Sermons by Jon Henson (Page 5)
Senior Pastor of Blairland Baptist Church, Loudon, TN
“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…
“When Life is Uncertain”
Selected Scripture I. Refuse to surrender to fear Psalm 46:1-5 II. Trust in the lord to protect and provide for you Matthew 6:31-34 III. Eagerly anticipate eternal life Revelation 21:4 1 Corinthians 2:9 Colossians 3:2-3 IV. In the meantime, live each day to the fullest Psalm 118:24
“God is Still in Control”
Lamentations 3:22-23 I. God’s mercy never ends Lamentations 3:22-24 II. Waiting is not waste Lamentations 3:25-27 III. The final word has not been spoken Lamentations 3:31-32 IV. God is always good Lamentations 3:33
“A Dark Night of the Soul”
Psalm 88:1-18 1. Darkness is something that can last a long time for a Christian 2. There is no better place to learn about God 3. Dark times are the best places for prayers of lament The pattern of lament: Turn – Turning to God is reaching out to Him while in pain. Complain – A kind of complaining that is biblical. It is a way to keep praying through our pain. Ask – It involves confidently calling on God.…
“The Real Key to Happiness”
Philippians 1: 12-21 Key Take Away: Happiness is found in a God-centered life. 1. Perspective – You can be happy no matter what happens if you look at every problem from God’s viewpoint. Philippians 1:12 Philippians 1:13-14 2. Response – You can be happy no matter what happens if you don’t let others control your attitude. Philippians 1:18 Philippians 1:15-17 Philippians 1:28 3. Trust – You can be happy no matter what happens if you trust God to work things…
“Roots of Spiritual Recession”
James 4:13-17 I. Foolish presumptions (James 4:13, 16) II. Forgotten Perspectives (James 4:14) Life has its uncertainties (Proverbs 27:1) (Psalm 39:4-6) Life has its certainties (Psalm 139:16) III. Forsaken Priorities (James 14:15-17)
“God’s Way Through Adversity”
Psalm 73:26 1. Walking 2. Weeping 3. Trusting Our bad things will turn out for good. (Romans 8:28) Our good things cannot be taken away. (Romans 8:1) The best is yet to come. (Revelation21:1-5) 4. Praying 5. Thanking
“God is The Answer to All Your Questions”
Genesis 1:1 Introduction: I. The presence of God God transcends time (Isaiah 57:15) (Genesis 21:33) (Psalm 90:2) (Psalm 102:12 and 17) God transcends thoughts (Psalm 14:1) II. The person of God (Jeremiah 32:17) (Hebrews 6:18) III. The power of God (Hebrews 11:3) IV. The purpose of God For His honor and Glory and Praise (Revelation 4:11) (Romans 11:36) (Psalm 150:6) For our enjoyment (Isaiah 45:18) (1 Timothy 6:17)
“Knowing That You Can Know God”
Hosea 6:6 Four groups of people: • People who don’t know God and know they don’t know God • People who don’t know God, but think they do • People who know God, but are not sure they know God • People who know God and know they know God (1 John 2:3) I. You can go to where you do know God (1 John 2:3) (Romans 5:11) (2 Corinthians 5:18) (Jeremiah 9:23-24) II. You can show that you do…
“Using the Bible to Make Wise Decisions”
I. Living by Preference The fear of rejection Greed Compromise II. Living by Principle Live for a cause greater than yourself Know what you believe Expect conflict Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him Remember the Lord is in control of all that happens in this world III. Six ways to test a decision The Ideal Test: Is it in harmony with God’s Word? (Psalm 119:105) The Integrity Test: Would I want everyone to know about this decision?…
“Guided By God”
Psalm 32:8-11 I. The Lord’s promise for guidance The source of the promise is almighty God. The value of the promise depends upon the character of the One who made it. The promise covers everything we need to know to make the right choice. Instruction (verse 8) Teaching (Verse 8) (John 16:13) Counsel (Verse 8) Protection (Psalm 145:20) (Psalm 91:11) II. The Lord warns those who will not listen Do not be stubborn (Verse 9) The sorrows of the wicked…
“Is God Still Talking?”
– – Sunday August 20, 2023 – – Psalm 81:8-14 I. Why God Speaks Today Because He loves us and desires a relationship with us. Because we need His direction for our lives. Because He knows we need comfort. II. How God Spoke in Old and New Testament III. How God Speaks Today The Lords primary way of speaking to us today is through His Word. A second method God uses to speak to us today is through the Holy…