Colonial Presbyterian Church

Make no mistake, a 28-day break from devices will help to reset our sleep cycles, reset our marriages, and reset our relationships with those we love. That said, you don’t have to participate in the fast in order to be accepted as a member or attendee at Colonial! We are not adding law to grace, and no matter your relationship with your phone or social media, you are always welcome here! I do hope, however, that you will at least p...

This sermon encourages listeners to celebrate progress but never settle, emphasizing that God's ultimate glory is the true goal. Drawing parallels between the July 4th celebration of hard-won independence and ongoing church renovations, the speaker illustrates the importance of perseverance beyond initial victories. The sermon uses the Transfiguration of Jesus as a core biblical example, highlighting four key lessons: the nec...

This source presents a sermon on the biblical story of Cain and Abel.  The speaker dissects Genesis 4, focusing on Cain's sin, God's judgment, and the subsequent mercy shown. Key themes explored include the corrupting nature of sin, symbolized by Cain's lack of remorse and his lie to God, and the concept of collective responsibility versus individualism. The sermon also highlights how the cry of Abel's blood dem...

This sermon interprets Genesis 4, focusing on the story of Cain and Abel to illustrate human sin and God's mercy. It examines Eve's initial joy and high expectations for Cain, contrasting them with Abel's less celebrated birth. The speaker explains God's "regard" for Abel's offering was due to his heartfelt generosity and offering of "first and best," unlike Cain's resentful attitud...

This sermon explores Genesis chapter 3, focusing on Adam and Eve's response to God's judgment, God's provision, and their banishment from the Garden of Eden. The speaker highlights Adam's act of faith in naming Eve "life" after hearing God's promise of a coming deliverer. The sermon then emphasizes God's "costly grace" in providing animal skin coverings, contrasting them with humani...

This sermon focuses on Genesis 3, exploring the consequences of the fall of humanity and God's subsequent judgments. It systematically addresses the curses placed upon the serpent, the woman, and the man, detailing the specific pains and hardships each faces as a result of their sin. However, the speaker emphasizes that within these judgments, there is also an immediate revelation of God's plan for redemption, highlighted...

This text is a sermon based on Genesis chapter 3, focusing on the biblical account of the fall of Adam and Eve. The speaker examines the immediate consequences of their sin, highlighting the tendency to hide from God and truth and the avoidance of personal responsibility. The sermon emphasizes the gravity and pervasiveness of sin in human nature, arguing that a true understanding of one's own sinfulness is necessary to grasp t...

This sermon explores the Christian doctrine of the fall of humanity as depicted in Genesis 3. The speaker discusses how the serpent, identified as Satan, uses half-truths to tempt Adam and Eve, leading to their disobedience and the introduction of sin and death into the world. The sermon highlights that the fall resulted in the spiritual death and alienation of humanity from God, and it concludes by reflecting on God's mercifu...

Adam and Eve chose to disobey God, even though they knew it would lead to death, the Second Adam, the Lamb of God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, practiced total submission to God’s Word in the garden of Gethsemane, knowing full well it would lead to His death on a Roman cross…a cross that He did not deserve…but a cross that would break the curse of sin that began so long ago when Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit.

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This excerpt from a sermon explores the problem of evil as presented in Genesis chapter 3. The speaker identifies the serpent in the Garden of Eden as a representation of evil and addresses the difficult question of the origin of evil and the serpent's presence in a perfect creation. Drawing on other biblical texts, specifically Revelation, Ezekiel, and Isaiah, the sermon identifies the serpent with Satan, a fallen angel who r...

Drawing upon Psalm 118:24, this sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing and living fully in the present day, highlighting that "this is the day the Lord has made." The speaker encourages listeners to find opportunities to praise God today for His protection and provision, even amidst challenges. Furthermore, the message urges believers to actively resist negativity and find joy in God's presence. Finally, the s...

Marriage was designed by God for God’s glory, and so it is unreasonable to hope that our marriages will flourish when one or both of the spouses dishonor God with their unbelief. I hope we will all be grateful that God’s created intention for sex, sexuality, and marriage is clearly presented in the Garden prior to sin. That picture gives us a foundation for our lives, our sexuality, our marriages, and our families.

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The sermon delivered by Pastor Greg begins with a reading from Mark 16:1-8, recounting the discovery of Jesus's empty tomb by Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome. Pastor Greg draws a parallel between the initial despair of these women and the disappointment of Kansas City Royals fans during a pivotal baseball game, illustrating how seemingly hopeless situations can have unexpected comebacks. The sermon then ex...

This audio recording captures a Sunday sermon delivered by campus pastor Mark Potter on Easter. Potter begins by recounting the creation story in Genesis, emphasizing humanity's unique creation in God's image and God's subsequent love for humankind. He then connects this to the events of Holy Week, drawing parallels between the days of creation and the days leading up to Jesus's resurrection. Focusing on the Gos...

This audio recording captures a sermon delivered on the first day of Holy Week, connecting the biblical narratives of the Garden of Eden and the Garden of Gethsemane. The speaker contrasts Adam, the first man, with Jesus, the second Adam, highlighting their responses to temptation, confrontation, and intercession within these pivotal garden settings. The sermon explores how Adam's disobedience brought sin into the world, while...

This audio recording captures a sermon delivered by Pastor Jim West on April 6, 2025, focusing on the biblical book of Genesis, specifically chapter 2. The sermon explores the creation narrative, highlighting that work was intended as a positive aspect of human flourishing before the fall of man. Pastor West discusses the significance of the two named trees in the Garden of Eden: the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of go...

This audio recording captures a church service led by Jim West, focusing on a detailed exposition of Genesis 2:4-14. The sermon centers on the creation of man and the Garden of Eden, addressing the common scholarly perspective that Genesis 2 presents a separate creation narrative from Genesis 1. Pastor West refutes this idea, arguing instead that Genesis 2 offers a more specific, personal account focusing on God's relationship...

This audio recording captures a church sermon delivered by Jim West on March 23, 2025, focusing on the biblical concept of the seventh day of creation in Genesis. West emphasizes the unique nature of the seventh day as a day of God's rest, highlighting its significance through repetition in the text and its distinction from the other creation days. He connects this idea to the Fourth Commandment to observe the Sabbath, explain...