Sermons on The City:

The City That Pride Built Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 26, 2022

Don’t be so full of yourself that you make a fool of yourself. Instead, depend on the Lord’s wisdom, depend on the Lord’s power, and obey Him.

A young pastor was asked by a funeral director to conduct a graveside service for a homeless man who had died while traveling through the area. He had no family or friends, and the funeral was to be held way out in the middle of nowhere in a brand-new cemetery. In fact, the homeless man would be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 10:8-10, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The City Under Siege

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 24, 2020

The king of Syria besieged Samaria. And because of the siege; there was a great famine in the land. What do you do when your city is besieged?

THE CITY UNDER SIEGE "1 Now Ben-Hadad the king of Syria gathered all his forces together; thirty-two kings were with him, with horses and chariots. And he went up and besieged Samaria, and made war against it. 2 Then he sent messenger into the city to Ahab king of Israel, and said to him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-4, Psalm 125:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 10, 2021

The message this Sunday will look at our attitude towards God’s word, and how we approach it, because that is what determines its effectiveness in our lives. We will look at this through Paul’s missionary travels to Thessalonica and Berea.

The Tale of Two Cities Acts 17:1-15 ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/XGSvRuwVCGo Now, when I came up with the title of today’s message, my immediate reaction was towards the book written by Charles Dickens back in 1879, and the two cities were Paris and London. In fact, while some of you may have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Pleading For The Perishing Cities

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jan 19, 2021

Jesus is looking for people to stand in the gap, who will go for him, let us pray for the Lord of the harvest, that the harvest is ready and plenty but the labourers are few

Luke 19:41-44 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.  For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 18:22-33, Ezekiel 22:30, Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missions At Asian Cities Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 21, 2021

Paul and Barnabas as the first missionary team had decided to venture into the Asian Cities and reached many coastal cities with Gospel and established churches. Read further.

Acts 14:1-28 First Missionary Journey Continued & Completed 14:01-07 Mission work at Iconium 14:08-21. a. Mission work at Lystra, Derbe, and Opposition 14:21. b. -28 Appointments of Pastors for Churches Acts 14:01-07 Mission work at Iconium. Paul and Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

Ancient City Of Damascus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2022

Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It was the center of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history.

Ancient City of Damascus Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It was the center of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history – one of the most ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024

A Tale of Two Cities – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thessalonica: Paul reasons from the Scriptures (vs 1-9). • (A). Paul’s Method and Message: • (a1). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2a) • (a2). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2b) • (a3). He gave evidence (vs 2c) • (a4). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs 2d) • (B). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Great Joy In That City Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 9, 2025

Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children.

“Great Joy In That City” Acts 8:3-8 In our text we see the work of the Lord in the life of the believers. Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children. We need to overlap a couple verses from last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 20: The Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 18, 2024

The LORD instructed Israel to designate six cities as "Cities of Refuge". This message explores the roles and functions of these cities.

Introduction: Accidents happen, and some of these accidents result in the death of another person. There was and is a difference between intentional murders—and there were numerous examples of this in the Bible—and accidental death, sometimes called manslaughter. To provide a safe place for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift To Your City!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004

How to win over your city for Jesus!

*Jonah 4:11 To be God’s gift to our city we must do away with our notion about the people that God has sent us to. God’s gift to the city is not the Historical part od the city (Ybor City) - It’s not the big buildings or skyscrapers (the attractions like BUSH GARDENS OR SEA WORLD) - It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming The Church That Changes The City Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Oct 8, 2005

Transforming our city by being a transformed church

Extreme Makeover: City Edition Session Two: Becoming the Church That Changes the City Acts 2:41-47 We began last week talking about Extreme Makeover: City Edition – changing our towns and cities for Jesus Christ. We began with placing up on the screen our purpose statement: Inviting People on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Cities Of Refuge Picture Christ Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2017

Pictures of Christ in Old Testament

A. MANY PICTURES OF CHRIST IN OLD TESTAMENT: JOSHUA 20:1-9 1. Brazen serpent (Num. 21:8), Christ became our sin (John 3:14). 2. Tabernacle, our way to God. 3. Sacrificial lamb, “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). 4. The Cities of Refuge, our security ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 8, 2022

Jesus enters the city where he will die of the sins of all humanity.

Jerusalem Luke 19:26-40 1. Jesus goes up to Jerusalem riding a donkey • Jesus told the disciples two of them:”30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.” • 1Ki 1:33,44), Solomon who would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

Bethlehem- The Site Of Ruth's Redemption Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Bethlehem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Bethlehem [#2] BETHLEHEM- THE SITE OF RUTH’S REDEMPTION Micah 5:2 Introduction: We are in a series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Since it is Christmas Season, we will start with Bethlehem. When we think about Bethlehem, we only think about the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Sodom- Destroyed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 22, 2022

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Sodom".

Series: Biblical Cities- Sodom [#4] SODOM- DESTROYED Genesis 10:19 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to continue studying the city that is 4th on the list- Sodom. Sodom is mentioned 48 times in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:19

Denomination: Baptist