Sermons on City On A Hill:

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

We have spent this summer working our way through the Gospel of John to study the words of Jesus, as he walked around Israel speaking to the crowds, performing miracles, and teaching in parables. People were following him around everywhere, everyone wanted to know who he is. Who is this man who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Completely (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 22, 2021

Matt. 8:26 says that Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and it was completely calm. It wasn't just somewhat calm, but completely calm. What are some other ways the bible use the word, complete?

COMPLETELY (part one) Last week, in my sermon on sleeping in heavenly peace, I talked about the boat story, where Jesus was sleeping on a cushion while the disciples were battling the storm. Matt. 8:26 says that Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and it was completely calm. I thought ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12, John 17:20-23, Philippians 2:1-2, Acts 20:21-24, John 4:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2021

James begins chapter four with a question about what causes fights among us. He spends 12 verses discussing the causes and cures for conflict. In this sermon, we will focus on the first 6 verses that address the causes of conflict.

Introduction: A. A boy once asked his dad, “Dad, how do wars begin?” 1. “Well,” said his father, “Take the First World War, it got started when Germany invaded Belgium.” 2. Immediately the boy’s mother interrupted, “Honey, tell the boy the truth. It began because somebody was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Vs. Humility Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series # 13. Paul addresses the roots of disunity with the church.

When we lived in Oregon you became aware of a few things you don’t really think about growing up in Pennsylvania. One of those things is recycling. We threw out everything as a boy growing up in Wilkes-Barre, PA: Paper, plastic, glass. It didn’t matter or cross our minds about the ecological ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Spiritual Warfare: Not Having Enough Power

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2021

The nine disciples had insufficient power to deliver the boy who had a spirit. I believe that many Christians would also fail this test. Why? We need a bigger connection to the Holy Spirit by prayer and fasting.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: NOT HAVING ENOUGH POWER Mark 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man bought a new Tesla Roadster. He had two sons. One of them asked him, “Dad, if you die, who will inherit your new Tesla?” 2. He pondered the question & said, “If I pass away on an even day, the son born ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking God's Blessings God's Way Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

God desires to bless us. The problem is that we often don't cooperate with His plan.

A number of years ago I was in a barber shop and a highway patrolman was also there. He told an amusing story. It was about a highway patrolman in another state who had stopped a drunk driver. But while he was preparing to cite the drunk driver, a car accident occurred within walking distance. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Trusting God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

We we return to God's ways according to God's wisdom and God's Word, God often begins to bless us immediately, as He did for Ruth and Naomi.

A couple of months ago as Jeanie and I were returning from visiting relatives in Southern California, we arrived in Reno at about noon. So we decided to visit our favorite fast-food restaurant, even though we knew the food wouldn’t be fast. The reason for it being slow food had nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Acts 20:35, John 13:34-35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Micah 6:8, Leviticus 19:9-10, Leviticus 23:22, Matthew 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

A Position Of Transition

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 5, 2021

As I thought about what my sermon topic would be on this final Zoom service the word transition came to mind. As I thought about the transitions that were made throughout scripture, a couple stood out to me. Let's take a look.

A POSITION OF TRANSITION As I thought about what my sermon topic would be on this final Zoom service the word transition came to mind. Transition means change, move, switch, alteration, modification. I can see how all of these could apply to what's happening with Cornerstone. We are making a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-18, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Jeremiah 29:11, Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 14:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has Great Things Ahead--8th Anniversary Message

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2021

No matter how good or bad our lives have been, God still has greater things ahead for us in the future. We must be open to new experiences to continue to grow in God.

God Has Great Things Ahead Joshua 1:1-11 Colossians 2:6-10 9/5/2021 Rick Gillespie- Mobley How many of you remember entering into the first grade. Some of us were excited, some of us were scared, some of us didn’t want to leave our parents, some of us were nervous about that bus ride. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11, Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sabbath Rest Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 16, 2021

Labor Day: The word "sabbath" has something to do with "rest." But like the word “sabbath,” the word “rest” has become lost in American society. This message brings awareness to a forgotten and important spiritual principle.

This morning we are going to take a look at “Sabbath Rest,” and try to understand what it is. The word “sabbath” seems so foreign to us today, and whenever we hear the word we tend to think of Sundays or going to church; however, that’s not entirely what sabbath is about. In the Bible the sabbath ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In God's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2021

Rest in God’s power to care for you, to create order out of your chaos, and to make you into a new creation.

Shawne B. from Warsaw, Indiana, was talking to her son about all the wonderful things God had made. She would ask him questions like, “Who made the sun?” and “Who made the rain?” Then, one evening, she looked at the toys scattered on the floor and asked, “Who made this mess?” After thinking for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Remembers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 4, 2021

Message introduces study of book of Zechariah focusing on THEME and HISTORICAL CONTEXT. Zechariah's message is highly relevant today. As theme suggests, it is a message of hope for God's people!

Today I want to begin opening the book of Zechariah to you. For all practical purposes, this book and other minor prophets are closed books for most Christians. During our annual reading of the Bible, we read the words, but there is a vast difference between reading words and comprehending the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:21, Matthew 6:24, John 21:3, Ezra 5:1, Nehemiah 12:16, Jeremiah 25:11, Haggai 1:1-5, Ezra 4:1-24, Ezra 3:1-13, Acts 8:30, Hebrews 10:25, Zechariah 1:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Role Of An Deacons Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 4, 2021

The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

Sermon: Deacons Series: The Church Slide Introduction Welcome everyone! I’m so glad to be with all of you this morning. I hope that this week was good for you. Today, we’re kicking off a brand new message series entitled, “The Church.” What we’re going to be doing over the next couple of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crossroads

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 9, 2021

All of us will face in life critical decisions must be made, times when different roads intersect. We need to figure out which way to go and what to do making the right decision when you're at a crossroads.

The Crossroads Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it. - Jeremiah 6:16 Today I can draw your attention to Jeremiah 6:16. I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Is Hard Jesus Is There Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 15, 2021

This message goes from John 11 on the death Of Lazarus but goes beyond to all hard times in life.

“WHEN LIFE IS HARD JESUS IS THERE” John 11 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ July 25, 2021 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/fGe6WlCL8dY INTRODUCTION: This morning, we come to a passage of Scripture which deals with death, a matter which is truly one of those hard things we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 28:20, Galatians 6:2, John 13:34-35, Psalm 27:10, Isaiah 49:15, Ecclesiastes 12:1-5, John 14:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ