Sermons on inner city:

Intentional Impact Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2008

Exposition of Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 about the measures taken to strengthen the city to the glory of God

Text: Nehemiah 11:1-12:26, Title: Intentional Impact, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/20/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Armitage Baptist Church reaching out to Muslims in the city in the aftermath of 9/11. “If one percent of evangelicals living outside the inner city had the faith and courage to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Listen In The Wilderness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

In times of vulnerability and fear, we must quieten ourselves to hear God's voice, just as Elijah did when he fled from Queen Jebezel and found solace in a cave at Mt. Horeb.

Welcome back for week three of our sermon series, “Wilderness.” I hope you have enjoyed it so far. God has something to say to us today from His word once again, and I’m excited to share it with you. We’ve been spending some time hopping around to different stories in scripture, all of which have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Topics: Vulnerability, Divine Guidance, Inner Peace

Sermon Series: Wilderness

Hurts And Healing In Leadership

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Healers will often experience hurt and must deal with it appropriately.

2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure (wealth) in earthen vessels, (frail clay) that the excellency (going beyond) of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2Co 4:8 We are troubled (crowed afflicted) on every side, yet not distressed; (extreme anxiety sorrow and pain) we are perplexed, (be at a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is Still A Struggle Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the third message from a series over Romans 6-11. This series examines the new live we have under God's grace. This message examines the struggle between the flesh and the Spirit.

Introduction: Tommy Lasorda the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager describes his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I've Changed...and Its All Gods Fault!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 19, 2015

it's times like that we should grateful for His Unmerited Grace... because when we deserve it the least.. He still gives it to us

I've changed and it's all Gods Fault! There are a lot of people in the world today with a lot of problems… We see everything from people wanting to join radical groups...to new sub groups of Young people known as the millennial's trying to rewrite history and the Constitution on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As A Godly Wife Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

A godly wives beauty is seen in her inner character.

Living As A Godly Wife Text: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: All of the charms and beauty a woman may have amounts to nothing if her ambitions are self-centered. But if she reflects her creator and assumes the posture of a graceful servant, she cannot not help but command high respect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Heart Full Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012

Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right behavior. Such behavior is the outward manifestation of the inward transformation, & the only sure proof that such inner transformation has taken place.

Matters of the Heart Series COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 “A HEART FULL OF GRACE” In our text the Bible describes what God expects of the believer in response to what He has done for us by His Amazing Grace. Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem, The Pain, The Promise: The Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016

One of the great challenges of life is learning what to do about the choices we make. The purpose of this lesson is to help the listener grow away from problems and pain to believe and receive the promises of God.

I. Introduction A. The Word of the Lord 1. Exodus6: 1. Moses sorrowed because his demand for freedom ironically had increased his people’s burden, not eased it. 2. So the Lord comforted and reassured his messenger, speaking to Moses twice (indicated by the word “also” in v. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-9

Denomination: *other

He Heals The Broken Hearted

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2021

Many people experience tragedies that cripple them emotionally & spiritually. They accept the idea that they will always be crippled. But Jesus came to heal the broken hearted and even to do a heart transplant. There is hope!

HE HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED Isa. 61:1, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALL TO CHARITY 1. When Mr. Blodgett won 25 thousand dollars on a TV game show, the master of ceremonies asked him what he was going to do with the money. 2. He replied, "It will probably all go to charity." The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 5 - Get The Inside Right First Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Mar 15, 2021

God wants us to be right from within, and no amount of flattery on the outside will cover a rotten inside. We need to work on our own inner thoughts and desires first, so that the outward words and actions flow naturally from within.

In Psalm 5, David says this: "For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue." (Psa 5:9) Notice here that there are people who can flatter you and seem great on the outside, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:9, Psalm 51:6

A Wise Man Scales And Brings Down

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015

To show what can a wise man do.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wise man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what can a wise man do. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 21:22 (Amplified Bible) 21:22 A wise man scales the city walls of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. V. THESIS: Praise, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Technology And The Soul Of Man

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 4, 2017

How should the Christian view technology?

Technology and the Soul of Man Genesis 4:16-24 We live in a blizzard of new technology today. We even wonder how we could live without it. I can remember the surprise snowstorm which hit the South in March of 1993 when the power was out in some places here for a week. It was interesting to see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jerusalem- A New Start Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#12] JERUSALEM- A NEW START Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned 811 times in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, 2 Chronicles 36:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem- The Second Temple Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023

This is the 13th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#13] JERUSALEM- THE SECOND TEMPLE Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned 811 times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Baptist

Peace And Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 8, 2024

The peace and prosperity are the blessings of the followers of Christ. Peace and prosperity are properties of a person who does and performs certain spiritual activities.

Text: Psalm 122 Theme: “Peace & Prosperity within your Homes”   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Introduction: Psalm 122 is one of fifteen psalms extending from Psalms 120-134, each of which is labelled “A Song of Ascents.” These pilgrimage songs sung by ...read more

Denomination: Methodist