Sermons on Jonathan:

A Choice Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007

Final sermon in the series God or the World

God or the World #4 A Choice of the Heart Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Israel enjoyed the blessings for less than 1000 years. They entered the land of Canaan about 1400 BC and Babylon conquered Israel about 587 BC. In addition, many times during this period, Israel disobeyed God and was chastened. This ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Whosoever

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007

Sermon based on John 3:16

Are You a “Whosoever?” John 3:16-17 One of the most recognizable passages in God’s word is the passage from John 3:16. Over the past few years, we have seen this particular verse appear on signs – t-shirts – and other things at various events (sporting, concerts, etc.) The thing that concerns me ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007

Expository sermon based on being a "Chosen People"

Chosen 1 Peter 2:1-10 September 10, 2006 AM If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you have experienced a change in your life. According to the Scriptures, you have been born again as a new living creature in Jesus Christ. You are a follower of Jesus Christ – a believer in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007

Evangelistic message encouraging believers to see people as Christ sees us.

Compassion of Christ Matthew 9:35-37 February 11, 2007 AM Sermon Beginning of 2007 Evangelistic Push How much does Jesus really love you and I? Words cannot really describe the love that Christ has for us. As a matter of fact, the love was culminated on a cross at Calvary – where Jesus shed his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Today, We Are All Joshua

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 21, 2007

Challenge to TRBC after death of my father, Dr. Jerry Falwell. It is now our responsibility, it is our challenge, it is now our vision, and, it must also be our passion to reaching our community for Christ.

Today, We Are All Joshua! Josh. 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Not I, But Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 29, 2007

Having lost their leader, Moses, how do they CROSS THIS JORDAN! Then Joshua describes God’s plan.

NOT I, BUT CHRIST Last week, we read Joshua 1. We talked about crossing this Jordan. We read what God told Joshua. We read where God told Joshua to cross this Jordan and lead the people to the land which God had promised. About what he should do in the face of this tragedy. This loss of their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Have No Fear, God Is Near

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This sermon examines the fear that we encounter in life, and how we can overcome it, knowing that God is with us

INTRODUCTION * Fear: the natural feeling of alarm caused by the expectation of imminent danger, pain or disaster * Fear is common and widespread: over 500 documented phobias (and some are pretty funny) - cacophobia: the fear of ugliness - dentophobia: the fear of dentists - gynophobia: the fear of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reaches Out To Sinners Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This message examines the shocking action of Jesus, when he reached out to Zacchaeus. Application is made to today, noting that Jesus still reaches out to sinners today.

INTRODUCTION TO SERIES * The “Most-Shocking” video genre (i.e., Top 20 Most Shocking Boozers and Losers; Most Shocking Fights and Wild Riots; etc.) * A different kind of “most-shocking” action: the life and ministry of Jesus Christ - Christ did things that shocked those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Forgives Sinners Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This message looks at the shocking action of Jesus, in which he offers forgiveness for sins

INTRODUCTION * A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions series: things Jesus did while on earth that were shocking to those around him at that time - things he did/said went against what many thought - his claims and actions were so shocking they eventually led to his death * Those moments are still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Dies For The Sins Of The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This sermon looks at the shocking action of Jesus, as he offers his life as the payment for sin

INTRODUCTION * Current series (message 3 of 4): A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions (things Jesus said and did that his enemies used against him) * Previous actions: (1) Jesus reaches out to sinners [Zacchaeus]; (2) Jesus forgives sinners [paralytic] * Today: the shocking moment in which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Rises From The Dead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

The most-shocking action of Jesus was his resurrection from the dead. This message examines the implications of his resurrection, and the impact he can have in our lives today.

INTRODUCTION * Series, “A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions” / previous actions: reaches out to sinners; offers forgiveness to sinners; dies for sinners * A dead Savior doesn’t do anyone any good; for Christ’s death to be powerful today, he must do something that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like An Alien

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

Using Judah in the Old Testament as an example, this message explains how God's people are to live as "aliens" in this world while we await the return of Christ and eternity in our true, eternal kingdom.

INTRODUCTION * A hot topic in politics: illegal immigration = “aliens” - a resident born in or belonging to another country - a foreigner; unlike one’s own / strange or difference * We, as God’s people, are aliens in a spiritual sense (not new: the people of God in the OT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Energizes Christians!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 23, 2012

Easter Energizes Christians to courageously proclaim Christ, pray to him and live for him. Unlike today's energy drinks that eventually wear off, discover how Easter provides a continual source of energy for Christians. Based on Acts 12:1-19

Have you noticed the number of so-called “energy drinks” that are on the market these days? Some have some pretty interesting names like, “Full Throttle”, “Red Bull”, “Monster”. Their purpose is rather self-explanatory. They are supposed to be able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You A Horseleach? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 26, 2012

Thou shalt not covet

Coveting is the opposite of contentment. Christians should be the most contented people on earth! Hebrews 13:5 "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Are you content or are you a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Jesus, According To Paul Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011

This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's understanding of the person of Jesus Christ

INTRODUCTION * Paul’s life before Christ and after Christ - from persecuting the church to planting churches - from arresting Christians physically to arresting unbelievers spiritually - from hindering the work of Christ to hindering the work of Satan - from being openly opposed to Christ to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Baptist