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What A Biblical Church Looks Like Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011

The church in Antioch was filled with "real" Christians and shows us what a biblical church looks like.

* The book of Acts holds up a mirror to our church today so we can get an accurate picture of how well we are functioning as a biblical church. * Many outward things about the church has changed in 2000 years, but what the church is and what we are to do has not...nor will it ever. * Yet a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Angels Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 3, 2011

A message looking at the ministry of angels.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. INTRODUCTION In this text the Lord Jesus Christ says that the angels ascend before they descend. The order seems strange. We would think that it should be the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:51

God’s Warning Light

Contributed by Jonathan Barcus on Dec 5, 2009

God allows the warning light to go on in our lives to let us know that something is wrong. We need to get on our knees in prayer and allow God to fix the problem.

God’s Warning Light Psalms 51:4-13 Recently I had the "check engine" light come on in our vehical and there is nothing worse then that paticular light because you don’t have a clue as to what it indicates. The only thing you can do is take it to a sevice center and find out what is wrong. God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Blockbuster Christmas - Imagine A World Without Jesus . . .

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Boundaries . . . No Freedom.

A Blockbuster Christmas Series “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Boundaries . . . No Freedom” We’ve been talking about what this world would be like had Jesus never been born. We’ve seen how this world would be without hope, full of bitterness if there were no Jesus. Today, we continue ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

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

Christ's Pharmacy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 14, 2008

Some sweet gospel thoughts on the spikenard, myrrh and camphire mentioned by the shepherdess.

INTRODUCTION This world is filled with sin-sick souls. How sweet it is to know that there is spiritual healing in the gospel of Christ. Our Saviour’s redeeming work is presented to us in Song of Solomon 1:12-14. 1. SPIKENARD Comes from the root of an Indian plant, growing high up in the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:12-14

The Ultimate Ride: It Doesn't Take Much To Be Happy!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 21, 2008

Today, we talk about the right way of raising a family.

Ultimate Ride: It Doesn’t Take Much To Be Happy! Today we continue our series, The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family. Last week we talked about how to transform your family the wrong way. The week before, we talked about leaving a legacy that will have a generational ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame # 9 - The Singers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

This message focuses on singing and is based upon Ezra’s reference to the 128 singers who returned from exile.

Certain words spring to mind when we examine what the Bible has to say about singing: 1. SCRIPTURAL 1 Chronicles 15:16 "And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:41

Ornithology Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

Ornithology is the term used to describe the study of birds. Christ says to His church "thou hast doves’ eyes."

1. THE BRIDE "Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes." Christ is admiring His bride the church. Doves’ eyes are perfectly round, speaking of completeness. The church is complete in Christ - "And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:15-17

Holocaust Memorial Day 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

Gospel truths from the awful events of the Holocaust.

INTRODUCTION 11 million died people were murdered in the Holocaust. 6 million were Jews, the rest were disabled, homosexuals, gypsies, blacks and cult members. A fact that should be noted is that Pope Pius XII remained silent while Jews were arrested on the streets of Rome, deported to Auschwitz, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life And Family

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 28, 2008

Let me share with you a couple verses that illustrate the power of a ‘Visual’ Testimony, then I want to share with you Five Contagious Characteristics that your children are able to not only witness but will provoke them to good works – cause them to crav

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family “What is ‘Quality Time’ with Your Family” Three weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled: The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family Three weeks ago, we talked about the topic: “Leaving a Legacy” …and I pointed out Four Lies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Baptist