Sermons on Walled Cities:

Pergamos: A Compromising Commitment

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 20, 2020

Pergamos was a prominent city, but there was much idolatry and immorality there. Some of the believers had remained faithful, but others had compromised their stand for the Lord. Jesus admonished them to abide faithful.

Pergamos: A Compromising Commitment Revelation 2: 12-17 Pergamos was a beautifully situated city with an air of royalty about it. It sat on top of a huge mountain, arising ever so steeply and majestically out of a beautiful valley. The city's citizens could see the Mediterranean Sea some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 26, 2020

The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira.

THE CHURCH OF SARDIS **The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira. __Because the city was built in a mountainous region it was a natural citadel. __It was the capital of the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Christmas Story Was In Unimpressive Surroundings - Yet A Spectacular Event

Contributed by Tim Baker on Dec 19, 2017

The birth of Christ was in an unimpressive city, with an unimpressive birthing room, with an unimpressive crib, with unimpressive visitors, for the most impressive event in human history. Why did Jesus start with such humble beginnings?

This message can be heard at https://www.buzzsprout.com/132453/611501-unimpressive-surroundings-spectacular-event Disclaimer. I do frequent Sermon Central and borrow from others works, but often don't remember who. Some parts in here are from the great works of others. This message has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-11, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 53:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 26, 2013

"If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT).

God's design for Marriage The Bible tells us; "If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT). We live in a time of massive marital discord and family ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Land Of Giants

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2024

Caleb perceived that the City of the Giant was a place of great destiny. He was determined to make it his. David ruled there. We can live in that place of victory if we want to.

LIVING IN THE LAND OF GIANTS Josh. 14:6-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: New Motivation 1. In a Florida Army training camp there was a grueling obstacle course all the recruits had to daily complete. On the final stretch of the endurance test they had to grab a rope and swing across a broad deep pond. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Possess Your Promise Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023

Today as I was thanking God for the City Harvest Family all I could see was the hand of God that has brought us thus far. God has blessed us this

For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=sermons-on-mental-health Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/trusting-the-father-heart-of-god Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, Isaiah 43:18, Psalm 81:10, Jeremiah 29:11, Deuteronomy 1:8, Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 10:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon 1: From Paul With Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2025

In this introduction to a sermon series on Paul's letter to the Colossians, we explore the city of Colossae, the church of Colossae, the crisis facing the church, and Paul's correspondence with the Colossians.

Introduction: A. Today, we are starting a new sermon series that I am calling “Colossians: Complete in Christ/Worthy in Walk.” B. Let’s start today’s sermon with a riddle: What’s the difference between astrology and astronomy? Answer: About 50 IQ points. 1. You might be wondering why I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chapter 44 Destruction Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2020

The citizens of Shechem were apparently in their fields for the purpose of tending their crops, and very probably without weapons of any kind. People could be seen going in and out of the city gate to support those harvesting the grapes. Abimelech slew them.

Chapter 44 Destruction of Shechem [Judges 9.42-9.45] Scripture: Judges 9:42-45 (KJV) 42 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech. 43 And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:42

Denomination: Baptist

Revival: Stronger Than Ever Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 28, 2021

A sermon about revival when your back is against the wall and you have no where else to turn to but God (This sermon and it's series was taken from Sermon Central and heavily edited for use at our church

Revival: Stronger Than Ever Where to Turn in Your Darkest Moment Scripture:2 Chronicles 17-20 When I was about six years old, my parents bought me a new bicycle that had decorations on it that made it look like a racing bike. It was the best thing ever and I rolled that all over the place. I had ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rebuilding The Nation Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 14, 2011

A nation is more than just the walls but the people. For the people to be a people of God, they need to return to the worship of God. 2 things we learn from this chapter, that we need to take note of: (1) watch our character, and (2) remember our identi

RECAP Last Week Sermon Pointers - Schemes of the Enemy - He seeks to: (1) Distract you. We overcome it by planned neglect. Focus on the GREAT work. (2) Defame you (rumours & gossips). We take care of our character; trust God to take care of our reputation. (3) Discredit you (intimidate you). ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

11th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of conquering our own obstacles (like Jericho), even though sometimes God’s commands seem foolish or wasteful.

Joshua 6:1-27 – Overcoming Obstacles There is a story told of ancient times. Once upon a time, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Not Part A Red Sea Back Into Egypt

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Sep 28, 2003

There is a grave danger in going in the opposite direction from whence God has called us. Do not expect God to make a way for you to go back to your old habits, your old way of doing things. For God will not part a Red Sea back into Egypt.

Read Text: Number 14: 3-4 State Subject: The danger of turning back Title: God will not part a Red Sea back into Egypt! Objective: the purpose of the message this morning is to inform the listeners that there is a danger in turning away from the will of God. Introduction: Church, what the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

Striving To Pass Into The Narrow Gate

Contributed by Tristan Jether Orpiada on Jul 16, 2018

“IT IS NOT EASY TO ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. BEFORE YOU REACH HEAVEN YOU HAVE TO ENDURE MANY OBSTACLES YOU WERE TO PASS THROUGH THE ETERNAL LIFE."

INTRODUCTION: “ ENTER YE IN AT THE STRAIT GATE; FOR WIDE IS THE GATE, AND BROAD IS THE WAY THAT LEADETH TO DESTRUCTION, AND MANY THERE BE WHICH GO IN THEREAT. BECAUSE STRAIT IS THE GATE, AND NARROW IS THE WAY, WHICH LEADETH UNTO LIFE AND FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT.” MATTHEW 7:13-14 (KJV) “STRIVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

The Next Level: Patience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2020

Seems many have developed a negative attitude about patience. I want patience right now! One of God's greatest tools of building faith is tested by learning and teaching patience. Can you hear God's call to the NEXT LEVEL? Give the gift of patience.

THE NEXT LEVEL. : PATIENCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COMMENT: A pessimist sees a dark tunnel. An optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel. A realist sees a freight train. The train engineer sees 3 idiots standing on the rail road tracks. I HAVE A QUESTION: FOR WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3, Isaiah 55:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Snow White Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2025

God calls us to be pure, but is that possible?

The Bible passage we just read is the verse that our older youth uses to identify themselves. They call themselves the 412 Youth Group (because of I Timothy 4:12) and essentially, they use that verse to declare that they want to be used by God, and they don’t want their AGE to get in the way of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ