Sermons on Jonathan Barnes:

The Problem Of A Wicked Neighbour.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010

Beware of evil neighbours and friends that lead people away into destruction.

The bible talks about the problem and danger of a wicked neighbour: Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Psalm 28:3 Draw me not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helpers Of Destiny Vs. Hinderers Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

The journey of destiny is filled with both helpers and hinderers. Identifying the right people and dealing wisely with the wrong ones is crucial for fulfilling God’s plan for your life.

HELPERS OF DESTINY VS. HINDERERS OF DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 4:1-3 "But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews. And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Generational Judgements Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

Some of the battles we face are linked to unfinished matters of the past—whether in our families, ministries, or nations.

BREAKING GENERATIONAL JUDGEMENTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 34:7, Galatians 3:13, Ezekiel 18:20, Lamentations 5:7, Numbers 14:18 INTRODUCTION: In 2 Samuel 21, a famine plagued Israel for three consecutive years. David, being a spiritually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Helpers For Divine Purposes Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 5, 2025

God strategically positions people to help fulfil His purposes in the lives of His children and to advance His kingdom.

DIVINE HELPERS FOR DIVINE PURPOSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 2:1-21 Key Verse: “And she said unto them, I know that the Lord hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.” (Joshua 2:9) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acting The Fool

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 4, 2013

ACTING A FOOL IN TIMES OF DISTRESS

ACTING THE FOOL INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING OF THIS TEACHING FINDS SAUL, THE FATHER OF JONATHAN, AS REIGNING KING. SAUL BECAME JEALOUS OF DAVID BECAUSE OF DAVID’S MILITARY ENDEAVORS. SAUL, EMOTIONALLY CHARGED, BECAME JEALOUS AND ATTEMPTS TO KILL DAVID. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: DAVID, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 22, 2022

John’s only direct reference to the birth our Lord, but this one brief statement says volumes. You see.

THE WORD BECAME FLESH (John 1:14) Immanuel God with us Introduction Well, it has officially begun Christmas or, as the world calls it the Holiday Season. We will have plenty to eat, parties and family get togethers. That’s o.k. After all this country has been through the last three years, we need ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Don’t Let God’s Blessings Become A Curse!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 7, 2012

Jesus warns against greed.

It’s such a blessing to live in a first world country. No one here had to walk to a well upon waking to fetch water for the morning bath and breakfast. No one had to gather sticks to make a fire for their eggs and bacon. Nor did anyone have to chase the Thanksgiving turkey through the bush. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mess That Mary’s Mission Created Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2012

your expectations of Christmas

Advent # 3 Resource - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Mike Slaughter, Abingdon Press, 2011 The Mess that Mary’s Mission Created Christmas is weighed down with expectations! Somehow every year we think this one will be different. I’ll finally find the perfect gift. Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

O Holy Night Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

“O Holy Night” is of the most beautiful and favorite songs that tells of the Savior’s birth in Bethlehem. What many people don’t realize is that the combined talents of three much unexpected people brought us this song. In fact, this song is the result of the work a wine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Other People's Money - Pt. 3 - Disconent Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2014

Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

Other People's Money Pt. 3 - Discontent I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Meat mentioned in the name of a pie. Big dogs and paper routes. A swimming pool and regular diapers. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready Or Not, Here I Come Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Dec 1, 2013

Looking at expectations

READY OR NOT, HERE I COME! MATTHEW 24:36-44 HOWEVER, NO ONE KNOWS THE DAY OR HOUR WHEN THESE THINGS WILL HAPPEN, NOT EVEN THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN OR THE SON HIMSELF. ONLY THE FATHER KNOWS. WHEN THE SON OF MAN RETURNS, IT WILL BE LIKE IT WAS IN NOAH’S DAY. IN THOSE DAYS BEFORE THE FLOOD, THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Inn Keeper Who Missed Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

In celebrating Christmas we need the proper balance between emphasizing the Christ of Christmas and the celebration of Christmas.

THE INNKEEPER WHO MISSED CHRISTMAS Luke 2:7 Text: “. . .and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them The man who ran the motel in Bethlehem, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, where millions of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is He?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 18, 2018

It seems that from His birth along in His lIfe through the Gospel a question arrises, where is Jesus?

WHERE IS HE? SCRIPTURE: Matthew 2:1 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, Luke 2:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph’s Dilemma (Advent, December 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 21, 2022

Until Joseph understood what was going on, he was trying to figure out a way to get out of the commitment. The Bible says that he did not want to expose her and publicly disgrace her.

JOSEPH'S DILEMMA Text: Matthew 1:18-25 JOSEPH'S DILEMMA Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew 1:18-25  Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope: Cave Secrets

Contributed by John Bishop on Mar 25, 2009

God does His best work in caves. When we get to the end of ourselves and have no where to look but up, then God can whisper to us in the cave, "I’m still here. I haven’t left you." When we realize He is all we want, we find out He is all we really need.

We’re going to be in the Book of First Samuel; if you have a Bible you can turn there, and we’ll get there at some point. I think that, when you’re talking about hope; the biggest problem with hope is, when we are going thru trouble, we don’t know how to kind of deal with it right? So, check it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational