Sermons on Jonathan:

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 24, 2008

A sermon preached in Dergina Orange Hall on Sunday 22 June 2008.

TEXT "There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother" Who is this friend? Matthew 11:19 gives us the answer - "The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners". Jesus Christ is: 1. A RELIABLE FRIEND "A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Twenty-Five Immortal Words

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 24, 2008

Martin Luther described John 3:16 as the gospel in a nutshell. He was exactly right.

TEXT "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). ’Twenty five words, John three sixteen; no greater text has ever been seen. There’s twelve about God and twelve about me, the Son in the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

He Is Altogether Lovely Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 4, 2008

The believer’s opinion of Christ.

1. HIS HEAD "His head is as the most fine gold". We are reminded of the description given of the risen Saviour by John in Revelation 1:14 "His head and his hairs were white like wool". The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:10-16

Building And Battling Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 4, 2008

Building Christ’s church on earth is not easy work. There will be Satanic opposition.

1. A SUBTLE APPROACH "Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel; Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

Terrible As An Army With Banners Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

The church of Christ is like an army.

INTRODUCTION Text - "Terrible as an army with banners". Notice that it occurs twice - verses 4 + 10. 1. ARMIES HAVE LEADERS Christ leads His church. He is the Captain and Commander of His people - read Hebrews 2:10 + Isaiah 55:4. 2. ARMIES HAVE ENEMIES The enemy of the church is Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-10

Mission Accomplished Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

Despite much opposition the temple was rebuilt. This sermon looks at the reasons for the ultimate success of the Jews building project.

Text - "This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar". Why was the temple project successful? 1. GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY God said the temple would be built and it was. God’s sovereignty was particularly evident in lives of two kings - Cyrus and Darius. a) Cyrus the foreordained king - ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:15

Gardens Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

There are 9 references to gardens in Song of Solomon. This sermon is a study of the gardens of scripture.

1. A GARDEN OF NEARNESS Genesis 3:8 "They heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day". How sweet must have been Adam and Eve’s daily existence - Christ walking with them through Eden. But sin spoiled it. Yet the Saviour loves to draw near to His blood-bought ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:13

Tearing Your Hair Out Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

Ezra’s response to the backsliding of the people.

1. EZRA’S TEAR "When I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle". 2. EZRA’S HAIR "When I heard this thing, I...plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard". 3. EZRA’S PRAYER "I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God". Revive Thy work, O Lord, Thy mighty arm ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Time, It's His!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 7, 2008

Today, we make our one singular choice to Follow God’s Way with our time, being good stewards of the time that God gives us!

Deal or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours! It’s Not My Time, It’s His! Last week, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! And I said that for the next few weeks, I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Treasure, It's His!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 14, 2008

Today, we make our one singular choice to Follow God’s Way, with the resources that God has placed in our care, and to be good stewards of those resources.

Deal or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours It’s Not My Treasure, It’s His! Last week, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! And I said that for the next six weeks, I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waiver from His ideal for your life in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10, Joshua 24:15-17, Genesis 18:21, Matthew 16:19, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 12:45-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal: This Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Temple, It's His

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 21, 2008

Today, we make our one singular choice to Follow God’s Way . . . with our “Temple” our bodies, hearts, and minds.

Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours It’s Not My Temple…It’s His! A few weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your life: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 28, 2008

The perfect antidote for fear is found in Proverbs 3:5 - "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart".

TEXT Trust in the LORD with all thine heart. 1. FAITH "Trust". The word "trust" occurs 188 times in scripture. 2. FOCUS "Trust in the LORD". This phrase occurs 19 times in scripture. We are to place our trust in the LORD: Jehovah-Jireh - The LORD will provide Jehovah-Tsidkenu - The LORD our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

O Jerusalem

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 28, 2008

Christ lamenting over Jerusalem.

TEXT "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" 1. A SOLEMN PARAGRAPH "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Testimony

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 28, 2008

Today, I want to focus on one unique perspective when talking about one’s testimony -- I want you to think of your testimony as a GIFT, A GIFT you can give certain people in life as a gift that keeps on giving.

Deal or No Deal, The Choice is Yours It’s Not My Testimony, It’s His! Four weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your life: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Talent . . . It's His

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 5, 2008

Today is a sermon about how talent alone can never bring eternal reward and it can never make an eternal impact, but with God empowering you to do His will with your talents, He can receive great glory in and through you!

Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! It’s Not My Talent…It’s His! We come to the sixth and final sermon of our series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! And for six weeks, we have talked about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist