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Truth for God's Church

Truth for God's Church

By Jon English Lee

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Examples and Warnings, Part 3: Sexual Immorality and Grumbling

Truth for God's ChurchApr 04, 2022

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Citizens of Heaven

Citizens of Heaven

In this sermon from Philippians 3:20-21, Pastor Jon English explains how citizens of earth look and behave, and how citizens of heaven honor the Lord as they walk in this age.

Mar 26, 202439:21
Forever in the Garden of Love

Forever in the Garden of Love

In this sermon from Song of Solomon 8:8-14, Pastor Jon English explains how Solomon exhorts everyone toward purity, and how the book concludes by summarizing what love looks like.

Mar 12, 202437:05
Looking for Love in All the Right Places

Looking for Love in All the Right Places

In this sermon from Song of Solomon 8:1-7, Pastor Jon English explains how Solomon’s poetry points us toward faithful use of our words, as well as points us toward the heavenly fulfillment of all our desires.

Mar 05, 202444:12
Back to the Garden of Love

Back to the Garden of Love

In this sermon from Song of Solomon 7, Pastor Jon English explains how the love of the King woos his bride back to the garden, how the King delights in re-writing sorrowful histories, and how the King’s love points us to the un-doing of the curse.

Feb 19, 202436:04
Power in the Blood- Leviticus 17

Power in the Blood- Leviticus 17

In this sermon from Leviticus 17, Pastor Jon English explains how the Old Testament sacrifices teach us about the importance of purification and atonement, how false worship and idolatry remain a temptation, and how Christ is the atoning sacrifice we need.

Feb 13, 202433:09
I Went Down to the Garden

I Went Down to the Garden

In this sermon from Song of Solomon 6, Pastor Jon English explains how the Faithful bridegroom warmly embraces the bride who had so coldly refused him.

Feb 06, 202440:42
My Beloved and My Friend

My Beloved and My Friend

In this sermon from Song of Solomon 5:9-16, Pastor Jon English explains how the bride views her husband, the glorious king, and how Jesus is the fulfillment of that. 

Jan 16, 202431:51
The Sluggish Bride of the Glorious King

The Sluggish Bride of the Glorious King

In this sermon from Song of Solomon 5:2-8, Pastor Jon English explains how the bride rejects the request of the King, and how our King often uses discipline and trials to draw us closer to Him.

Jan 09, 202440:01
A Well-Watered Garden

A Well-Watered Garden

In this sermon from Chapter 4 of Song of Solomon, Pastor Jon English explains how our marriages should be protected and praised, and how Christ praises and protects his Bride.

Nov 21, 202341:40
Seeking the King

Seeking the King

In this sermon from Chapter 3 of Song of Solomon, Pastor Jon English explains how we handle feeling deserted by our beloved, and how we are to seek out the king.

Nov 07, 202335:06
The Voice of My Beloved

The Voice of My Beloved

In this Sermon from Song of Solomon 2:7-17, Pastor Jon English explains how Christ speaks to his beloved Bride, and how we must be on guard against foxes, both in our spiritual life and in our marriage, which seek to undermine the health of both.

Oct 31, 202343:12
The Senses of Love, Part 2

The Senses of Love, Part 2

In this sermon from Chapter 2 of Song of Solomon, Pastor Jon English explains the Shepherd King provides restful shade for his beloved.

Oct 17, 202332:58
The Senses of Love, Part 1

The Senses of Love, Part 1

In this sermon from the latter half of Chapter 1 of Song of Solomon, Pastor Jon English explains how Christ's work is a fragrant offering which makes His bride beautiful and fragrant.

Oct 02, 202335:46
I am Dark, but Lovely

I am Dark, but Lovely

In this sermon from Song of Solomon 1:5-10, Pastor Jon English explains how to deal with shame, and how to communicate well, given the principles taught us by the great Shepherd-king Jesus.

Sep 25, 202333:16
The Song of Songs

The Song of Songs

In this sermon from Song of Solomon 1:1-4, Pastor Jon English introduces the book, and describes how the beloved's desire for the king illustrates our own desire, and how Christ's love is the only thing that can ultimately satisfy that desire.

Sep 18, 202345:10
The Work of the Lord, Part 3: Refreshing Souls

The Work of the Lord, Part 3: Refreshing Souls

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 16:5-24, Pastor Jon English explains how we are to refresh the souls of the saints, only having first been refreshed in Christ.

Aug 21, 202336:46
The Work of the Lord, Part 2: Devotion

The Work of the Lord, Part 2: Devotion

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 16:5-24, Pastor Jon English explains how devotion to the service of the saints, which is commended by Paul, is often lacking in believers, and how Christ is the perfect example of such devotion.

Aug 14, 202340:01
The Work of the Lord, Part 1

The Work of the Lord, Part 1

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 16:5-24, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s understanding of the work of the Lord, the gospel-minded flexibility it requires, and the gospel-fueled conviction that must accompany it.

Aug 02, 202335:21
Concerning the Collection

Concerning the Collection

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Pastor Jon English explains the doctrine of the Lord’s Day and 8 principles related to Christian giving.

Jul 25, 202338:28
Victory in Jesus

Victory in Jesus

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Pastor Jon English explains the tragedy of our fallen condition, the mystery of our transformation, the victory of Christ’s resurrection, and the duty of believers.

Jul 17, 202339:23
A Different Kind of Glory

A Different Kind of Glory

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:29-49, Pastor Jon English explains how a denial of the resurrection leads to senseless living, but with the resurrection comes glory.

Jul 11, 202336:17
Then Comes the End

Then Comes the End

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:23-30, Pastor Jon English explains how the resurrection relates to the end times, and how death (our final enemy) will be defeated. 

Jul 03, 202334:52
The Logic of the Resurrection

The Logic of the Resurrection

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:12-23, Pastor Jon English explains how denial of the resurrection leads to hopelessness, and how the gospel (which necessarily includes the Resurrection) is the cure for hopelessness. 

Jun 27, 202334:01
Lessons from Failed Shepherds

Lessons from Failed Shepherds

In this sermon from Ezekiel 34, Pastor Jon English explains failures that shepherds can commit, and the good news that the Lord is a faithful shepherd. This sermon was preached on the occasion of Robert Gardner’s ordination to pastoral ministry.

Jun 20, 202340:16
The Importance of the Resurrection

The Importance of the Resurrection

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Pastor Jon English explains the stakes of the resurrection, the centrality of the resurrection, the fact of the resurrection, and the fruit of the resurrection.

May 22, 202337:04
Pilgrim's Progress Lesson 10

Pilgrim's Progress Lesson 10

In this final Sunday School lesson by Pastor Jon English, we see that Christian reach his final destination, and learn of the hope that believers have even in death.

May 11, 202346:48
What Should Worship Be Like? Part 2

What Should Worship Be Like? Part 2

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 14:26-40, Pastor Jon English explains that worship should be orderly and decent, conforming to God’s design and pattern for leadership in the church.

May 09, 202325:30
What Should Worship Be Like? Part 1

What Should Worship Be Like? Part 1

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, Pastor Jon English explains that worship should be intelligible, motivated by love, and aimed at the edification of the congregation.

May 02, 202335:19
The Pilgrim's Progress Lesson 9

The Pilgrim's Progress Lesson 9

In this Sunday School lesson from Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, Pastor Jon English discusses Christian's meetings with Ignorance & Turn-Away, and his time passing over the Enchanted Ground.

Apr 28, 202346:53
The Hope of the Resurrection

The Hope of the Resurrection

In this sermon from Philippians 3:20-21, Pastor Jon English explains the hope that believers have in the future resurrection, transformed bodies, and our heavenly citizenship. This short sermon was preached after the death of one of Morningview Baptist Church's former pastors, Greg Graham.

Apr 25, 202322:04
Love Never Ends

Love Never Ends

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, Pastor Jon English explains how love is superior to all other spiritual gifts and graces.

Apr 18, 202323:21
The Pilgrim's Progress Lesson 8

The Pilgrim's Progress Lesson 8

In this 8th lesson from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, Pastor Jon English explains Christian's and Hopeful's experience with the Shepherds in the Delectable Mountains.

Apr 13, 202347:58
Face Like Flint

Face Like Flint

In this message on Isaiah 50:7, preached during a Good Friday Service, Pastor Jon English briefly explains Christ's resolve and determination.

Apr 11, 202314:54
The Pilgrim's Progress Lesson 7

The Pilgrim's Progress Lesson 7

In this lesson from Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, Pastor Jon English teaches through Doubting Castle and depression.

Apr 09, 202345:30
The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 6

The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 6

In this Sunday School lesson from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, Pastor Jon English explains Christian's interaction with Talkative and his arrival to Vanity Fair.

Apr 04, 202341:08
Love is Durable

Love is Durable

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:7, Pastor Jon English explains how love believes the best, hopes for the best, and endures all things.

Apr 03, 202334:50
The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 5

The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 5

In this lesson from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, Pastor Jon English teaches on the Valley of the Shadow of Death, Contentment, and Pilgrim's friend Faithful.

Mar 28, 202347:23
The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 4

The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 4

In this Sunday School Lesson on John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," Pastor Jon English recounts Christian's battle with Apollyon and the Valley of Humiliation.

Mar 17, 202348:29
The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 3

The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 3

In this Sunday School lesson on John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," Pastor Jon English Lee explains how Christian enters through the gate on his journey to the Celestial city, and he loses his burden. 

Mar 14, 202349:49
The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 2

The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 2

In this second Sunday School lesson by Pastor Jon English, the study of John Bunyan's classic "The Pilgrim's Progress" is continued. This lesson goes from Mr. Worldly Wiseman through Interpreter's House.

Mar 10, 202353:35
The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 1

The Pilgrim's Progress, Lesson 1

In this first lesson by Pastor Jon English, John Bunyan's classic work "The Pilgrim's Progress" is introduced. This lesson goes from the City of Destruction to the Slough of Despond.

Mar 10, 202342:57
The Word of God, Part 3

The Word of God, Part 3

In this sermon from 2 Timothy 3:17, Pastor Jon English finished his series on the doctrine of scripture, specifically noting the sufficiency of GOd's word to equip Christians for EVERY good work.

Feb 28, 202331:29
The Doctrine of Scripture, Part 2

The Doctrine of Scripture, Part 2

In this sermon from 2 Timothy 3:16b, Pastor Jon English explains how God’s word is uniquely profitable, and how Christ saves, even from unbelief.

Feb 21, 202335:21
The Doctrine of Scripture, Part 1

The Doctrine of Scripture, Part 1

In this sermon from 2 Timothy 3:16a, Pastor Jon English introduces the doctrine of scripture, examines the origin of scripture, and some of the qualities of scripture.

Feb 13, 202337:36
Love Loves Truth

Love Loves Truth

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:6, Pastor Jon English explains how love isn’t hypercritical, doesn’t gossip or slander, and doesn’t rejoice at the downfall of another. Rather, Love delights in the truth, just like God delights in us through our union with Christ.

Feb 07, 202331:32
Love is Humble, Part 3: Meekness

Love is Humble, Part 3: Meekness

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:5, Pastor Jon English explains how pride makes a man sinfully insistent, easily provoked, and resentful. Also, Christ demonstrates that loving meekness is instead deferential to others, stable, and ready to forgive.

Jan 31, 202341:44
Love is Humble, Part 2: Consideration

Love is Humble, Part 2: Consideration

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:5, Pastor Jon English explains how rudeness is a sin, how loving consideration is it’s opposite, and how Christ is our perfect example of loving consideration.

Jan 24, 202329:45
Love is Humble, Part 1

Love is Humble, Part 1

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, Pastor Jon English explains the dangers of pride, and how Christ saves us from wrath and helps us grow in humility.

Jan 17, 202333:36
The Doctrine of Adoption

The Doctrine of Adoption

In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains the marks of our adoption in Christ, the fruit, the privileges, and the source.

Nov 14, 202238:18
Love Does Not Envy

Love Does Not Envy

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:4c, Pastor Jon English explains how envy is built on lies, promises security, causes division, breeds hatred, and leads to death, and how Jesus is the solution to all those problems.

Nov 07, 202235:31