Sermons on The City Of Ur:

Learning A Lot From Lot

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 26, 2013

Lot's life demonstrates where we go when we look at what we like instead of looking up for the Lord's guidance. Loving God is learned through life's challenges more than life's pleasures.

Lot’s name is mentioned only 4 times in the New Testament. Three times in Luke 17 and once in 2 Peter 2:7. In both places the scriptures are talking about God’s judgment. Here are the places and contexts: Luke 17: 26 And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so it will be also in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Say What? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 11, 2011

The 21st sermon in our series on the book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we are looking at the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel.

Genesis Pt. 21 – “Say What?” Text: Genesis 11:1-9 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, when we looked at Genesis 10, we saw the sons of Noah and their descendants, and they were listed out for us, and we were told that from them, all the nations of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of Two Fathers

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 16, 2025

I don’t want to look at Lot’s life to denigrate or belittle him for the mistakes he made, but that we might learn some practical lessons for our own lives.

TITLE: A TALE OF TWO FATHERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 13:1-18 Lot was the son of Haran. Haran was Abraham’s brother. Abraham and Lot were both saved men, but Lot was like many of the fathers today. The way Lot lived his life, it is difficult to believe he was saved. Abram had been accompanied by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Deceitful Religion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 6, 2025

Jacob's sons distorted the Faith; the Shechemites attempted to co-opt the religious practices of the Israelites to enrich themselves. Both groups attempted to use religion to obtain their own ends, resulting in death and destruction. Deceitful religion always leads to ruin and destruction.

“Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to see the women of the land. And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, he seized her and lay with her and humiliated her. And his soul was drawn to Dinah the daughter of Jacob. He loved the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Great God Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

Nehemiah is not just a book about revival or great leadership; it’s a book about a Great God!

A Great God! - Nehemiah 9 Nehemiah is not just a book about revival or great leadership; it’s a book about a Great God! 1. The Greatness of God (vs. 5,6) And the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah and Pethahiah—said: “Stand up and praise the LORD your God, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:5-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose To Serve The Lord

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 31, 2003

Joshua, chose final words that focused the Israelites on one thing: make your choice - for God or against him.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Yourself (Three Truths That Make Us Special)

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 12, 2019

There’s a place we Belong. And a Place we don’t belong

Ephesians 2: 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We are saved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 61:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

Making a family is not just about getting married, make love and have babies, etc...

I was already on holiday from college and yet working full-time. I had this week off from work (2nd Aug 2008 - 10th Aug 2008). rather than slacking at home, I decided to go to my friend's (Claire and Bryce) place in Somerset (3 - 4 hours on the bus from London). they have 2 kids - boys (Ethan and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Justification By Faith - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 19, 2018

Being justified (acquitted of sin) by faith we have "Peace with God" through Jesus Christ. That peace is wrought by faith. This message explains the process from faith to manifestation because of righteousenss!

Text: Romans 5:1-4 I. Hope - Blueprint of what you are believing God for… A. Romans 5:5 “…hope maketh not ashamed.” B. Hope - An opinion or belief not amounting to certainty, but grounded on substantial evidence. - Webster’s C. Joel 3 - “The Lord will be the hope of His people”. II. Faith - ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-5, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Romans 5:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Yourself (Three Truths That Make Us Special)

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 12, 2019

There’s a place we Belong. And a Place we don’t belong

Ephesians 2: 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We are saved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 61:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 15: 1 – 20

Genesis 15: 1 – 20 Do you see what I see? 15 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” 2 But Abram said, “Lord GOD, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sarah's Disappointment

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Sermon explores Sarah's discouragements during her faith journey, then offers insights on how to deal with disappointment.

Genesis 18:9-15 2-7-16 Disappointment! How well do you handle it? What do you do when your hopes and dreams get shattered? What do you do when you throw your heart into something; and then it fails? How do you process a disappointment and come out on the other side unscathed? I want to begin, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-15, 1 Peter 4:12, Isaiah 43:1-2, Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Son Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew calls Jesus "the son Abraham" because Jesus fulfills God's call to Abraham that one of his descendants would bless the whole world.

Introduction When Robert Moffat, the Scottish missionary to South Africa, came back to recruit helpers in his homeland, he was greeted by the fury of a cold British winter. Arriving at the church where he was to speak, he noted that only a small group had braved the elements to hear his appeal. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2017

The prayer of Abraham in Genesis 18:16-33 shows us a model for prayer.

Scripture God called Abram out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him incredible promises. At the time, Abram was seventy-five years old when he left family, clan and land to follow God’s call to go to Canaan and claim the promises God made to him in Genesis 12:2–3, “And I will make of you a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Awaits With Certainty

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 17, 2010

What alone gives your faith true certainty and real sureness? The Scriptures answer that question and hold before us the promise of a heavenly fatherland. What a hope for our faith to hold on to!

Text: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Theme: Faith Awaits With Certainty A. God's word of promise does not fail B. Our fatherland is ready Season: Pentecost 12c Date: August 15, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Faith-Awaits-With-Certainty-Hebrews11_1-3,8-16.html Grace and peace to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran