Sermons on the great city:

Bethlehem- The City Of David Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Bethlehem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Bethlehem [#3] BETHLEHEM- THE CITY OF DAVID 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 started with Bethlehem. We will continue with our study of Bethlehem. When we think about ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

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

Sex And The City Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 12, 2006

1. The Bible teaches us that sex is a gift of God. 2. The Bible teaches us that sex is sacred. 3. The Bible presents boundaries for the use of sex.

With the advent of television’s Sex and the City, and a host of shows like it, it should be apparent that our nation is in a moral free fall. The whole idea of who we are and how we should live has become so distorted that it has corrupted our vision of what God created us to be. Rather than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Methodist

The City Through The Centuries Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010

This passage provides a clear contrast between the citizens of Mount Zion and the citizens of Babylon in their citizenship requirements, lifestyle and final destiny.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair… So ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Men In The City Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 12, 2020

“If in this world, your presence is not felt, then your absence will not be noticed. And if your absence was not noticed, then your presence was not needed.” – Dr. Paul Enenche

THE NEED FOR MEN IN THE CITY 2 Samuel 15:24-37 “If in this world, your presence is not felt, then your absence will not be noticed. And if your absence was not noticed, then your presence was not needed.” – Dr. Paul Enenche “Only when you make a difference can you become a reference.” – Dr. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:24-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

A City Without Walls Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

thinking outside the box, or outside the wall.

A City Without Walls: Zech 2 July 20, 2008 Intro: Here is a simple little puzzle to get you thinking: can you draw a continuous line through each of these nine dots in only four strokes (straight lines only)? (solution is at the end) O O O O O O O O O This is the classic ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

City Harvest On Fire Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 25, 2019

Once there was a village atheist, a man who never believed in God. He was not interested in church and he was the only one known atheist in the area. There was only one church in that village.

Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/consider-your-ways Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Acts 4:24, Genesis 22:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 14, 2002

A look at the cities of refuge and the cities of the Levites and the lessons from there for today

A Tale of Two Cities: Joshua 20/21 August 3/4, 2002 Intro: Though I haven’t read Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Tale of Two Cities, I understand that the major plot lines revolve around the injustice of the rich French Aristocracy towards the peasants, in the period leading up to and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David Saves The City Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2019

First Samuel 23:1-14 shows us what seeking God's guidance looks like.

Scripture King Saul wanted to kill David. So David became a fugitive on the run from Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. However, David came to realize that God was still sovereignly watching over him and protecting him. Therefore, David’s trust in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Seek The Welfare Of The City Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 27, 2008

Jeremiah’s message to seek the welfare of the city applies to the church’s urban setting of drugs, violence, and alienation.

Drugs bring Death Unless you have been out of town for a long time, you know that lots of things have happened in our city during the past several months. Some are hopeful, some confusing, and some are troubling. In addition to recent acts of violence, we hear charges of racism, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Having A Heart For The City Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

A curious thing happens as Jesus begins his journey into the city, Jesus begins to weep. “Have you wept over our city?”

Heart for the City Luke 19:37-44 Today is Palm Sunday which celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. More than 200,000 people descended on Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover each year. Passover celebrates God’s deliverance of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. One of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-44

Denomination: Methodist

The City Was Full Of Idols

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008

1- We must allow God to convict us 2- We must reason with those who will listen 3- We must preach the good news about Jesus

INTRO.- Name that song? Remember that TV show? They would play a tune and the contestant would try to name that song. Ok, here’s another version of that contest: NAME THAT IDOL! What? Please play along with me. What’s the biggest idol that you’ve seen here in America? Let me help you with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Chapter Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 18, 2014

A study of chapter 16 verses 1 through 21

Revelation 16: 1 – 21 The Great Chapter 1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth.” 2 So the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth, and a foul and loathsome sore came upon the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel