Sermons on Jesus Weeps For City:

Woe To The Bloody City

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 18, 2008

This sermon shows how Nahum revealed the nature of the wrath of God.

Woe To The Bloody City Text: Nahum 1:1-6 Introduction: In over 23 years of ministry I don’t think I have ever preached a message from the book of Nahum. Not only that, but in all my years as a Christian I don’t believe I have ever heard a message on Nahum, and I would take an educated guess and ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The City John Saw.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 18, 2025

John saw a city not like our cities , he saw a city of good things.

Revelation 21:1-6 “In This City” 1. In this city that John saw it is not like cities we think of • Cities are full of busyness, noise, chaos and crime. • Isn’t the city the place where we assume humanity is at its worst? • In our cities we lock our doors with multiple locks. We may ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Mar 3, 2008

Ninth in a ten part series in Revelation, this sermon features a view of the new heavens and the new earth. The new Jerusalem is examined carefully as it is made of materials that reflect and clarify God’s beautiful light.

An Apocalypse for the Church A Tale of Two Cities, Part 2: Jerusalem Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”1a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away,b and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City,c the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,d prepared as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The City Through The Centuries Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

David Saves The City Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2019

First Samuel 23:1-14 shows us what seeking God's guidance looks like.

Scripture King Saul wanted to kill David. So David became a fugitive on the run from Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. However, David came to realize that God was still sovereignly watching over him and protecting him. Therefore, David’s trust in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For Unto You Is Born This Day In The City Of David A Saviour

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Salvation

Luke 2:1-14 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour I. Born A . . Promised Saviour 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. A. The Promised Place . . Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Seek The Welfare Of The City Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 27, 2008

Jeremiah’s message to seek the welfare of the city applies to the church’s urban setting of drugs, violence, and alienation.

Drugs bring Death Unless you have been out of town for a long time, you know that lots of things have happened in our city during the past several months. Some are hopeful, some confusing, and some are troubling. In addition to recent acts of violence, we hear charges of racism, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The City That Pride Built Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 26, 2022

Don’t be so full of yourself that you make a fool of yourself. Instead, depend on the Lord’s wisdom, depend on the Lord’s power, and obey Him.

A young pastor was asked by a funeral director to conduct a graveside service for a homeless man who had died while traveling through the area. He had no family or friends, and the funeral was to be held way out in the middle of nowhere in a brand-new cemetery. In fact, the homeless man would be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 10:8-10, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Demons Shriek And Sufferers Weep"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2010

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

Luke 9:28-43 “Demons Shriek and Sufferers Weep” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A friend of mine told me about a time, many years ago, when he and his family were tramping up Sharp Top Mountain in Bedford County, Virginia. His daughter was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Abraham, Sarah, Ishael, and Hagar represent faith and promise, spirit versus flesh, and grace versus Law. Abraham shows faith by letting his son Ishmael go forever.

Some of you have had the pleasure and/or pain of participating in a step-family. On rare occasions this works out really well and goes smoothly, but most of the time it’s very hard and all the parents and children involved, have major adjustments to make both lifestyle wise and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Relics And Miraculous Bleeding And Weeping

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

Beware of pieces of brass and other such things.

Relics and Miraculous Bleeding and Weeping Over the years, I have heard of all kinds of things that are revered and really worshiped. It is claimed that these things have special powers to heal because they belonged to someone in the Bible. Tears, oil and blood have flowed from all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 1 John 4:3, Luke 16:31, Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 20:29, 2 Kings 18:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:7, Matthew 16:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Slave That Ruled A City

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

One mans view of the parable of the parable of the mina’s from Luke 19 - showing the amazing grace of God in turning him from a slave to a ruler of cities

You’ll never guess what I saw – it seemed so unfair. He seemed such a nice chap – he had a wife and a couple of kids. He wasn’t seeking to do better than all the others. Just get by. He wasn’t the type to take needless risks – he was a good steady sort. Looked after his family… took care of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ancient City Of Damascus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2022

Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It was the center of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history.

Ancient City of Damascus Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It was the center of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history – one of the most ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Missions At Asian Cities Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 21, 2021

Paul and Barnabas as the first missionary team had decided to venture into the Asian Cities and reached many coastal cities with Gospel and established churches. Read further.

Acts 14:1-28 First Missionary Journey Continued & Completed 14:01-07 Mission work at Iconium 14:08-21. a. Mission work at Lystra, Derbe, and Opposition 14:21. b. -28 Appointments of Pastors for Churches Acts 14:01-07 Mission work at Iconium. Paul and Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

An Analysis Of A Great City

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Nineveh

An Analysis of A GREAT CITY JONAH 2:10 - Ch 3 I. THE SOVEREIGN . . OF THE CITY v.10 And the LORD spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. Note There Is : - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness