Sermons on city founded by god: showing 586-600 of 216,180

To Know God Well - Greatest Treasure

Contributed by David Leach on May 1, 2015

To know God well is the greatest treasure of life, but this treasure isn’t on the surface and found by intellect, it’s deeper and only found by our spirit

To know God well is the greatest treasure of life, but this treasure isn’t on the surface and found by intellect, it’s deeper and only found by our spirit Col 2:2-3 ...That they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of (divine) wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Babylon- When God Says That's Enough Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#3] BABYLON- WHEN GOD SAYS THAT’S ENOUGH Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Psalm 137:1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, 2 Chronicles 36:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Dennis Volz on Oct 18, 2000

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A.

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A. KURIAKON meaning "that which belongs to the Lord." Illustrations: I Corinthians. 11:20, "The Lord's Supper." Romans. 14:8, "We are the Lord's." B. Most common: EKKLESIA (used 111 times in the New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Finding God In Fear

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 7, 2020

David found his home in God when he was fearful. This is an interactive message with a small group.

This is a psalm of David that speaks to my heart in a powerful way. David was a controversial figure in the Old Testament. He's controversial because he was a deeply flawed person, and yet he gave particular attention to matters of the spiritual life that was quite uncommon during his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Tidings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 31, 2018

Christmas is beyond all but Christ is exalted, worshiped and congregation has assembled for Christ. F

Luke 2:1-20 Christmas: During Christmas some go to their mother church, some others go to their mother-in-law church. For some Christmas means lots eatables and going to good restaurants. Some Christmas means bonus, means New Dress. Christmas is beyond all but Christ is exalted, worshiped and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Brink Of Disaster Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011

Is it time to flee from the coming destruction? Or should we continue to witness and work for the kingdom?

"Repent! Repent! For the end of the world is near!" How many of you have heard a sermon on this subject? How many of you have heard a joke on this subject? Every faith tradition has a different way of looking at end-times prophecy. Some ignore it. Some codify it. Some rationalize it. Some obsess ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trying Times - "Don't Think On Anything Else" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 7, 2013

A comparative: Reflections of modern lifestyles in struggles with sufferings and colloquial neighborhood sayings and Christ Jesus, in early days lifestyles in struggles with sufferings and tribal sayings.

Trying Times - “DON'T THINK ON ANYTHING ELSE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013) “And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Friends

The Power Of Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 26, 2024

As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God. God will establish it for ever. Psalm 48:8.

THE POWER OF PRAISE. Psalm 48:1-14. 1. The God of the City. Before we can talk about the “city of our God” we must recognise and acknowledge the God of the city. The Bible does not begin with Jerusalem, but with God. The New Testament does not begin with the church, but with Jesus. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Jerusalem - Heaven - Eternity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 13, 2005

Part of 60 Sermon "expository" series available at website with Formatted Notes, Handouts, Powerpoint Templates and Presentations.

all 3 parts to this message in formatted text version and PowerPoint template are free at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewJerusalem.html The New Jerusalem Rev. 21 Human history began in paradise…the Garden of Eden. And it will all end in paradise…the New Jerusalem. v. 5 this sums up the last ...read more

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

The Danger Of Talking To God

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 9, 2019

This sermon is about having a One on One Conversation with God. It looks at what that meant to several people in the Scriptures - Adam, Cain, Abraham, Moses and Samuel in particular. It also reveals how gloriously dangerous and life transformative it can be

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11; Psalm 29 Theme: One on One With God Title: The Danger of Talking to God This sermon is about having a One on One Conversation with God. It looks at what that means to several people in the Scriptures - Adam, Cain, Abraham, Moses and Samuel in particular. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Pride Goes Before A Fall

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

The Edomites believed some things about their nation that God found to be false.

Obadiah 3-9 Pride Goes Before A Fall Introduction Before we look at our text in Obadiah, I want us to consider some of what the Proverbs have to say about pride. Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 15:25 The Lord will destroy the house of ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist