Sermons on Permanent City:

Have You Given A Party And Nobody Came?

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Apr 22, 2002

Illustrated sermon using a table decorated for a party (representing an empty life of religion) and a cross (representing a life given to Christ in relationship).

TEXT: John 18:28 They led Jesus therefore from Caiphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium in order that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. INTRODUCTION Give brief history of Passover and why it was instituted. Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, John 18:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sound - Pt. 1 - Sound Doctrine Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 8, 2013

We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

Sound Pt. 1 – Sound Doctrine It doesn't seem possible but a new year is upon us. Some of have sadly waved goodbye to a year that they will fondly remember. Others "waved" in an another manner at a year that was filled with pain, heartache and detours and so now they are hoping this year will ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:10-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Name Of God Is Fortress Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

The name of God is a Fortress to live safely. Always be under the wings of God.

Name of God Ex 20:7 & Pr 18:10 Fortress: Latin Fortis ("strong") and facere ("to make"). Any place of exceptional security; stronghold. A fortified place, especially a large, permanent military stronghold that often includes a town. 1. Cities of Refuge. Jos. 20:2 Dt. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis Chapter Nineteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 22, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Nineteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER NINETEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Lot’s deliverance from Sodom and the sins of him and his family. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 19 Lot entertains two angels, who conduct him, with his wife and two daughters, out of the city which was about to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Kind Of Life There Is

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 17, 2002

Why be a Christian? The reasons are many - here are three.

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 THE BEST KIND OF LIFE THERE IS. I want you to use your imagination this morning. Imagine being a tourist – you are traveling around the world, you have to spend the night in a certain city. And so you get there, you check into your hotel, and then you decide to look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

When John Was Baptist And Paul Was Jewish

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Feb 11, 2006

Jesus is the Light of the world. We have been commanded by Him to walk in this Light. If we want to see Jesus we must advance in our knowledge of Him.

When John was Baptist and Paul was Jewish Thomas Edison has been credited with inventing the light bulb. There were several inventors who designed and made various forms of the light bulb, in fact Edison’s idea originated from his purchase of Henry Woodard and Matthew Evans patent of the light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Feast Of Pentecost

Contributed by Asiri Perera on May 18, 2008

The comming of the Holy Spirit up on the believer is to quench hs thirst

The Feast of Pentecost Pentecost as celebrated before the coming of the Holy Spirit It was a one day festival celebrated between two great festivals – Pass Over & Feast of Tabernacle. It was named Pentecost because it fell on the fiftieth day after the offering of the barley sheaf during the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis 23 - What Am I Supposed To Do Without You? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2010

What am I supposed to do without you? How will I cope with the death of the one I love?

Genesis 23 - WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITHOUT YOU? When dementia had taken it's course, Bess (not her real name) was left with just a couple of words, but one word which she used to respond to almost any situation was the word "AMAZING!" After a lifetime of words, what a great word to have on your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing Over To Zion - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 23, 2007

Finishing the 2nd lesson of a short mini-series "Crossing Over to Zion" we now focus on the word "Zion". As true Hebrews today (cp. Romans 2:28-29) Christians ought to be girded in the hope of God’s secure promise as death has been conquered.

Crossing Over to Zion (2) Theme: Living a life of hope awaiting Zion INTRODUCTION A. In the previous lesson we looked at the word Hebrew. 1. We saw that from word usage in the Old Testament the word possibly meant either 1) descendent of Shem; One crossing over; or the description of one who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Parental Guidance Slumps To Parental Negligence

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 29, 2008

This is a strong call to the parents in the home who are raising children. I used this as a baby dedication message.

Genesis 33:17-20 KJV And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. [18] And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ingredients Of A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Hebrews # 19 Three specific ingredients necessary for a life of faith, drawn from the life of Abraham as recorded in Hebrews chapter eleven beginning in verse eight.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 19 “The Ingredients of a Life of Faith” Hebrews 11:8–19 Have you ever stopped to think about how you get God’s approval in life? Can you gain God approval by being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Get In Agreement With, "Gods Word"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 24, 2011

But you say, I didn’t do anything to deserve all this! Not one of us has ever did anything to deserve the goodness of God! It is only because of our relationship with Jesus that we are qualified to receive any of Gods Goodness towards us.

Get in agreement with, “God’s word” Recently, I heard a story about this man that wanted to come to America. It was in the early 1900’s and at that time, it could only be done by ocean liner. The trip would take several weeks to complete and therefore the ticket was a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:21-25, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unmarried And The Widowed Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 4, 2011

In today's lesson, Paul gives six reasons for remaining single.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of singleness. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “The Unmarried and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Studies In Revelation: Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of the church of Philadelphia in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Revelation: The church of Philadelphia Ephesus-Apostolic Age to 100 AD Church of the departed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul Becomes A Leader Lesson 42 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul becomes a leader

A. FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY – ACTS 13, 14 1. The call to service. “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Acts 13:2). a. Great Commission. b. _______________________________________. c. __________________________________ (John 15:16). 2. To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist