Sermons on holy city: showing 31-45 of 143,465

Gentrification

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 3, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 11: 1 – 36

Nehemiah 11: 1 – 36 gentrification 11 Now the leaders of the people dwelt at Jerusalem; the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine-tenths were to dwell in other cities. 2 And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 11:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

Building The City Of God In The City Of Man Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 18, 2011

Nehemiah is often used to encouarge congregations to build a building. What Nehemiah did was encourage the remnant to rebuild the people and the walls of the city.

Intro: Nehemiah has always been used by pastors/teachers to encourage church congregations to build new facilities and buildings. I believe that a major portion of what is going on in Nehemiah is missed if we focus on building physically and miss out on building spiritually. Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

City Of Refuge

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 11, 2008

God placed six cities of refuge for the people of Israel. We have those cities available to run and hide at the time of need.

Cities of Refuge Ps. 46:1 GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble Cities of refuge 1. Design of cities. Ex 21:13; Nu 35:11; Jos 20:3. They were established by God before they were needed. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF GOD I. (:1-3) WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS ENTHRONEMENT IN HIS ROYAL CITY A. Call to Worship "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised" B. City of God’s Enthronement "the city of our God" "His holy mountain" "Mount Zion in the far north" "beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Church In The City Series

Contributed by Matt Smith on Mar 5, 2013

We have our security and our significance from God. Stop asking for things that He already gave you and start believing that you have them and act on the fact that they’re true.

*Pastor’s Note: All of my sermons are transcribed by the amazing saints at Barabbas Road Church. The sermons will have minor spelling, gramatical and contextual errors. If you wish to listen or view a sermon from Barabbas Road Church please visit our website at www.barabbasroadchurch.com. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The City of God

Psalm 87 The City of God I. HER FIRM FOUNDATION 1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. Or On the holy mount stands the city he founded; Its Provenance - His foundation - means “His founded city” Isaiah 28:16 therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CITY OF GOD IS DESTINED FOR GLORY

BIG IDEA: THE CITY OF GOD IS DESTINED FOR GLORY "Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God." (:3) INTRODUCTION: City of God = place where God has chosen to dwell cf. our body = the temple of the Holy Spirit ode to Zion as the center of worship for the world I. (:1) FIRM FOUNDATION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 87:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus In The City Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 17, 2008

We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in 6 special towns -- The Purpose, the Prophecy, and the Proximity of the Cities of Refuge. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Christ in the City Joshua 20:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChristCity.html We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in some cities: [vv. 1-3] The Jews are now in possession of the Promised Land. The 12 tribes divided up the land, but then there were 6 cities set aside as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A City Not Forsaken

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2014

Importunity "UNTIL..."

A CITY NOT FORSAKEN. Isaiah 62:6-12. I reside just outside the walls of a quaint old English city - so quaint, that there is still a civil servant who holds the office of City-crier. This is a man with a bell and a loud booming bellowing voice, who makes public announcements in public places. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God In The City

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2014

A word picture of the justice and mercy of God, set against the dark backdrop of a rebellious people.

GOD IN THE CITY. Zephaniah 3:1-5. A Christian applied for a job which would involve helping some of those on the margins of society. ‘Why would you want to work in this God-forsaken place,’ asked the interviewer. ‘Because it is not God-forsaken,’ replied the candidate. This short passage of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The City Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2010

The incentive of future blessings is held out to the present as reason for repenting and living a heart-emanating kind, compassionate and righteous life. So here we have the assurance of full kingdom blessing for Zion and Jerusalem.

ZECHARIAH 8:1-8 "THE CITY OF TRUTH" The remnant people have been told what disobedience to the Word of God had brought to pre-exiled Israel and what it would bring to them in chapter seven. In chapter eight they are told the glorious blessings of what repentance and obedience to the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In The City

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas textual sermon on John 14:27. (Portions adapted from Jonathan Edwards and Alexander MacLaren)

Sermon for 12/3/2006 John 14:27 Christ Came to Bring Peace Not Christmas Stress Introduction: From Children’s Christmas Program- It’s traffic, it’s people, it’s lights and noise. It’s busy moms and dads, it’s cranky girls and boys. It’s hustling and bustling, it’s high priced toys. It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

City Of Refuge

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 24, 2008

Jesus is my Rock of refuge and as long as I am following Him, I will be sheltered from storms that I have to go through.

City Of Refuge Joshua 20:1-9 1 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: 3 That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evangelizing The Cities Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2015

Just as post-Resurrection Judaism created a culture that rejected the Gospel, so modern society tries to make people incapable of receiving Christ. But we must bear witness, especially in the cities.

Thursday of the Second Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Last Sunday we heard Jesus tell his key disciples not to disclose their vision of Him transfigured until He would rise from the dead. There was a good reason for that. The Jewish mindset, which had been formed by prophets like Jeremiah, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic