- Collection:
- Columbia Theological Seminary Manuscript Collection
- Title:
- Sermons of Robert Zenas Johnston, 1903-1904
- Creator:
- Johnston, Robert Zenas, 1834-1908
- Date of Original:
- 1903/1904
- Subject:
- Angels
Atonement
Christmas sermons
Church
Church--Foundation
Clergy--Conduct of life
Confession
Confession (Prayer)
Deacons--Presbyterian Church
Enslaved persons
Forgiveness of sin
Eschatology
Future life
God (Christianity)--Mercy
God (Christianity)--Righteousness
God (Christianity)--Wisdom
Heaven
Holiness
Holy Spirit
Kingdom of God
Law--Biblical teaching
Obedience--Religious aspects
Peace--Religious aspects
Pentecost
Prayer--Christianity
Preaching
Presbyterian Church--Clergy--Appointment, call, and election
Presbyterian Church--North Carolina
Presbyterians--North Carolina
Pride and vanity
Providence and government of God
Sabbath
Sacraments
Salvation--Christianity
Sin--Christianity
Slavery
Wisdom--Religious aspects
Work--Religious aspects
Young men
Young women
Bible. Acts--Sermons
Bible. Chronicles, 2nd--Sermons
Bible. James--Sermons
Bible. Epistle of John, 1st--Sermons
Bible. John--Sermons
Bible. Luke--Sermons
Bible. Isaiah--Sermons
Bible. Philippians--Sermons
Bible. Psalms--Sermons
Bible. Zechariah--Sermons
Jesus Christ--Ascension
Jesus Christ--Nativity
Jesus Christ--Person and offices
Johnston, Robert Zenas, 1834-1908--Sermons
First Presbyterian Church (Lincolnton, N.C.)
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.--Sermons
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.--Theology
Lincolnton (N.C.)
North Carolina - People:
- Alderman, Flora, 1874-1904
Henry, Matthew, 1662-1714
MacDonald, Flora, 1722-1790
Scott, Thomas, 1747-1821
Uzziah, King of Judah - Location:
- United States, North Carolina, Lincoln County, Lincolnton, 35.47375, -81.25453
- Medium:
- PDF
manuscripts
notes
sermons - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- 1 manuscript sermon note from 1903 and 26 manuscript sermon notes from 1904 by Robert Zenas Johnston. It is unknown where each sermon was composed and delivered but most likely in Lincolnton (N.C.) and delivered at First Presbyterian Church (Lincolnton, N.C.). Dates provided indicate either the date when the sermon was completed or initially delivered. [Untitled] Sermon concerning wisdom provided by God and the role of deacons in the church, December 6, 1903. Sermon on James 1:5. 2 pages. Title: “Forsake not the works of thine own hands” Sermon concerning prayer as an act of confession and trust, with consideration of things to pray for, February 28, 1904. Sermon on Psalm 138:8. 2 pages. Title: “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also...” Sermon concerning outward religious exercises and faith, April 17, 1904. Sermon on Luke 17:34. 2 pages. Title: Change comes to all Sermon concerning God’s provisions amidst the many changes through life, with an admonishment to pray, April 24, 1904. Sermon on Psalm 42:8. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning the work of the Holy Spirit, May 1, 1904. Sermon on Acts 1:2. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning the ascension of Christ and the response of the disciples, May 8, 1904. Sermon on Acts 1:9-11. 2 pages. Title: “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come &c” Sermon concerning the church as organized at Pentecost and Pentecost as a revival where truth was preached, May 22, 1904. Sermon on Acts 2:1-4. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning obedience as qualifying means for God’s favor, as shown in the construction of the temple, the coming of Jesus Christ, and the organization of the church, June 5, 1904. Sermon on Zechariah 6:15. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning atonement as the means of washing away sin as being revealed within the Bible, June 12, 1894. Sermon on Zechariah 13:1. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning church inhabited by those who are in the light yet have error and corruption just as rain and drought endure until the end, June 19, 1904. Sermon on Zechariah 14:6-7. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning living in the world and the church, with reference to Canaanites living within the Promised Land, June 26, 1904. Sermon on Zechariah 14:21. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning faithful service, with admonishments to young men and young women, July 10, 1904. Sermon on John 12:26. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning the work and call of ministers, July 17, 1904. Sermon on 2 Chronicles 15:7. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning the raising of children in the midst of sin, using Jehoram, son of Jehoshaphat as an example, August 7, 1904. Sermon on 2 Chronicles 21:20. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning pride, using Uzziah as an example, August 28, 1904. Sermon on 2 Chronicles 26:16. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning God’s leading through unfamiliar ways, September 11, 1904. Sermon on Isaiah 42:16. 2 pages. “Then had thy peace been as a river.” Sermon concerning the nature of peace, September 18, 1904. Sermon on Isaiah 48:18. 2 pages. Title: “And the righteous as the waves of the sea.” Concerning the treatment received by people belonging to God when they disobey, September 25, 1904. Sermon on Isaiah 48:18. 2 pages. Title: Christian Privilege - pilgrimage Sermon concerning leaving sin behind and living for the heavenly kingdom, using Babylon as an image for sin and oppression, October 16, 1904. Sermon on Isaiah 52:11-12. 2 pages. Title: Prayer of Pastor for his people. Sermon concerning the elements a pastor should pray for congregants and what to expect for prayers answered, October 23, 1904. Sermon on Philippians 1:9-11. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning the preaching ministry within the church as a work of the Holy Spirit, November 6, 1904. Sermon on Acts 13:2-3. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning God as a rock of offense or sanctuary, November 20, 1904. Sermon on Isaiah 8:13-15. 2 pages. [Untitled] Sermon concerning the confession of sin in prayer, November 27, 1904. Sermon on 1 John 1:9. 2 pages. Title: “Remember Lots’ wife” Sermon concerning disobedience and its effects, December 4, 1904. Sermon on Luke 17:32. 2 pages. Title: “My words shall not pass away” Sermon concerning the authority and power of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in his words, December 11, 1904. Sermon on Luke 21:33. 2 pages. Title: Come now, & let us reason together, saith the Lord: &c Sermon concerning the forgiveness of sins as central to religious livelihood, December 18, 1904. Sermon on Isaiah 1:18. 2 pages. [Untitled] Christmas sermon concerning the praise given by angels at the birth of Jesus Christ, December 25, 1904. Sermon on Luke 2:13. 2 pages.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- http://cdm17323.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p17323coll7/id/9181
- IIIF manifest:
- https://cdm17323.contentdm.oclc.org/iiif/2/p17323coll7:9181/manifest.json
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 54 pages
- Original Collection:
- Robert Zenas Johnston papers, 1853-1914.
C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections and Archives, John Bulow Campbell Library, Columbia Theological Seminary - Holding Institution:
- Columbia Theological Seminary
- Rights:
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