Trumpets five and six unleash Satan's torment and decimation of unbelievers, but still, they harden themselves and refuse to repent. Sermon Outline: I. The Fifth Trumpet: the distress of unbelievers (v. 1-12).II. The Sixth Trumpet: the decimation of unbelievers (v. 13-21).

The seventh seal opened with trumpet blasts is God's answering the martyrs' prayer for justice and His announcing judgment on unbelievers. Sermon Outline: I. God answers the martyrs' prayers for justice (v. 1-5).II. The first four trumpet blasts (v. 6-13).

Lesson: God holds back the winds of turmoil until every last elect is safely sealed for the day of redemption. Sermon Outline: I. The sealing of those who stand before God (v. 1-8).II. The satisfaction of those who stand before God (v. 9-12).III. The security of those who stand before God (v. 13-17).

Lesson: God is patient with the wicked, but judgment day awaits, when He will avenge the martyrs' blood and punish all sins. Sermon Outline: I. The fifth seal: the predicament of the martyrs (v. 9-11).II. The sixth seal: panic from the day of wrath (v. 12-17).

Lesson: Jesus sovereignly uses destructive forces throughout history to prepare the elect for glory and the wicked for judgment. Sermon Outline: I. The white horse brings the conqueror (v. 1-2).II. The red horse brings war (v. 3-4).III. The black horse brings famine (v. 5-6).IV. The pale horse brings death (v. 7-8).

Jesus the slain Lamb is worthy of worship and to carry out God's eternal plan of judgment and redemption. Sermon Outline: I. Jesus is worthy to carry out God's eternal plan (v. 1-7).II. Jesus is worthy to receive worship (v. 8-14).

God is seated on His heavenly throne, Creator of all and sovereign over all, and all worship is due Him. Sermon Outline: I. The vision of God enthroned in heaven (v. 1-7).II. The worship of God enthroned in heaven (v. 8-11).

Christ is disgusted by spiritual pride, often fueled by worldly wealth, for which He urgently commands humility and repentance. Sermon Outline: I. Christ rebukes (v. 14-17).II. Christ restores (v. 18-20).III. Christ rewards (v. 21-22).

Christ praises patient endurance and keeping faith in Him amidst opposition, for which He promises exceedingly great eternal blessing. Sermon Outline: I. Christ praises (v. 7-8).II. Christ promotes (v. 9-11).III. Christ promises (v. 12-13).