Sermons on city dwellers:

Filled By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

The second faith tradition offers a counter balance to the holy life: the spirit-filled life. We’ll explore strengths/dangers and how to integrate this tradition into our lives.

Streams of Living Water Filled By the Spirit Acts 19:1-7 October 17, 2004 Mark Eberly Last week we looked at our first stream of living water: the holy life. The counterbalance to the holy life is the spirit-filled life. If legalism and perfectionism are two of the great perils of the holy life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 22, 2014

Seven lessons we can learn from the story of the Tower of Babel.

BASIC BIBLE STORIES The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1 – 11:9) What can we learn from the story of the Tower of Babel? 1. Man NATURALLY disobeys God Genesis 8:21 says, “…the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 51:5, Genesis 8:21, Romans 3:23, Genesis 9:1, 1 Timothy 1:15, Romans 8:1, 1 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will We Know Each Other In Heaven Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 29, 2017

will we recognize each other with glorified bodies?

Over the years several people have asked me the interesting question, “Will we know each other in heaven?” I’m confident that the answer to that question is yes, for several reasons. First, consider the fact that God will resurrect us physically at His second coming. There’s plenty of evidence for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations Series

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 14, 2000

Having big expectations of God.

There is a ministry of this church that takes place every Thursday that there is school. The Good News Club meets after school every single Thursday. I haven’t said enough about it. What is going on there is truly amazing. We have been averaging between 15 to 20 kids every week. Dan Utley is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-76

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2009

While the Christian life is a process, we need to be making progress.

A Messiah of Transformation Text: Matt. 9:14-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: As you all know by now, my favorite football team is the Cleveland Browns, and may God have mercy upon me! Our current coach, although hopefully not for long, has a favorite saying when ask about why his team is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Rev.16: #53~1-12~pt.3 Gods Great Wrath Pours Out Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010

“the bowl judgments”, these are the final and most intense of the horrors that are coming on the earth dwellers, these bowl judgments climax with the return of the Lord Jesus Christ as He defeats His enemies at the battle of Armageddon.

Rev.16: #53~1-12~pt.3 GODS GREAT WRATH POURS OUT 5-8-10 Today we’ll continue here in chapter 16: talking about “the bowl judgments”, these are the final and most intense of the horrors that are coming on the earth dwellers, these bowl judgments climax with the return of the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Jesus: Shepherds Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Ordinary people, holy times and places

Zach and his flock were the last into the fold for the night. One hundred and thirteen sheep, just the same as last night and the night before. He pushed the last one into the enclosure and pulled the dried thornbush into the space between the two rough stone walls. On the way up to the heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Heavens & New Earth Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004

Heaven is a city!

Revelation 21-22:6 January 4, 2004 New Heavens & New Earth What’s it going to be like? What will eternity be like? What is heaven like? It is a good question – not just in a sense of satiating our curiosity – showing us things that we have never seen or dreamed of, but it is also an ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Lord Is My Shephed

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2006

"THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD” For nearly thirty centuries the twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most beloved passages in the whole Bible. There are only 118 words in this great Psalm yet these 118 words go to the very depths of our beings and form a roc

"THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD” For nearly thirty centuries the twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most beloved passages in the whole Bible. There are only 118 words in this great Psalm yet these 118 words go to the very depths of our beings and form a rock foundation to sustain us in hours of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Failure

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 21, 2003

When this power failure hit the North East, Midwest, and Canada it was catastrophic. When we have power failure in our Christian lives; it can also be catastrophic

August 17, 2003 Title: Power Failure Text: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 6:45-51, Matthew 14:23-33 Introduction From the Ocala Star Banner: The largest power blackout in U.S. history rolled across a vast swath of the northern United States as well as southern Canada on Thursday, driving millions of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 14:23-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeking A Better Land Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2022

The city of God is the homeland for the faithful of all the ages. It is no mere temporal and earthy city, but a heavenly one. By faith the saints of old based their lives on a promise of God that this city is more real and more permanent than any earthy city.

HEBREWS 11:13-16 SEEKING A BETTER LAND [Exodus 3:13-17] The city of God is the homeland for the faithful of all the ages. It is no mere temporal and earthy city, but a heavenly one. By faith the saints of old based their lives on a promise of God that this city is more real and more permanent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jonah Love A Plant More Than An Unsaved City?”

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2014

A look at four ways that we put our comfort above the unsaved.

WHICH IS A HIGHER PRIORITY FOR ME: My comfort or God’s compassion? - Jonah 4:5-9. - Verse 6 tells us that Jonah is “very happy” about the vine. - Verses 8 and 9 tells us that the destruction of the vine puts Jonah is such a bad state of mind that he wishes he was dead. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

(The Why) Frazier B. Baker The Lynching Of The Lake City Mail Man?

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 25, 2023

I was asked to give a 3 -5 min Sermon net on the Lynching of Frazier B. Baker, whose family, on the night of his murder, ran across the street and hid in the Church I now Pastor, Wesley Chapel UMC Lake City

Frazier B. Baker was an African-American teacher appointed as postmaster of Lake City, South Carolina in 1897 under the William McKinley administration. He and his infant daughter Julia Baker died at his house after being fatally shot during a white mob attack on February 22, 1898. The mob set the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Rev. #30~ 9:1-12 The 1st "Woe” Trumpet Judgment # 5 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 11, 2009

What the earth dwellers will witness as these demons from the abbys is turned loose on them has never been thought of are seen, it will be a time of agonizing pain and suffering, people will wish they could die and can’t.

Rev.#30~9:1-12 THE 1ST “WOE” TRUMPET JUDGMENT # 5 ~ 11-14-09 Today we’ll continue to talk about Trumpet Judgment # 5. Once again let me say in case there might be people listening for the first time; there are 3 sets of judgments, the seals, the trumpets, and the vial or bowl ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 6, 2020

“Do you have a deep, consistent, abiding sense of peace?” What is the indicator of perfect peace? If you have an undisturbed and sound sleep, then you are at perfect peace. Read further...

Text: Isaiah 26:1-4 Theme: Trust in the Lord Introduction: The Lord is good; His love endures forever. God willing, we will meditate on the theme, HOPE AMIDST DESPAIR, throughout August. Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite resources and people around us. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Methodist