Sermons on Ancient City:

Building A City On Prayer Part 1 Series

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Aug 2, 2016

This is part 1 of a series of sermons focusing on Nehemiah"s prayer life as he set about the great task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Building A City On Prayer - Part 1 The book of Nehemiah is one that is filled with courage, effective leadership, faith, motivation, a great sense of adventure and a desire to honor God. Upon receiving information that the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and in ruins and the gates burned with ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A City On Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Aug 29, 2016

This is part 2 of a series of sermons focusing on Nehemiah's prayer life as he set about the great task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Building a City on Prayer - Part 2 Hi Friends, in our last post we shared 4 prayer pointers from the life of Nehemiah (Please see link to part 1 on my Profile Page). They were, He prayed fervently He focused on the greatness of the One he was praying to He prayed for favor He prayed the promises ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A City On Prayer- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Sep 30, 2016

Part 3 and the last in a series of sermons studying Nehemiah's prayer life, as he set about the great task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. The band Starship sang, 'We built this city on rock 'n roll'' but Nehemiah built the city walls on prayer!

Building a City on Prayer - Part 3 So far in this series, we have discussed the following prayer strategies of Nehemiah. He prayed fervently He focused on the greatness of the One he was praying to He prayed for favor He prayed the promises of God He prayed against resistance He prayed for ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Much People In This City Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 15, 2015

To establish that God's presence is significant in every city - and He uses us to call them unto salvation. We are reminded not to trust in our skills in preaching - but in the power of the gospel of Christ to save. We are charged to plant the seed and allow God to raise the plant.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Paul’s Troubled Entrance 2. Paul’s Trusted Exhortation 3. Paul’s Triumphant Exit Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will be discussing God’s significant work in a city that was wholly given to idolatry and sexual immorality. Paul arrives in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:8-11, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Diary Of A Deserted City (Lamentations 1)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Lamentations 1

DIARY OF A DESERTED CITY (LAMENTATIONS 1) The last few months have not been easy for everyone in Hong Kong – from friends to family, and from the congregation to the pastors. No person is untouched. In September 2019 I cried for two minutes before I step up the pulpit in the Putonghua worship to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Winning The Battle Without A Fight And Overcoming Ancient Covenants Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 6, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on ancient covenants and how they can affect our lives, and look at examples with Bible verses to backup the truth.

As believers, we often face struggles and challenges in our lives that seem insurmountable. However, many of these struggles are not just random events, but are actually empowered by ancient covenants that have been passed down through generations. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32-33

A Passion For God's Ancient People. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023

Eight prerogatives of Israel: “The adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service, the promises; Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came" (Romans 9:4-5).

A PASSION FOR GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE. Romans 9:1-5. From the dizzy heights of Romans 8, the Apostle Paul seems to suddenly hit an unprecedented low in Romans 9:1-5. The crescendo of the previous glorious chapter meets the jarring note of Paul’s passion for his own people - God’s ancient ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unveiling The Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations In A Modern World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 8, 2024

With our modern expectations, sometimes we find it difficult to understand the Bible. By adjusting our expectations we can correctly understand God's Word and apply His truth to our lives.

Unveiling the Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations in a Modern World Today, we’ll explore a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of Scripture: how the authors of the Bible interpret earlier portions of the Bible, and how we, with our modern expectations, sometimes find these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 2:15, Hosea 11:1, Revelation 13:1-2, Jeremiah 29:11, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are The Ancient Creeds And The Historical Faith Still Relevant Today?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2022

Why were the Creeds (Apostolic Creed and Nicene Creed) brought before the Christian Church? Are these Ancient Creeds and the Historical Faith still relevant today?

For Anglicans, ... As for all genuine Christians, ...authentic Christianity ... is Apostolic ... Christianity. And Apostolic Christianity ... rests on the historic, ...eyewitness testimony ... of Jesus's followers, ... the apostles, ... and to the facts of Jesus life, ... death, ... ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Philippians 2:6-11, John 20:24-29, John 20:31, John 20:21-22, 2 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Peter 2:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Ancient Paths Are Ripped Up And Crooked Ways Prevail Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024

Our nations have bulldozed out the ancient paths that were set for us by more decent legislators and leaders in the past; indeed, by God Himself. Every moral statute of God has now been trashed – marriage, creation, birth, sexuality. Judah did that and met God’s judgement.

ANCIENT PATHS ARE RIPPED UP AND CROOKED WAYS PREVAIL {{Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see, AND ASK FOR THE ANCIENT PATHS WHERE THE GOOD WAY IS, AND WALK IN IT, and you shall find rest for your souls, but they said, ‘We will not walk in it. Jeremiah 6:17 “I set watchmen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 6:16-19, Matthew 11:29-30, Revelation 6:15, Psalm 125:5, Proverbs 22:28, Deuteronomy 19:14, Hosea 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlocking The Ancient Secrets Of The Prayer Shawl Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

“Tal” meaning tabernacle or tent; “it” meaning little. If there was a big tabernacle for public worship then God is saying I want you to have a private place to worship me too.

Introduction: A The word “tallit” comes from two words in Hebrew. 1 “Tal” meaning tabernacle or tent; “it” meaning little. a If there was a big tabernacle for public worship then God is saying I want you to have a private place to worship me too. b In Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Screen Life: An Ancient Wall & A Call To Arms

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021

The lights shine brightly. I can hardly see in fact. The window is in front of me, pouring light. But I can't see. My mind is infatuated, obsessed. A kind of dementia overcomes me. I can't help but look.

The lights shine brightly. I can hardly see in fact. The window is in front of me, pouring light. But I can't see. My mind is infatuated, obsessed. A kind of dementia overcomes me. I can't help but look. I try to look away, but it recaptures my attention. I know there is a real world out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:3, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Conquering The Giants In Our Lives

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 3, 2021

Like the ancient Israelites, we have been set free from the slavery of sin and now are heading to the Promised "Land." We face various "giants" of problems personally, in the family, and from society against biblical truth.

The Jews were staying in Egypt for 430 years. In the last two hundred years, they were enslaved by the Egyptians. God sent Moses to deliver them from slavery and entered the Promised Land. Before they entered it, in verses 1 and 2, God gave the command through Moses to send twelve men, one from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10, John 14:1-3, Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:25-33, Numbers 14:36-38, Daniel 2:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Agur - The Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the Prayer of Agur from Proverbs 30, a chapter in the Bible written by a lesser-known figure, Agur, and emphasizes its significance as the only prayer in the book of Proverbs.

How many were here last week? How many remember the name of the quirky character who wrote just one chapter in all of Scripture...Proverbs 30? How many – since last week – went home and read all of Proverbs 30 including verse 7 – 9: The Prayer of Agur? How many sincerely meant to read Proverbs 30, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Topics: Ancient Wisdom, Discovering Contentment, Prayer Of Agur

Sermon Series: The Prayer Of Agur

Live Carefully (Cities Of Refuge; Numbers 35:1-34; Joshua 20:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

In God's eyes, it's really hard to accidentally kill someone. He places a high value on human life-- do we?

Sometimes in life, one will person will kill another. Sometimes, this is deliberate-- it's murder. Other times, it's an accident. Two people are out cutting down trees, and one person accidentally drops a tree onto the other. You kill him. You're out driving, and someone steps out ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9, Numbers 35:1-34