Sermons on Strong City:

A City On A Hill

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

God has indeed spoken to our nation, but are we listening?

This week America buried our 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. For many of us, Friday, June 11th was an ordinary day. Although the day was set aside as a national day of mourning, life went on as usual. Perhaps the only interruption of our day was the trip to an empty mail box, or closed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cities Of Refuge

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 27, 2004

Christ is our refuge!

Cities of Refuge Rev. John W. Gerald 8/29/04 I. The Law of the Cities of Refuge Numbers 35:25 And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Jonah In The City Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 13, 2004

Jonah is now ready to do the will of God. Are we ready?

INTRODUCTION  Last week we left Jonah on the beach, probably dazed and confused from his taxi ride on the great fish.  God got Jonah’s attention, now he was ready to listen to God.  God had a plan to use Jonah, the reluctant prophet, in a mighty way.  I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 18, 2004

Part 2 of 2 in "The Day After Tomorrow" series. This sermon takes a look at the present realities of the city of God as found in Revelation 21.

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW – PART TWO The City of God Revelation 21 June 20, 2004 Introduction: Last week we looked at The Day After Tomorrow in the context of the worries that we have about the future. Whether it be weather related worries like in the movie or family or finances or one of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by William Morris on Mar 20, 2004

The 11th in a 12 part series from Joshua concerning Victorious Christian Living

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 20:1-9 Title: The Cities of Refuge (Joshua # 11) Date: February 22, 2004 Introduction: The land of Canaan has now been possessed and subdued. The various tribes have been given their inheritance and things are starting to wind down as far as the conquest ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In The City

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas textual sermon on John 14:27. (Portions adapted from Jonathan Edwards and Alexander MacLaren)

Sermon for 12/3/2006 John 14:27 Christ Came to Bring Peace Not Christmas Stress Introduction: From Children’s Christmas Program- It’s traffic, it’s people, it’s lights and noise. It’s busy moms and dads, it’s cranky girls and boys. It’s hustling and bustling, it’s high priced toys. It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

Most of us are too young to remember this, but years ago, before World War II, there was a radio news broadcaster by the name of H.V. Kaltenborn. He always began his news broadcast with the words, Well, we’ve got good news today!

THE CITY OF GOD Revelation 21:1-27 Most of us are too young to remember this, but years ago, before World War II, there was a radio news broadcaster by the name of H.V. Kaltenborn. He always began his news broadcast with the words, Well, we’ve got good news today! That is the way I would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking For A City

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2007

I’m looking for a city while I travel this life through wilderness experiences. There’s no place that I can call home but Heaven and that New Jerusalem.

Looking for a City Hebrews 11:8-10, "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Death Of A City Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 1 in a series on Lamentations. This lesson looks at the causes of Jerusalem’s destruction.

Death of a City Introduction to Lamentations I. Introduction A. Famous Funeral Speeches 1. Mark Anthony’s funeral speech for Caesar. a) “Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your ears…” b) “…ambition should be made of sterner stuff…” c) “…you all did love him once, not without cause…” 2. Ronald ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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

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

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

City Of Refuge

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 11, 2008

God placed six cities of refuge for the people of Israel. We have those cities available to run and hide at the time of need.

Cities of Refuge Ps. 46:1 GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble Cities of refuge 1. Design of cities. Ex 21:13; Nu 35:11; Jos 20:3. They were established by God before they were needed. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Church Of God