Sermons on The City Of Ur:

The Impact Of A Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2023

The church of Ephesus had an impact on the city and surrounding area.

INTRODUCTION • Over the next six weeks, we will look at the church of Ephesus’s growth and development. • Interestingly enough, we will begin this series by spending our time in Acts 19. • In Acts 19, we will see the beginning of the church of Ephesus. • In Acts 19, we see Paul’s third missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Destruction Of End-Time Babylon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 21, 2024

Prostitutes demise is portrayed as the destruction of a wealthy commercial city.

June 22, 2024 Last week revealed the identity of Babylon the Great – the Prostitute. The religious system that will control world governments in the last days. The closing verses of Revelation 17 briefly describe what will happen when those same governments turn against her: Revelation 17:16 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:16, Leviticus 21:19, Ezekiel 16:36-41, Ezekiel 23:22-29, Isaiah 13:19-22, Isaiah 21:9, Jeremiah 50:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Becoming A Donkey For Jesus

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 20, 2001

Jesus rode a donkey into one city. Can He ride you into your city? Learn how this possibility can become a reality. And let Him ride!

There are many things that I hope I never do. There are also many things that I never thought I would do. And I am about to do something, actually, say something, that I never thought I would have ever said. I want to make a confession, a declaration, a proclamation: I WANT TO BE A DONKEY FOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run With Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2022

Mary ran from the tomb to the city, and Simon and John ran from the city to the tomb in desperation. However, Thursday night became a nightmare for the disciples, and fled the scene.

Theme: Run with Hope Text: John 20:1-9 Happy Resurrection Day!! Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began the lent with the theme “Throw Off Hindrances - Run with perseverance - Fix your eyes upon Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-3). On this resurrection day, Easter Sunday morning, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Land Of Beginning Again

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 15, 2003

For New Year’s: a participatory sermon, raising the questions: [1] What comfort zone is God calling you to leave? [2] What frightens you most about what God is calling you toward? [3] In what ways have you resisted God’s desire to bless you? [4] How is G

Every now and then God does something which guarantees that those among whom He is working will never be the same again. Whatever it is that He does may seem small and insignificant at the time, but after a while you come to realize that He has done something which has changed everything. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Psalm 137:1

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Blessing Series

Contributed by James Webster on Apr 18, 2015

A lot of people are living their lives short of being what God wants them to be. They have heard the message they have left their land of “UR” but for some reason they have never got all the way over into Canaan, the blessing of blessing, victory and spiritual plenty.

MESSAGE SERIES “Look to the Stars”- Message I The Life of Abraham God keeps His promises; we must remain obedient to Him even when the future isn’t clear.” TODAY We are going to talk about the connection with Obedience and Blessing. ABRAHAM COMES ON THE SCENE IN GENESIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Heroes Of The Bible: Abraham Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 15, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Abraham.

Heroes of the Bible: Abraham Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/18/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying my book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Message To The Church In Thyatira Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 11, 2022

The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. He commends, He confronts and He comforts the church.

Revelation 2:18-26 A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN THYATIRA December 11, 2022 The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. The name Thyatira means “Unceasing Sacrifice”. Thyatira was known for its woolen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

What I Owe Myself Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 22, 2020

This is the 3rd of a series of "WHAT DO I OWE"

Scripture: Philippians 3:12 – 14; Romans 8:1-4 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe Ourselves INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the last few weeks we have been looking at what We Owe +What We Owe the World +We owe the World the reality ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Abraham Justified By Faith

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 25, 2024

Paul proves through Scripture that Abraham was not justified by works.

4:1 “What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh?” Let’s look at this verse, as all the others, one word at a time. “Then” is “therefore” in this text. Based on all Paul has told us about sin, righteousness, judgment – by the way, the three things Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is A Haven

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

The Bible speaks of cities of refuge in Joshua 20:1-9.

The Bible speaks of cities of refuge in Joshua 20:1-9. There are many Old Testament pictures of Christ. Although there are many references to Christ in the Old Testament Scriptures, one of the clearest is that of the shadow of the cities of refuge. Jesus is the One that the cities of refuge speak ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

God's Way To Blessing For Our Community, Our Church And Ourselves

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

Living by the principle of blessing our city will bring blessings on ourselves

God’s Way To Blessing For Community, Our Church & Ourselves (Regardless of the Circumstances) The Circumstances It was the time of ... the exile. Israel had been a kingdom of renown. Men & women had come from all over the world to meet with the kings of the united kingdom. King David had ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Jerusalem

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 4, 2012

What blessings and hopes for mankind are unfolded by the descent of this city of God!

Title: NEW JERUSALEM Text: Revelation 21:2-7, "2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:2-7

Denomination: Church Of God