Sermons on Lofty City:

Even Shepherds Are Included Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus was birth was not just a joyous announcment for the rich, the religious or those of prestige. Jesus’ birth was good news for everyone.

Even Shepherds are Included Luke 2:8-19 Luke 2:8-19 That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. [9] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Advocate Or Protagonist?

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 15, 2022

Caterpillars are defined as the larval stage of members of the Lepidoptera family which is an insect order comprising butterflies and moths.

Steven James, a Wisconsin-born American author once remarked: “Think of a caterpillar entering a cocoon. Once he does so, one of two things will happen: He will either transform into a butterfly, or he will die. But no matter what else happens, he will never climb out of the cocoon as a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, 1 John 2:1, Acts 19:19, Luke 16:26

Describing Isaiah’s Vision

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 14, 2024

Everyone who reads Isaiah's vision picturize the temple, throne and God based on their view of God. For some, the temple could be a small room, and the throne may be as simple as a chair with God seated on it. As a result, they rush past this verse as if it’s a short cartoon or simple setting.

Everyone who reads Isaiah's vision picturize the temple, throne and God based on their view of God. For some, the temple could be a small room, and the throne may be as simple as a chair with God seated on it. As a result, they rush past this verse as if it’s a short cartoon or simple setting. ...read more

Paul And The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 14, 2020

Paul's life is the cross.

“Paul and The Cross” 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) 1. The “preaching of the cross” was the distinctive message of the Apostle Paul. • The Cross for the Apostle was (The Center of the Gospel) The Main thing • The Cross to Paul was to be lived out every day a cross life, The Cross solves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Earth Mover

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 7, 2020

John the Baptist was a spiritual "bulldozer" calling us to move the rhythms and rhymes of this world towards God's justice.

December 6, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 The Earth Mover Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

What Am I Doing Here? Lets Go Back.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 29, 2022

You know August is the month we start “going back” to many activities … back to school, back to sports, maybe even back to work after a summer vacation. It’s also Going back-to-church-time, Going Back to Faith trusting and confiding.

Jeremiah 2:4-13 “What Am I Doing Here, Lets Go Back” 1. Jeremiah the Prophet the weeping prophet no wonder he wept because of the sins of Israel • Jeremiah spoke on behalf of God always trying to get Israel to repent change go back to Godliness. God speaks to us asking us to return to God. • As a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Proxiimty Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Jun 19, 2003

Get Closer, Whisper Softer

Gen 22:1-14 There are at least two ways to make something bigger to the eye. You can magnify it with a magnifying glass, microscope, or telescope; or you can move closer to it. Magnification makes an object appear larger to the eye, but there is only one way to get a sense of an object’s true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 27, 2016

The Pharos of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of The Ancient World. Christians, like that great light, are to be conspicuous signs for others to find their way "home" to God,

• “THE EXTREMITY OF THE ISLE, PHAROS, IS A ROCK WHICH HAS UPON IT A TOWER CONSTRUCTED OF WHITE MARBLE WITH MANY STORIES AND BEARS THE SAME NAME AS THE ISLAND. • THIS WAS AN OFFERING BY SOSTRATUS OF KNIDOS, A FRIEND OF THE KING’S, FOR THE SAFETY OF MARINERS, AS THE INSCRIPTION SAYS; FOR SINCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Location, Location, Location! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 6, 2014

Psalm 48 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God and Their City (vs 1-3) (2). God and Their Enemies (vs 4-7) (3). God and Their Worship (vs 8-11) (4). God and Their Future (vs 12-14) SERMON BODY: Ill: • It's like the real estate agents' mantra: ‘location, location, location’. • It's the number ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas Redefines Holiness

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 2: 1-12. It is a review of Christmas with its powerful message of freedom and grace.

Matthew 2: 1-12 Christmas Redefines Holiness The festive season is over. The Christmas tree is gone and its decorations have been put away for another year. Our waistline has stopped expanding. Stress levels are generally lower since relative and friends have been catered for, and our minds are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Strive For Love

Contributed by Chad Fessenden on Mar 9, 2004

We can accomplish great things for God, but none greater than the act of love!

Acts 20 23I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:23-24, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

A Felled Tree Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Dec 6, 2011

Before the Master Carpenter can do His work in us, He must take the ax of His Word and chop away our pride and arrogance.

Our theme for this Christmas season is The Carpenter’s Workshop. The Master Carpenter, Jesus, is busy working on His project – us, the Church, preparing His people for His return. This morning we’ll talk about the first step in this recreation. It’s probably the most ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Building And Hoping In The House Built On Rock Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2013

we need knowledge, we need truth, because without these we cannot stand firm, we cannot move forward.

Thursday of the First Week of Advent 2013 Lumen Fidei We need a strong city, with gates open to all who have faith, gates of righteousness through which we may enter, praising the Lord. To accomplish this, the most important task of life, we need to do more than stand in church saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Reading Ezekiel

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 13, 2002

Ezekiel is not an easy book to read. This sermon deals with how to read Ezekiel and applies some of the main themes

Ezekiel August 11, 2002 Reading Ezekiel There are parts of the United States, namely the Midwest that some people call “fly over country.” They call it that because they do not see the area as very exciting and you have to “fly over” it to get to other, more exciting places. I think that ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Man Who Wanted A Mountain

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 7, 2007

This is a study that shows the long term effects of being faithful.

THE MAN WHO WANTED A MOUNTAIN TEXT: Joshua 14: 6-15 INTRODUCTION: Caleb was a “We Can” man! Not all of the people that I know are like that; I am afraid that I am not as much ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist