Sermons on Colony:

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That The Bible Is Just Another Book

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2003

If God who we know exists were to write a book - we would expect it to be unique (to be in a class all by itself) accurate (we could trust what it says) and supernatural (it would know stuff that only God could know) - I contend the bible is such a book.

I Have A Friend Who… (pt 2) Thinks The Bible Is Just Another Book Last week we began a new message series called – “I Have A Friend Who…” The theme verse is 1 Peter 3:15… “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Passion For The Hurting

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

In this message we will see that Christ’s passion for the hurting was natural, was needed and was near. (The Passion Of The Christ - pt 2)

His Passion For The Hurting The Passion Of The Christ – part 2 In a chapter in his book, Just Like Jesus, called “The Touch of God,” Max Lucado writes; the story behind a man that we meet in the Gospels. For 5 years no one touched me. No one. Not one person. Not my wife. Not my child. Not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Freedom Of Choice Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Have you ever thought about how through the centuries God has preserved the Jewish people and they have maintained their identity even though they have been scattered all over the planet Earth? Why? Because God preserved them.

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to be talking about the sovereign selection of God, the Grace of God, the gracious character of God. You know there is so much in the Bible I do not understand, but I just accept it and believe it. I don’t have to understand it for me to believe it. I heard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Get Dressed! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Sometimes people are so content they get into a spiritual rut where nothing ever changes. Part of the problem is with us preachers. There is so much Sermonic Sominex dispensed in churches today, it lulls people to sleep.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans 13, verse 11. Today I want to talk to you about “Wake Up and Get Dressed!” So you won’t have to keep looking at your watch, I’m putting a clock up here for you. I know for some of you, when you come to church and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Times! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 5, 2011

You will be unable to recognize the signs of the times or hear the Spirit’s voice without and intimate relationship with Jesus and His Word. I believe the Spirit is saying to us today “be ready – watch - get ready!”

Series: What is the Spirit Saying? Opening thought: I received this insight – knowledge to do this series while I spent a week at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. I answered this question by asking many ministers, pastors, Bible teachers and by prayer “What they think the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Islamic Invasion Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 8, 2010

A study of chapter 38 verses 1 through 23

Ezekiel 38: 1 – 23 The Islamic Invasion 1 Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, 3 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I am against ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Slavery Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2020

Christians are obligated by God's character to free those enmeshed in slavery. Among the enslaved in North America are those participating in the scourge of pornography and prostitution, which Christians must avoid and resist.

“During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

You Got What You Wanted, But You Lost What You Had!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2018

We must guard against pursuing our desires at the expense of do what honours God. Christians, especially, can lose effectiveness in service if they fail to consider the cost of their choices.

GENESIS 25:29-34 YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED, BUT YOU LOST WHAT YOU HAD! [1] Once when Jacob was cooking stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was exhausted. And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore, his name was called Edom.) Jacob said, “Sell me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Joy In A Post-Traumatic World - Philippians 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 27, 2022

We know that God speaks through His word. But then God does use other ways to speak to us, doesn't He?

Have you ever experienced that time when you felt like you knew what you wanted to do? It seemed like the right thing to do. But then what happened? It got shut down. We sometimes say God closed the door or something like that. And I'm talking about big decisions. Maybe you were thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible, Is It Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 30, 2019

In this message we will talk about how the bible is like no other book throughout human history and how all the evidence points that is was written by God.

“The Bible: Is It Just Another Book?” There’s a story of a guy on an airplane who was an atheist. He was sitting next to a little girl who was traveling alone, and the little girl brought out a Bible to read during the trip. The man struck up a conversation with the little girl, and after a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen Brought Before A Council Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2017

Stephen, who was the first of seven men chosen for the office of deacon, had a strong faith by which he was enabled to do extraordinary things. Those who are full of faith are full of power, because, by faith the power of God is engaged for us.

December 30, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Stephen Brought Before a Council (6:8-15) Acts 6.8-15 (KJV) 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 Then there arose ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Suit Up 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2017

We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need to suit up! If we don’t suit up and enter the fight we will lose everything! We may not see the war with our natura

Video Introduction: Clip from Glory before the men go into battle wingclips.com Sermon Series: Suit Up! Thesis: We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need to suit up! If we don’t suit up and enter the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Not At Ease Is Disease

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 13: 1 – 59

Leviticus 13: 1 – 59 Body not at ease is disease 13 And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: 2 “When a man has on the skin of his body a swelling, a scab, or a bright spot, and it becomes on the skin of his body like a leprous sore, then he shall be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What’s Wrong With The World? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 2, 2013

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in

Original Sin and its effects, Fall of man and the Beauty of Redemption. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was one of the most influential English writers of the 20th century. He has been called the “prince of paradox.” He was known for his insightful views on many issues. Time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

River Rafting 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

It’s important to understand that river rafting has many dangers and difficulties just as the journey of life does. We must know how to ride the river and manage the spiritual journey of life.

Series: Let the river flow pt 2/3 John 7:37-39 “Jesus has the life giving water!” • 37…Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” 39By this he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational