Sermons on The City Of Ur:

God Is Building A Church

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008

What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and died for it.

Title: God Is Building A Church Text: Matthew 16:18 Introduction What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Abraham's life teaches us that faith and obedience are key to walking with God. His covenant with God brought blessings to generations.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ABRAHAM (ABRAM) – FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:1-3 "Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Romans 4:16-22, Hebrews 11:8-10, Galatians 3:6-9, Isaiah 51:2, James 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Life Of Faith (I) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

Learn from Abraham - faith is obeying God even when we do not fully understand everything.

It is important for us to have faith in God. Not only are we saved by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, we can remain strong in life because of faith in God. Faith is the first thing that Peter said we need in 2 Peter 1 (theme). To grow strong and bear fruit for Christ, we must first of all, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heroes Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on May 15, 2001

Third sermon in a series on Hebrews 11. Abraham was called, obeyed and went.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:8; By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Price: Are You Looking For A Bargain Or Looking For The Truth?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 30, 2003

Sometimes we think we can always take the natural and apply it to the spiritual. In the spiritual, you reap what you sow.

THE PRICE “Are You Looking For A Bargain, Or Looking For The Truth?” SCRIPTURE: Matthew 16:24 “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” INTRODUCTION: Everything comes with a price. We often judge what we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Relationships Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

God puts people into our lives so that we can share His grace with them.

Several years ago the slogan for American Express was that “membership has it’s privileges.” I can tell you that I had an American Express card back then and I’m still trying to figure out what that privileges were. I say that in jest but when it comes to church membership some people think the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Risk Of The Invitation"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 19, 2005

When God speaks to us to do something, we often fear the risk of the invitation. Sometimes we refuse to take the first step because of not knowing the entire plan. What can we do about the invitation He gives us?

Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist January 23, 2005 “The Risk of the Invitation” Genesis 12:1-4 Romans 4:1-5; 13-17 INTRODUCTION: Throughout our lifetime we are offered invitations of one kind or another. When we were in elementary school it may have been to a birthday party, or in high school to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis 24 – Things That Don’t Go Together – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 4, 2011

Deuteronomy 22:10 (NLT) says “You must not plough with an ox and a donkey harnessed together.” The idea here is that there are certain things that are totally INCOMPATIBLE. They were never meant to be placed in the same yoke. What about dating?

Genesis 24 – THINGS THAT DON’T GO TOGETHER – Part 3 The engine of a Fiesta in a Ferrari! Pickles and icecream. There are certain things that definitely DON’T go together. Aluminium foil and microwaves (Julie rediscovered this recently). Children and cancer. Wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wilderness

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 13, 2021

Introduction: Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness. Wildernesses of fear, loneliness, anxiety. Etc. We can learn from Jesus' experiences, no matter what kind of Wilderness we are in.

The Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: 0ur Sunday School lesson got me thinking about the Wilderness. Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness' we can experience. People have expressed being in the Wilderness of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

The Cure- A Perfect Credit Rating Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 4, 2022

This is the 127th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from Romans. This is the 2nd week of Advent.

Series: Action [#127] THE CURE- A PERFECT CREDIT RATING Romans 4:1-25 Introduction: Today is the 2nd week of the Advent Season. The Advent Season is the 4 Sundays before Christmas. We look back to Christ’s 1st arrival and look forward to His 2nd and final arrival. Advent is a word that means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Abandoned

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 4, 2006

When men abandon God, He gives them over to their own counse.

ABANDONED Romans 1:21-28 The word abandoned connotes moral unrestraint, something given up by the owner, chucked or deserted. Abandoned houses, children, and hope are sad scenes indeed. The saddest scene is to see a soul apparently abondoned by God. Conversely, when folk abandon God, He gives ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Your Children To God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 1, 2005

Abraham’s offering Isaac as a sacrifice teaches us to offer our children to God as a living sacrifice in accord with rom. 12:1

Giving Your Children to God Heb. 11:17-19 INTRO.: Tell the story of Abraham’s test from Gen. 22:1-12 this seems like a strange story. It must have been a time of great growth for Abraham and his son. This occurred during a time God was preparing a nation through which He would send a Savior for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessed Perspective Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

There are two recipes in the Bible, one for blessings and one for cursings. Which one are you cooking up?

Sermon “The Blessed Perspective” Slide 1 Luke 22:24-27 The disciples wonder who is the greatest 1. Every Human Naturally Has What It Takes To Be Miserable -Romans 5:12 “Therefore, Just as through one man sin entered the world and DEATH through sin, and thus spread to all men, because all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Bride For Isaac Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2017

The analysis of finding a bride for Isaac in Genesis 24:1-67 will show us how the Lord provided Rebekah as a wife for Isaac in order to continue the line of the seed of the woman.

Scripture We are continuing our study of “The Life of Abraham” by examining selected incidents in his life. When Abraham was seventy-five years old, God called him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and promised that he would make him into a great nation. That promise began to be fulfilled twenty-five ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lot – Part 3 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 18 – 19 The Horrible Homosexual Sin Of Sodom - Angelic Remedy Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2022

Lot had willingly moved to Sodom and had some importance in the gate where he was visited by two angels. The vile sodomites wanted homosexual relations with the men/angels and Lot, the disgrace he was, offered his daughters to be gang raped instead.

LOT – PART 3 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 18 – 19 THE HORRIBLE HOMOSEXUAL SIN OF SODOM - ANGELIC REMEDY INTRODUCTION – THE LORD AND ANGELS VISIT ABRAHAM AND SARAH Three men appeared to Abraham and Sarah in their old age to tell them Sarah would have a son. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22, Genesis 18:20-21, Genesis 19:1-3, Amos 5:10, Amos 5:12, Amos 5:15, Genesis 19:4, Genesis 19:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational