Sermons on shepherds in the city:

Heart For The City Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

This message looks at the heart of Jesus and what’s at the heart of the gospel: love and compassion.

Heart for the City Luke 19:37-44 Today is Palm Sunday which celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. More than 200,000 people descended on Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, the most important Jewish holiday of the year. Passover celebrates when God delivered the Israelites out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-44

Denomination: Methodist

Evangelizing The Cities Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2015

Just as post-Resurrection Judaism created a culture that rejected the Gospel, so modern society tries to make people incapable of receiving Christ. But we must bear witness, especially in the cities.

Thursday of the Second Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Last Sunday we heard Jesus tell his key disciples not to disclose their vision of Him transfigured until He would rise from the dead. There was a good reason for that. The Jewish mindset, which had been formed by prophets like Jeremiah, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

The City Of Pergamum Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

Pergamum was a center of religion. There were many temples to many false Gods, and out of this God chose to establish a true church. However, Satan had ideas of his own. Perhaps he could destroy the church from within.

I. Introduction A. The city of Pergamum was about 70 miles north of Smyrna 1. The name Pergamum means elevated and Marriage a. We shall see how appropreate this is (1) In Pergamum and during the age of the church at Pergamum the church was elevated (2) And there was a marriage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 19, 2011

God's grace extends to those who need it. He provides for those who have inadvertently killed another

You often hear people complaining about the violence we see in the Old Testament. We cringe at the thought of an “eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” It all sounds so barbaric. Yet, how do people deal with something like murder in a world where there’s no police force, no ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

God In The City

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2014

A word picture of the justice and mercy of God, set against the dark backdrop of a rebellious people.

GOD IN THE CITY. Zephaniah 3:1-5. A Christian applied for a job which would involve helping some of those on the margins of society. ‘Why would you want to work in this God-forsaken place,’ asked the interviewer. ‘Because it is not God-forsaken,’ replied the candidate. This short passage of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Securing The City Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 14, 2016

Godly character and how you live your life is always your greatest defense against the enemy. Nehemiah appoints people who are faithful to God and trustworthy to follow God's commands to help him secure this treasured city.

Securing the City Nehemiah 6:15 – 7:5 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - This morning, we continue our examination of this incredible story -- Nehemiah’s leadership has helped them complete the wall’s construction -- But ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Is A City Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 24, 2013

Heaven is our true home, a city that will reveal Paradise restored..."Salvation history began in a garden and ends in a city."

A man died and arrived at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter greeted him, then noticed the man was carrying a suitcase. “What’s in that?” he asked. The man said it was filled with gold bars. Peter frowned and told the man that this wasn’t permitted; in fact we can bring nothing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

A Church In The City Series

Contributed by Matt Smith on Mar 5, 2013

We have our security and our significance from God. Stop asking for things that He already gave you and start believing that you have them and act on the fact that they’re true.

*Pastor’s Note: All of my sermons are transcribed by the amazing saints at Barabbas Road Church. The sermons will have minor spelling, gramatical and contextual errors. If you wish to listen or view a sermon from Barabbas Road Church please visit our website at www.barabbasroadchurch.com. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Cities Of Refuge

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013

A Bible study on Numbers 35

HoHum: As a child, did you ever run away from home? Where did you go? Thesis: 3 Things From This Chapter For instances: The Levitical Towns- ““You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13, NIV. They were scattered widely throughout Israel. It is not good for Christians ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2019

When you’re afraid, run to Jesus for refuge, but don’t keep Him to yourself. Make Jesus accessible and available to all.

San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle, and Longview, Washington, has its squirrel bridge. It’s called The Nutty Narrows Bridge, which spans Olympia Way and is a local landmark. A local builder, the late Amos Peters, built The Nutty Narrows Bridge in 1963. He wanted to give ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9, Hebrews 6:18, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Night In The City

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 2, 2020

No matter the present situation you're in, light will surely prevail over darkness. Joy will come in the morning.

NO NIGHT IN THE CITY "God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day." Genesis 1:5. God not only creates the brightness of day, He also creates the darkness of night. So whatever appears like a night today is just before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:5, Psalm 30:5, Revelation 22:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alas For The City.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 7, 2022

Is it nothing to you?

ALAS FOR THE CITY. Lamentations 1:1-6. LAMENTATIONS 1:1. The opening word could be rendered, “Alas!” The translation “How” introduces an exclamation, but also has an element of questioning in it. We might say, “How come?” The verb “she sits” introduces “the city” as feminine, so perhaps we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A City On A Hill Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 14, 2022

In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus uses 2 metaphors to underscore the influence and the impact that those who live in His Kingdom will have on the world around them.

A City On A Hill Matthew 5:13-16 OKAY – so we are in this message series, a chapter by chapter, verse by verse… in depth study, of the Gospel of Matthew. TODAY – is week 16. NOW – some may wonder, why we are spending so much time on just this one Gospel. WELL – the answer is pretty simple. YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The City of God

Psalm 87 The City of God I. HER FIRM FOUNDATION 1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. Or On the holy mount stands the city he founded; Its Provenance - His foundation - means “His founded city” Isaiah 28:16 therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Strong In The City

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2023

Never look at trials and sufferings as something that was sent to break you, instead God allows them to build, mould and construct us.

Strong in the city???? 1 Samuel 2:9”For by strength shall no man prevail.” “My brother is very strong in this city” said a born-again believer, who attends church and reads the Bible. What does that mean? She meant that her brother had muscle-power in the city, men who were strong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal