Sermons on the city of ur: showing 961-975 of 56,998

Do You Know What Kind Of Power You're Sitting On? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2020

Paul said he prayed for the Ephesians that they would "know... what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us." Why would Paul bother to pray that they'd KNOW such a thing, and why would it matter if we knew this power?

OPEN: The first church I served was in a quaint resort town called Hamilton, IN. It was a nice little town. A peaceful and quiet community. Well, except for that one time when the State police sent several officers as well as (pause) a bomb squad to the home of one of the residents there. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Ugly American Syndrome Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2014

Too often Christian have suffered from this syndrome. They've been rough, rude, disrespectful of others. How can we avoid that

OPEN: Back in 1963 there was a movie starring Marlon Brando called “The Ugly American”. It was a fictional story, but it dealt with the very real perception of Americans overseas. We were seen by many as “Ugly Americans”. As I researched this sermon I read more than one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008

Abraham was a normal man with a unique situation. He messed up from time to time but God still used him. An encouragement to a sinful man like me!

ABRAHAM Hebrews 11:8-9 Genesis 12:1-13 INTRODUCTION 1. Abram, Abraham, is a man not unlike most other men 2. He was married, had a family, and many responsibilities a. Well, he had no kids of his own b. But he was keeping up his nephew Lot who proved to be a handful 3. Why did God call Abram to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tug Of Heaven Is Growing Stronger Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 21, 2022

If you are walking at a distance from the Lord, then the tugging on you is worldly based The world tugs on the carnal Christian. They who walk closely with God, welcome God’s tugging. The message looks at heaven's tug to be home with the Lord. We also look at death.

THE TUG OF HEAVEN IS GROWING STRONGER INTRODUCTION “When you feel the tug on the line, pull it up.” That order could fit many situations but it would be effective for raising ore in a bucket from a mine shaft. One below fills the bucket, and when the tug is felt then the one above pulls up the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-25, Psalm 31:15, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 116:15, 2 Corinthians 5:5-9, Hebrews 11:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

22. Romans Chapter 5 Verses 6-9 - Messages In Romans - Helpless And Hopeless But Christ Died For The Ungodly – Justified By Blood - Message 22 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

Would you die for another? At the right time Christ died for the ungodly when we were in the lowest state. Jesus justified us by His blood through the justification of faith. We look at what “saved from the wrath of God” means.

22. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSES 6-9 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS - HELPLESS AND HOPELESS BUT CHRIST DIED FOR THE UNGODLY – JUSTIFIED BY BLOOD - MESSAGE 22 After those wonderful verses that commence Chapter 5 of Romans and which took us 4 postings, we continue in this remarkable chapter and start from verse ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6, Ephesians 2:12-13, Isaiah 1:5-6, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 5:7, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:9, Genesis 3:21, Hebrews 9:22, John 1:29, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Revelation 6:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (1of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

Make no mistake about it; some folks lives are more exciting than others. But many live a less exciting life than others. In fact, some people call our age the “Boredom Boom!”

This boredom has driven some people: • To quit their jobs • To quit their marriages • To quit their churches • To turn to drugs and alcohol • To run away from home • To experiment with homosexuality When some people have been exposed to every kind of evil there is, they then ask, “IS THERE ANYTHING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Flaky Family Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 10, 2011

Most of us can identify with a dysfunctional family.

Intro: 1. George Bernard Shaw observed, "If the other planets are inhabited, then they must be using the earth, for their insane asylum." 2. We have just got started in this book - and what a mess we have seen so far: Forbidden fruit loving Adam and Eve... Killer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Language Are You Talking? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 11: 1 – 32

Genesis 11: 1 – 32 What language are you talking? 11 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Part 1 - Genesis 12:1-20 - Ok, He’s Dead! What Have I Inherited? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 9, 2010

Some criticize him for staying in Haran saying that he fell short of the promises of God, distracted by the attraction of wealth. I don’t think he was saying, OK, HE’S DEAD! WHAT HAVE I INHERITED? But he did stay in Haran until his father died.

Part 1 - Genesis 12:1-20 (NASB) - OK, HE’S DEAD. WHAT HAVE I INHERITED? I understand the upheaval of moving to a different city. Packing endless boxes of books, dismantling beds and throwing out all the junk we have accumulated over time - big job. Then watching a huge truck back into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stuck In Haran Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2003

Being saved by grace is good, but is that all God expects from you?

May 18, 2003 Morning Service Text: Genesis 11:31; 12:1-3; Hebrews 5: 12-14 Subject: Part 1 in a Series on Spiritual Growth Title: Stuck in Haran / Moving Forward with God Do any of you remember any of the silly things you did as a young person? Mistakes are a part of life but I’m talking about ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Life Of Fairh Iii Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 15, 2007

The Life of faith is lived byfollowing an unseen God into unknown territory

The Life of Faith III Hebrews 11: 8-10, 17-19 I. Faith Answers the Door The implication in the original language is this; he answered the call while it was still ringing in his ears He gives up all in faith upon the invisible God He loses all to gain all A. Regardless of Human Circumstances Leaving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The War With Iraq

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 1, 2003

What does God think about war in general ... the war in Iraq in particular?

“The War With Iraq” INTRODUCTION: Romans 13:1-5 Several things we need to consider: 1.- We must face the reality of evil in the world. There are some people that you just can’t negotiate with … because they are EVIL. War is never good … and should be avoided unless it is absolutely the last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2020

The first chapter of Ephesians is dedicated to telling the Christians there how pretty they are to God. Why would Paul spend all that ink and paper on this topic? And what can that mean to us?

I read once about a nursing home worker who would go from room to room taking care of the needs of the residents. On day she was in the room of one of the residents when the woman looked up at her and said “My but you’re pretty!” The attendant blushed. She was “plump” and “overweight and wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man With No Fixed Abode

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 13, 2010

Abraham - a Bedouin Shepherd, no great shakes in the world’s eyes, trusts God and is blessed

Abraham – a man of no fixed abode Abraham – a man of no fixed abode Story: A man was walking down the road in the Arizona desert after his car had broken down. The sun was high and he was very thirsty. Eventually he stumbled upon an old hut where no one lived. The hut had only part of a roof ...read more

Denomination: Anglican