Christ’s Heart for His Church (Revelation 1-3)

This sermon introduces a study of Revelation 1–3 by focusing on Christ’s heart for His church, emphasizing that the church belongs wholly to Jesus—its Creator, Head, King, and Priest—and exists to conform to His purposes, not human preference. Drawing from the post‑resurrection context and key New Testament passages, the sermon explains the authorship, date, and recipients of Revelation, highlights the symbolism of the seven lampstands (churches) and seven stars (pastors), and underscores Christ’s sovereign authority and intimate presence among His churches. John’s vision of the risen Christ reveals Jesus as holy, omniscient, purifying, and authoritative—One who sees the true spiritual condition of every church and believer—calling His people to faithfulness, holiness, and reverent submission to His Word with the promise of divine blessing for those who hear and obey.