Sermons on Jonathan Barnes:

Kindness – The Serving Fruit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003

Kindness is love, joy, peace, and patience in action.

Introduction: (Overhead 1) Steve Sjogren’s story of he and the store manager in his book Servant Warfare. “You’re what?” “I have a mind to call the cops.” “If it makes you feel good – go ahead.” “Would someone like me, fit in?” “ Yes, you would!” He goes on to say, “This woman had probably spent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

My House Is Your House!

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

The Lord denies letting King David build the Israelites’ house of worship. But he gives David something better: a two-fold promise of a house. One house would last for a few centuries, and the other house would last forever, housing believers of every age

Advent IV II Samuel 7:8-11 There are some phrases that just come across better in one language than another. Take our sermon theme for instance. “My house is your house.” It isn’t hard to catch the meaning of that phrase, but it really doesn’t quite have the ring to it as it would in Spanish, “Mi ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

No 'dead Dogs' In God's Eyes

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 28, 2012

The Bible says: 'Encourage one another'. So many people believe that if there is a God, He could not, should not love. If salvation is possible, that they are 'not good enough to be saved'. That they are unworthy or too sinful. This is a lie of the devil.

OT – 2nd Samuel 9:1-13 NT – Matthew 5 verses 11-16 Sermon: No dead dogs to God ‘I feel like a dog!’ So someone said ‘How long have you felt like that?’ The answer was ‘Since I was a puppy!’. I know things are bad for many people. None of us and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Approaches To The Preacher/Religion

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2008

Let us study two approachers to the man of God and true religion. SAUL:Denial, deceit, situation ethics, lying can be a norm? DAVID: The heart of GOD, accept the message and repent. Psalms 51 is a masterpiece of repentance.

TWO APPROACHES TO RELIGION AND THE PREACHER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this in one lesson, but you have to move very quickly. It would be easy to do as two parts. We seem to love and call for victory by doing the quick and easy in our society. This attitude spills ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saul - The Bible's Tragic Hero

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Saul, man’s kind of king, came so close and yet so far from being God’s man.

Saul- The Bible’s Tragic Hero (Bridge Lane Chapel, 25/08/02, am) Hymns Readings 1. Psalm 51 2. 1 Chronicles 10 3. Hebrews 12:12-24 Intro- The Tragic Hero Greek tragedy (Aristotle) components: • Unity of time, place and action • Inspire horror and pity • Man of greatness with tragic flaw • Ends in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14, 2 Chronicles 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Ain’t So Big

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 20, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 20: 1 – 8

1 Chronicles 20: 1 – 8 You ain’t so big 20 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time kings go out to battle, that Joab led out the armed forces and ravaged the country of the people of Ammon and came and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem. And Joab defeated Rabbah and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 20:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Results Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 1, 2022

Saul brought on his own destruction. Saul became a person who feared man instead of fearing God. Every leader needs to know that no matter what height they obtain that their position is from God, and they never are above keeping God’s law.

A drunken sailor falls off the boat. His mother was devout Christian. His father was a rebellious sea captain. When his mother died, he followed the ways of his father. He strayed so far and had no fear of the Lord. His life was total moral bankruptcy. He reached such a low point that one day he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love In A Harsh World" Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 18, 2025

To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

"The Power of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love in a Harsh World" Text: Gal. 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Friends - Good Friends - Bad Friends : International Friendship Day

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 2, 2010

THIS SERMON TEACHES ABOUT HOW TO BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS AND THE RESULTANT BLESSINGS AS WELL AS THE NATURE AND VALUE OF GOOD FRIENDS AND THE NATURE AND THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS

GOD’S FRIENDS - GOOD FRIENDS - BAD FRIENDS : INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY MUSINGS ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE A. GOD’S FRIENDS ********************************* 1. WE BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS WHEN WE OBEY HIS ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"And Then?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 4, 2010

In Luke 12:13-32 Jesus uses an interruption as an opportunity to talk about greed, how material possessions do not bring happiness, and that when we live within the Kingdom of God, right here and right now, we can relax in the knowledge that God is in con

Luke 12:13-32 “And Then?” BY: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A young man and an older man were having a conversation about the future. The young man said, “I’m gonna learn a trade.” “And then?” asked the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessings Of Security Series

Contributed by Robert Cote on Dec 10, 2006

The blessing of eternal security through the power of God.

THE BLESSING OF SECURITY 1 PETER 1:5 I. Faith is not conditional. A. Wesleyan Theology does not support eternal security, and relegates the perseverence of the saints to man’s efforts. B. Some forms of Baptist and Presbyterian theology have been influenced by Wesleyan doctrines. Albert Barnes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

You Really Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 28, 2005

Avarise, or greed, is different than coveteousness. Covetousness is a desire for things we don’t have. Avarice is a hoarding of things we have but don’t need.

You Really Can¡¦t Take It With You Luke 12:15-21 February 27, 2005 We are in the midst of our sermon series on the seven deadly sins, and have come to avarice. It is something that we have to consider. Avarice is a word that we don¡¦t use all that often, but it means a passion for acquiring and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Genealogy Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 15, 2016

Have you ever wondered why Matthew put in his genealogy?

The Christmas Story A Scottish farmer did not believe in the Christmas story. The idea that God would become a man was absurd. His wife however was a devout Christian and had raised their children as Christians. The farmer would sometimes mock her and give her a hard time about her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Celebrating And Sharing God’s Love Everyday.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Feb 24, 2012

This sermon talks about sharing God's love.

CELEBRATING AND SHARING GOD’S LOVE EVERYDAY. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13. 1. Christians are the one who have the real reason to celebrate a day of love. Psalm 40:9-10. I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness in the great assembly; Indeed, I do not restrain my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Substitute King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 23, 2008

First in a series on the life and reign of Saul. This message deals with the results of Israel demanding a King, and of God giving them what they request.

Trinity Baptist Church June 22, 2008 Series: Portrait of a Politician Title: The Substitute King 1 Samuel 8:1-22 I don’t know much about Samuel Clements -- Mark Twain -- when it comes to his faith. But he said something once which was dead on. He said, “Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist