Sermons on Jerusalem Above:

Be Careful Who Or What You Support

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 23, 2004

Be careful little hand what lever you pull for the Father above is looking down in ?

From time to time, I hear folks say, “I don’t talk about politics or religion.” Interestingly, both subjects influence a great part of our lives and it certainly is prudent for us to seek to be right in both areas. Germans made a mistake in the last century and we had a man who should have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When We Find It Hard To Pray

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021

Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Baptist

We Seek Our Permanent City Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014

To show that GOD has prepared both an eternal body and eternal place for us to be with Him in eternity.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you desire to live in Jerusalem some day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD has prepared both an eternal body and eternal place for us to be with Him in eternity. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 13:14 (Amplified Bible) 13:14 For here we have no permanent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 10 – Chapter 33:15 – The Incredible Names For Jerusalem In The Bible Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 7, 2025

The message this time is more a study, not a delivered message. It is a bit technical but most interesting. Do you know how many biblical names for Jerusalem there are? This might surprise you. Enjoy what God thinks of His Holy City!

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 10 – Chapter 33:15 – THE INCREDIBLE NAMES FOR JERUSALEM IN THE BIBLE After the lovely study of The Branch in scripture we continue with our consideration of the passages in Jeremiah relating to the future restoration of redeemed Israel that begins ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:16, Genesis 14:18, Genesis 22:2, 2 Samuel 6:12, Matthew 5:35, Isaiah 48:2, Isaiah 52:1, Matthew 4:5, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 48:1, Psalm 48:8, Isaiah 1:26, Zechariah 8:3, Isaiah 60:14, Lamentations 2:15, Jeremiah 23:6, Jeremiah 3:17, Ezekiel 48:35, Isaiah 29:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help Is Available

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 14, 2009

Christians do not have to go to Jerusalem to the Pool of Bethesda for healing.

Text: Jesus said, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working” (John 5:17). God is always at work in the life of each of us because we are His children. He knows our needs, our hurts, our feelings, our desires, our whereabouts, and our thoughts. He knows when we do ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Story 21 Wall-Eyed Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2014

In addition to the rebuilding of the temple and priesthood, the people rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. They did so as a community of believers.

1. Walls There are many famous walls in history: * Great Wall of China * Berlin Wall * Vietnam Wall * Wall Street is the financial district of New York City, named after and centered on the eight-block-long street in Lower Manhattan. Early Dutch colonists of New Amsterdam built an earthen wall for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Speaks Into Our Darkness

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014

A perspective on John 8: 12. To live in hope can inversely imply that there is darkness in a person’s life. It reveals a need for a saviour who can speak into that darkness and bring forth light and life.

John 8: 12 God speaks into our darkness In the beginning of the Bible the very first words that we hear God speak are, “Let there be light.” And God saw that the light was good. The context into which God spoke was darkness. From out of the darkness God created light and life. From ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph Is In Charge Of His Brothers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015

To show that Joseph is blessed beyond Abraham and Isaac and he is above his brothers as their leader, just as JESUS is infinitely above us and we are lead into blessings after blessings because of JESUS within us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. Because the Seed of Abraham dwells within me. Psalms 105:6 (New King James Version) O seed of Abraham His servant, You children of Jacob, His chosen ones! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Joseph is blessed beyond Abraham and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under The Sun Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2023

If you want to find any significance in an otherwise insignificant life, look above the sun.

The movie Antz begins with an ant named Z talking to his therapist. Take a look. (Show Antz (1998)—You Are Insignificant scene). All my life I've lived and worked in the big city…. I always tell myself there has got to be something better out there. Maybe I, maybe I think too much. I think ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What You Seek Is What You'll Get

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 29, 2018

Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV)

It’s a New Year: What You Seek Is What You’ll Get Text: Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV) Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Delegated Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2019

Above all, a person who handles the Lord’s money must have a heart that is right with God.

November 11, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.C: Faithfulness Delegated. (8:16-9:5) Part-1: When We Give By Faith. (8:16-24) Faithfulness Delegated. Part-1: When We Give By Faith. (8:16-24) Part-2: Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Worthy Of Praise: A Palm Sunday Message.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2025

The Pharisees were not happy at the praise the disciples were giving Jesus, "if they were silent "Jesus told the Pharisees "these stones would cry out."

Jesus is worthy of praise: A Palm Sunday message. Today in the Christian Calendar is an important day, the Sunday prior to Easter, Palm Sunday, not because of all the palm branches on the way in here or on the platform. It’s called Palm Sunday because as Jesus entered Jerusalem prior to his ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12, Luke 19:28-40, Luke 19:40, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 1:27, Psalm 114:6, Isaiah 55:12, John 1:2-5, Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 2:9-10, Matthew 21:9, Acts 4:12, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 12, 2025

Theme: Redemption – Salvation – Born Again Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? What does it mean to be Born Again into the Kingdom of God?

Scripture: John 3:1-15; Ezekiel 36:25-27; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 3:18 Theme: Redemption – Salvation – Born Again Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? What does it mean to be Born Again into the Kingdom of God? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Nazarene

Breaking Barriers With Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance.

BREAKING BARRIERS WITH FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12, Exodus 3:21, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Proverbs 3:3–4 INTRODUCTION: Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance. It is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Practical Christian Living Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

~Paul tells the believers in Colossi to love heavenly things; set your hearts and minds on things above --

#8~Col. 3:1-11 ~IN THIS CHAPTER, PAUL BEGINS DEALING WITH PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING~ 1-12-14 We'll be in chapter 3: today, but to help us get connected back up with our thought line let's read: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist