Sermons on Samuel Colgate:

The Blue Waters Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2025

Have you seen the bracelets with colored beads that people use to share their faith? What does the blue stand for and what does it encourage us to do? Check out this message from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

I think every preacher has at least one funny baptism story they can share. Here’s mine. When Elizabeth was 7 years old, she convinced us that she was ready to commit her life to Jesus and be baptized. We knew she understood what she was doing when she told us she was praying for God to give her a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Me Your Paths Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God teaches, forgives, and protects—guiding our steps, uniting our hearts, and delivering us from fear when we take refuge in Him.

Introduction – Going to the Designer Have you ever tried to fix something you didn’t really know how to fix? Years ago a man named Tim was stumped by his old Macintosh laptop. His favorite Bible software simply would not run. He spent hours troubleshooting—restarting, reinstalling, checking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, 1 Timothy 2:5, Psalm 91:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Good Vs Evil: Satan's World

Contributed by Mason Davis on Oct 23, 2025

Why does God allow evil in this world?

SATAN’S WORLD: GOOD VS. EVIL By: C. Mason Davis TODAY’S SCRIPTURE Isaiah 5:20: "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" How do you define good? How do you define bad? How do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20

The Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 13, 2024

The incarnation shows God dwelling with and loving a broken humanity and the importance of being with others even in their brokenness.

INTRODUCTION - Have you ever received a gift that was interesting to you, it piqued your curiosity, yet you did not know precisely what it was? - Then someone explains the gift to you, and you find it useful, yet because you do not fully understand it, you do not use it to its full capacity? - For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Still Spinning - Tola Thru Abdon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 6, 2025

Again, the Israelites did evil in the eyes of Yahweh. They served the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and the gods of Aram, the gods of Sidon, the gods of Moab, the gods of the Ammonites and the gods of the Philistines….

November 08, 2025 Last week we witnessed as Israel sank further and further into the spin. Through Yahweh’s power, Gideon had successfully banished the Midianite army. He declined the offer of kingship, but he made and set-up an Ephod. The people worshipped this idol and it became a snare ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:21, Deuteronomy 12:29-31, Proverbs 20:25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love Does Not Envy

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 18, 2025

So is envy a problem for people today? Most assuredly, envy is currently very evident in our culture.

Alba 11-16-2025 LOVE DOES NOT ENVY I Corinthians 13:4 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a sportsman with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would bring down that eagle up there.” The man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Play That Goes Wrong

Contributed by David Western on Nov 19, 2025

Just like the Off-Broadway play, life is not always going to go right. But if you trust the Director, He is going to direct your path.

There is actually a play named, “The Play That Goes Wrong.” I was hesitant at first to go see it, but Allen wanted to see in while we were in NY, and so I obliged. It was hysterical. The play is supposed to be a murder mystery, but the whole point of the production is well…everything goes wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Love Is Not Rude

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 1, 2025

Opie was cleaning things out of the garage and told the other boy that by doing that he was earning a 25 cent allowance. The other boy made fun of Opie saying he should get an allowance without any work. And if he didn't get what he wanted to start crying or have a fit.

Alba 11-30-2025 LOVE IS NOT RUDE I Corinthians 13:5 After spending 3 ½ hours at the Department of Motor Vehicles enduring the long lines, rude clerks and insane regulations, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for his son. He brought his selection, a baseball bat, to the cash ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Visit And Elizabeth's Praise Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 1, 2025

Mary heard amazing words from the angel Gabriel that she would give birth to the Son of the Most High God through the power of the Holy Spirit and that she should name him Jesus.

Introduction Mary heard amazing words from the angel Gabriel that she would give birth to the Son of the Most High God through the power of the Holy Spirit and that she should name him Jesus. And as proof, Mary's relative Elizabeth, who was known to be barren, also conceived a son in her old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proper Orbits Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

The passage deals with immorality that shouldn’t be named or practiced among the believers at Ephesus, I want to emphasize that the scripture should not be burdened with baggage that it is often saddled with

Background to passage: It’s been a while since we have been in Ephesians, so a quick overview. First three chapters are deeply theological about Christ’s role in our salvation and in the life of the church. Last three chapters are very practical. In fact the end of chapter four some of the “most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Pentecost Effect – The Gospel Is For All

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 25, 2024

Now the movement spreads into the Gentile arena. Did Jesus really mean take the gospel to the ends of the earth? Is it really for everybody? Including the porkchop eating, uncircumcised Gentiles? The invading Romans? Everybody? All means all.

Sermon -The Pentecost Effect – The Gospel is For All Scripture - Acts 11:1-18 “Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, the Jewish believers criticized him. “You entered the home of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 3:16-17, Matthew 13:31-32, Genesis 1:27, Romans 8:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God Is The Ultimate Game Changer: Five Even Though's In Scripture” Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 26, 2024

GOD HAS THE POWER TO TURN THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.

Title: “God is the Ultimate Game Changer: Five Even Thoughs in Scripture” The Comeback… was a National Football League (NFL) game held on January 3, 1993, as part of the 1992–93 NFL playoffs. The Buffalo Bills overcame a 35–3 deficit to defeat the visiting Houston Oilers 41–38 in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let It Be Done Unto Me According To Your Word

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2024

The life of Mary is a very challenging one and an epitome of unconditional submission to the Word of God and His perfect Will.

Let it be Done unto Me According to your Words Study Text: Luke 1: 26 - 38 Introduction: Mary is a good example to understand the meaning of surrendering to God’s will. We often sing the song “I surrender all”. But in truth, how much of that ‘all’ part do we surrender to God. Do we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radical Change Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2024

You can change!

INTRODUCTION - Have you ever come to the realization that something in your life needs to change? - Maybe something inside of you has told you that you need to change? - What is stopping you? - Today, we will continue our mini-series within Core 52, " Beyond Belief.” - There are many passages ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey Of A Soul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2024

When a human body is formed in a mother's womb, the Soul's Journey begins. Through the breadth of God, the formless soul finds its identity in the flesh. It never dies and endures forever, even after the death of a human body.

Text: Genesis 1:26-31, 2:7 Theme: Journey of a Soul   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: Many Christians all over the world observe, ALL SAINTS DAY AND ALL SOULS DAY. Even before the world started to celebrate the Earth Day, Water day, Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Methodist