Sermons on Jonathan Morris:

Rest In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

In this series, we investigate four things that David tells us to do either in or to the Lord. In this sermon, we investigate the final of these: Rest in the Lord.

I. Introduction This is the final week of our four-week series in the beginning of Psalm 37. Let’s read, one more time, the 7 verses. (Read Psalm 37:1-7). We have already discussed the first three statements that the Psalmist says to do wither in or to the Lord. We have talked about what it means ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simeon And Levi, United Then Divided Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2022

This message is about Simeon and Levi, the second and third sons of Jacob and Leah. They were very cruel to the inhabitants of Shechem (Gen. 34). Jacob never forgot about it and reminded them before he died.

Introduction: Simeon and Levi were Jacob’s second and third sons. Leah was the mother of both. These two brothers aren’t mentioned often in Scripture, but both are known for one specific incident of cruelty at Shechem (Genesis 34). Jacob never forgot what they had done and when he was dying, gave a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:25-31, Genesis 42:8-24, Genesis 49:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Judah, His Failures And His Future Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 29, 2022

Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. He failed, several times, but God forgave him and gave him a future to be proud of.

Introduction: Each of Jacob’s twelve sons was different from the others. That goes without saying, as any parent of more than one child will probably agree! Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and his name is related to the Hebrew word for “praise (Gen. 29:35)”. Some of his deeds might have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:25-28, Genesis 43:1-10, Genesis 49:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: Rejected But Respected Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 11, 2022

The life of Joseph, son of Jacob, is one of the most interesting in the Bible. This message is mostly a summary of his life, from slave to sovereign to sustainer. Don't we all wish there were more Josephs!

Introduction: What comes to mind when you think about Joseph, son of Jacob? Many of us, including me, tend to think first of his “coat of many colors” and his dreams. That’s true, but that’s only part of the story. In fact, Joseph spent several years away from his family in a foreign land, rising ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:25-28, Genesis 41:38-45

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: Simon Peter-Sifted Now To Strengthen Later

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 16, 2023

Sifting wheat doesn't always mean using a hand-held sifter. The Lord Jesus Christ gave Peter a warning that Satan wanted to "sift" him, but gave him encouragement as well.

Full disclosure: Sermon Central has a message of mine based on this text called “When Thou Art Converted”. This message is different, not just an edit or a rewrite. Also, this message was based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on March 12, 2023. This is not an exact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: They Came To See Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 22, 2023

Some Greeks came to Jerusalem to observe Passover. These men met Philip and asked him to introduce them to Jesus. The Lord's reply has a lesson for us even today.

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central already has a message of mine based on this text called “Seven Sundays to Easter: ‘Sir, We Would See Jesus’”. This is a different message, based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on March 19. 2023. This message is not an exact ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter-An Outline For 'i Am The Resurrection And The Life'

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 29, 2023

Jesus had received a message that a friend, Lazarus, was sick. He died, but Jesus raised him from the dead. This proved Jesus was "the Resurrection and the Life"!

Introduction: Jesus had raised at least two people from the dead before this event, apparently just a short time before He died on Calvary. Here He proved the reality of resurrection when He raised Lazarus from the dead. The Message Jesus Received (verses 1-16) --Jesus and the disciples weren’t ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: Judas Iscariot, The Traitor

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 7, 2023

Traitors have been a problem for many years. Judas wasn't the first, but he was one of the worst, because he betrayed the Son of God, Jesus, to His enemies.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on April 2, 2023; this is not an exact transcription. ) Full disclosure: Sermon Central added a sermon of mine based on this topic called “Judas: The Tale of a Traitor” back in January 2020. That message was based on a sermon I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For An Easter Sunday Message

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 7, 2023

There was no doubt Jesus Christ was dead. But there was also no doubt Jesus was alive again, after He had been crucified and buried. He is risen, hallelujah!

Introduction: Easter Sunday. This is one of the best days ever! This is when we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord from the dead. Because He died, we may have life, because He lives, we too can life forever! But for those living on that first Easter Sunday, they may not have shared those same ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18, John 20:1-9, Matthew 27:62-66, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: An E-A-S-T-E-R Message

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 11, 2023

This message is based on an acrostic, each letter of Easter as a point of the message. May we never forget what Easter is all about--our Lord Jesus dying but coming back! The Lord is risen and risen indeed!

(This is based on a message preached Easter Sunday, April 09, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s Easter Sunday today, and I’m grateful for everyone who’s here. This is the day we celebrate the Lord Jesus Christ rising from the dead in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For "Preparing For Easter: The Journey To Emmaus”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 18, 2023

Two disciples left Jerusalem, sad, but met a Special Person as they walked towards Emmaus, about seven miles away. This Special Person was the Risen Lord, Jesus Himself!

(Full disclosure, Sermon Central has accepted and posted a message of mine on this text called “After Easter: On the Road to Emmaus” but this is a different message, not merely a copy and paste of the original message.) Introduction: After Jesus was crucified, He rose from the dead on Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For A Message From The Song, "Where He Leads Me”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2023

Great hymns can be a source of inspiration for sermons. The song, "Where He Leads Me", is appropriate not only as an invitation song but also as a guide through the Easter season. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain and has no current copyright.

Introduction: The song, “Where He Leads Me”, is often sung as an invitation song. Take a closer look at the lyrics, though, and every verse could be an illustration or picture of the Easter season! Here are the verses for “Where He Leads Me” with outline material to follow: 1 I can hear my Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon And The Two Mothers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 27, 2023

Solomon had prayed for wisdom, and he was going to need it when these two mothers came to see him!

Introduction: Solomon, son of David, had just been crowned King of Israel. The LORD Himself had appeared to him in a dream, where the LORD asked Solomon what he would like to have. Solomon asked for wisdom and “an understanding heart to judge” the people (1 Kings 3:6-9). Now Solomon was about to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

This Mother Made A Terrible Choice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2023

Famine. There isn't much worse that could happen to anyone. A mother made a deal with another mother to find food. But she made a terrible choice when she did this.

Introduction: The city of Samaria was surrounded by enemies. Famine had come into the city and people were paying tremendous amounts of money for small portions of food. But for two mothers, they had a gruesome item on the menu. 1 The famine affected the city Text, 2 Kings 6:24-25, KJV: 24 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sisera's Mother-Her Son Was Missing In Action Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 8, 2023

She had to be proud of him--he was a high-ranking officer in the army. But when the battle was over and he didn't come home, she began to have some concerns. "Missing" is the worst status ever for a soldier.

Introduction: Nearly everyone who has ever served in the military is aware of the risk in any armed conflict. Some warriors are killed in action, others are taken prisoner, but the worst fate of all is to be listed as missing. Sisera’s mother was one of the many mothers whose son never came home ...read more

Denomination: Baptist