Sermons on Jonathan:

Playing A New Game Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 4, 2007

Man has played "Hide and Seek" with God since the Garden of Eden, but God has a different game He wants us to play. Do you know what it is?

OPENING: What do you think the first game is that a child learns? For my boy Jonathan, his 1st game was "hide and seek." When he was about 1 year old he was sitting with me in the living room and had watched me put his blanket over my head and play "peek a boo." Then with a sly grin he put the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article #9 - Justification, Regneration And Adoption Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Number Nine in a 16-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon deals with those things that occur during our conversion.

Article of Faith #9 - Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption Date: Sunday, July 25, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Before we begin our study on the Ninth Article of Faith this morning, I’d like to take a moment for a very quick review of the first eight articles. We began our study ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Alone, But Not Forgotten

Contributed by Charles Thomas Jr. on May 28, 2002

Dealing with adverse situations,physically and emotionally, that cause people to feel alone and abandoned.

ALONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN II II Samuel 9:1-13 MAY 19,2002 INTRODUCTION: MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN A STATE OF LONELINESS. PEOPLE WHO ARE BY THEMSELVES, OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY WITH NO SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE THEMSELVES. THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OTHERS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Blessed Of God When

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Dec 17, 2003

Mary and Elizabeth were two women who were blessed in a special way by God. In this text, we will look at qualities of their life that will help us to be blessed by God in a special way.

As we are in this Advent season, it is a season of blessings. Of course the greatest blessing that we could possibly have is the blessing of eternal life that was made possible by Christ coming into the world and paying the price for our sins on the cross so that we could be in fellowship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Church Of God

The Point Man Part 1 Series

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Uses the analogy of a military leader to describe a Father's responsibility.

The Point Man 2 Timothy 2:1-10 REFLECTION: Go back in your mind 40 years ago. You are in Viet Nam and you’re selected as the point man (leader) for a team of 7 men to go on patrol. > Your Mission: To identify a safe passage for your outfit to their next destination. > Your Enemy: Unseen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Twenty Dollar Words"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 11, 2009

sermon on Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption

"Twenty Dollar Words" Article of Faith #9 Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption May 17, 2009 Last Sunday, I had the chance to sit in on the Sunday school lesson for a little bit. The one who was suppose to teach had another obligation she had to take care of – so the class was faced without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:23-24

Denomination: Holiness

A Dynamic Church Worships Joyfully Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 5, 2008

God renews our hearts so we feel what is true.

Scripture Introduction If you hang around churches for awhile, you will likely find that our emotions do not always match our profession. Creeds containing truths which thrilled a previous generation are mumbled like a 9-year old boy explaining why he was playing baseball inside the house. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death Is But A Step Away

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2021

Death is not a pleasant subject to talk about.

1 SAMUEL 20:1-3 “DEATH IS BUT A STEP AWAY” A) David now has fled from Naioth in Ramah and found Jonathan. * David exclaimed. “What have I done? ... Why is your father so determined to kill me?” B) Jonathan declared, “That’s not true David ... I’m sure he’s not planning any such thing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Glory Is What?? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

This is an introduction to exploring the meaning of the Glory of God.

The Glory of God is what?? Sept 16, 2012 Intro: What actually is “the glory of God”? It’s a familiar phrase, we read it in Scripture, it shows up in our songs, sometimes even in our language or our prayers we hear ourselves using that language – “the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Grudges And Guilt

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 22, 2022

We have been talking about some of the things in life that set us back. We've talked about betrayal, temptation, the injustices of life, just plain hard times, and bitterness. When we are involved in any of these, we tend to become plagued with guilt and grudges.

For the past couple of months we have been talking about some of the things in life that set us back. We've talked about betrayal, temptation, the injustices of life, just plain hard times, and bitterness. Today I'm going to wrap all of this up as we talk about what these things can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Philippians 3:7-9, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 30 – These Two Verses Look At God’s Protecting Anger Against Those Who Persecute His Own Believers - Chapter 3:65-66 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

If one opposes God’s own people, he comes under the judgment and curse of God. What does it mean, “God hardens the heart?” Let us examine what the CURSE of God means and trace some of the mentions. God’s anger was/is/will be displayed against persecutors and mockers. Grace considered.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 30 – THESE TWO VERSES LOOK AT GOD’S PROTECTING ANGER AGAINST THOSE WHO PERSECUTE HIS OWN BELIEVERS - CHAPTER 3:65-66 Now we conclude Chapter 3 with the last two verses. They are God’s response to the wicked and the mockers. It is a dangerous thing to be opposed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:65, Exodus 7:3, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Ecclesiastes 12:6-7, Genesis 3:14, Genesis 3:17-19, Genesis 4:11-13, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 27:29, Leviticus 19:14, Leviticus 20:9, Leviticus 24:11-15, Deuteronomy 28:15-19, Galatians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Lamentations 3:66, 2 Samuel 9:3-5, Hebrews 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Absalom Takes Jerusalem, David Regroups At Mahanaim Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

The Lord God almighty is sovereign and in control of this situation. Similarly, he is in control in your life. You can trust Him completely.

Absalom is leading a rebellion against King David and at least as of the time being, he is succeeding. King David and his leaders have fled Jerusalem, in tears of sorrow. Absalom has moved in and taken the capital. So now we’re going to see Absalom being advised by two men, Ahithophel and Hushai. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:21-22, 2 Samuel 17:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

In The Course Of Time Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 6, 2026

In the Spring, when kings go off to war.....

March 07, 2026 Our new section begins with the words, “in the course of time,” indicating that the events that follow did not happen all at once, but over a period of time. 2nd Samuel 8 and 1st Chronicles 18 mirror each other, recording David’s military successes and introducing us to his ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Owe A Debt To A Friend

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 20, 2002

We should value our friends and express our love to them.

I OWE A DEBT TO A FRIEND By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeth iron; so a man sharpeth the countenance of his friends. 1 Kings 3:3 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad:--- Today, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, 1 Kings 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There Room For Jesus?

Contributed by Jonathan Mckay on Nov 19, 2001

Christmas is more than just fancy wrappings and bright lights. If we are truly honest with ourselves and God, we too must confess, that our hearts are empty stalls that to be filled with a Saviour!

1." WHAT AM I GOING TO DO NOW?"....THE QUESTION ECHOED SOMEWHERE INSIDE OF MY HEAD! IT WAS ALMOST AS THOUGH IT WERE SYNCHRONIZED, BETWEEN MY FOOT FALLS ON THE PAVEMENT. 2. I HAD BEEN SEARCHING HIGH AND LOW FOR THE PERFECT STORY, A STORY THAT I HAD HOPED TO READ IN CHURCH TONIGHT. MAYBE EVEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist