Sermons by Jon Henson (Page 4)
Senior Pastor of Blairland Baptist Church, Loudon, TN
“God Has Not Forsaken You”
– – Lamentations 3:22-23 Introduction Proverbs 20:6 Numbers 23:19 Psalm 119:90 Deuteronomy 7:9 Joshua 23:14 What does God’s faithfulness mean to us? I. Because God is faithful, we can have confidence when we pray Psalm 143:1 Psalm 50:15 Psalm 91:15 Jeremiah 29:12 II. Because God is faithful, we can conquer evil and temptation 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Matthew 6:13 2 Timothy 2:13 1 John 1:9 III. Because God is faithful, we can praise Him Psalm 89:1 Psalm 89:5 Psalm 89:8 IV.…
“When You Feel Like Giving Up”
Selected Scripture Hebrews 11-12 Hebrews 11:35-40 Faith doesn’t spare us from all pain. Some of God’s promises will be fulfilled in eternity. We are runners in a historical race. Hebrews 12:1-4 What to do when you feel like giving up: 1. Remember heaven is watching me Hebrews 12:1 Job 31:4 2. I must eliminate what doesn’t matter in my life Hebrews 12:1 Weights Sins 3. Run God’s race for me Hebrews 12:1 4. Focus on Jesus not my circumstances Hebrews…
“The Patmos Principle”
Revelation 1:9-10 The Patmos Principle – It’s not where you are; it’s whose you are. Three things we see on Patmos: Liability Limitations Loneliness Revelation 21:1, “and there was no more sea” Romans 8:35, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?”
“You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down”
Jonah 2:1-10 I. A man of prayer II. A man of purpose III. A man of praise IV. A man of perception
“God is Greater than our Circumstances”
I. The circumstances behind us Nehemiah 2:1-3 II. The circumstances before us Nehemiah 2:4-18 His opportunity Verses 4-10 His Situation Verses 11-16 His perspective Verses 17-18 III. The circumstances within us Nehemiah 2:3-4 Nehemiah 2:19-20
“Building a Better Future”
Nehemiah 1:1-11 Four steps in getting started in building a better future. Making an honest evaluation Nehemiah 1:1-3 Identifying with the need Nehemiah 1:4 Taking personal responsibility Nehemiah 1:5-11 Moving out of my comfort zone Nehemiah 1:11
“God’s Promises About Your Future”
Selected Scriptures I. Facts about my future God knows everything that is going to happen God’s plan for my future is good I must choose to trust and obey God God will be with me in every situation II. Promises of God for my future God promises to guide me when I am confused Proverbs 3:5-6 God promises to help me when I am tempted 1 Corinthians 10:13 2 Thessalonians 3:3 God promises to support me when I am in…
“Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow”
Philippians 3:12-15 I. Pray for direction Proverbs 16:1 Proverbs 16:9 Acts 16:1-2 Proverbs 3:5-6 Four questions to ask yourself: Will it get me where I want to go which is to a deeper relationship with God, and accomplish what God wants me to do? Will it help somebody else be successful? Do I have to violate a spiritual principle to get there? Will it fulfill God’s purpose for my life? II. Prepare for action III. Plan for opposition
“Your Place at the Manger”
– – Sunday December 17, 2023 – – Selected Scripture from Luke and Matthew I. The Innkeeper Luke 2:1-7 II. The Angels Luke 2:9-14 III. The Shepherds Luke 2:8-10 IV. The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-2 V. The Holy Family Matthew 1:18 – 2:15 Matthew 1:21
“The Purpose of Christmas is Salvation”
Luke 2:11 Jesus came to save you from sin and yourself Jesus came to save you for a purpose Jesus came to save you by His grace through faith
“Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”
Selected Scripture Two passages that speak about gratitude in a believer’s life: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Ephesians 5:20 Question – Why should we be grateful to God in everything? Gratitude keeps us aware that we are walking in His presence Gratitude motivates us to look for the Lord’s purpose in everything that happens (Romans 8:28) Gratitude brings us into submission to God’s will when we’re suffering pain and heartache Gratitude reminds us of our continual dependence upon the Lord Gratitude helps…
“Ready or Not”
Matthew 24:3 I. What does it mean to live in the last days? Are we living in the last days? The Israel-Hamas war II. The disciples had 3 questions for Jesus They wanted to know when He would return They asked about the sign of His return They asked about the sign of the end of the age (the end of the end) III. Three events we all can agree on The literal, physical, visible return of Jesus Christ to…