Sermons on Looked For A City:

Look Ye Saints The Sight Is Glorious

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

Rejoice in your salvation!

Galatians 1:1-5 Proposition: You must rejoice in your salvation! I. Because of the miracle that bought you! 1 A. Man had no part in it! B. It cannot be duplicated! II. Because of the scope of the miracle! 1-2 A. Enemies become brethren! 1 B. There are no limits! ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5, Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Sacrifice Look Like? Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

Greeting ‌Something new in God’s Word? ‌Familiar passage with new eyes? ‌I know I did. ‌My prayer for you

WHAT DOES SACRIFICE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 2 of 2 part series INTRO Greeting Something new in God’s Word? Familiar passage with new eyes? I know I did. My prayer for you BODY A few years ago, Lisa told me that we each needed to make sacrifices in order for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 10:1-18

What Does Love Look Like Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

‌I am not a fan of Valentines Day. ‌Let me also add, that if you need Valentines Day to show your spouse you love them, you’re doing something wrong! ‌

WHAT DOES LOVE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 1 of 2 part series INTRO- Good morning Cross Pointe Church! Let me begin with, there is a good chance that I will say something that upsets you today. I might as well go ahead and get it out of the way. I am not a fan of Valentines ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, John 13:34

When The Cure Looks Like The Curse

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 16, 2025

This sermon calls us to lift our eyes from our wounds to Christ...just as the Israelites looked at the bronze serpent, trusting God to transform our places of pain into sources of healing and redemption.

Have you ever had to look at the very thing that hurt you in order to be healed? That sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? We tend to run from pain, not toward it. We avoid the memories that wounded us, the people who betrayed us, the experiences that left us scarred. But what if God invites us, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15, Psalm 121:1-2

A Biblical Look At Various Types Of Christians Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 12, 2025

How can you prioritize a more authentic, Spirit-led walk with God in your life?

The Bible categorizes people into various groups based on their relationship with God, faith, and actions. Understanding these categories can help us reflect on our own spiritual journeys and relationships with others. 1. The Wicked Those who reject God's laws and live in sin (Psalm 37:10; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Isaiah 13:11

The Sign You're Looking For

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 5, 2025

This sermon warns against seeking signs from a hard heart, highlighting the hypocrisy of being able to interpret worldly things while being blind to spiritual truth, and ultimately points to Christ's resurrection as the only sign we truly need for faith.

Introduction Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, desperately asking God for a sign? "Lord, if you want me to take this job, let the phone ring in the next ten minutes." "God, if this is the person I'm supposed to marry, have them wear a blue shirt tomorrow." We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 30, 2025

A sermon about considering how God has blessed us even during out dark time

“Don’t Look Back” December 28, 2025, CCCAG Scriptures Psalm 77:11–14; Deuteronomy 8:2; Lamentations 3:21–23 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: For me, 2025 was the epitome of an old Chinese saying- “May you live in interesting times” What sounds like a blessing to our ears is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-14, Deuteronomy 8:2, Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Look At The Judgement Seat Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

What will happen at the Great White Throne Judgement?

A. THE GREAT WHITE JUDGEMENT THRONE “And I saw a great white throne and the one sitting on it. The earth and sky fled from his presence, but they found no place to hide. I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 18, 2023

A follower of Jesus looks forward to the future with hope, leaving behind regrets and embracing the shaping power of the future.

Hey guys, I heard this cool quote from a pro golfer named Tom Lehman. He said, “Everyone needs three things to live well: something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.” What gets you out of bed in the morning? We all need something to do, right? School, sports, hobbies, even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Technology, Optimistic Outlook, Progressive Change, Hopeful Living

What Are You Looking Forward Too? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to let go of past mistakes and fears about the future, and instead focus on pursuing the heavenly prize with confidence in God's unchanging faithfulness and hope.

Good morning, church family! You know, I've been thinking a lot about the future lately - I think we all have. In these uncertain times, it can be easy to get caught up in the worry and fear of what's to come. But as Christians, we have a Hope that is steadfast and unchanging, a Promise that we can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: God's Faithfulness

Seeking The Things Of Christ: Look Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To encourage believers to focus their hearts and minds on spiritual matters, rather than earthly distractions.

Good morning, church. Today, we're going to focus on a message that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written to early Christians in Colossae. It's about setting our hearts on things above, tuning out the clamor of the world, and focusing on the thoughts of Jesus. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Topics: Affections, Things Above

Who Do You Look Like? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023

Explores our divine origin and purpose, emphasizing that we are created in God's image and called to reflect His likeness in our lives.

Beloved friends, as we gather here today in the house of the Lord, I am reminded of the words of John Calvin who once said, "We are not to reflect on the wickedness of men but to look to the image of God in them, an image which, covering and obliterating their faults, an image which, by its beauty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Topics: Image, Likeness

Jesus Our Hope And Refuge

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 20, 2017

There is a parallel between these APPOINTED cities of refuge and JESUS our place of refuge today… see how we find hope and refuge in Jesus our city of refuge.

Jesus our HOPE and our Refuge Psalm 9:9 "The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed a refuge in times of trouble" 1. WHAT EXACTLY DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU AND ME TODAY HOW IS JESUS OUR REFUGE…. Nowhere it there a better picture of Gods grace to mankind than Num 35:6-7. And nowhere do we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:9-28, Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light: A Sermon For The 5th Sunday After Epiphany

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 28, 2026

For Epiphany 5 Year A February 8, 2026

Salt and Light: A Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany Matthew 5:13–20 NKJV “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven You're Not Home Yet!

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 14, 2017

Christ has gone before us to prepare an abiding place for us in heaven. He has made the arrangements for us. The apostle John writes that all these truths have been written in Scripture so that: Quote "You may know that you have eternal life".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10 and John 14:1-14. After having served for decades in Africa, ... a missionary couple, ... Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Anglican