Dan Sullivan the Biblescribbler

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Verse-by-verse sermons with live-wire biblical imagination.

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Dan Sullivan the Biblescribbler is a library of Christian sermons built around close biblical reading and everyday illustration. Revelation’s beasts, Ephesians’ prayers, Palm Sunday crowds, shofars, cheeseburgers, and kingdom stories all become entry points into faithfulness, hope, and worship.

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About Dan Sullivan the Biblescribbler

Dan Sullivan the Biblescribbler is a collection of Christian sermons shaped by close reading, informal pacing, and a strong appetite for biblical texture. The center of gravity is expository preaching. Passages are followed carefully, often verse by verse, with attention to structure, symbolism, repeated phrases, historical setting, and the way one biblical scene echoes another. Revelation gets especially energetic treatment. The sermons linger over seals, trumpets, woes, witnesses, beasts, thrones, elders, scrolls, the slain lamb, and the strange overlap between John’s vision and earlier scenes in Daniel and Ezekiel. The result is not a polished academic lecture. It sounds more like a preacher thinking aloud with a congregation, checking footnotes, making corrections, and using whatever image will make the passage land. A shofar becomes a way to rethink Revelation’s trumpets. A World Cup vuvuzela explains noise and alarm. A catfish sandwich turns into a communion devotion about joy and wanting others to taste what is good. A high school basketball crowd gives Palm Sunday a sense of public commotion and charged celebration. The show is often funny. It is also earnest. Ephesians episodes emphasize prayer, inner strengthening, Christ dwelling in the heart, patience, humility, tolerance, and unity in the body of Christ. Narrative sermons on Solomon’s divided kingdom, Rehoboam, Jeroboam, and Abijah treat biblical politics as vivid human drama under God’s promises and warnings. The register is casual, sometimes rambly, but the theological intent is steady. Strange apocalyptic images are not treated as puzzles for speculation alone; they are pressed toward perseverance, hope, worship, and faithfulness. Listeners hear a teacher willing to say when something is weird, then stay with the passage long enough to draw out its pastoral force. It is best for people who want Bible teaching that feels alive in the room: historically curious, scripturally connected, practical, and comfortable moving from ancient visions to lunch-counter stories without losing its devotional aim.

Made for: For Christians who want plainspoken biblical teaching with humor, narrative energy, and close attention to Scripture. It especially suits listeners interested in Revelation, Ephesians, Old Testament history, and sermons that connect doctrine to ordinary life.

What sets it apart: The show pairs detailed expository preaching with vivid, offbeat illustrations: shofars, catfish sandwiches, basketball crowds, Star Wars trivia, and ancient empires can all sit in the same sermon. Its strength is making difficult biblical imagery feel concrete without sanding away its strangeness.

In their own words

These are sermons recorded at Westminster Church in Evansville, Indiana. I do expository preaching almost verse by verse through the Bible.

Revelation symbolismexpository Bible teachingChristian perseveranceprayer and inner strengthPalm Sunday and AdventOld Testament kingdom historybiblical cross-referenceseveryday sermon illustrations

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  1. 1

    Easter Sunday 2024

    ·43m
  2. 2

    Communion and Ephesians 1:1-18

    ·39m
  3. 3

    Sermon on Ephesians 1:19-23 from 6-10-18

    ·39m
  4. 4

    Colossians 3 Sermon from 2016-08-21

    ·40m
  5. 5

    2 Samuel 11 Sermon

    ·37m
  6. 6

    Jesus Forgives At the Cross

    ·32m
  7. 7

    Revelation 10 and 11 Sermon

    ·37m
  8. 8

    PALM SUNDAY 2026 - IT'S A PARTY

    ·44m
  9. 9

    Revelation 8 Sermon

    ·35m
  10. 10

    Revelation 7 Sermon

    ·30m
  11. 11

    Passover-Enhanced Communion Devotional

    ·6m
  12. 12

    Palm Sunday and Daniel's Prophecy of 70 weeks 03242024

    ·41m
  13. 13

    The Transfiguration Of Jesus With Moses And Elijah

    ·32m
  14. 14

    Sermon About Sending Out The 72 And Us

    ·41m
  15. 15

    Sermon about Jesus the Son of Man 03102024

    ·38m
  16. 16

    Sermon on Jesus and Centurion - prayer 2024-02-25

    ·30m
  17. 17

    Easter 2023 Sermon

    ·34m
  18. 18

    Hebrews 7 Sermon

    ·34m
  19. 19

    Sermon on Woman at the Well John 4 021824

    ·39m
  20. 20

    Safety, calling, and Misquoting the book of Esther

    ·6m
  21. 21

    Hebrews 4 - 5 Sermon

    ·31m
  22. 22

    Hebrews 2 Sermon

    ·37m
  23. 23

    Hebrews 1 Sermon

    ·37m
  24. 24

    Sermon On The End Of Solomon 240616

    ·40m
  25. 25

    2 Samuel 8 Sermon And 2 Samuel 9 Too

    ·37m
  26. 26

    Sermon About The Temple 240609

    ·43m
  27. 27

    About the Holy Spirit Power Old and New Testaments

    ·42m
  28. 28

    2 Samuel 7 Sermon

    ·40m
  29. 29

    Short thoughts on the rough birthdate of Jesus

    ·1h 17m
  30. 30

    Be Imitators of God - look to Jesus: Ephesians 5 Sermon

    ·38m
  31. 31

    Ephesians 4 Sermon, Put On Christ

    ·41m
  32. 32

    Rosh Hashannah intro then Ephesians 4

    ·41m
  33. 33

    Ephesians 3 Part 2 Sermon about How to Pray for People

    ·37m
  34. 34

    Pride in Ephesians 3

    ·0m
  35. 35

    Jesus sends them out after Easter

    ·48m
  36. 36

    Advent Revelation Apocalypse Episode 1! Revelation 1

    The speaker uses video game analogies to explain the importance of understanding the historical context of the Book of Revelation.

    ·45m
  37. 37

    2 Corinthians 10 Sermon

    ·35m
  38. 38

    Ephesians 3 Sermon - Part 1

    ·33m
  39. 39

    Zechariah Sermon Part 1

    ·44m
  40. 40

    The Holy Spirit: Purpose, Presence, and Some Heresies

    ·35m
  41. 41

    Sermon on the Holy Spirit - Part 1

    ·40m
  42. 42

    Sermon on Pentecost

    ·38m
  43. 43

    Sermon on Elisha's Death

    ·35m
  44. 44

    Sermon on Jehu just before election day

    ·40m
  45. 45

    2 Kings 1 - Ahaziah Reigns and Dies

    ·33m
  46. 46

    Sermon on the Death of Ahab

    ·36m
  47. 47

    Sermon on the split kingdom kings and God's nearness

    ·32m
  48. 48

    Sermon On The Splitting Of The Kingdom 240630

    ·38m
  49. 49

    Sermon About Jereboam And Rehaboam 240623

    ·37m
  50. 50

    Sermon on the Pharisees - 02-11-2024

    ·36m
  51. 51

    Sermon On The Disciples 2024 - 02 - 04

    ·38m
  52. 52

    Christmas Sermon 2023

    ·43m
  53. 53

    Joseph Mary Sermon Advent 2

    ·37m
  54. 54

    Zechariah Elizabeth Sermon Advent 1 2023

    ·34m
  55. 55

    Sermon On Judges 2023

    ·40m
  56. 56

    2 Samuel 13 Sermon

    ·26m
  57. 57

    2 Samuel 12B Sermon

    ·33m
  58. 58

    2 Samuel 12A Sermon 1

    ·39m
  59. 59

    Hebrews 5 - 6 Sermon

    ·33m
  60. 60

    End of the World in 2Thes 2 from 2015-07-05

    ·33m
  61. 61

    2 Samuel 6 Sermon

    ·51m
  62. 62

    2 Samuel 5 Sermon

    ·31m
  63. 63

    Hebrews 3 Sermon

    ·36m
  64. 64

    Hebrews 10 Sermon

    ·1h 22m
  65. 65

    Hebrews 11 Sermon

    ·36m
  66. 66

    2 Samuel Ch 5 Part 1 Sermon

    ·36m
  67. 67

    2 Corinthians 13 Sermon

    ·24m
  68. 68

    2 Samuel 4 Sermon

    ·24m
  69. 69

    2 Samuel Chapter 3 Sermon

    ·40m
  70. 70

    2 Samuel 2 Sermon

    ·33m
  71. 71

    2 Samuel 1 Sermon

    ·38m
  72. 72

    Hebrews 13 And Communion

    ·34m
  73. 73

    2 Corinthians 11 Sermon

    ·35m
  74. 74

    Hebrews 6 Sermon

    ·33m
  75. 75

    Build One Another Up - Valentines Talk

    ·14m
  76. 76

    Hebrews 12 Sermon Part 2

    ·34m
  77. 77

    Hebrews 4 Sermon

    ·36m
  78. 78

    Hebrews 12 Part 1 Sermon

    ·35m
  79. 79

    Hebrews 9 Sermon

    ·26m
  80. 80

    Hebrews 8 Sermon on Christmas

    ·21m
  81. 81

    John 19 20190217

    ·41m
  82. 82

    1 Kings 2 Sermon

    ·40m
  83. 83

    2 Samuel 14 Sermon

    ·33m
  84. 84

    1 Kings 1 Sermon

    ·36m
  85. 85

    2 Samuel 24 Sermon

    ·35m
  86. 86

    2 Samuel 22 Sermon

    ·38m
  87. 87

    2 Samuel 21 Sermon

    ·35m
  88. 88

    2 Samuel 18 Sermon

    ·30m
  89. 89

    Ephesians 5 Sermon

    ·48m
  90. 90

    2 Corinthians 9 Sermon

    ·38m
  91. 91

    2 Corinthians 8 Sermon

    ·33m
  92. 92

    Acts 11 Sermon

    ·38m
  93. 93

    2 Corinthians 6 - 7 Sermon

    ·39m
  94. 94

    2 Corinthians 12 Sermon

    ·39m
  95. 95

    2 Corinthians 4 Sermon

    ·40m
  96. 96

    2 Corinthians Chapter 2 Sermon

    ·37m
  97. 97

    2 Corinthians Ch1 Part 2

    ·36m
  98. 98

    2 Corinthians Chapter 1 Part 1

    ·34m
  99. 99

    Advent Revelation Apocalypse part 2 - Revelation 5

    A Bible study exploring Revelation 5, connecting its imagery to the tabernacle and Ezekiel's visions, framed within an Advent series about Christmas.

    ·36m
  100. 100

    Revelation 12 - Advent Revelation Apocalypse pt 3

    A Bible teacher introduces Revelation 12, warning against extreme interpretations while emphasizing that all scripture points to Jesus, then begins analyzing the symbolic vision of a woman in heaven.

    ·41m
  101. 101

    Revelation 13 Sermon

    Hidden gem

    ["Revelation 13 is treated as a chapter about the beast, but the sermon keeps tying it back to Revelation 11, Revelation 12, and Daniel 7.", "The speaker says the gift-giving after the two witnesses die mirrors Purim's celebration after Haman's defeat, while the Magi's gifts in Christmas do not.", "He reads the sea beast's ten horns, seven heads, and ten diadems as copied authority, then maps Daniel 7's lion, bear, and leopard to Babylon, Medo-Persia, and Greece.", "The mark, the 42 months, and 666 are presented as a warning about loyalty, endurance, and pressure to treat Caesar as lord."]

    Apr 13, 2026·38m·2 clips
  102. 102

    Short - Communion Devotion about Joy

    A speaker uses a story about a stranger's enthusiastic recommendation of a catfish sandwich to illustrate the joy of sharing good things, relating it to communion.

    Apr 12, 2026·8m
  103. 103

    Revelation 10 and 11 Sermon

    Hidden gem

    A sermon discussing the first six trumpets from Revelation, with a correction about ancient trumpets and a humorous analogy to Vuvuzelas.

    Apr 11, 2026·37m·2 clips
  104. 104

    Revelation 8 Sermon

    A sermon explaining the historical and cultural context of trumpets in Revelation 8, contrasting them with modern instruments.

    Apr 10, 2026·35m
  105. 105

    PALM SUNDAY 2026 - IT'S A PARTY

    A speaker recalls a chaotic basketball game in 1990 where a student waving a large American flag ignited an uncontrollable cheering frenzy, drawing a parallel to the excitement of Palm Sunday.

    Apr 10, 2026·44m·2 clips
  106. 106

    Revelation 7 Sermon

    Apr 8, 2026·30m
  107. 107

    Passover-Enhanced Communion Devotional

    Apr 8, 2026·6m
  108. 108

    Safety, calling, and Misquoting the book of Esther

    Mar 25, 2026·6m
  109. 109

    Revelation 12 - Advent Revelation Apocalypse pt 3

    Dec 23, 2025·41m
  110. 110

    Advent Revelation Apocalypse part 2 - Revelation 5

    Hidden gem

    Dan Sullivan centers Revelation 5 on a scroll written on both sides, sealed with seven seals, and no one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth able to open it.

    Dec 22, 2025·36m·2 clips
  111. 111

    Short thoughts on the rough birthdate of Jesus

    Dec 20, 2025·1h 17m
  112. 112

    Advent Revelation Apocalypse Episode 1! Revelation 1

    Dec 20, 2025·45m
  113. 113

    Be Imitators of God - look to Jesus: Ephesians 5 Sermon

    Oct 20, 2025·38m
  114. 114

    Ephesians 4 Sermon, Put On Christ

    Oct 13, 2025·41m
  115. 115

    Rosh Hashannah intro then Ephesians 4

    Sep 29, 2025·41m
  116. 116

    Ephesians 3 Part 2 Sermon about How to Pray for People

    Hidden gem

    Dan Sullivan frames Ephesians 3:14-21 around Paul's prayer, 'For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,' and says the passage is powered by chapter 2's mercy.

    Sep 22, 2025·37m·2 clips
  117. 117

    Ephesians 3 Sermon - Part 1

    Sep 17, 2025·33m
  118. 118

    Zechariah Sermon Part 1

    Jul 14, 2025·44m
  119. 119

    The Holy Spirit: Purpose, Presence, and Some Heresies

    Jun 25, 2025·35m
  120. 120

    Sermon on the Holy Spirit - Part 1

    Jun 17, 2025·40m
  121. 121

    Sermon on Pentecost

    Jun 10, 2025·38m
  122. 122

    Sermon on Elisha's Death

    Nov 7, 2024·35m
  123. 123

    Sermon on Jehu just before election day

    Nov 4, 2024·40m
  124. 124

    2 Kings 1 - Ahaziah Reigns and Dies

    Sep 10, 2024·33m
  125. 125

    Sermon on the Death of Ahab

    Sep 9, 2024·36m
  126. 126

    Sermon on the split kingdom kings and God's nearness

    Aug 15, 2024·32m
  127. 127

    Sermon On The Splitting Of The Kingdom 240630

    A sermon recounting the biblical story of the splitting of Solomon's kingdom after his death, focusing on Rehoboam and Jeroboam.

    Jul 14, 2024·38m
  128. 128

    Sermon About Jereboam And Rehaboam 240623

    Jul 10, 2024·37m
  129. 129

    Sermon On The End Of Solomon 240616

    Jul 7, 2024·40m
  130. 130

    Sermon About The Temple 240609

    Jul 3, 2024·43m
  131. 131

    About the Holy Spirit Power Old and New Testaments

    Apr 28, 2024·42m
  132. 132

    Jesus sends them out after Easter

    Apr 27, 2024·48m
  133. 133

    Easter Sunday 2024

    Apr 26, 2024·43m
  134. 134

    Jesus Forgives At the Cross

    Apr 8, 2024·32m
  135. 135

    Palm Sunday and Daniel's Prophecy of 70 weeks 03242024

    Mar 25, 2024·41m
  136. 136

    The Transfiguration Of Jesus With Moses And Elijah

    Mar 23, 2024·32m
  137. 137

    Sermon About Sending Out The 72 And Us

    Mar 21, 2024·41m
  138. 138

    Sermon about Jesus the Son of Man 03102024

    Mar 10, 2024·38m
  139. 139

    Sermon on Jesus and Centurion - prayer 2024-02-25

    Feb 25, 2024·30m
  140. 140

    Sermon on Woman at the Well John 4 021824

    Feb 20, 2024·39m
  141. 141

    Sermon on the Pharisees - 02-11-2024

    Feb 11, 2024·36m
  142. 142

    Sermon On The Disciples 2024 - 02 - 04

    Feb 4, 2024·38m
  143. 143

    Christmas Sermon 2023

    Dec 24, 2023·43m
  144. 144

    Joseph Mary Sermon Advent 2

    Dec 15, 2023·37m
  145. 145

    Zechariah Elizabeth Sermon Advent 1 2023

    Dec 13, 2023·34m
  146. 146

    Sermon On Judges 2023

    Dec 11, 2023·40m
  147. 147

    2 Samuel 13 Sermon

    Nov 17, 2023·26m
  148. 148

    2 Samuel 12B Sermon

    Sep 17, 2023·33m
  149. 149

    2 Samuel 12A Sermon 1

    Sep 12, 2023·39m