Sermons on city dwellers:

They Laid Hands On Them

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013

The early church in conflict with the elders of the city.

And They Laid Hands on Them Acts 4:4 It was just a short time after the church was birthed that the apostles began to understand what Jesus had said concerning the Kingdom of Heaven. He had told His disciples, “If the world hates you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.” In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:4

Denomination: *other

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 29, 2023

The Kingdom of God is the rule of God in the hearts of men. Not only the hearts of men, but over all things in the universe.

We will look at the meaning of “the Kingdom of God”. To grasp what is meant by the Kingdom of God is to come very close to the heart of the Bible and the meaning of the gospel. The Kingdom of God is one of the principal themes of scripture. The Kingdom of God is so a part of the teaching of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3, Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 13:31-33, Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Securing & Dedicating The Completed Work Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. Though we may be safe within the walls of salvation, we should make sure that our souls are secure and never let our guard down. We must fill the void left by sin that is removed with God and His Word.

Book of Nehemiah Series #13 Securing & Dedicating the Completed Work Nehemiah 11 & 12 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah’s manual labor in building the walls of Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple was nearly done. Now there remained the task of securing and protecting the work that they had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven Beatitudes Of Revelation (Part 1 Of 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 5, 2012

Seven words from The Revelation that stir God’s people to faith and faithfulness.

THE SEVEN BEATITUDES OF REVELATION (Rev. 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; 22:14) Big Idea: Seven words from The Revelation that stir God’s people to faith and faithfulness. INTRO We are all familiar with the beatitudes of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5). But did you ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Trust The Lord To Provide

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 2, 2005

Is "Providence" more than a city in Rhode Island?

“Provide.” “Provision.” “Providence.” Even in English the ancient roots of those words can be seen. “Pro” in Latin meant “ahead.” And “video,” meant “to see.” Someone who is a provider “looks ahead” and “sees” what will be needed. The implication then of course is that the person makes plans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Is My Refuge

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 27, 2009

The Cities of Refuge represent our blessings of salvation

POWER FOR THE BROTHERS 7/26/09 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 1. God’s People are to Be Powerful a. Called the Army of God b. Victorious Over comers c. More than Conquerors 2. First two vs. we memorized a. Philip. 4:13 Becoming Can Do Christians b. Col. 2:6-7 Growing Up In Christ c. 1 Cor. 15:58 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

John's Questions; Jesus' Answers

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

Sometimes Jesus gives us answers we don’t want to hear...sometimes He answers the questions we should have asked.

I want you to consider John the Baptist. It is so easy for us to take a cursory look at this man, as we pass through the early chapters of the Gospels, and move on to study the ministry of Jesus with no more thought given to the Baptist, other than remembering him as the one who had the solemn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus Weeps At The Parade Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

Palm Sunday at the parade, and Jesus weeps!

Jesus Weeps at the Parade Luke 19:41-44 April 13, 2014 I’ll make a little confession to you this morning. Especially since Debbie is at the youth retreat I know I can say this. But, she already knows I’m this way. I’m not really a big fan of parades. I get bored pretty easily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Makes One Last Effort, But Defeated Once For All Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 21, 2018

At the end of the thousand years the Devil is to be loosed temporarily from the Abyss (20:7), but he has not learned his lesson; he begins where he has left off. He will assemble the nations for the final attack on God.

Tom Lowe 11/23/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.B.2: Makes one last effort, but defeated once for all (Rev. 20:9-10) Scripture (Rev. 20:9-10, KJV) 9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 19, 2015

Jesus' weeping over Jerusalem in Luke 19:41-44 shows us the compassion of Jesus.

Scripture Jesus’ three-year-long ministry was about to come to an end. Luke 19:28 is the beginning of Jesus’ final week on earth. It began with his triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. The people were rejoicing and praising God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Palm Sunday Surprise Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2015

The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the people in the Palm Sunday Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory and peace demonstrated.

The Palm Sunday Surprise Luke 19:41-44 The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: Symbolically the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the cries of the people in the Palm Sunday Jesus Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Alpha, The Omega, And The End Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 17, 2023

Throughout this study we have seen God’s plan for humanity, even His plan for sin and death’s defeat. But, what we do with it is our choice … what will you choose to believe?

Alpha and Omega, Part 49, Revelation Part 26 The Alpha, The Omega, and The End Revelation 21:1-23 and 22:1-21 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) CHANGE: No Wednesday night for adults this week – enjoy holidays! Christmas Eve service: Sunday morning at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-23, Revelation 22:1-21, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Luke 2:9, Matthew 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Pisgah's Lofty Height: The Death Of Moses

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 19, 2023

Moses was shown the Land which the LORD had promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were promised would be given to their descendants. what else did Moses see from Pisgah's lofty height?

From Pisgah's Lofty Height: The Death of Moses Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses was an old man of 120 years of age. Yet even to the time of his death, he maintained his youth. He was still vigorous and could see clearly. Yet all have an appointment with death, even the great Moses. It is the LORD who ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Somebody, Show Me The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 29, 2022

Christianity and Islam are two of the largest religions in the world with about 1.8 billion and 1.1 billion members respectively. Please read this sermon with an open mind to discover if a relationship with God is possible and learn the one unique trait that places Christianity above all others!

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Colossians 1:13-14) (13) "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (14) "In whom we have redemption through his blood, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 9:6-7, Colossians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 9:14, 1 John 1:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Of Rahab

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2012

Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be able to see the travelers who would come to her city before they even entered the

The Story of Rahab Joshua 2:1-24 In the second chapter of Joshua, we are introduced to a woman by the name of Rahab. Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist