Sermons on City Of Samaria:

Why Christ Came Into This World - Part 4

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 21, 2003

Christ came into this world to save sinners.

There is no need to speculate as to why the Son of God left heaven’s glory and in the body of humiliation dwelled among men. He came to save sinners. He came full of saving grace and truth. He came because it is not God’s will that any be lost but all repent and be saved. He came on behalf of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Holiness

Seek The Lord As Saviour Now, Or Face Him As Judge Later

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Hear the servant-Messiah speak

Isaiah 61:1,2 (Cornhill Gobbet, 9/12/03) Context "Isaiah is like a miniature Bible. The first 39 chapters are filled with judgement upon immoral and idolatrous men. Judah has sinned; the surrounding nations have sinned; the whole earth has sinned. Judgement must come, for God cannot allow such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Pentecost- Abundance Is Here

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2011

Jesus intended for His disciples to be comforted, and to become confident at the same time. Pentecost is actually God’s kingdom moving in, and taking control.

The Power of Pentecost- Abundance is Here Text: Acts 2:1-4 Amplified Bible AND WHEN the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all assembled together in one place, 2When suddenly there came a sound from heaven like the rushing of a violent tempest blast, and it filled the whole house in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruin For The Wicked But Hope For A Remnant Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 10, 2009

This prophet predicts final ruin for a wicked and rebellious nation, yet hope remains for a remnant

Ruin for the Wicked but Hope for a Remnant Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. RUIN FOR THE WICKED BUT HOPE FOR A REMNANT 1I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Sep 5, 2009

Jesus meets a women at the well and changes not only her love pattern but her way of life

Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places John 4:1-30 Introduction: This passage has been studied so thoroughly that we all know, or think we know, how women in the middle east always went for their water early in the day, together, in a community time of fellowship. While the little children ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me To Drink

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 19, 2015

Jesus' words of "Give Me To Drink" were preceded by John 3:15 (Salvation); John 3:30 (Lordship), then comes John 4:7 (Service).

Read John 4:1-10 I. First - Salvation John 3:1-21 Especially v15 As Jesus begins His Ministry, He first shows us Salvation Not religious – for Nicodemus was VERY religious. Not a good person – for Nicodemus was a good person. Not someone who knew who God was – ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Obadiah

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 25, 2020

All verses with some commentary, footnotes from Biblegateway.com

OBADIAH - Edom Will Be Humbled (border of Israel and Jordan) 1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord [a]GOD concerning (A)Edom—(B)We have heard a report from the LORD, And an (C)envoy has been sent among the nations saying, “(D)Arise and let us go against her for battle”— 2 “Behold, I will ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The exhortation to Watch must be balanced with the command to Occupy (do business) until I come.

THE ASCENSION OF JESUS Acts 1:1-11 The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the account of The Gospel According to Luke. There is a definite continuity between the two books. Both books are addressed to someone called Theophilus, and in the beginning of Acts the evangelist again explains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful In Good And Bad

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2019

How do we feel when we have helped people and they don’t bother to show thanks? Have we met people who are thankful under the most difficult circumstances? What’s their secret? Let’s learn the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Let’s look at Jeremiah 29:1-7 and Luke 17:11-19.

How do we feel when we have helped people and they don’t bother to show thanks? Have we met people who are thankful under the most difficult circumstances? What’s their secret? Let’s learn the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Let’s look at Jeremiah 29:1-7 and Luke 17:11-19. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Afar Off

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016

Keeping Jesus at distance

AFAR OFF 11. "Afar Off" There are many characters who are said to be "afar off." 1. A Demon -Possessed Man, when he "saw Jesus afar off," ran and worshipped Him (Mark 5: 1-6). 5 They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes.[a] 2 And when Jesus[b] had stepped out of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Nešer Eagle Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2022

The Lord of the Rings series is one of my favorites, the movies, absolutely amazing, I never did read the books, but I did read the Hobbit, but anyway, after the movies came out and people began to talk about the series

The Lord of the Rings series is one of my favorites, the movies, absolutely amazing, I never did read the books, but I did read the Hobbit, but anyway, after the movies came out and people began to talk about the series, many on the web would ask the question, why didn’t Frodo and Sam just use the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ascension (Acts 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 9, 2025

What happened after the resurrection?

How did Jesus ascend to heaven, invisibly or visibly? What important business did the apostles conduct after His ascension? Why were the twelve separate from others? Let’s look at Acts 1. After His resurrection, what did Jesus do for forty days? Why did he order the apostles to wait? Why was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Applying The Great Commission

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

The last command given by Jesus Christ.

A. The Great Commission 1. It’s the last command given by Jesus Christ. 2. It is given to all believers. 3. It hasn’t been completed or finished. 4. It is still the marching orders of the church. B. The First Giving – John 20:19-23 When: On Sunday evening of Resurrection Day. “That evening, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 1 – Judah Has Fallen In Weeping – Chapter 1:1-3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 18, 2025

Today we begin a new series in the book of Lamentations. So few people read and study this amazing book written by Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem and Judah. It is a sad book dealing with the nation’s sorrow and sin that caused it. It is most informative.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 1 – JUDAH HAS FALLEN IN WEEPING – CHAPTER 1:1-3 One of the least studied books of the bible is Lamentations, or more fittingly, “The Lamentations of Jeremiah”, for the prophet pours out his heart in lament at what has befallen Jerusalem and Judah. The book is very ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-2, Jeremiah 10:5, Jeremiah 7:27, Matthew 8:12, Lamentations 1:3, Jeremiah 10:1-5, Ezekiel 20:5-8, Hosea 4:16-19, Jeremiah 27:6, Romans 11:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare 2 B Different In Missions/Evangelism Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

How can we be different (more effective) in the area of missions/evangelism? Follows the Dare 2 B Different outline: Embody His Name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT: In Missions/Evangelism Matthew 28:18-20 I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character in Missions A. Go with Authority: His was a Sure Character B. Go with Purity: His was a Sinless Character C. Go with Compassion: His was a Sacrificial Character Shift from Self-centered Thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist