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  • What Is Truth? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2012
     | 8,716 views

    We may either adopt the cynicism of this dying world, dismissing truth when it stands before us, or we may embrace the Son of God who is truth.

    “Pilate said to Jesus, ‘What is truth?’” [1] Cynicism best describes the governor’s demeanor when the True Light stood before him. Arraigned before Pilate’s judgement seat was Jesus of Nazareth who testified of Himself, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” [JOHN 14:6]. Someone has ...read more

  • What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,015 views

    God is sovereign. God is just, and He is merciful. Your view of God dictates how you treat mankind.

    “The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

  • What Is A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2026
     | 385 views

    If it was a crime to be a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Are you able to say what a Christian is?

    “Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.” [1] A little boy once asked his father, “Daddy, what is a Christian?” The dad patiently explained to his son ...read more

  • What’s The Catch? - Matthew 7:7 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 15, 2024
     | 982 views

    We know we do not get everything we ask for, so when Jesus says “Ask and you will receive” what is the catch?

    Matthew 7:7-12 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if ...read more

  • Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You For What You Prayed For.

    Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Feb 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,323 views

    Everything you’re going through is preparing you for what you prayed for. God answers prayers through challenges that build the strength, wisdom, and character to sustain His blessings. Trust that every delay and struggle is part of His plan to equip you for what’s ahead.

    Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You for What You Prayed For It’s one of those truths that’s easy to say but hard to live out—especially when life feels like it’s falling apart. But here’s the thing: God doesn’t waste anything. Every struggle, delay, and setback is shaping you for ...read more

  • The Tabernacle Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018
     | 11,157 views

    How the Old Testament tabernacle points ahead to Jesus.

    ENGAGE This morning I’m going to preach about a shadow. We’re all familiar with shadows, right? We know that a shadow has no independent substance or existence in itself. And although you can see a shadow, you can’t feel it or hear it or smell it or taste it. So in a sense I suppose a shadow is ...read more

  • The Purpose Of Christian Witness And Mission

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    Preaching AHEAD of Jesus' coming to a place and people.

    THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN WITNESS AND MISSION. Matthew 11:1. Matthew 11:1 really belongs to the end of Matthew 10. In this verse we discover the whole purpose of Christian witness and mission. The places to which - and more importantly the people to whom - the Lord is sending His disciples are ...read more

  • The First Mega Church?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,694 views

    Jesus and His disciples put their ministry ahead of themselves.

    Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2018 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The First Mega Church? Let’s have a casual and then a little more in depth look at what this reading depicts. Jesus has gathered the apostles together for a rest and recreation retreat. They have just returned from their first ...read more

  • Dream On (Easter Sunday)

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,333 views

    Don't give up, keep fighting because it ain't over!

    DREAM ON. (Easter Sunday) (Band set up the sermon by playing Aerosmith’s Dream On) HE IS RISEN! (HE IS RISEN INDEED!) Matthew 28:1-8 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for ...read more

  • Setting The Record Straight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,029 views

    This sermon explores how Christian life involves striving and commitment, viewing trials as opportunities to grow closer to God and rely on His strength.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you today, under the canopy of God's grace and in the warmth of His love, to share in the wisdom of His word. Today, we are going to be focusing on a scripture passage that is as profound as it is poignant, as challenging as it is ...read more

  • "Walk This Way!"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 9, 2016
     | 8,307 views

    After we are Born Again we have two ways we can live our lives. We can live for the flesh or we can yield daily and Walk by the Holy Spirit. Being led daily by the Holy Spirit is the way to the greatest happiness and joy (not trouble free) with Jesus.

    Cornerstone Church January 3, 2016 “Walk This Way” Galatians 5:16-25 “A boy from the country was going to the city to get a job. Before he left, his mother ...read more

  • Possess Your Promise Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023
     | 4,103 views

    Today as I was thanking God for the City Harvest Family all I could see was the hand of God that has brought us thus far. God has blessed us this

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=sermons-on-mental-health Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/trusting-the-father-heart-of-god Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

  • What I Was, What God Is, What I Am

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    This sermon examines the change Christ makes in our life.

    WHAT I WAS, WHAT GOD IS, WHAT I AM Eph. 2:1-19 Intro: Ephesians 1 is a treasure of Biblical truth. Vs. 3-4-He has chosen us; Vs. 5-He adopted us; Vs. 6-He accepted us; Vs. 7-He redeemed & forgave us; Vs.8-10-He revealed His will to us; Vs. 11-12- He has made us an inheritance; Vs. 13- He has ...read more

  • A Journey Towards Transformation: The Damascus Road (Newly Update 3/23/24) Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,386 views

    In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

    A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

  • Riches Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 10,198 views

    Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal

    Introduction A. When the wealthy businessman choked on a fish bone at a restaurant, he was fortunate that a doctor was seated at a nearby table. Springing up, the doctor skillfully removed the bone and saved the man's life. As soon as the fellow had calmed himself and could talk again, he ...read more