Sermons on City Of David:

Loving God Through Worship Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 17, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 3. This message spells out seven principles on how to W.O.R.S.H.I.P. God.

LOVING GOD THROUGH WORSHIP Living a Life of Love – 3 Psalm 95 March 19, 2006 INTRODUCTION: Today we will be continuing in our series titled “Living a Life of Love.” In week one our theme was love your spouse. Last week our theme was love each other and this week our theme is love God. How do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Reasons For Believing In God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate the reality of God to others “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gent

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of Sunday morning messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006

Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Peace Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

Paul teaches us that, "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace," and that’s what we’re going to highlight today, the peace, "patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Let’s talk about p

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PEACE Galatians 5:22,23 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to continue my series on Fruit That is Never Out of Season. Let’s look at what Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22,23 about the fruit of the spirit. Let’s begin there. Paul teaches us that, "The fruit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Da Vinci Code: Can You Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 6, 2006

Are you going to believe Brown or the Bible? This sermon focuses on the facts of how we got our Bible and why we can believe it.

Cracking the DaVinci Code: Can You Trust the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Rev. Brian Bill 5/7/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. It’s easy to get confused about the Bible. Listen to how some children answered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 29, 2003

Mal 3:8,9-WILL A MAN ROB GOD? YET YE HAVE ROBBED ME. BUT YE SAY, WHEREIN HAVE WE ROBBED THEE? His answer is: IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS. YE ARE CURSED WITH A CURSE: FOR YE HAVE ROBBED ME. There is a lot of misleading preaching on prosperity in the church tod

TITHING 1-INTRODUCTION It seems so few people these days give tithes, offerings, and alms, yet they profess to be walking with God. This applies to people all over the world. By their actions, they deny Him. Every person is to give 10% of their total income to God. This is called a tithe. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 23, 2003

This is an Easter Sermon that deals with some different what ifs in life and what if Jesus was not raised from the dead.

" What IF" 4/20/2003 Easter NLF Isaiah 53:1-6 Matthew 27:62-28:20 We have all probably played the game of what if in our lives on more than one occasions. "What if I won a million dollars? What if married him? What if I moved ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

God designed us to live in community with others and to work in partnership with one another for the sake of the kingdom. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Why We Need Each Other Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them yelled and the other looked up to see a huge grizzly bear charging at them. The first friend started to frantically put on his tennis shoes. When his buddy saw this, he anxiously asked, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mia (Missing In Action)

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 27, 2003

An all day sermon on members of the Body of Christ who are no longer in active duty, but are missing in action.

Missing In Action Luke 15:1-7 You will notice that today we have a POW - MIA flag hanging behind the pulpit. It is an unfortunate symbol that has come about because of the Pride of man. As I sat this past week and watched the news of our solders starting to return home and our POW’s returning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Footprints

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 15, 2003

We are called to follow in the often bloody footprints of Jesus Christ. What does this mean? How can I do it? What does it take?

May 5, 2003 "Footprints" 1 Peter 2:13-25 Pastor Jon MacKinney ________________________________________________________________________ Footprints are not a very common occurrence in Arizona. Frankly, in certain parts, like our part, there’s not enough rain to make any mud to make any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Too Can Be Deceived

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 8, 2005

None of us is immune to spiritual deception, and the Word is full of warnings about deception

You, Too Can Be Deceived TCF Sermon June 5, 2005 As a preacher, or really any kind of public speaker, you’re always thinking of a really good start for your message. That opening that will captivate your audience, and hopefully disarm them, and eventually begin to draw them in to listen with some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

New Leaders - Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Leadership, as in a nation, changes. We must always be finding, and training new leaders to guide the church in the days ahead.

January 28, 2001 Deut. 31:1-8 ¡§New leaders ¡V changing of the guard¡¨ INTRODUCTION Our nation has just completed the process that we go through every 4 years. Last Saturday, most of you probably watched as George W. Bush was sworn in as our nation¡¦s 43rd president. We chose a new ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Wearing Your Best Clothes? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon explains why trying to live the Christian life is impossible for us--becasue only CHRIST can live it!

Personal Questions… Are You Wearing Your Best Clothes? Isaiah 64:6 March 25, 2001 Intro: A. [Clothes Make a Church] A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping Thegifts God Has Given You

Contributed by Gene Barron on Mar 1, 2001

Firstin a three-part series on Spiritual Gifts

“The Gifts of the Holy Spirit” (Part 1 of 3) 1 Cor 13:8-10; Romans 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION For several years American presidents have focused attention on what has been called America’s greatest wasteland: the vast potential of young men and women who, because of inadequate resources or other ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ