Sermons on The City:

"Christ Speaks To His Churchs--Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Introduction to the series, then Ephesus--in spite of their orthodoxy, the spiritual vitality of the church at Ephesus was gone.

Christ Speaks to His Churchs--Ephesus Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We all dread performance appraisals; they can often make or break a career. In the Book of Revelation we read our Lord’s spiritual evaluation report to His churches. While specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

"The Lord Wants Hearts That Say, ‘i'm Going!'”

Contributed by Daniel Schroeder on Dec 29, 2001

Why do we do share the good news of Jesus? Using the post-exilic prophet Zechariah, God is going to teach us about evangelism. He’s going to teach us the “why” of evangelism. Why do we do it?

“The Lord Wants Hearts That Say, ‘I’m going’” They’re going: I. Seeking their Lord (20-21) II. Standing on his foundation of peace (22) Dear Fellow Servants in Jesus’ Service, I have an outstanding offer for you today. This is for anyone who is interested. We’ve got a member in our ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Living In Victory?

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 20, 2007

Some Christians never live in victory because we never fully comprehend the total victory of Jesus and our ability by faith to appropriate all He has done for us. This sermon looks at this subject and reveals Jesus’ total triumph over sin and His ability

ARE YOU LIVING IN VICTORY? Are you living in victory Hosea 4:6 says “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” Some Christians never live in victory because we never fully comprehend the total victory of Jesus and our ability by faith to appropriate all He has done for us. This sermon looks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church's Medical History Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 12, 2009

Introduction and overview to a study of 1 Corinthians using the Body and medical analogy to understand what it means to be a healthy and holy church.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today I. A CHURCH’S MEDICAL HISTORY (Intro., 1:1-9) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 11, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: It’s 2009 and what a world we have made for ourselves! Given the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Choose; Good Or Evil?

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 10, 2008

As we venture into this study, we will learn the difference between the uncle, (Abraham) and his nephew,(Lot), the choices they made, and learn significant lessons for our life. Hopefully, we will be able to apply these lessons to our everyday life, and

Abraham and Lot What Choices Did They Make? We are going to make comparisons between Abraham and his illustrious nephew Lot, but before making those comparisons, let us look at Abraham, his life and finally his choices. Genesis 13:1-2 tells us that, “And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Prophet Goes Prodigal Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 12, 2008

This is a biographical message baed on the life of Jonah

When a Prophet Goes Prodigal Jonah Essential 100 Series May 11, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Merlin Carothers, author of the book Prison to Praise, had firsthand experience of what it is like to be declared righteous. During World War II, he joined the army. Anxious to get into some action, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Apr 4, 2009

This sermon is from Matthew 21:1-11. It contains some historical background information on the triumphal entry and reminds us that another triumphal entry will take place when Jesus returns again. However, the second time he will be coming in conquest o

The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11 If you have your Bibles open them to Matthew 21. We will take a three week break from Romans to prepare for the Easter season. The passage we are going to study today is known at the Triumphal Entry and is the beginning of what Christians call Holy Week. Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building The Community Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 16, 2019

Nehemiah's ultimate concern is the remnant of God. He works to rebuild the community of God in Jerusalem. We see the faithfulness of God in keeping a faithful remnant and restoring His people.

Jerusalem was to be the city of God, where the Name of the Lord dwells. • It wasn’t the physical infrastructure that God was concerned about but the community of His people living in worship of Him and being a witness to the nations. • So the brick and mortar of the city of Jerusalem wasn’t an end ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Victory In Defeat

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 14, 2014

God can bring victory out of defeat-Following God's direction.

GOD'S VICTORY IN DEFEAT Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8: 1Now the Lord said to Joshua: “Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; take all the people of war with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land. 2And you shall do to Ai and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Unity In Our Lord

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

This is a fairly in depth exploration of Unity in Christ, on many levels.

The Importance of Our Unity in the Lord Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 14th, 2013 Introduction This has been a life theme for me, starting with the theme verse of the music ministry I was part of back in 1974 & 75 “The Gospel Express”. That verse was II Corinthians 5:19, especially that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

23 The Obedient Prophet Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020

This devotion is about Jonah's obedience to God's 2nd call to him to go and preach against the people of Ninveveh. This is the 23rd of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

Jonah 3:3-4 - 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, a three-day journey in extent. 4 And Jonah began to enter the city on the first day’s walk. Then he cried out and said, “Yet forty days and Nineveh shall be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-4, John 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jubilee Economics (Leviticus 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 28, 2024

Can we learn any economic principles from the ancient Jubilee of Israel? Let's look at Leviticus 25.

The Bible introduces us to jubilism, a unique system designed by God to protect the weak and create economic justice for all. It begins with equal distribution of the land into private hands. Did the jubilee economic system provide a way for people to get out of poverty? Did it act as an equalizer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle God Has For You

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 20, 2025

The greatest miracle is when a life is transformed by the Blood of Jesus Christ. Elisha's healing of the waters at Jericho is an analogy of God's healing of our fallen natures to bring sweetness and productivity.

A MIRACLE GOD HAS FOR YOU (The Miracle of The Water at Jericho) 2 Kings 2:19-2:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The story is told that between heaven and hell there was a fence. The inmates of hell had a big fight and damaged part of the fence. 2. Peter called the devil and said, “It was fighting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tower Of Babel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 25, 2003

The Tower of Babel is a life parable telling of the dangers of the Spirit of the Age - Poverty of Spirituality and Pride of Life - and the chaos it brings which only Christ’s redemption can right.

The story of the Tower of Babel is a sad description of breakdown of fellowship, growing isolation and confusion. It all results from human beings’ failing to live in dependence on God, becoming proud of their achievements and determined to be the source of their own security. That was the root ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hardship Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

Hardship comes to the best of Christians. The healing power leads to the stoning of Paul . Some people just won’t quit, positive or negative.

Hardship for The Kingdom Acts 14 Last week we looked at the beginning of the First missionary Journey. Barnabas and Saul head off and during their first stop in Crete there is a name change as Saul becomes Paul and his name goes first in the telling of the story indicating leadership. They ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-28

Denomination: Congregational