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Have Faith In God

Contributed by John D Jones on May 1, 2012

Those who truly depend upon God, lay hold of divine opportunities and see the invisible, attempt the impossible and achieve the unthinkable!

In Mark 11, we find Jesus and His disciples en route to Jerusalem. Travelling from Bethany, it was a 2 mile journey. As they make their way, in the distance Jesus sees a fig tree. He was hungry and was sorely disappointed to find the tree fruitless. It may seem strange that the Lord Jesus would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Unspeakable!

Contributed by John D Jones on Oct 26, 2011

God's people can rejoice no matter what the circumstances may be because of Christ and what we have in Him.

1 Peter 1:3-16 The Bible presents certain birthmarks that distinguish the children of God from the children of the world. We read that, ‘by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one for another.’ God’s people are called upon to be a ‘peculiar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

That I May Know Thee

Contributed by John D Jones on Oct 26, 2011

The only thing that stands between where you are and where God desires you to be in your walk with Him is yourself. Discover 3 immediate blessings of having a deeper communion with the Lord!

Exodus 33:9-17 The book of Exodus is a very familiar book to most of us here this morning. The title is taken from its key event. The book is a record of God’s deliverance of His people and His systematic demonstration of His power over the false gods of Egypt. For 400 years the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Needful Things

Contributed by John D Jones on Sep 7, 2011

Life is complex but Jesus narrows all of our Christianity down to one needful thing. True worship is like oil in the lantern -you can burn without out it but you cannot sustain the fire.

Needful Things Luke 10:38-42 Text: Verse 42 This chapter, like every other chapter in the life of the Lord Jesus, is overflowing with activity. Everywhere He went there where multitudes of people calling for His attention. His ministry was teeming with activity. He had to stay up into the wee ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Faith And Evangelism

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 31, 2011

The effectiveness of the early church was not because of profound individuals, but ordinary people utilizing their gifts for ministry.

The Gift of Faith and Evangelism Acts 5:12-20 Introduction: As your read through the Bible, you will find just a few occasions in which God employed signs and wonders. These were used as an attention getter. They were tools by which God would signify to humanity that He was working in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Exhortation

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 25, 2011

The Gift of Exhortation is a neglected necessity for an effective church. We need a revival of encouragement!

This particular book of the Bible is simply known as “The Acts”. The full title is, “The Acts of the Apostles” and records the various ‘actions’ of those prominent individuals included. However, if we were to be completely accurate and completely specific with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Ministry And Mercy

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 16, 2011

Our lack of progress is not due to the absence of certain sign gifts but our failure to utilize the gifts we have. Churches are struggling to make a mark in our communities because God’s people will not engage and put to use the gifts God has given to Hi

The Gift of Mercy and Ministry Acts 9:36-43 God has given gifts to each of His children. In Acts 9:36-43, we are introduced to an ordinary lady with an extraordinary life. Tabitha is an example of one who had a combination of gifts. I want to speak to you on the topic of, “The Gift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Members Of One Body -Understanding Our Spritual Gifts

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 10, 2011

The church at Corinth was one of the most gifted churches in the New Testament. Due to her misunderstanding of and misuse of those gifts, she was failing miserably in accomplishing the task God had given to her.

Members of One Body -Understanding Our Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 The city of Corinth was a beehive of activity. It was a major city in the Roman Empire that had not one, but two major ports. Corinth was built on a land bridge between two separate seas and as a result became an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up In All Things

Contributed by John D Jones on Jul 26, 2011

God has a plan and purpose for everyone. The specific details are as individual as the individual himself. But there is a general will, a broad plan for every Christian that God has designed. That plan simply put is to grow. What are the crucial elements

Grow Up in All Things Ephesians 4:7-16 God has a plan and purpose for everyone. The specific details are as individual as the individual himself. But there is a general will, a broad plan for every Christian that God has designed. That plan simply put is to grow. Here in Ephesians chapter 4, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

That Ye May Grow

Contributed by John D Jones on Jul 20, 2011

God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be equa

That Ye May Grow 1 Peter 1:22 - 2:3 God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Exemplary Church

Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010

When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Him

Contributed by John D Jones on May 2, 2010

In Christ Jesus we have both the exemplar and the enabler! Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world! When we Consider Him, we run the race, we relinquish the weights, and we finish the race to receive the prize.

“Consider Him” Hebrews 12:1-4 Text: verse 3 Introduction: I want to call your attention to the first 3 words of verse 3, in which the writer encourages the reader, “For Consider Him.” This is an appropriate exhortation because the entire book is a treatise on Considering ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That May Abound

Contributed by John D Jones on Apr 5, 2010

Encouraging God's people to invest in missions at home and abroad.

Fruit that May Abound Philippians 4:10-20 Introduction About the apostle Paul verses 10-13 About the church at Philippi Started by Paul recorded in Acts 16 First convert was Lydia and her house hold Then the demon possessed girl Followed by the Philippian jailor and his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Because I Live, Ye Shall Live Also

Contributed by John D Jones on Apr 5, 2010

Resurrection Sermon.

Text: Verse 19 The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is the single greatest defining moment in all of history. In actual fact, the very life of this Man from Galilee is the central event of all time. When we consider His life we see that it centres around three major events. Each of these ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-21

Denomination: Baptist