Sermons on Jonathan:

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

A sermon that explains what faith is for the believer, and what it can be for the seeker.

What is Faith? Heb. 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Rom. 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Col. 1:4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Assembly Required

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

This sermon tries deals with the importance of pulling it all together in our relationship with Christ, others and ourselves.

Some Assembly Required Text: Hebrews 10:22-25 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ellipses Of God

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

This sermon deals with God’s power and with His desire to create us in His image.

The Ellipses of God Text: Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the Heaven’s and the earth. In the English language there is a device called an ellipses. This grammatical tool is used when the author has layed out all the facts and feels that the reader can make the conclusion without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005

We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What makes you cry? What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: How To Know You Are Saved Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 21, 2005

You can know you are saved when you have Christ in your heart. “He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life” (I John 5:12).

A.INTRODUCTION 1.Why some people doubt their salvation. a. Sin. When they disobey God, they doubt their relationship to God. b.False doctrine. Some doubt because they believe the wrong things. c.Ignorance. Some doubt because they don’t know God’s Word. d.Never saved. Some doubt because they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: God Always Answers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" (Jeremiah 33:3).

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" (Jeremiah 33:3). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Can you answer a letter you have never received? "You do not have because you do not ask" (James 4:2). God cannot answer a prayer that is not prayed. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Responding To Lordship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

A.INTRODUCTION: LUKE 19:11-27 1. A master went away and entrusted his wealth to his servants. When he returned, those with different degrees of success were rewarded. The one who did nothing lost everything. This is a story of business stewardship, profitably OPM-using other people’s money. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Commitment

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures.

A. NEW YEAR’S COMMITMENT 1. The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures. a. A new year is a chance to live better ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Have A Purpose

Contributed by Jonathan Thayer on Nov 19, 2003

This sermon is a broad look at the purpose of are lives. It starts with the most basic butmany times most over looked fact, that we do have a purpose.

This morning we will be talking about the purpose of are lives, if you have your bible turn to Psalms 138:8. What is purpose? Purpose is the very thing that drives us to do the things that we do in this world. For some it may be money, others the need for approval by others, for some family, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Smiling At The Storm

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 8, 2008

A message preached with the purpose of encouraging those believers who are gripped by fear.

1. CHRIST WAS ABOARD "Let us pass over unto the other side...he was in the ship" Don’t be afraid – "Fear not" occurs 197 times in scripture Trust when you are afraid – Psalm 56:3 "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee". John Newton’s hymn - "With Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm". ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

The Blood That Changed The Calendar

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 8, 2008

A sermon about the blood of the Passover lamb.

The blood of the lamb changed the calendar - Exodus 12:2 "This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you". 1. THE BLOOD SHED "And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

The Greatest Story Ever Written

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 14, 2008

Charles Dickens described the parable of the prodigal son as "the greatest story ever written". This sermon takes a fresh look at this familiar story.

1. THE SON’S REQUEST "Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me" (v.11) This was a shameful request. He was asking for his inheritance. Only the oldest son had the right to make this request. In effect, he was saying “I wish you were dead”. In Middle Eastern culture, such a son would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

The Missing Peace

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 14, 2008

How can we have peace with God? The text gives us the answer - "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ".

1. A POSITION "Therefore being justified by faith" What is justification? Just-as-if-I’d-never-sinned When we place our faith in Christ alone, God the Father treats us as if we had never sinned. Remember that justification is by faith. It is obtained not attained. In the previous chapter Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Little Is Much When God Is In It

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 18, 2008

Small things God used.

Small things God used: 1. A STICK Exodus 4:2 "The LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod". What did God do through Moses’ rod? He brought the 10 plagues upon Egypt. He divided the Red Sea. He defeated the Amalekites. God took something that had been dead and used it. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

From A Lion To A Lamb

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 19, 2008

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

1. SAUL’S ADVERSITY “It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks”. The word “pricks” refers to the instrument used by a ploughman to guide his oxen. It was up to 10 feet long and had a pointed end. Saul was doing what sinners have done down through the ages - resisting the speaking voice of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22