affection, highlighting the need for believers to embrace shifts and changes within the body of Christ rather than resist them. He shares a profound revelation received during a trance, stating that those with a control spirit cannot fully experience God's kingdom, which includes possessiveness and territorial attitudes. Bickle encourages the congregation to relinquish personal rights and celebrate the movement of people across different ministries, as this aligns with God's purpose for unity and growth. He warns that the upcoming season of increase will require a kingdom mindset to avoid the pitfalls of anxiety and division that often accompany prosperity.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the necessity of humility in recognizing that our own righteousness is inadequate and worthless compared to the righteousness of Christ. He cites the Apostle Paul, who declares his desire to be found in Christ, devoid of personal righteousness. Brooks argues that true humility is demonstrated by discarding our own righteousness and fully relying on Christ's perfect righteousness. He warns against the pride that can accompany religious activities, urging believers to see their own efforts as insufficient. Ultimately, a humble soul acknowledges that all righteousness comes from Christ alone, symbolized by the twenty-four elders casting their crowns before Him.

Phil Beach Jr. preaches about the danger of departing from the gospel of grace to a gospel of man-centeredness, emphasizing the need to understand God's ultimate intention in His salvation plan. He delves into the fall of Lucifer, the sin of Adam and Eve, and the redemption through Jesus Christ, highlighting the original purpose of mankind to be conformed to the image of God's Son. The sermon stresses the importance of embracing Christ, living in moral purity, and sharing in the full inheritance God has given to His Son in the age to come.

John Nelson Darby explores the significance of the incense altar in Revelation, emphasizing that it is only mentioned in Revelation 8, where the angel offers the prayers of the saints alongside the incense. He notes that the elders do not possess censers or the altar, indicating that their role is to present prayers without adding efficacy to them. The sermon highlights the transition from the cleansing with water to a spiritual separation to God, marked by the sea of glass, and the importance of tribulation in the believers' journey. Darby also discusses the judgments in Revelation 9, distinguishing between the unrepentant Israel and the idolatrous inhabitants of the earth, illustrating the consequences of wickedness and false prophecy.

Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of life and fellowship as the core essence of Christianity, emphasizing that these were the foundational aspects from the beginning of time and will be the ultimate focus at the end of time. He highlights that the Divine life of love and the blessed fellowship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are the central themes that John longs for believers to partake in. Poonen stresses that the church's primary goal is to manifest the life of God's kingdom through love, service, and blessing others, creating an atmosphere of heaven on earth.

Denis Lyle preaches on the importance of true spiritual worship, emphasizing the need to worship God by recognizing His worth and glory. The sermon delves into Revelation 4-5 to understand how to worship God and give Him the glory He deserves. It explores the absence of the church during the Tribulation period, the significance of the trumpet call for believers, and the heavenly perspective of God's throne, highlighting His greatness, glory, grace, and government. The sermon also discusses the twenty-four elders around God's throne, representing redeemed saints, and the praise offered to God by the four living creatures, showcasing His holiness, sovereignty, omnipotence, eternality, self-existence, and immutability.

Edward Payson preaches on the vision described by John in Revelation 5:10, where the twenty-four elders cast their crowns before the throne of God and the Lamb. This action symbolizes the humility, love, gratitude, and reverence that the redeemed in heaven possess towards God. It serves as an acknowledgment that all glory and honor belong to God alone, and that every reward and blessing received is a result of His grace and sovereignty. Payson emphasizes the importance of imitating the heavenly mindset on earth, preparing for the eternal kingdom by casting ourselves and all that we have at the feet of our Savior.

Anne Dutton preaches about the incomprehensible love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, who calls us fair and His beloved despite our unworthiness and sins. She emphasizes the need for repentance, self-loathing for our transgressions, and gratitude for the pardoning love of Jesus. Anne Dutton marvels at the patience and infinite love of God, highlighting that His love is higher than the heavens and deeper than the sea. She concludes by exhorting believers to love the Lord wholeheartedly, casting down their crowns in adoration of His matchless love and praising Him for eternity.

Thomas Shepard preaches about the insufficiency of relying on our own good deeds for salvation, emphasizing that even our best actions are tainted with sin and cannot save us. He warns that no amount of good works can make up for past sins or secure our salvation, as one sin can lead to our downfall. Shepard highlights the importance of not just performing duties, but humbly offering them to Jesus Christ, acknowledging that any goodness in our actions comes from Him alone.

Philip Doddridge preaches about the way of salvation through Christ, emphasizing the importance of repentance, faith, and giving up self-dependence to seek salvation by free grace. He urges sinners to apply to Christ with deep abhorrence of their sins, firm resolution to forsake them, and a commitment to obey and imitate Christ in their daily lives. Doddridge highlights that salvation is only obtained through faith in Jesus and surrendering to Him completely, acknowledging our need for His grace and mercy.

Wayne Barber delves into the meaning of worship, emphasizing the significance of proskuneo, which involves prostrating oneself in homage before God. He explores the profound awe and respect associated with worship, highlighting how proskuneo represents adoration and reverence. Barber discusses the command to worship effectively and fully, drawing from biblical examples of angels and individuals prostrating themselves before God. He also contrasts the worship of God with the worship of false idols, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Jesus as worthy of worship.

Richard Baxter preaches about the importance of maintaining a heavenly life through serious and frequent meditation, emphasizing the spiritual joys, stability, and lasting comfort that come from being friendly with God. He urges listeners to focus on heavenly delights, as neglecting them can lead to a miserable life, dampen love for God, and weaken the desire to serve Him. Baxter encourages a life of heavenly meditation, reminding believers that their true homeland is in heaven, where they can find eternal happiness and draw daily joy from God.

Tim St. Clair preaches on the transformative nature of revival, emphasizing that it is not merely an emotional experience but a complete takeover of hearts and lives. He envisions a revival where there is a hunger for God's Word, a genuine fear of God, supernatural demonstrations of God's power, radical lifestyle changes, outpouring of love and generosity, daily fellowship for growth and accountability, joy and devotion to Christ, genuine worship rooted in Scripture, impeccable character and integrity, and continuous addition of new believers to the Body of Christ.