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Jonathan Spurlock
Contributing sermons since Jan 3, 2004
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Tragedy At The Tabernacle, Korah, Dathan, And Abiram's Rebellion
Contributed on Mar 11, 2026
There were three men, plus a group of others, who openly challenged Moses and Aaron. Their actions resulted in a great tragedy, not just at the Tabernacle.
Tragedy at the Tabernacle, Korah, Dathan, and Abiram's Rebellion Introduction: The Bible records events of people and nations at their best—and at their worst. Numbers 16 has a story that frankly didn’t have to happen. The LORD had already said who could do what in regards to the worship ...read more
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Tragedy At The Tabernacle: Miriam’s Punishment
Contributed on Feb 20, 2026
Miriam and Aaron were sister and brother to Moses. There was one time, though, when Miriam experienced a severe punishment because of her attitude and speech towards Moses.
Tragedy at the Tabernacle: Miriam’s Punishment Introduction: The Tabernacle was also known as the “tent of meeting” and the place of worship for Israel during the Old Testament era. The Israelites also came there to present their various offerings to the LORD. Yet there was another side to the ...read more
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An Outline For Tragedy At The Tabernacle: Nadab And Abihu
Contributed on Feb 17, 2026
Two of Aaron's sons, just anointed and appointed to the priesthood, lost their lives needlessly.
An Outline for Tragedy at the Tabernacle: Nadab and Abihu Introduction: In the immediate context, Israel had left Egypt and they were now heading towards the Promised Land. The Law was now in effect, the Tabernacle was built, and Aaron plus his four sons had been formally appointed to the ...read more
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The Story Behind John 3:16
Contributed on Feb 12, 2026
John 3:16 is one of the most loved verses in all the Bible. There's more to the story, though.
The Story Behind John 3:16 Introduction: There’s no greater love anyone can express beyond what our Lord Jesus Christ did for us. “John 3:16” has been used as a graphic (remember seeing football and other fans wearing vests with that reference on them?) and a quote. But there’s more to the story, ...read more
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An Outline For The Proverbs 7 Woman
Contributed on Jan 26, 2026
In contrast to the virtuous "Proverbs 31" woman is the "strange woman" of Proverbs 7. The contrast between these two types of women couldn't be more obvious!
An Outline for The Proverbs 7 Woman Introduction: Many of us have heard about the “Proverbs 31 woman” whom Lemuel described so elegantly. Just as influential, for all the wrong reasons, is the Proverbs 7 woman whom Solomon described in vivid terms: this, coming from a man with 700 wives and 300 ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Tragedies At The Tabernacle
Contributed on Feb 20, 2026
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The Seven Churches Of Revelation 2-3
Contributed on Dec 16, 2025
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Messages From Luke's Gospel
Contributed on Aug 14, 2025
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False Prophets
Contributed on Jan 24, 2025
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Messages About Elijah
Contributed on Sep 17, 2024
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Troubling Thoughts?
Contributed on Dec 14, 2025
Troubling thoughts Introduction: What might make your thoughts cause you trouble? Text, Daniel 5:5-9, KJV: 5 In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the ...read more
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Unwanted Donations!?
Contributed on Dec 11, 2025
Unwanted Donations!? Introduction: What kinds of materials were needed for Israel to make the Tabernacle? Text, Exodus 36:2-7, KJV: 2 And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto ...read more
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Unwanted: An Original Husband
Contributed on Sep 26, 2025
Unwanted: An Original Husband Introduction: The story of David and his first wife, Michal (daughter of King Saul) could be one of the most tragic love stories of all time. We may never know what happened but we do have a record of the sad results. Full disclosure, Sermon Central has already ...read more
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Unwanted Items—the Ark Of The Covenant
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
Unwanted Items—The Ark of the Covenant Introduction: To “frame” this illustration, we’d need to look at a couple of chapters in 1 Samuel. In chapter 4, the writer tells us of Israel’s decision, foolish as it was, to bring the Ark of the Covenant out of the Tabernacle and down to the battlefield. ...read more
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Unwanted-Zimri, The King For Seven Days
Contributed on Jul 2, 2025
Introduction: Some kings in Old Testament days had very long reigns, like Uzziah (52 years), Manasseh (55 years) and Jeroboam II of the Ten Northern Tribes (Israel, 41 years). The reigns of others were sometimes very short, but nothing like the week-long reign of Zimri, one of history’s most ...read more