Sermons on Absalom Jones:

Indicators Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

Exposition of Gal 5:22-25 second in a two part series comparing the lives of believers and unbelievers

Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Title: Indicators of Genuine Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, PM A. Opening illustration: "The Spirit produces one fruit, not nine fruits. The fruit, however, has nine facets or qualities. If a believer is walking in the Spirit, he will possess all nine of these qualities. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Father Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

A father’s day sermon with Joseph as a model

Text: Matt 1:18-2:22, Title: The Model Father, Subject: Father’s Day, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/17/07, AM A. Opening illustration: The perfect husband—ill file, tell about Nemo and his dad Marlin, “The most urgent domestic challenge facing the United States at the close of the 20th century is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Perspective Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 22, 2007

The message looks at the life of a believer and identifies 5 qualities of life.

The Right Perspective James 1:9-18 Introduction Illus... A few years ago my neighbor was going to sell his house and move to a larger house with more land. He and his wife were very excited in the beginning and even put down a very large deposit. They kept their house because they needed a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 6, 2007

The message looks at the great Invitation offered to all who would come.

The Invitation Isaiah 55:1-12 Introduction Tony Campolo wrote a book called “The Kingdom of God is a Party.” In chapter one, he tells the story of a trip to Honolulu in the mid 80’s. Having crossed far too many time zones from Philadelphia to Hawaii, he found himself awake and needing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cure For Depression Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 7, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 2:1-9 about the discouragement in God’s people about the temple rebuilding project

Text: Haggai 2:1-9, Title: God’s Cure for Depression, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Have you ever had one of those weeks where it seems like there is not enough time in a day to get it all done…where you forget who your spouse or family is because you don’t see them? And ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

In Other Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 3:26-29, Pauls summary statement about Justification by faith and the privileges of it

Text: Galatians 3:26-29, Title: In Other Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, PM Opening illustration: “The summit of this pass, according to observations made by the State geological survey, is fourteen hundred and seventy-two feet above the sea. Pacheco Peak, on the south side of the pass, is two ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Seed Left In The Barn? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 2:10-19, a call to radical commitment to the kingdom from the heart, and not just nominal, casual, routine obedience

Text: Haggai 2:10-19, Title: Any Seed Left in the Barn? Date/Place: NRBC, 3/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: American Christianity is has many wonderful, deep, steadfast, passionate believers among its ranks. But on the whole our commitment to the Christian faith is marginal at best. Take the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb's Conquest

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 19, 2007

Caleb took the challenge at 85 because he knew the Lord would give him the victory.

Caleb’s Example Joshua 14:1-6; I Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction A couple had been married for 50 years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouraging Word Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 20, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 2:20-23 about the sovereignty of God over all things and His will for the lives of individuals

Text: Haggai 2:20-23, Title: An Encouraging Word, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Watson pondered for a minute. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

No More Christmas Or Easter Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 22, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 4:8-11 about the worrying of Paul about the Galatians returning to the law and idolatry and demonstrating their false conversion

Text: Galatians 4:8-11, Title: No More Christmas and Easter, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/35/07, PM Opening illustration: “How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, his precepts! O, ’tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.” –Ben Franklin, Christmas was not celebrated during the 1st 2 centuries ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna To Hallelujah - Part 1

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 1, 2007

The psalmist cried hosanna and the Lord listened, was gracious, delivered, and gave him rest. The psalmist cried hallelujah.

Hosanna to Hallelujah - Part 1 Psalm 116:1-7 The Cry Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem on a young colt. It must have been quite the event in those days. As Jesus rode people would place their cloaks in front of Him. People also placed palm branches along the way. Thus we have what is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tlc

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 22, 2007

The message looks at the Lord’s provision in suffering.

Suffering and TLC 2 Corinthians 1:3 T is for Trials For some reason people actually believe that if you are a believer or even a good person you shouldn’t or won’t experience pain and suffering in this life. From personal experience I can tell you this is not true. Suffering is one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Explosion Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007

Exposition of Acts 1:6-11 about God preparing the disciples for the explosion of the early church

Text: Acts 1:6-11, Title: Preparation for Explosion II, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Liken God to preparing for a big party or event, maybe talk about the preparation for Mackenzie’s party B. Background to passage: After Luke’s introduction, in verse 6 he transitions to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

God On Trial

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007

Response to the Virginia Tech Massacre dealing with the Christian response to things like this

Text: Romans 9:14-21, Title: God on Trial, Subject: Theodicy, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: “Our God who is omnipotent is also weak in that God has imposed limitations on God’s omnipotence to give us the space to have a real autonomy” – Bishop Tutu, “The only answer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Grace-Faller Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 1, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 5:1-6 where Paul turns the corner of his theological argument with practical steps to living out this great faith

Text: Galatians 5:1-6, Title: Don’t be a Grace-Faller, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/07, PM A. Opening illustration: story about me putting my foot in my mouth about the charismatic pastor assistant coach about women pastors and a slide toward liberalism, b/c I expect our Pentecostal and charismatic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist