Sermons on Beloved City:

The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2017

The Lord Jesus Christ was glorified before His death and resurrection and that’s the story of the transfiguration.

-AD 29_ Unnamed Mountain Lesson: The Transfiguration (Isaiah 42:1) Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36 -Matthew- The final verse of chapter 16 belongs here with chapter 17, because Jesus is speaking about the transfiguration when He says: Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: "Everyone Into His Own City..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 15, 2004

Christmas must be our happiest time of the year. One 8 yr. old asked me, "Do you know which Reindeer has the cleanest antlers, Comet!" Kids and Christmas do go together, But, that’s not all, let’s see why!

Introduction Christmas and Kids. They do go together don’t they. Just the other day, one of our 8 yr olds at Church came up and boldly asked, "Do you now which Reindeer has the cleanest antlers, Comet!" We all look forward to this time of the year. However, it can be one of the most stressful & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Impacting Our City For Christ (Part Ii)--Connecting With People

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 9, 2008

This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

Last week I began a three part series entitled "Impacting Our City For Christ." Jesus said we are to be like "salt" or "light". These metaphors represent something that influences or impacts. For a text we used John 4:7-12. “A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Impacting Our City--On Mission With Jesus (Part Iii)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 20, 2008

This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

What an exciting concept, to be on mission with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the creator of the universe. It is exciting to think that I can join Him in His work. Jesus is on a mission. Jesus mission in life is to influence people to have a life changing encounter with God. He came to bring people into a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Enough To Change A City - Acts 19 Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 5, 2014

Today's cities are not so different from First Century cities as one might think. Jesus was enough to change Ephesus. He is enough to change your city!

I need to give you a background of the book of Ephesians, so you can see that it applies to our city. This way, you can get a feel for WHY Paul wrote what he did in the book. Ephesus was one of the premier city of the Roman Empire. It was situated on It benefitted from a great road system, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

7 Aspects Of How Reality Will Function In The New City Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 21, 2022

What will heaven be like? That is the great question. My mind is there much of the time. And what about hell? What would hell be like?

What will heaven be like? That is the great question. My mind is there much of the time. And what about hell? What would hell be like? These are fascinating questions to me. They are practical rather than mystical or far away. They are directly real to me. And I hope it's real to you. It's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:4-5, Revelation 21:11-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Son Of God Enters The City Of God: The Revolutionary Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives.

As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7, Isaiah 54:4-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Our Hope And Refuge

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 20, 2017

There is a parallel between these APPOINTED cities of refuge and JESUS our place of refuge today… see how we find hope and refuge in Jesus our city of refuge.

Jesus our HOPE and our Refuge Psalm 9:9 "The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed a refuge in times of trouble" 1. WHAT EXACTLY DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU AND ME TODAY HOW IS JESUS OUR REFUGE…. Nowhere it there a better picture of Gods grace to mankind than Num 35:6-7. And nowhere do we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:9-28, Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beloved. Let Us Love One Another: A Sermon For The 4th Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2023

One has to know God in order to truly love.

Beloved. Let us love one another: A Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent 1 John 4:7–8 NKJV Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. We now come to the 4th Sunday of Advent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rev. #64-Pt 5~18:6-24 Commercial Babylon’s Destruction Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2010

God will give to commercial Babylon exactly what she deserves, even the world system of commercialism if that is what the Great city Babylon is, and I am leaning in that direction.

Rev. #64-pt 5~18:6-24 COMMERCIAL BABYLON’S DESTRUCTION 7-24-10 We’re still talking about commercial Babylon’s destruction, let me say again, that I can’t say what city this will be for sure, and most of the materials I’ve read are not sure either, there’s a few that seem to think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Love: Transformed By Christ's Example Ephesians 5:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2024

Today we delve into the transformative power of God's Word, particularly focusing on Ephesians 5:1-2. These verses call us to imitate Christ and walk in love as He did. Let us explore together how we can be transformed by following His example of love.

Walking in Love: Transformed by Christ's Example Ephesians 5:1-2 Introduction: Today we delve into the transformative power of God's Word, particularly focusing on Ephesians 5:1-2. These verses call us to imitate Christ and walk in love as He did. Let us explore together how we can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 John 3:2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:48, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 15:12, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Spiritual Journey: Have You Been To Cloud City? The Great Leap Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Though his warrior father had carved out a kingdom for the crown prince, it was not big enough. This prince had a voracious appetite that could never be satisfied.

"Though his warrior father had carved out a kingdom for the crown prince, it was not big enough. This prince had a voracious appetite that could never be satisfied. That craving for more would send him to the ends of the earth in a never-ending quest that still astounds the world some 2,500 ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Kingdom Of God In Contemporary Society: The Earthly Conflict Between Babylon And The Kingdom

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021

It's all around us though we may not see it. It's built into our lives though we don't see more than fading glances of it's reality.

It's all around us though we may not see it. It's built into our lives though we don't see more than fading glances of it's reality. It's torn at us for all our lives, our hearts ache against it, but it remains. It climbs upon our backs, it whispers into our ears of things we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Two Witnesses And Destruction Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2017

The church is the temple of the Holy Spirit today; that is, believers (not a building) are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-4-16 Lesson: III.C.9.b: The Two Witnesses and Destruction of Jerusalem (11:1-13) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2006

A consideration of the biblical basis for this beloved Christmas carol.

A young boy once complained to his father that most of the hymns they sang in church were boring to him - too far behind the times - tiresome tunes and meaningless words. His father put an end to his son’s complaints by saying, "If you think you can write better hymns, then why don’t you?" The boy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Baptist