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Samuel Davies
Samuel Davies
63 Sermons
Samuel Davies (1723-1761) was an American Presbyterian minister and a leading figure in the Great Awakening in Virginia. He championed religious liberty and served briefly as the fourth president of Princeton.

Sermons 63

Job 11:20 Eternity

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the fate of the wicked and contrasts it with the hope of the righteous. The wicked, who have lived in wickedness, will die in the same manner, with their guilt

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Ecclesiastes 12:14

This sermon emphasizes the stark contrast between the temporary nature of earthly pleasures and pains, and the eternal consequences of either pure unmingled happiness or pure unmingled misery in the a

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Matthew 6:33 Judgment Day

In this sermon, the preacher directs the audience's attention to the solemn and glorious scene of the Universal Judgment. He describes the destruction of the world and the agonizing convulsions of nat

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Psalm 139:23

Samuel Davies preaches a powerful sermon on the Valley of Vision, using the prophecy in Isaiah to warn about the impending danger faced by Jerusalem due to their sins and lack of repentance. He draws

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Proverbs 27:1

Samuel Davies preaches a powerful sermon at Princeton College in 1761, warning the audience about the certainty and unpredictability of death. He emphasizes the need for serious reflection and prepara

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Genesis 24:31

Samuel Davies preaches about the significance of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ in a pious manner, giving glory to God, accepting the peace He brings, and making peace with God, conscience, and

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Matthew 10:37

Samuel Davies preaches about the shortness and vanity of life, urging listeners to live with a perspective of eternity in mind. He emphasizes the need for serious preparation for death and eternity, h

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Samuel Davies, in his sermon 'The Justice of God--and the Sins of Our Country,' passionately addresses the sins of the people and the nation, attributing calamities to God's providence due to their wic

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Colossians 1:21

Samuel Davies preaches about the urgent need for sinners to be reconciled to God, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging our enmity and rebellion against God, and the necessity of repentance, hum

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Psalm 85:10

Samuel Davies preaches about the significance of Christ crucified as the means of salvation, highlighting how the preaching of the cross reveals the love, justice, and mercy of God in a way that no hu

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Ecclesiastes 1:2

Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of fixing our eyes on unseen eternal realities rather than temporary visible things. He emphasizes the significant disparity between the intrinsic value and

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Genesis 3:21

Samuel Davies preaches about the nature of justification and the concern of faith in it, emphasizing the importance of the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel as the only sufficient foundation

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2 Chronicles 32:25

Samuel Davies preaches about the heinous sin of ingratitude towards God, highlighting the universal practice of ingratitude despite the abundant blessings and deliverances received from the divine Ben

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1 Kings 17:21

Samuel Davies preaches about the nature and process of spiritual life, emphasizing the contrast between being dead in transgressions and sins and being made alive with Christ by God's rich mercy and g

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Psalm 4:6

Samuel Davies preaches about the vital connection between present holiness and future felicity, emphasizing the innate human desire for happiness and the pursuit of earthly pleasures as a distorted re

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Deuteronomy 32:22

Samuel Davies preaches about the recent earthquake, drawing lessons from the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. He emphasizes the majesty and power of God, the sinfulness of the world, the kindness of P

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Isaiah 33:14

Samuel Davies preaches about the solemn, tremendous, and glorious scene of the universal judgment, where all people will be commanded to repent as God has set a day for the world to be judged with jus

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Psalm 85:10

Samuel Davies preaches about the divine perfections illustrated in the method of salvation through the sufferings of Christ. He emphasizes how Jesus, troubled by the impending suffering, willingly end

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Matthew 7:12

Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of following the Rule of Equity, emphasizing the need for Christians to exhibit complete holiness in their conduct towards God and fellow men. He highlights

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Matthew 7:23

Samuel Davies preaches about the sacred importance of the Christian name, emphasizing the significance of living up to the name we bear. He delves into the origins of the name 'Christian' and the divi

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Ecclesiastes 9:10

Samuel Davies preaches about the urgency of awakening out of spiritual sleep, emphasizing the importance of seizing the present time for repentance and devotion to God. He highlights the nearness of s

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Matthew 6:19

Samuel Davies preaches about the urgency and importance of focusing on the one thing needful, which is salvation and holiness. He emphasizes the contrast between worldly pursuits and the eternal signi

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1 John 5:3

Samuel Davies preaches about the lack of love to God, emphasizing the essential nature of loving God in true religion and obedience for everlasting happiness. He highlights the rarity of the love of G

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Isaiah 2:22

Samuel Davies preaches about the essential role of divine influence in the success of the ministry of the gospel, emphasizing that the glory of God's name is the ultimate purpose of all works. He expl

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Genesis 3:19

Samuel Davies preaches about the General Resurrection, emphasizing the inevitable time when all in the graves will rise to face judgment based on their deeds--either to the resurrection of life or damn

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Job 28:28

Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of true wisdom, highlighting the fear of the LORD as the beginning of wisdom and the necessity of following His commandments for good understanding. He emph

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Isaiah 49:7

Samuel Davies preaches about the common sin of rejecting Jesus Christ, emphasizing the unsuitable reception of Christ and the gospel, which often hides under a cloak of religion. He highlights the dea

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Joel 2:12

Samuel Davies preaches about the joy of having our names written in heaven, emphasizing that this surpasses all other sources of joy. He highlights the importance of heavenly citizenship and the disti

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Isaiah 53:10

Samuel Davies preaches about the sufferings of Christ and the joys and blessings that follow, emphasizing the profound sacrifice Jesus made for sinners. He describes the tragic sufferings of Jesus, th

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Genesis 39:9

Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of repentance as a universal command from God, emphasizing the need for genuine, heartfelt repentance that extends to the heart and practice of individuals.

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John 6:37

Samuel Davies preaches about the wonderful compassion of Christ to the greatest sinners, highlighting Jesus' tender lamentation over Jerusalem's rejection of Him despite His repeated warnings and invi

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Isaiah 8:14

Samuel Davies preaches about Jesus Christ as the only foundation, emphasizing the importance of building our hopes and eternal happiness on Him alone. He explains how the stone laid in Zion is a tried

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Psalm 115:3

Samuel Davies preaches about the sovereignty of God over the kingdoms of men, emphasizing that God's omnipotence did not end after creation but continues to govern the world. He explains that events i

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Micah 7:18

Samuel Davies preaches about the distinction between the vessels of mercy and the vessels of wrath, illustrating how God prepares some for glory and others for destruction based on their dispositions

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Psalm 45:4

Samuel Davies preaches about the divine government, highlighting the blessings of wise and just rulers and the consequences of weak and tyrannical leadership. He emphasizes the necessity of a divine g

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Ezekiel 36:25

Samuel Davies preaches about the necessity and nature of regeneration, emphasizing the divine transformation required for salvation. He delves into the biblical concept of being 'born again,' highligh

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Psalm 34:15

Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of being poor and contrite in spirit, and trembling at the Word of God to receive divine favor. He emphasizes the need for humility, self-abasement, and a s

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Isaiah 53:1

Samuel Davies preaches about the method of salvation through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the necessity of faith in Christ for eternal life. He passionately urges his audience to believe in Jesus as the

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Matthew 25:34

Samuel Davies preaches about the solemn reality of the resurrection of damnation, contrasting it with the resurrection of life, where the blessed are welcomed into eternal happiness in the Kingdom of

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Judges 3:20

Samuel Davies preaches about the success of the gospel by the divine power upon the souls of men, emphasizing the ongoing war between Jesus Christ and the rebellious sons of men. He describes the apos

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Psalm 139:23

Samuel Davies preaches about the essential nature of divine love to God, emphasizing that without it, all religious acts are in vain. He challenges the common assumption of sincere love to God and hig

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Joshua 24:15

Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of preparing for the Lord's Supper by understanding its end and design, and the necessary qualifications for worthy participation. He emphasizes the need fo

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Deuteronomy 29:19

Samuel Davies preaches about the divine mercy extended to mourning penitents, using the example of Ephraim's repentance and God's compassionate response. The sermon highlights the genuine repentance o

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Matthew 11:21

Samuel Davies preaches about the condemnation of men who reject the light of the gospel due to their love for darkness, which stems from their evil deeds. He emphasizes that the entrance of light into

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1 Samuel 2:30

Samuel Davies preaches about the nature and danger of making light of Christ and salvation, emphasizing the need to value and earnestly pursue a saving interest in Jesus. He highlights how individuals

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Psalm 34:6

Samuel Davies preaches about the compassion of Christ to weak believers, emphasizing how Jesus possesses virtues that harmonize perfectly, showing both gentleness towards humble penitents and severity

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Hebrews 9:27

Samuel Davies reflects on the death of King George II, emphasizing the inevitability of death that even the mightiest rulers cannot escape. He challenges listeners to consider their own mortality and

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Jeremiah 5:3

Samuel Davies preaches about the urgent need for sinners to turn to God in the midst of afflictions and mortality, emphasizing the importance of genuine conversion and the necessity of seeking God's g

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2 Corinthians 2:16

Samuel Davies preaches about the noble and challenging work of the Christian ministry, emphasizing the deep desires and struggles that honest souls face before entering the ministry. He distinguishes

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Acts 20:28

Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of the love of souls as a necessary qualification for the ministerial office, emphasizing the need for ministers to possess a constellation of graces and vi

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1 Samuel 16:7

Samuel Davies preaches about the prevalence of practical atheism in denying the agency of divine providence, exposing the consequences of settling on one's own understanding and neglecting God's sover

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Romans 8:9

Samuel Davies preaches about the tender anxieties ministers have for their people, expressing the pain of seeing fellow creatures stray from holiness and the need for genuine concern and fear for thei

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Matthew 9:12

Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of recognizing our spiritual sickness and the need for Jesus Christ as the divine Physician to heal our souls. He contrasts the attitudes of those who are s

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Isaiah 1:6

Samuel Davies preaches about the uncertainty and anxiety faced by nations in times of crisis, using the example of Nineveh's impending doom due to sin. He emphasizes the importance of repentance, refo

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Numbers 16:22

Samuel Davies preaches about the nature and universality of spiritual death, emphasizing the dreadful state of the soul separated from God, dead in transgressions and sins. He vividly describes the gh

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Job 19:26

Samuel Davies preaches about the revelation of life and immortality through the gospel, emphasizing the destruction of death by Jesus Christ and the eternal existence of the soul and body. He vividly

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Psalm 73:25

Samuel Davies preaches about the challenges and difficulties faced by the righteous in their journey to salvation, emphasizing the need for sincere repentance, faith in Christ, and love for God. He co

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Acts 16:31

Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of looking unto Christ for salvation, emphasizing the personal concern sinners have with Jesus in every age. He highlights the need for an intimate, affecti

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Isaiah 33:24

Samuel Davies preaches about the blessedness of being called the sons of God, highlighting the immense love and privileges bestowed upon believers. He emphasizes the future glory and transformation aw

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Isaiah 32:13

Samuel Davies preaches about the necessity of a general outpouring of the Holy Spirit for national reformation and individual salvation. He emphasizes the dire consequences of sin and the need for rep

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Job 8:13

Samuel Davies preaches about the objects, grounds, and evidences of the hope of the righteous in contrast to the despair of the wicked in death. He emphasizes the importance of having a well-founded h

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Samuel Davies preaches about the ruin of mankind by the fall of Adam and the method of redemption by Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these truths and feeling suitably affec

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Isaiah 3:10

Samuel Davies preaches a powerful sermon on the certainty of death, emphasizing that all individuals, whether righteous or wicked, will face physical death. He highlights the distinction between the d

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