Sermons on The City Of The Lord:

I Love The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 17, 2024

Psalm 116:1-19 is an intensely personal thanksgiving to God for deliverance from death.

Introduction Bethany Hamilton was born in 1990 and grew up in Hawaii. She had a passion for surfing. In 2003, at just 13 years old, she was a rising star in the surfing world, known for her talent and dedication. One day, Bethany prayed with her mom for her life to have a purpose. She wanted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is My Refuge

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Aug 18, 2024

In times of trouble we seek peace and safety. Where we seek it makes all the difference in the world.

It always seems that I get a request to preach form the Psalms. Today Psalm 11. The Psalms speak to us – we can almost hear ourselves in the Psalms – praising God – mourning our sin – questioning the world – seeking vengeance on our enemies. Before reading let’s introduce some aspects of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering The Works Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 22, 2024

“Who is so great a God as our God?” (PSALM 77:13b).

REMEMBERING THE WORKS OF THE LORD. Psalm 77:11-20. PSALM 77:11. “I will remember the works of the LORD.” This we must do, for ‘Hitherto hath the LORD helped us’ (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12). ‘Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever’ (cf. Hebrews 13:8), so we let our yesterday inform our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Refuge Is The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2024

Abiding in the Presence of God.

OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even those who are deemed ‘the people of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Our Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024

The work of the Good Shepherd.

THE LORD OUR SHEPHERD. Ezekiel 34:11-16a. First, we see the Good Shepherd as the one who seeks out the lost sheep, Ezekiel 34:11. ‘If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray,’ teaches Jesus, ‘does he not go to the mountains to seek the one who is straying?’ (cf. Matthew 18:12). ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rise Up, Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2024

"God in His holy habitation" (PSALM 68:5).

RISE UP, LORD. Psalm 68:1-6. PSALM 68:1. Whenever the ark of the LORD set forward, perhaps even as the priests lifted the ark onto their shoulders, Moses would say ‘Rise up, LORD, and let them that hate thee flee before thee’ (cf. Numbers 10:35). Before we proceed with any project, we should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of The Lord Will Come

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 1, 2023

The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God. The book of Joel is one of warning to the people of Judah and it can be applied to believers today.

Underestimating God, they became egotistical, they worshipped idols and fell into sin. Joel cautions them that this way of life will unavoidably cause God to cast His judgment down on them. In the first part of chapter 1, Joel predicts that a locust plague will befall the people of Judah. In the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There A Word From The Lord? Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

Does the Bible really have the answer to everything we are facing today?

Zedekiah was the last king of Judah. These were dark days for God’s people. The Northern Kingdom of Israel had already gone into captivity, and Judah was on the precipice of the same fate. King Nebuchadnezzar had made Zedekiah king of Judah in the place of Coniah, Zedekiah’s uncle, who had only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2024

What does it mean to say that Jesus Christ is our Lord and how do we live so that others will believe it?

OPEN: Does anyone know what happened on the moon 55 years ago? That’s right, that was the first time mankind set foot on the Moon. In July of 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the surface of the Moon and they spent over two hours exploring the site. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 1, 2024

David likens our relationship with God to a Shepherd and sheep. The Shepherd cares for, guides, and protects the sheep.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?06-23-2024 Resume I led a team to find a new Worship Arts pastor for our church a few years ago. We received over 200 resumes! I would take the resumes to a coffee shop and read each one slowly and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

And The Lord Remembered Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

When God "remembers" someone, He steps into their situation, turning sorrow to joy, barrenness to fruitfulness, and captivity to freedom.

Title: AND THE LORD REMEMBERED ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 30:22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:19-20, Exodus 2:24-25, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 136:23 INTRODUCTION: When the Bible says, "The Lord remembered," it is not suggesting that God forgets. Instead, it signifies that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22, 1 Samuel 1:19-20, Exodus 2:24-25, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 136:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And The Lord Made A Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

In the journey of life, we often face obstacles that seem insurmountable. However, God has the power to create pathways where there appear to be none.

Title: AND THE LORD MADE A WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-16, Psalm 77:19, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 7:7 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of life, we often face obstacles that seem insurmountable. However, God has the power to create pathways ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19, Exodus 14:13-16, Psalm 77:19, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 7:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And The Lord Helped Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

Throughout the Bible, we see God’s unwavering support for His people. His help is powerful, constant, and unique to every situation. When we cry out to God, He responds with grace, strength, and intervention, reminding us that we do not face life’s challenges alone.

Title: AND THE LORD HELPED ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-2 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, 1 Samuel 7:12, Hebrews 13:6, Psalm 46:1, 2 Chronicles 14:11 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, we see God’s unwavering support for His people. His help is powerful, constant, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Samuel 7:12, Hebrews 13:6, Psalm 46:1, 2 Chronicles 14:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Majesty Of The Lord (Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 28, 2025

Outline exposition of Isa 6

Scripture Reading: John 12:37-41 Isa 6 Proposition: You must submit to the sovereignty of God! I. It will provoke you to worship! 1 - 4 A. His glory will require it! 1,4 B. His holiness will demand it! 2,3 These will give you some help with I Cor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, John 12:37-41, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

To walk in the fear of the Lord is to live in such a way that honours God in all areas of life. It is foundational to living a wise, obedient, and fruitful life.

WALKING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 1:7 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Isaiah 11:2-3 Acts 9:31 Psalm 111:10 Deuteronomy 10:12 Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 111:10, Deuteronomy 10:12, Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God