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Jonathan Spurlock
Contributing sermons since Nov 6, 2019
Newest Sermons
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An Outline Of Acts 11:19-30
Contributed on Jun 29, 2022
Acts 11:19-30 gives an account of how the Church reached as far away as Antioch, nearly 300 miles from Jerusalem. A group of unknown missionaries went to Antioch, then Barnabas came, and then so did Saul.
Introduction: The second part of Acts 11 covers two different scenarios, probably a few years apart. First, Luke describes the growth of the Church and how the Gospel reached as far away as Antioch. Then he adds a brief note, where one of the New Testament prophets—Agabus—made a prediction about a ...read more
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An Outline Of Acts 11:1-18
Contributed on Jun 10, 2022
Peter faced a challenge after he had preached the Gospel to Cornelius. This first section of Acts 11 gives his answer to the charges against him. Good things happened at the end, though!
Introduction: This first section of Acts 11, verses 1-18, describes Peter’s response to those who were upset he had eaten with Gentiles. This would certainly be Cornelius’ household in Caesarea (see Acts 10), but the Jews in Judea didn’t have all the facts. Peter gave a step by step account of what ...read more
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Jacob- His Almost Final Journey
Contributed on Jun 7, 2022
This last message covers the last words of Jacob before he died. Even though he does not live on this earth, his journey is not yet complete.
Introduction: The end of any project, whether a report, book manuscript, or even messages like these are always bittersweet, in my opinion. There’s always the question of did I add too much or not enough; did I really think this through; perhaps other things as well. Through this look at Jacob’s ...read more
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Jacob- Approaching The Finish Line
Contributed on Jun 2, 2022
Jacob had relocated to Egypt thanks to all Joseph had done. While there Jacob realized he was approaching the finish line for his earthly journey. He also did something very special for two of his grandsons.
Introduction: At this stage of his life, Jacob was 130 years of age, and had relocated to Egypt thanks to his son Joseph. What Jacob may have thought of this, that his son was the second most powerful man in Egypt and maybe one of the most influential in that part of the world, is never known. But ...read more
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Jacob-When He Heard Some Very Good News
Contributed on May 27, 2022
Jacob had been told his favorite son, Joseph, had been killed many years before this incident took place. Then he received some very good news that changed everything for him!
Introduction: Jacob had believed Joseph, his favorite son, had been killed many years before. Now he not only heard the news, but saw proof, Joseph was alive. This was some of the best news Jacob had ever heard! 1 The good news when he heard about Joseph being still alive Text: Genesis 45:25-28, ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Jacob, Son Of Isaac
Contributed on Jan 27, 2022
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Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases
Contributed on Oct 11, 2021
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Memorials And Monuments
Contributed on Jun 11, 2021
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Mothers Of The Messiah
Contributed on May 7, 2021
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Communion Messages
Contributed on Apr 11, 2021
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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An Illustration About Ephesians 2:9
Contributed on Jun 30, 2022
The author of this illustration is G. M. Landis. I have no idea who this person is or was. I had bought a Bible at a thrift store and the piece of paper with this illustration was inside the front cover (this was a hardcover Bible). The illustration itself appears to have been written for a daily ...read more
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Unsung Heroines-Belshazzar's Grandmother; Daniel 5
Contributed on Jun 28, 2022
Introduction: My late uncle preached a sermon on Daniel 5 many years ago. He began by saying, “When the little shot gets about half shot, he really thinks he’s a big shot!” That was certainly true for Belshazzar, who had the honor (??) of being Babylon’s last king. In the context, Belshazzar had ...read more
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Unsung Heroines-Joanna, Wife Of Herod’s Steward
Contributed on Jun 22, 2022
Introduction: Joanna is only mentioned in two verses of Scripture. What she did for Jesus and the disciples truly shows she was an unsung heroine. Text: Luke 8:3, KJV: 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their ...read more
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Unsung Heroines-Peter’s Mother-In-Law
Contributed on Jun 14, 2022
Introduction: She’s only mentioned once, but in three of the Gospels. Look what happened to this lady after she received healing from Jesus! Text: Here are the texts from each of the Gospels where this event is mentioned: Matthew 8:14-15, KJV: 14 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, ...read more
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Unsung Heroines-Huldah, The Prophetess
Contributed on Jun 10, 2022
Introduction: When King Josiah of Judah heard the Word of God from Shaphan, he immediately tore his clothes and asked a group of men to “inquire of the LORD”. These men found Huldah, a prophetess, and God gave His message to them through her. Text: 2 Kings 22:14-20. KJV: 14 So Hilkiah the priest, ...read more