Sermons on Hamilton College:

Now Is The Hour

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Nov 3, 2009

I’m hoping all of us will enjoy a happy New Year and I believe we will find ourselves off to a good start remembering these words of Paul: Ephesians 5:15-17

Now Is The Hour 01/01/06 AM Reading: Ephesians 5:15-17 Introduction Happy New Year! This morning we stand in the threshold of a brand new year. At this time of year it is not uncommon for people to reflect on the year just past. I’m sure you’ve noticed the many magazines and newspapers with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hour Is Closer Than We Think

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 1, 2024

We all can agree that we are closer today for the return of Jesus than ever. Knowing this, the Apostle Paul gives us advice on what we need to be doing knowing that our time is limited. Join us in our study and find out how this applies to each of our lives.

The Hour is Closer Than We Think Ephesians 5:15-18 Watch live at 6 p.m. on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-XSWLPmEz0 Every year it’s the same. Magazines and tabloids publish their year in review with pictures and stories recalling the people and events that made news over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18, Matthew 6:34, Psalm 39:4, Romans 12:2, Romans 13:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Sacrifice: Risky Vision Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Our vision needs to be in the line of sight of God’s direction.

Three weeks we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lead On

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Sermon looks at the need for leadership and qualifications of leaders.

LEAD ON! Acts 6:1-7 Sunday, May 4, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Background • The leaders of the church were being persecuted and the church was increasing rapidly. Thousands of people at a time were coming to faith in Jesus Christ. • With the blessing of more disciples the responsibilities grew in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Shinning As Stars Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Believers can be a powerful witness through their words, walk, and work.

#18 7-29-07 Shinning as Stars Text, Philippians 2:14-16 Introduction, The impact of a person’s life can be for good or bad. The following examples demonstrate the different impact a person can have on their descendents. 1. Max Jukes, was an atheist who lived a ungodly life and married an ungodly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Good It Feels To Come Back To Him Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2014

In St. Augustine we see the paradigm of the sinner become saint.

Feast of St. Augustine 2014 Evangelii Gaudium As we begin our reflections on Pope Francis’s exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, we happily find the cosmic convergence of these greetings from St. Paul to the Corinthians and the words of St. Matthew’s Gospel with the annual commemoration of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

To Give Instruction In Sound Doctrine Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2012

The bishop has a special ministry of leadership, teaching and service in the Church.

November 12, 2012 Vatican II Documents Monday of 32nd Week in Course St. Paul writes today that “a bishop, as God's steward, must be blameless; he must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of goodness, master of himself, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Plan Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014

God has a plan as seen in Esther when she was made queen

Esther 4:1-17 “The Plan” INTRODUCTION Sharon was a good student with almost an “A” grade point average. She had her heart set on going to a prestigious college. She wasn’t accepted into that college, however, and the scholarship she was awarded by her second ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Debt Is A Taskmaster

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020

You can own stuff or stuff can own you.

Do you own your house or does your house own you? We tend to love the American dream and that usually translates as having bigger and more expensive stuff with swapping it often. That stuff can own us. If you were to be unemployed tomorrow due to layoff or illness how long would you last before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Youth: On The Path To Good, Or The Path To Evil!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 14, 2015

What the millennial youth go through in today's current world and how adults should encourage them to stay faithful as Timothy did.

The Youth: On the Path to Good, Or the Path to Evil! By Kelly Durant 3-15-15 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 2. They say you got to be young and dumb before you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christian Education Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Wisdom is the ability to make right choices in life. Folly is the making of wrong choices. The goal of education in both the secular and sacred realm is to give to people the knowledge and awareness they need to make wise choices.

The Jews loved to tell stories about the importance of choices. Nathan Ausubel tells one of the wealthy Jewish merchant who took his slave on a long journey leaving his only son behind. On the journey the merchant became very ill, and at the point of death he made a will leaving all this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-24

To Him Who Sits On The Throne Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 15, 2018

John describes worship “To Him who Sits on the Throne”

Alex Malarkey, who was left paralyzed and spent two weeks in a coma after a 2004 car accident, filed a lawsuit this month against Christian publisher Tyndale House for associating his name with the controversial book coauthored with his father, The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven, and not paying him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Other

The Verdict Is In Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2001

In this passage James puts the faith only doctrine on trial and we the jury must make our verdict (real faith - For The Real World - part 4).

"The Verdict Is In - Faith Works Bridge The Gap!" TEXT: JAMES 2:14-26 Both lawyers with great skill have presented their cases and with precision eloquence concluded their closing arguments. The defense and prosecuting teams stand - the jury is escorted out and the wait for the verdict ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core Values -- Evangelism Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Evangelism – The Great Commission – Mark 16:14-18 14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Acts Of Mothers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006

The acts of mother’s have pointed to the truth that man and woman were made in the image of God and the sacrificial nature of mothers for their families reflects the sacrificial love God has for the world.

The Acts of Mothers Skit: Brian and Angie on the acts of Mothers A Video of different people telling what they appreciate about their mothers from New Life Community Church. On the lighter side of life: "The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn’t getting enough ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational