Sermons on Jonathan:

Deepening Your Faith Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006

Answering questions about our prayer requests, as well as a order of service based on The Lord’s Prayer.

D. A. Carson said, “I doubt if there is any Christian who has not sometimes found it difficult to pray. In itself this is neither surprising nor depressing: it is not surprising, because we are still pilgrims with many lessons to learn; it is not depressing, because struggling with such matters is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Deepening Your Faith Through Giving Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006

A challenge to give generously to the Lord.

The apostle Peter writes, But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day” (2 Peter 3:8 NRSV). An economist who read this verse was quite amazed and talked to God about it. “Lord, is it true that a thousand years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006

A challenge not to just talk about faith, but to live it out.

This morning I am beginning a new sermon series called 40 Days of Faith. For the next forty days (or six weeks), I will be sharing six messages that I hope will strengthen your faith and mine. 1. Living Out Your Faith 2. Deepening Your Faith (Prayer) 3. Deepening Your Faith (Bible Study) 4. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Confident Of Your Salvation

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 5, 2006

How to know that salvation is secure and have assurance that you are saved.

The major theme of the Bible is God’s eternal plan to rescue us from the penalty, power, and presence of sin through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. God’s nature is holy, righteous, and just. Man is both sinful by nature and by choice. God’s solution? He has provided us a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

A New Look At The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006

What does God expect of His church?

The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New Look At Your Savior Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 21, 2006

Jesus Christ is Lord, and He is love.

Read Colossians 1:15-23. I. JESUS CHRIST IS LORD (1:15-19). A. He is Lord over CREATION (vv. 15-17). 1. He is GOD in human flesh. “He is the image of the invisible God” (v. 15a). God became a man and His name was Jesus of Nazareth. The birth of Jesus fulfilled what the Lord had said through ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 26, 2006

God’s plan for your life is that you grow to spiritual maturity.

The United States women’s softball team won the gold medal in Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic Games. They lost only one game. In the fifth inning against Australia, Danielle Tyler hit a home run over the centerfield fence. When she was greeted by a swarm of teammates at home plate, the excitement ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Chose The Nails Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 2, 2006

Since Christ was fully devoted to us, is it too much for Him to expect full devotion from us?

In the distance I see a cross. This is not an unusual sight. Crucifixion is the Roman’s favorite method of execution. I have walked by many crucifixions at this same spot. But a larger than normal crowd has gathered to witness this cross. I wonder why so many people are interested in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Thankful In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 10, 2006

It’s easy to be thankful during the good times of life, but how can we be thankful during the difficult times?

Imagine a man who has lost everything…all of his possessions…his ten children…even his health. How would this man respond to such incredible tragedy? Would he be filled with bitterness? Would he go insane? Would he commit suicide? Perhaps you don’t know that there actually was a man who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Flexible Christians

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005

Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

When A Right May Be Wrong

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005

Paul tells how he gave up his right of material support for the sake of the gospel.

In chapter 8 Paul told the Corinthians that they should not to eat in the pagan temples. (That was a common practice in Corinth. Eating in a temple was sort of like going to a restaurant today.) One thing Paul knows about the Corinthians is that many of them are questioning whether he is a real ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Loving Others Or Judging Others? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2006

If we think we can live the Christian life by following rules and forgetting about loving others, we have missed the point. The Christian life can be summed up in one word: love.

“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col. 2:16-17). Background I. God does not want you to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Becoming What God Wants You To Be Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 24, 2006

Think about what God has done for you because of your spiritual connection to Christ and then act in the Spirit’s power.

1. THINK… Think about the benefits of being spiritually connected to Christ. A. Think about what Christ has done for you in the past: “You DIED.” Christ has given you a new LIFE. Believers, at the moment of their salvation, spiritually participate in Christ’s death and resurrection. “I have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Value One Another Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 31, 2006

God expects us to treat one another as equals, love one another, and worship with one another.

1. God expects us to view one another as EQUALS. The church at Colosse must have been a very diverse church. “Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free…” (v. 11a). The distinctions that are so important to the world mean nothing in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Home Reveals Where The Heart Is Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 7, 2006

The key to our relationships in the home is focusing on how we can give to others rather than on what we can get from others.

During the rehearsal for her wedding, a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the rehearsal and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked down many times before. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist