Sermons on Samuel Colgate:

Tear It Down! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2003

A look at Josh and Jericho and removing obstacles in your life

TEAR IT DOWN JOSHUA 6:20-27 INTRODUCTION The story of Joshua and the city of Jericho (found in chapters 6 and 7) is one of those stories that are familiar to all of us. It is an amazing story. As I have looked at this passage, I have found some very profound spiritual lessons, but one more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Joshua 6:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do By Faith?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 13, 2003

Faith, the foundation of obedience to God, has a rich history of dynamic characters. Today’s challenge is to hold on to the object and content of Christian faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Hebrews 11 is a sort of survey of Old Testament faith leaders. The names that receive the most attention are Abraham and Moses. The central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 17, 2003

This sermon seeks to encourage believers to renew their confidence in prayer with emphasis on Petitionary and Intercessory prayer.

Would you believe that a Christian could lose confidence in prayer? Well, I contend that a Christian can. Now, for most of us we would not want to admit that we’ve lost confidence in prayer; that is perhaps because of our piousness or human pride. But a person can lose confidence in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Human Harp Of Praise

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 29, 2002

The role that praise plays in personal and corporate worship.

The Human Harp of Praise I will sing a new song to you, O God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you, Psalm 144:9 Mark Twain had a bad habit of spicing his conversation with profanity. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

How A Christian Should Vote

Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 24, 2002

This is a sermon that explains using the scriptures showing how Christians should vote.

How Christians Should Vote Date: November 3, 2002 (PM) Text: Psalms 33:8-22 Introduction: The Bible teaches us our responsibilities to God; our fellowman; our church; and our government. I believe it is the duty of all Christians who are qualified, to vote. I believe that this Tuesday, we have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Provided For Himself A Lamb

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Mar 18, 2003

Old Testament picture of the New Testament cross.

Preludes to the Cross GOD PROVIDED FOR HIMSELF A LAMB Genesis 22:1-14 TEXT: 1Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Christian's Duty In Times Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 21, 2003

We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. In this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come what should be the Christian’s response? How should he react and what should he do?

THE CHRISTIAN’S DUTY IN TIMES OF WAR ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. Ecclesiastes tells us that in the reality of this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come as it has to our country both in our war on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ministries Of The Home

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

Whether you’re homebound, chronically ill, or a stay-at-home caretaker, God’s Word says something about ministering in the home. 1)God places a priority on the home and 2)God has a purpose for every home.

Ministries of the Home Ecclesiastes 3:1 Steve Miller Nov. 24, 2004 Introduction: So many times we put the super-active people out in front. While they serve us as great examples, there are many Godly people who are not able to relate, because they are humbly working behind the scenes. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: *other

God's Call To Prayer

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 8, 2005

What can we do in difficult times. God invites us to call on Him. Like Jeremiah, we can respond to God’s invitation to prayer

GOD’S CALL TO PRAYER Jeremiah 33:3 The Setting: Jeremiah was living in desperate times. The people of Jerusalem had been taken captive. Jeremiah had faithfully preached but his message had been totally rejected. Moreover, Jeremiah was imprisoned. Yet God gave this man, an invitation to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006

Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Fasting: Why Don't I Hunger More For God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 17, 2006

This message examines some of the reasons we should fast as well as a beginner’s guide to fasting.

- Many feel that way when it comes to fasting - “I can’t go without food!” But you can and it can have tremendous spiritual benefits. BIG IDEA: “Physical hunger can bring spiritual satisfaction.” - Interest: sometimes we feel so close to God and want more and more of Him; other times we seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Loving Others Or Judging Others? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2006

If we think we can live the Christian life by following rules and forgetting about loving others, we have missed the point. The Christian life can be summed up in one word: love.

“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col. 2:16-17). Background I. God does not want you to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpse Of God's Holiness

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 21, 2006

Do we really behold God’s Holiness? Just how much is our admiration or adoration for His Holiness?

"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory" (Isa. 6:3, NIV). Last time, we learnt that we worship God because He is Holy. We worship Him not because we are just commanded. It is our response to Him as we behold and appreciate the Beauty of His Holiness. Do we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Billboard

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 23, 2007

What message are you sending today on the billboard of your life? Let it be a message of hope and of encouragement!

Walking Billboard Luke 8:26-39 Scripture Read Luke 8:26-39 Introduction My wife Christina and I came here to visit First Congregational Church in December of 2006 to candidate and interview for the position of Pastor. Some of you may recall what the church sign on the grass in front of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian Church

People Of Principle

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 22, 2006

In a society that makes choices based on feelings we need, now, more than ever before to return to our biblical principles. Our situations don’t dictate our decisions, our principles do!

How many of you would agree this morning that we live in a society that basis’ it’s decisions predominantly on feelings or emotions? Some of the most important choices that people make in a lifetime are being made on whether it feels good or not. For example, ‘I don’t feel happy in my marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-10, Genesis 22:1-22