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  • Vonnie Elisha James

    Contributing sermons since Apr 30, 2007
Vonnie Elisha's church

Grenada Baptist Association
St.George's,Grenada, *Province/Other
473-435-8227

About Vonnie Elisha
  • Education: DMin (Pending) MA in Theological Studies MDiv B.A.in Theology & Journalism Four-Year Diploma in Ministerial Studies (MDiv Equ) B.A. in Theological Studies Certificate In Langham Preaching Level 3
  • Experience: He has been preaching and teaching since 2002
  • Comment to those looking at my sermons: Rev. Vonnie E. James is a Public Theologian, a Grenada Baptist Association Pastor, Religious Columnist, and Social Justice Advocate who mixes faith with intellect and 'Intercourse' theology with journalism to address social, political, and theological issues. Vonnie is a former President of the Grenada Baptist Association (GBA) and the former Chair (Ag) of the Conference of Churches in Grenada (CCG).
  • One of my favorite illustrations: The Gospel is like H20. It must be contextually shared. Otherwise, it will freeze when sharing as liquid water to those in cold areas and melt when sharing as solid ice to those in the tropics.
  • What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: Provocative
  • Best advice given to me about preaching: Keep it short.Stick to the script. Do not abuse the pulpit.
  • Books that have had an impact: The Bible. John Maxwell. Miles Munroe.
  • Hobbies: Reading, Researching, Writing/Blogging.
  • If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: Jesus is Lord. Reflect on the implications of this for your lives.
  • Something funny that happened while preaching: A little child came up...wanted to take the mic...
  • What I want on my tombstone: Micah 6:8 (ESV) He obeyed; He served the church and wider society diligently. He sought justice, loved kindness, and walked humbly.
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  • The Lazarus Testimony

    Contributed on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    A sermon to encourage Christians to live a life align to Christ.

    The Purpose of the Gospel of John is to prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in Him will have eternal life. The author: John the apostle,son of Zebedee,brother of James,called a "son of thunder". Deep Thought:Have you pledge allegiance to the "Lamb" ...read more

  • The Better Part

    Contributed on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,491 views

    This is a sermon about relationships, the burdensome type),verse those that are rested in Christ.

    Luke 10:38-42- “The Better Part” Reflective questions: Given a choice, who will you prefer to be? Yes, yes yourself (but seriously) Is it a “Martha”? Or a “Mary”? …Really...just who are you now? Scripture passage: Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a ...read more

  • A Time To Forgive

    Contributed on Mar 21, 2010
     | 6,599 views

    A sermon showing the advantages of forgiveness and disadvantages of not forgiving.

    Intro In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,Solomon said some words:to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven...a time to love and a time to hate, a time of war and a time of peace. Forgiveness and Peace How many of us long for peace? Peace in our minds,peace in our ...read more

  • Compassion In Crisis

    Contributed on Mar 21, 2010
     | 6,454 views

    Demonstrating Jesus compassion in a world of crisis.

    Introduction & Background: Today it a wonderful day for many of us here in Grenada and elsewhere in the world, while many over are suffering and are going through trials and time of testing. We look at the Haiti situation where just a some time ago, that 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the ...read more

  • Living Water In A Dying World

    Contributed on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,426 views

    It a sermon to strengthen believers and encourage the unsaved to trust the Lord.

    Text: John 4:1-15 Scripture References: Ephesians 5:5/1 John 1:9/ Psalms 1:6/ Ezekiel 47:12/ James 4:14/ Rev. 21:3-4/ John 1:13/ John: 7:37/38/ John 15:4-6/ Jeremiah 7:7/ Hebrews 10:31/ Venue: Grand Anse Baptist Church Date: 12th October 2008 Theme: “Living Water in a dying ...read more

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  • For Nearly 30 Years, India And Bangladesh Have ...

    Contributed on Mar 25, 2010
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    For nearly 30 years, India and Bangladesh have argued over control of a tiny rock island in the Bay of Bengal. Now rising sea levels have resolved the dispute for them: the island’s gone. New Moore Island in the Sunderbans has been completely submerged, said oceanographer Sugata Hazra, a professor ...read more

  • Salvation Brings Forgiveness...for You And For ...

    Contributed on Mar 21, 2010
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    SALVATION BRINGS FORGIVENESS...FOR YOU AND FOR OTHERS This person was working in a certain company for may years. However for whatever reason, he was unable to get along well with the Supervisor. The relationship was like trying to stick adhesive tape on a bottle covered with grease. He never ...read more

  • Today It A Wonderful Day For Many Of Us Here In ...

    Contributed on Mar 21, 2010
     | 1,597 views

    Today is a wonderful day for many of us here in Grenada and elsewhere in the world, while many over are suffering and are going through trials and time of testing. We look at the Haiti situation where just a some time ago, that 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the Capital, city ...read more

  • The Famous Young Man Who Died In A Car Crash A ...

    Contributed on Oct 13, 2008
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    The famous young man who died in a car crash a week or so ago was nicknamed "Kaution". He drank of the fountain of idolatry –for it is said that he washed his car three times a day and treated it like God. Noticed both he and the thing he worshiped were destroyed. This morning God is reminding ...read more

  • Adapted From Don ...

    Contributed on Sep 10, 2008
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    Illustration: adapted from Don Fortner ________________________________________ Picture this: You are passing through an alley in St.George’s.It is dark. A man (an X PRA) suddenly leak in front of you without warning from the dark alley. He has a machine gun in his hands, ammunition belts ...read more