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Sermons on Revelation 3

Each card opens the sermon at the moment the verse is named, where the recording is timed.

Revelation 3:1

13 sermons

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
King James Version
  • “Then we find out in Revelation 3:1-3, there’s to be three church ages in this last days.”

    The Signs Of His ComingWilliam Branham, April 7, 1962

  • “We go to Revelation 3:1-6 (And we'll use the Book of Revelation, because that's the prophecy of God for the Church Ages.)”

    Misunderstanding What God is DoingLee Vayle, March 14, 1971

  • “There was a time when that name signified life, and you certainly wouldn't be a basket without looking a real reality.”

    Mystery of Iniquity # 2 (Tucson)Lee Vayle, February 20, 1972

  • “Okay, Revelation 3: 1”

    What The Holy Spirit Has Been DoingLee Vayle, February 10, 1978

  • “Talk about a mess. ...?... organizations that escaped, they are worse than ever.”

    Ephesians # 5bLee Vayle, June 7, 1981

  • “Luther; you look in the Scripture and see in that... in that Sardis age, and that is Rev 3:1-6, you can see exactly what was promised.”

    Rapture #5Lee Vayle, October 5, 1983

See all 13 sermons on Revelation 3:1

Revelation 3:2

3 sermons

Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
King James Version
  • “That’s what the beast went forth, that cunningness of man, rider to do it. 355-5 {165} Now but, read now verse 3, or Revelations 3:2 just a minute.”

    The Fifth SealWilliam Branham, March 22, 1963. Names it 2 times.

  • “Revelation 3:2b, “For I have not found thy works perfect before God.””

    An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham. Names it 2 times.

Revelation 3:3

2 sermons

Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
King James Version

Revelation 3:4

3 sermons

Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
King James Version

Revelation 3:5

2 sermons

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
King James Version
  • “It is Rev 3:5 and Rev 22:19, which speaks of the blotting out of the name out of the Book.”

    Trees, Books & Fountains #2Lee Vayle, July 1, 1989. Names it 2 times.

  • “Revelation 3:5, “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His holy angels.””

    An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

Revelation 3:6

1 sermon

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
King James Version

    Revelation 3:7

    5 sermons

    And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
    King James Version
    • “And now, the church…This age begins in Revelation 3:7, down to the 13th verse, and 13th verse inclusive, Revelation 3:7 to 13.”

      The Philadelphian Church AgeWilliam Branham, December 10, 1960

    • “And that word 'reality' is found over in the Book of Revelation 3:7”

      There is a Real BodyLee Vayle, November 30, 1979

    • “But the Spirit does not speak to the churches, It speaks to an individual.”

      Questions and AnswersLee Vayle, July 5, 1986

    • “Rev 3:7-13 the Messenger to that golden age of brotherly love was no doubt Wesley.”

      Twentieth Century ProphetLee Vayle, 1960

    • “Revelation 3:7-13”

      An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham. Names it 3 times.

    Revelation 3:8

    3 sermons

    I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
    King James Version
    • “Revelation 3:8.”

      Revelation, Chapter FourWilliam Branham, December 31, 1960. Names it 2 times.

    • “Revelation 3: 8-10.”

      White Throne Judgment -Lee Vayle, December 10, 1968

    • “Revelation 3:8, “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept My word, and hast not denied My Name.””

      An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham. Names it 2 times.

    Revelation 3:9

    3 sermons

    Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
    King James Version
    • “And with that, Revelation 3:9, and you get the picture that we’ve been talking about.”

      The Great LevelerLee Vayle, December 2, 1979

    • “Now, let’s go to Rev 3:9.”

      Shalom #14Lee Vayle, April 23, 1989

    • “THE JUDGMENT OF THE FALSE JEW Revelation 3:9, “Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.””

      An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

    Revelation 3:10

    2 sermons

    Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
    King James Version

    Revelation 3:11

    8 sermons

    Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
    King James Version
    • “Is it possible to lose your crown?”

      Indicated - Authenticated - VindicatedLee Vayle, April 3, 1965

    • “I believe the Bible is very explicit in buying up the opportunity that says, "redeem the time", means buy up the opportunity.”

      How God Sets FinancesLee Vayle, April 29, 1979

    • “There’s those because they’re cut off through the refusal to recognize the revelation of the Holy Spirit to them, and remember, He’s dove life, lamb life.”

      Holy Spirit Ministry #2Lee Vayle, December 8, 1982

    • “It's alright by me, I'm not going to fuss at anybody.”

      The Day of the Master #1 3183Lee Vayle, June 5, 1983

    • “Let no man take thy crown” (Rev 3:11).

      The Becoming GodLee Vayle, November 25, 1990

    • “Lay not treasures on earth where moth and rust corrupt.”

      CrystallizationLee Vayle, January 15, 1995

    See all 8 sermons on Revelation 3:11

    Revelation 3:12

    8 sermons

    Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
    King James Version
    • “What is the — the name of the — that’ll be on the people of Revelations 3:12?”

      Questions And Answers On The SealsWilliam Branham, March 24, 1963

    • “Now, we must become a part to the very foundation, for the Bible says, "I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God," [Rev 3:12a] and the pillar is a part of the very foundation, which is the apostles and the prophets.”

      Pre-Millennial RestorationLee Vayle, November 11, 1970

    • “That's Revelation 3:12, which we read concerning the Name.”

      Ephesians # 10Lee Vayle, October 18, 1981

    • “But notice, in Revelation 3:12.”

      Ephesians # 15Lee Vayle, February 14, 1982

    • “Pillars is plural.”

      God Speaking and Being WorshippedLee Vayle, April 3, 1983

    • “We will look back and they say, "Well, I wish I was like Peter."”

      The Day of the Master #2 3383Lee Vayle, June 12, 1983

    See all 8 sermons on Revelation 3:12

    Revelation 3:13

    3 sermons

    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
    King James Version
    • “But, of course, it is refused by Jesus and taken over by the church as seen in Rev 3:13 and many other Scriptures.”

      Stewardship #11 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, August 2, 1997

    • “Now Satan uses this highest order to get what he wanted which was to bring forth that religion which culminates in Rev 3:13.2”

      Stewardship #12 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, August 3, 1997

    • “Revelation 3:13, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.””

      An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

    Revelation 3:14

    157 sermons

    And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
    King James Version
    • “In the 14th verse I shall read, beginning, Revelations 3:14.”

      I Stand At The Door And KnockWilliam Branham, December 8, 1957

    • “Brother Borders, that read the Scripture just a few moments ago…Sometimes I read it myself, and I thought tonight that I’d have Brother Borders to read it for me, Revelations the 3rd chapter, the 14th verse and the continuing of that chapter.”

      The Door Inside The DoorWilliam Branham, July 11, 1960

    • “I believe that “the seventh angel” of Revelation 10 is the seventh church-age messenger of Revelations 3:14.”

      Is This The Sign Of The End, SirWilliam Branham, December 30, 1962. Names it 2 times.

    • “On Revelation now, we wish to turn to the 3rd chapter of Revelation, begin with the 14th verse.”

      Doors In DoorWilliam Branham, February 6, 1965

    • “That throws the church exactly back to Revelations 3:14, to the Laodicean age, lawlessness; real religious, but lawlessness.”

      The God Of This Evil AgeWilliam Branham, August 1, 1965

    • “Now we read, also, in Revelations…14, Revelations 3:14, rather, the Laodicean Church Age, that how the church would be in this last day.”

      Satan's EdenWilliam Branham, August 29, 1965

    See all 157 sermons on Revelation 3:14

    Revelation 3:15

    13 sermons

    I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
    King James Version
    • “Now, a cold or hot church is not cold or hot, it's a lukewarm church.”

      The Rapture #2Lee Vayle, March 31, 1968

    • “Look at Revelation 3:15-18.”

      There is a Real BodyLee Vayle, November 30, 1979

    • “I think myself that Bro. Branham must have had in mind over here the very thing I mentioned the other day, (last Sunday) in revelation 3:15.”

      Question and Answers 1483Lee Vayle, March 16, 1983

    • “That is exactly why It is said in Revelation 3:15-16,”

      The Lord's Supper #3 3883Lee Vayle, July 2, 1983

    • “Certainly not, because you're piddling around even with the Lord's Supper.”

      The Lord's Supper #3a 3983Lee Vayle, July 6, 1983

    • “Rev 3:15: "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot; I would that you were cold or hot."”

      Paradox #3Lee Vayle, March 18, 1984

    See all 13 sermons on Revelation 3:15

    Revelation 3:16

    10 sermons

    So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
    King James Version

    See all 10 sermons on Revelation 3:16

    Revelation 3:17

    79 sermons

    Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
    King James Version
    • “In Revelations 3, let’s begin about the 17th verse, Revelations 3:17:”

      Door To The HeartWilliam Branham, November 28, 1959

    • “We don’t need God anymore.”

      Faith Series #4 (God is a Good GodLee Vayle, October 20, 1965. Names it 2 times.

    • “They're naked and don't even know it.”

      Revelation of the Love of GodLee Vayle, October 11, 1966

    • “(See?)”

      We Need RevelationLee Vayle, November 30, 1966

    • “The Bible said, (Revelation 3:17) "In spite of all these things, you are naked, miserable, wretched, and blind, and haven't got the Holy Ghost though you talk about it" And you got nothing, though you boast about it.”

      The Righteousness of GodLee Vayle, December 4, 1966

    • “Listen, notice it, they positively are denude of Holy Ghost understanding.”

      The Rapture #2Lee Vayle, March 31, 1968. Names it 2 times.

    See all 79 sermons on Revelation 3:17

    Revelation 3:18

    22 sermons

    I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
    King James Version

    See all 22 sermons on Revelation 3:18

    Revelation 3:19

    26 sermons

    As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
    King James Version

    See all 26 sermons on Revelation 3:19

    Revelation 3:20

    104 sermons

    Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
    King James Version
    • “Now, if you got your Bibles open, for my final text in this meeting, hoping to come again to you as soon as I can, Revelations, the 3rd chapter and the 20th verse, I wish to read for a portion of Scripture.”

      The Door Inside The DoorWilliam Branham, February 9, 1958

    • “In the Book of Revelation, the 3rd chapter and the 20th verse, I want to read this one verse.”

      Behold, I Stand At The Door And KnockWilliam Branham, May 21, 1958

    • “And I think that the door, and the setting, and coming at nighttime in the darkest, and knocking at the door, I think that that is very fitting of Revelations 3:20.””

      Jesus At The DoorWilliam Branham, May 29, 1958

    • “Tonight, to begin my part of this convention, of the speaking, I have chosen a little text found over in the book of Revelations, to you who mark it, in Revelations the 3rd chapter and the 20th verse.”

      The Message To The Laodicean ChurchWilliam Branham, June 9, 1958

    • “And reading now from Revelations the 3rd chapter and the 20th verse…”

      Behold, I Stand At The Door And KnockWilliam Branham, June 17, 1958

    • “Revelations, the 3rd chapter and the 20th verse, we find, in prophecy, Jesus Christ outside of His own church, in this Laodicean Age, knocking on the door, trying to get back.”

      The Spoken Word Is The Original SeedWilliam Branham, March 18, 1962

    See all 104 sermons on Revelation 3:20

    Revelation 3:21

    24 sermons

    To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
    King James Version
    • “But you that’s writing down, if you want to know they were redeemed men, take Matthew 19:28, all right, 19:28, Matthew, Revelation 3:21, then get those, Revelation 20:4, Revelation 2:10, First Peter 5:2 and 4, Second Timothy 4:8.”

      Revelation, Chapter FourWilliam Branham, January 1, 1961

    • “Now, Revelations, the 3rd chapter, and beginning with the 21st verse, we read this.”

      How Can I OvercomeWilliam Branham, August 25, 1963. Names it 2 times.

    • “(See?)”

      IdentificationLee Vayle, February 19, 1968

    • “Revelation 3: 21:”

      White Throne Judgment -Lee Vayle, December 10, 1968

    • “So therefore, He has the rainbow.”

      Second Coming of ChristLee Vayle, December 10, 1969

    • “Now, we should also read carefully, Revelation 3:21, Revelation 19:1-3, Revelation 19:11, 16, and Revelation 22:18-19, which does it all, because the Bride becomes a perfect Bride of the Word.”

      Laodicean Church AgeLee Vayle, September 7, 1971

    See all 24 sermons on Revelation 3:21

    Revelation 3:22

    5 sermons

    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
    King James Version
    • “and only those with the Holy Ghost, which is the Bride, can hear It.”

      The Rapture #2Lee Vayle, March 31, 1968

    • “But these people here were going back to their old experience and they were literally attempting to work themselves up into manifestation.”

      Love Never FailsLee Vayle, November 11, 1979

    • “And then it concludes by saying: [Rev 3:22]”

      Christ Is the Mystery #8Lee Vayle, August 24, 1986

    • “And that’s the same as Rev 3:22.”

      Three Basic PrinciplesLee Vayle, November 29, 1987

    • “Revelation 3:22, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.””

      An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

    Revelation 3, the chapter as a whole

    71 sermons

    • “The lights are a little poor [Blank spot on tape — Ed.]…read tonight from the 12th, or the 3rd chapter of the book of Revelations for a reading and pray that God will give us a context from this:”

      The Door Of The DoorWilliam Branham, December 12, 1957

    • “Now, each one of those church ages, till it got to this fifteen hundred years, if you’ll notice…Read it now when you go home tonight, if you have time, or early in the morning ‘fore you come to church, on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd chapter of Revelations.”

      Why Are We Not A DenominationWilliam Branham, September 27, 1958

    • “…unto the angel of the Lord… The 14th verse to the 3rd chapter of Revelation:”

      The Laodicean Church AgeWilliam Branham, December 11, 1960

    • “Now, we find out that this Laodicean church, the church age that we’re in now (if you want to read it, Revelations the 3rd chapter), we see what — what done — what taken place when this message is supposed to go forth?”

      The MessiahWilliam Branham, January 17, 1961. Names it 2 times.

    • “But He’s got…“All that he loves He chastens and rebukes,” and “I stand at the door and knock, and if any man would hear My voice…” that’s the address to this church age by God in the Bible of Revelation the 3rd chapter to the Laodicean Church Age.”

      ExpectationsWilliam Branham, March 8, 1961

    • “Now, now, in the 3rd chapter of Revelation, we find the ending up of the Church Age, which ended with the Laodicean, the lukewarm church age.”

      Revelation, Chapter FiveWilliam Branham, June 11, 1961