Sermons from the Columbia, Missouri congregation

Our Forefather Abraham

Given by Caleb Froedge
July 25, 2020

There are many autobiographies written about our nation’s founding fathers. Individuals that we call our national forefathers. The bible also gives us many biographies on our spiritual forefathers. This sermon looks at the characteristic traits of our forefather Abraham—characteristic traits that we should all strive to emulate.

Holy Convocation Plus the End Time

Given by Greg Sargent
July 25, 2020

The Sabbath and Feasts of God are commanded assemblies. There are at least 4 reasons we assemble and refrain from staying home. Our recent experience with not being able to assemble is a foretaste of government control, namely the prophesied Beast’s “mark” that will impede God’s people from assembling.

We Are the Salt of the Earth

Given by Caleb Froedge
July 4, 2020

Technically salt does not lose it’s saltiness so what did Christ mean when He said, we are the salt of the earth and if salt loses its flavor it is good for nothing? What are some of the qualities of salt and how does this pertain to our calling? What spiritual qualities must never fade away with us?

The Big Picture Using God's Word

Given by Greg Sargent
June 27, 2020

What do we think of when hearing phrases such as 9-11 or taxes or COVID19? Most often we think of the here and now that affects our present life. How does God view the problems of this life—perhaps differently than we do?

Let Peace Begin With Me

Given by Caleb Froedge
June 13, 2020

In a world filled with chaos, unrest, and disunity, no doubt we all yearn for the Prince of Peace to return and set up His government of peace that will never end. Knowing this is the only way for true peace to happen in the world, does it really matter if we are a peacemaker in this life? What are...

Overcome/Change

Given by Greg Sargent
June 6, 2020

During the season of Pentecost, we are reminded that God’s Spirit is one of power. We need God’s help to overcome the works of the flesh that were symbolically buried at baptism but are still engrained in us and need to be overcome. If we don’t change, God will purge us in ways that are unpleasant so...

What Are We Leaving Behind

Given by Caleb Froedge
June 6, 2020

In Deuteronomy 24 and Leviticus 23 we find the principal of leaving part of the harvest behind for others to glean. Is there a lesson for us to learn? What are we to leave behind in this life, and what is God going to ultimately leave behind?

Why the Book of Ruth Is a Pentecost Book

Given by Greg Sargent
May 30, 2020

Ruth falls in the Feast section of the “Writings!” It’s the story of Pentecost. Why? The Hebrew word “goel” is a key word translated 13 times in this book as kinsman or redeemer. How does the book of Ruth tell the story of Christ as our redeemer by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Overview of Pentecost

Given by Greg Sargent
May 23, 2020

God tells us to preach “in season.” The Holy Day seasons reveal the plan of God; keeping Satan’s seasons blinds our spiritual understanding. Additionally, keeping Pentecost reminds us that God opened the door for all mankind to become the Israel of God and enter God’s kingdom.

What Is the Holy Spirit?

Given by Caleb Froedge
May 16, 2020

In this day and age, the litmus test for being a Christian has a lot to do with the acceptance of the Trinity doctrine. As a church, if you reject the trinity you will not be accepted by mainstream Christianity. Why do we reject the doctrine of the Trinity and what exactly is the Holy Spirit?

Why God Allows Us to Be Tested with Temptations

Given by Greg Sargent
May 9, 2020

None of us like trials because we are tempted to not act like a Christian. Yet God tells us in the inspired book of James to be joyful when we are tempted. Does God tempt us and if not what is the cause of temptations? Why does God allow us to be tempted?

The Building Phase

Given by Caleb Froedge
May 2, 2020

God has not only called us to be a part of the building that Christ is developing, but we are also to be fellow workers with Christ. We all are builders to one degree or another. This sermon looks at how physical building principles point to spiritual building principles. This sermon looks at 7 points that all good builders need to...

Does God's Command the 10 Commandments Be Kept Under the New Covenant

Given by Greg Sargent
April 25, 2020

We can prove that the Israelites under the Old Covenant were commanded to keep the 10 Commandments. Under the New Covenant, are both Gentiles and Israelites commanded to obey all 10 Commandments? Can you locate the scriptures to prove it?

Are We There Yet?

Given by Caleb Froedge
April 18, 2020

One if the most challenging areas of growth is learning patience. God’s timing is always perfect, but sometimes that means we must wait on God’s timing. This sermon looks at what happens when mankind takes matters into their own hands rather than wait for God’s perfect timing. How do we respond when we have to wait? Is...

The Stench of Sin

Given by Caleb Froedge
April 11, 2020

Before God delivered Israel from Egypt, He allowed them to go through possibly the smelliest of all the plagues. Why did God allow this? Is it possible that He was reminding them that sin is a stench to God and that is should be something to never go back to? This sermon explores the relationship between sin and a horrible...