Sermons on Jonathan:

Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The call to live a life worthy of our calling

The nature of this call... 1. It is a call of desperation you ("I urge you"). 2. It is a call to duty (it’s practical). 3. It is a call that is divine (it comes from God). How to live a life worthy of the calling you have received... 1. Our DISPOSITION allows us to live a life worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Three Wishes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Paul’s desire for the Ephesians regarding spiritual gifts

1. Paul’s first wish was that they would know the ORIGIN of spiritual gifts (v. 7-10). A. He wanted them to know the definition of spiritual gifts (v. 7a). B. He wanted them to know the distributor of spiritual gifts (v. 7b). C. He wanted them to know the depth of spiritual gifts (v. 8-10). 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The internal transformation produced by salvation

2 Corinthians 3:18 2 Corinthians 5:17 Characteristics of those not transformed: 1. They are ineffective (v. 17b) 2. They are ignorant (v. 18a) 3. They are isolated (v. 18b) 4. They are indulgent (v. 19) What happens internally when we experience salvation? 1. When we are transformed, we set ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The external change salvation brings

We will live three kinds of lives that will externally reveal our salvation... 1. We will live an HONEST life (4:25) A. We must lecture the truth (Zechariah 8:16). B. We must love the truth. C. We must live the truth. Psalm 101:7 2. We will live a HARMONIOUS life (4:26-27) A. We need to know the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

How to live a life for others as external evidence of your salvation

What will enable us to live a life for others? 1. We must BENEFIT others (4:28). A. We must change. B. We must commence. C. We must care. 2. We must BUILD up others (4:29). 3. We must BLESS others (4:30-32). A. Bless others by being holy (v. 30-31). B. Bless others by being kind (v. 32a). C. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

How to live life from an eternal perspective

Our salvation transforms our perspective from living in the here and now to living for eternity. How can we live a life from an eternal perspective? 1. Our lives must be lived in WATCHFULNESS (v. 8-14). A. Be watchful in what you love (v. 9-10). B. Be watchful in what you loathe (v. 11-12). C. Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Family living by God’s design

1. The HEAD of the Home (5:23-33; 6:4) A. The husband is the leader (v. 23). B. The husband is the lover (v. 25, 28-33). 1) He is to have a sacrificial love (v. 25). 2) He is to have a serving love (v. 28-30). 3) He is to have a solid love (v. 31). C. The husband is the liberator (v. 23, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Apprentice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The call to be a servant

1. The REQUIREMENTS of Service (v. 5-7) A. We must serve with obedience (v. 5a) B. We must serve with respect (v. 5b) C. We must serve with fear (v. 5c) D. We must serve with sincerity (v. 5d-6) E. We must serve with our all (v. 7) 2. The REWARD of Service (v. 8) A. God will reward us. B. God will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Contender Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

A look at spiritual warfare

1. The ENEMY (v. 10-12) A. He is deceitful (John 8:44). B. He is divisive (Mark 3:25). C. He is destructive (John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8). 2. The EQUIPMENT (v. 13-17) A. Truth B. Righteousness C. The Gospel D. Faith E. Salvation F. The Word of God 3. The EMPOWERMENT (v. 18-20) A. We are to pray in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Gives What You Need

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Jul 7, 2009

Jesus Christ gives godly wisdom because he is our true Wisdom in Proverbs 8.

Proverbs 8:1-21 Watch Video “In Their Own Words” available from SermonSpice.com Grace, mercy and peace are yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear friends, When you see and hear words like these of John Adams, “I am apt to believe that July 4th will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Blockbuster Christmas - No Peace

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Peace.

A Blockbuster Christmas Series – No Peace Sunday, December 23, 2007 “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Hope.” “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Forgiveness…only Bitterness.” “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Boundaries…No Freedom.” And Today, sums up entire series – “No ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Checklist For 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Today, as we bring this year to a close and we begin to think about 2008 and where this new year will take us, I thought it would be wise for us to take a look back at where we’ve been as a springboard for where we are going.

Our Spiritual Checklist for 2008 On July 1, 2007, as we celebrated our 51st anniversary of Thomas Road Baptist Church, we shared an important vision for the next five years of our church. We talked about some of the goals that we want to see accomplished and why we should try to accomplish them. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Ride: Leaving A Legacy

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Today we embark on a brand new journey -- The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family.

The Ultimate Ride: Leaving A Legacy Today we embark on a brand new journey. The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family. A few years back, Rick Warren wrote the book, The Purpose Driven Life. This book went on to become one of the best selling books of all time. Why is that? Because ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Family The Wrong Way

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Many parents TALK about living right and how their children should also, BUT they don’t put feet to their words!

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Family the Wrong Way Last week, we began a 7-week journey and I shared with you some vital Life Lessons from Scripture that not only strengthened your family in the immediate…but for a lifetime. The topic was “Leaving a Legacy,” I brought out a Model A Ford ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame # 8 - The Levites Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 14, 2008

Levites are mentioned throughout scripture. This sermon suggests some adjectives that could be used to describe them.

INTRODUCTION Famous Levites in scripture - Aaron (Exodus 4:14) & Barnabas (Acts 4:36). They were descendants of the tribe of Levi and were assistants to the priests. Four words spring to mind in connection with Levites: 1. PRACTICAL Their work was practical rather than spiritual. OT Levites = NT ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:40, Ezra 2:1