http://johnsonferry.org en Sermons from the college Ministry at Johnsonferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga Sermons from the college Ministry at Johnsonferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga Sermons from the college Ministry at Johnsonferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga… Copyright 2026 Thomas Nelson Thomas Nelson thomas.nelson@jfbc.org false Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:07:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson What in the world is going on? According to The Economist magazine, the world is closed. Did God close it? Is He a God of pandemics or is he a loving God or both? What does the word of God say we, as his people, are to do in light of the circumstances we are facing? What in the world is going on? According to The Economist magazine, the world is closed. Did God close it? Is He a God of pandemics or is he a loving God or both? What does the word of God say we, as his people, are to do in light of the circumstances we are facing? What in the world is going on? According to The Economist magazine, the world is closed. Did God close it? Is He a God of pandemics or is he a loving God or both? What does the word of God say we, as his people, are to do in light of the circumstanc… Thomas Nelson 643 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21564597/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_theworldisclosed/id/3453665.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21564597 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, unprecedented times, prayer, humble yourself, prayer, seek His face, repent Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:05:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson This podcast message comes from a sermon preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on February 17, 2019. We are looking at Jesus' odd words when He is the "bread of life" and his command to "eat my flesh and drink my blood". We hope this sermon helps you dig deep past our common way of thinking that Jesus, plus what He can give us, are what we need to be satisfied. In reality Jesus alone is more than enough to satisfy. We hope you enjoy and are challenged and are changed. This podcast message comes from a sermon preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on February 17, 2019. We are looking at Jesus' odd words when He is the "bread of life" and his command to "eat my flesh and drink my blood". We hope this sermon helps you dig deep past our common way of thinking that Jesus, plus what He can give us, are what we need to be satisfied. In reality Jesus alone is more than enough to satisfy. We hope you enjoy and are challenged and are changed. This podcast message comes from a sermon preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on February 17, 2019. We are looking at Jesus' odd words when He is the "bread of life" and his command to "eat my flesh and drink my blood". We hope this sermon helps … Thomas Nelson 2652 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21334191/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_soulfood/id/3236941.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21334191 Jesus, Bread of Life, Communion, Feeding 5,000, Manna Thu, 31 Jan 2019 21:05:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson This is a special podcast episode that we hesitated to post. Parker Brasfield was a well liked and loved guy from Marietta, Ga, who, to the surprise of all, took his life in mid January 2019. In the aftermath, Thomas Nelson was asked to do his memorial service which was recorded. After the service, person after person asked that we release the audio, feeling it might help others talk about suicide in a safe environment. Our hope is that in losing Parker, others might be spared. Listen and think and pray and discuss. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, have a plan on how you would end your life, or know someone who does, please call 1-800-273-8255. This is a special podcast episode that we hesitated to post. Parker Brasfield was a well liked and loved guy from Marietta, Ga, who, to the surprise of all, took his life in mid January 2019. In the aftermath, Thomas Nelson was asked to do his memorial service which was recorded. After the service, person after person asked that we release the audio, feeling it might help others talk about suicide in a safe environment. Our hope is that in losing Parker, others might be spared. Listen and think and pray and discuss. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, have a plan on how you would end your life, or know someone who does, please call 1-800-273-8255. This is a special podcast episode that we hesitated to post. Parker Brasfield was a well liked and loved guy from Marietta, Ga, who, to the surprise of all, took his life in mid January 2019. In the aftermath, Thomas Nelson was asked to do his memori… Thomas Nelson 1319 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21321497/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_episode10suicideexposingthetra/id/3224761.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21321497 John 10:10, suicide, death, life, hope, devil, Jesus Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Join us as we look at one of the most widely taught ideas in the New Testament - the second coming of Jesus! This will challenge you to think and re-examine the way you live everyday. Hopefully at the end you'll be saying "Come Lord Jesus, come!" Join us as we look at one of the most widely taught ideas in the New Testament - the second coming of Jesus! This will challenge you to think and re-examine the way you live everyday. Hopefully at the end you'll be saying "Come Lord Jesus, come!" Join us as we look at one of the most widely taught ideas in the New Testament - the second coming of Jesus! This will challenge you to think and re-examine the way you live everyday. Hopefully at the end you'll be saying "Come Lord Jesus, come!"… Thomas Nelson 2440 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21313601/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_episode9whenesusreturns/id/3217272.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21313601 Jesus, Revelation, second coming, future, daily living Sat, 12 Jan 2019 04:10:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Join us this week as we take a look at the perfect and surprising personality of Jesus as he starts His ministry. (This sermon was preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on December 30, 2018.) Join us this week as we take a look at the perfect and surprising personality of Jesus as he starts His ministry. (This sermon was preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on December 30, 2018.) Join us this week as we take a look at the perfect and surprising personality of Jesus as he starts His ministry. (This sermon was preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on December 30, 2018.)… Thomas Nelson 2501 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21309699/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_episode8thepersonalityofesus/id/3213523.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21309699 calling, Phillip, Peter, Andrew, follow me, disciple, Jesus Tue, 20 Nov 2018 22:07:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Let's take a break from asking God for things for 24 hours. Let's trust He knows what we need and have a heart of thanks for all He's done. Let's take a break from asking God for things for 24 hours. Let's trust He knows what we need and have a heart of thanks for all He's done. Let's take a break from asking God for things for 24 hours. Let's trust He knows what we need and have a heart of thanks for all He's done.… Thomas Nelson 1007 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21281283/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thankful/id/3186304.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21281283 Grateful, thankful, Psalm 100, thanksgiving, good shepherd, sheep, pray Sat, 10 Nov 2018 17:12:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Join my wife, Heather, and me as we look at what it's like to read the Bible in 90 days, discuss the last 6 commandments (even though I say 5 multiple times in the episode) and get a glimpse into our marriage - for better (that's Heather) or for worse (that's me). Join my wife, Heather, and me as we look at what it's like to read the Bible in 90 days, discuss the last 6 commandments (even though I say 5 multiple times in the episode) and get a glimpse into our marriage - for better (that's Heather) or for worse (that's me). Join my wife, Heather, and me as we look at what it's like to read the Bible in 90 days, discuss the last 6 commandments (even though I say 5 multiple times in the episode) and get a glimpse into our marriage - for better (that's Heather) or for worse … Thomas Nelson 1727 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21273699/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_episode6tencommandmentsconclus/id/3179170.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21273699 10 commandments, marriage, read the Bible, parents, adultery, stealing, lying, coveting, murder, love God Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:40:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson It's our second look at the 10 Commandments. This week we look at the commands regarding taking God's name in vain and keeping the Sabbath. What does God really mean by honoring His name and is it possible for me to break this command without ever using a curse word next to the name of God? Is the sabbath something we are still supposed to literally do for a 24 hour period in the New Testament church? And, of course, we look at the why. Why did God choose these to be 2 of the 10 most important commands? I hope you'll find this interesting and engaging. If you like it, pass it along to a friend. It's our second look at the 10 Commandments. This week we look at the commands regarding taking God's name in vain and keeping the Sabbath. What does God really mean by honoring His name and is it possible for me to break this command without ever using a curse word next to the name of God? Is the sabbath something we are still supposed to literally do for a 24 hour period in the New Testament church? And, of course, we look at the why. Why did God choose these to be 2 of the 10 most important commands? I hope you'll find this interesting and engaging. If you like it, pass it along to a friend. It's our second look at the 10 Commandments. This week we look at the commands regarding taking God's name in vain and keeping the Sabbath. What does God really mean by honoring His name and is it possible for me to break this command without ever us… Thomas Nelson 1409 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21268899/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_episode5part2ofthetencommandme/id/3174814.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21268899 sabbath, God's name in vain, rest, work, false prophet, Jesus, knowing God Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:03:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson The 10 commandments are as applicable today as they were when they were given. However, it's easy to lose sight of their importance because they're so familiar. Let's revisit them and see if we can't rediscover God's plan in giving them to us. This week we start with the first 2 commands. The 10 commandments are as applicable today as they were when they were given. However, it's easy to lose sight of their importance because they're so familiar. Let's revisit them and see if we can't rediscover God's plan in giving them to us. This week we start with the first 2 commands. The 10 commandments are as applicable today as they were when they were given. However, it's easy to lose sight of their importance because they're so familiar. Let's revisit them and see if we can't rediscover God's plan in giving them to us. This … Thomas Nelson 1537 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21264594/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_episode4the10commandmentsandwh/id/3170790.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21264594 10 Commandments, God's love, idols Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:47:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Part 3 of 3 in understanding the covenants on Scripture. This episode ties up all the loose ends in connecting God's promise in Genesis to Adam and Eve through the promise given to David regarding an everlasting kingdom. Understanding the thread of the covenants throughout Scripture unlocks the Bible. We hope you enjoy! Part 3 of 3 in understanding the covenants on Scripture. This episode ties up all the loose ends in connecting God's promise in Genesis to Adam and Eve through the promise given to David regarding an everlasting kingdom. Understanding the thread of the covenants throughout Scripture unlocks the Bible. We hope you enjoy! Part 3 of 3 in understanding the covenants on Scripture. This episode ties up all the loose ends in connecting God's promise in Genesis to Adam and Eve through the promise given to David regarding an everlasting kingdom. Understanding the thread of t… Thomas Nelson 2109 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21260497/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_episode3covenantspart3puttingi/id/3166953.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21260497 David, covenant, Jesus, Revelation, tree, promise, Romans 8 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 20:49:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Part 2 in a 3 part series on the covenants. When we understand the covenants our understanding of God's story unfolds before us. Also, the Bible begins to open in a way we can understand. This week we look at why God gave the law (commandments) to Moses and answer the question are we still suppose to obey the law or are we free from it. It's a look at the grace and truth of God's character. Part 2 in a 3 part series on the covenants. When we understand the covenants our understanding of God's story unfolds before us. Also, the Bible begins to open in a way we can understand. This week we look at why God gave the law (commandments) to Moses and answer the question are we still suppose to obey the law or are we free from it. It's a look at the grace and truth of God's character. Part 2 in a 3 part series on the covenants. When we understand the covenants our understanding of God's story unfolds before us. Also, the Bible begins to open in a way we can understand. This week we look at why God gave the law (commandments) to Mose… Thomas Nelson 1638 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21256381/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_episode2covenantspart2mosaicco/id/3163009.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21256381 Covenant law grace Jesus Moses Commandments Romans Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:45:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson First episode in a mini series on the Covenants which outlines God's redemptive narrative in Scripture. This series will help the listener understand God's big picture while bringing a clear understanding of the overall story with the Bible. First episode in a mini series on the Covenants which outlines God's redemptive narrative in Scripture. This series will help the listener understand God's big picture while bringing a clear understanding of the overall story with the Bible. First episode in a mini series on the Covenants which outlines God's redemptive narrative in Scripture. This series will help the listener understand God's big picture while bringing a clear understanding of the overall story with the Bible.… Thomas Nelson 1105 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21252225/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_episode1welcomeandabrahamiccov/id/3159116.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21252225 Abrahamic Covenant Abraham Jesus Grace Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:55:32 +0000 Thomas Nelson In this episode we take a look at 4 of the most common thoughts in culture in regards to relationships: What is real intimacy, can someone "complete me", will a romantic relationship satisfy me and how do I know if I found "the one"? So sit back as we dust off this podcast series and crank out some more episodes. In this episode we take a look at 4 of the most common thoughts in culture in regards to relationships: What is real intimacy, can someone "complete me", will a romantic relationship satisfy me and how do I know if I found "the one"? So sit back as we dust off this podcast series and crank out some more episodes. In this episode we take a look at 4 of the most common thoughts in culture in regards to relationships: What is real intimacy, can someone "complete me", will a romantic relationship satisfy me and how do I know if I found "the one"? So sit back as we … Thomas Nelson 1330 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21108651/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_relationshippt1/id/3025625.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/21108651 Katy Perry, Real Intimacy, The one, and you complete me, Scripture: Genesis 2:24-2:24, John 15:11-15:11, Series: Relationships Part#1 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:51:19 +0000 Thomas Nelson We were designed to walk with God within the context of community, not on our own. Listen in as we look at the story of Noah and how walking with God was not a solo effort for Noah even in a day where evil seemingly covered the whole earth. We were designed to walk with God within the context of community, not on our own. Listen in as we look at the story of Noah and how walking with God was not a solo effort for Noah even in a day where evil seemingly covered the whole earth. We were designed to walk with God within the context of community, not on our own. Listen in as we look at the story of Noah and how walking with God was not a solo effort for Noah even in a day where evil seemingly covered the whole earth.… Thomas Nelson 1975 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20871820/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_walkingaftergodtogether/id/2800255.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20871820 Noah, God, Righteous, Relationship, Longing, Community, Second coming, End of days, Garden of Eden, Walking with God, How to walk with God, Scripture: Genesis 6:5-6:9, Psalms 23:1-23:6, Psalms 1:1-1:6, Series: Genesis Part#4 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:02:12 +0000 Thomas Nelson As corruption and evil increased on the earth mankind brought the flood upon themselves. Can we do the same? How do we invite the flood, and how can we be saved from it? This week on the JFCollege podcast we answer these questions and look at the love and patience of God in the midst of a wild event in history. As corruption and evil increased on the earth mankind brought the flood upon themselves. Can we do the same? How do we invite the flood, and how can we be saved from it? This week on the JFCollege podcast we answer these questions and look at the love and patience of God in the midst of a wild event in history. As corruption and evil increased on the earth mankind brought the flood upon themselves. Can we do the same? How do we invite the flood, and how can we be saved from it? This week on the JFCollege podcast we answer these questions and look at the love … Thomas Nelson 1946 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20866892/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_theflood/id/2795278.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20866892 Love, Noah, Corruption, Flood, Arc, Wrath, Lifespan, Discipline, Correction, God’s Patience, Grieving God, Scripture: Genesis 6:1-7:5, Series: Genesis Part#3 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 18:44:34 +0000 Thomas Nelson Enoch: a man who walked with God and simply was no more. What does it mean to walk with God? What is God looking for in a walking partner? Listen in as we continue looking at the person of God through the lens of the life of Enoch in the book of Genesis. Enoch: a man who walked with God and simply was no more. What does it mean to walk with God? What is God looking for in a walking partner? Listen in as we continue looking at the person of God through the lens of the life of Enoch in the book of Genesis. Enoch: a man who walked with God and simply was no more. What does it mean to walk with God? What is God looking for in a walking partner? Listen in as we continue looking at the person of God through the lens of the life of Enoch in the book of Genesi… Thomas Nelson 1830 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20861711/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_walkingwithgod/id/2790321.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20861711 Enoch, Faith, Sin, Descendants of Noah, Confusion, Walking with God, Words of Enoch, Prophet, Faith, Devotion, Scripture: Genesis 5:32-6:8, Series: Genesis Part#2 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:16:24 +0000 Thomas Nelson This is the second week of the Genesis series, as week 1 did not get recorded. In week one, we looked at the first 3 chapters of Genesis and saw that when God was the subject in chapter 1 and 2 things were good. When man became the subject in chapter 3 things quickly started to fall apart. This week in the story of Cain and able, we look at the heart of man and how the heart ultimately determines man's standing before God. This is the second week of the Genesis series, as week 1 did not get recorded. In week one, we looked at the first 3 chapters of Genesis and saw that when God was the subject in chapter 1 and 2 things were good. When man became the subject in chapter 3 things quickly started to fall apart. This week in the story of Cain and able, we look at the heart of man and how the heart ultimately determines man's standing before God. This is the second week of the Genesis series, as week 1 did not get recorded. In week one, we looked at the first 3 chapters of Genesis and saw that when God was the subject in chapter 1 and 2 things were good. When man became the subject in chapter 3… Thomas Nelson 2122 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20856741/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thefirstmurder/id/2785487.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20856741 Sibling rivalry, murder, work, work is a gift, offering, sin causes death, motives, Scripture: Genesis 4:1-4:16, Series: Genesis Part#1 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:56:04 +0000 Thomas Nelson Solomon sought out and experienced every pleasure the human heart could possibly desire, yet he was found wanting in the midst of his wealth and accomplishments. So whats the problem with pleasure that it does not satisfy? Listen in as we look at the Scriptures and find where happiness fails and joy endures. Solomon sought out and experienced every pleasure the human heart could possibly desire, yet he was found wanting in the midst of his wealth and accomplishments. So whats the problem with pleasure that it does not satisfy? Listen in as we look at the Scriptures and find where happiness fails and joy endures. Solomon sought out and experienced every pleasure the human heart could possibly desire, yet he was found wanting in the midst of his wealth and accomplishments. So whats the problem with pleasure that it does not satisfy? Listen in as we look at the S… Thomas Nelson 1921 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20825375/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_oyvshappiness/id/2755475.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20825375 Joy, Happiness, Pleasure, Advent, Christmas, Solomon, Scripture: Luke 2:10-2:10, Ecclesiastes 2:1-2:11, Ecclesiastes 12:13-12:13 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:50:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson What does a climbing rope have to do with peace and advent of Christ? Listen in as we delve into the steadfastness of God and how He can provide peace in all circumstances. What does a climbing rope have to do with peace and advent of Christ? Listen in as we delve into the steadfastness of God and how He can provide peace in all circumstances. What does a climbing rope have to do with peace and advent of Christ? Listen in as we delve into the steadfastness of God and how He can provide peace in all circumstances.… Thomas Nelson 2441 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20821454/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_peaceactivelyrestingingodsplan/id/2751669.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20821454 Advent, Christmas, peace, turmoil, steadfastness, faith, , Scripture: John 14:1-14:1, Luke 2:8-2:15, Ephesians 2:13-2:14 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:21:06 +0000 Thomas Nelson We often know plenty of truths that do not directly effect our lives and the ways in which we live them. This week we take the truth of John 17 from a truth that we know to a one that directly effects the way in which we live. We often know plenty of truths that do not directly effect our lives and the ways in which we live them. This week we take the truth of John 17 from a truth that we know to a one that directly effects the way in which we live. We often know plenty of truths that do not directly effect our lives and the ways in which we live them. This week we take the truth of John 17 from a truth that we know to a one that directly effects the way in which we live.… Thomas Nelson 1788 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20797633/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_notasermononpoliticstheartofkn/id/2729179.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20797633 True Truth, Salvation, Eternal Life, Knowing God, Popping spiritual pills, Selling God, Scripture: John 17:1-17:3, Isaiah 40:1-40:31, Series: Knowing God Part#3 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:38:54 +0000 Thomas Nelson What comes to mind when you think of the Gospel? What about when you think of God? We my need a paradigm shift in how we think about the Lord and what He does. What comes to mind when you think of the Gospel? What about when you think of God? We my need a paradigm shift in how we think about the Lord and what He does. What comes to mind when you think of the Gospel? What about when you think of God? We my need a paradigm shift in how we think about the Lord and what He does. … Thomas Nelson 1955 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20791489/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_esusdoeswhatisthegospelreally/id/2723340.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20791489 Excrement, Rubbish, What is the gospel?, Eternal life, Scripture: Philippians 3:8-3:9, John 17:3-17, Series: Knowing God Part#2 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:34:34 +0000 Thomas Nelson Paul says that he counts everything a loss except for knowing Jesus in Philippians 3. So, what is the difference between knowing God and knowing about God? Paul says that he counts everything a loss except for knowing Jesus in Philippians 3. So, what is the difference between knowing God and knowing about God? Paul says that he counts everything a loss except for knowing Jesus in Philippians 3. So, what is the difference between knowing God and knowing about God? … Thomas Nelson 2322 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20791482/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_esusiswhatdoyouboastin/id/2723334.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20791482 Boast, Brag, Rubbish, Excrement, Jesus, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:31-1:31, Philippians 3:8-3:9, Colossians 3:8-3:8, Series: Knowing God Part#1 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:06:48 +0000 Thomas Nelson This sermon from Thomas is a Biblical view of race and diversity in the world, and how the Church should act and react in the midst of racial tension. This sermon from Thomas is a Biblical view of race and diversity in the world, and how the Church should act and react in the midst of racial tension. This sermon from Thomas is a Biblical view of race and diversity in the world, and how the Church should act and react in the midst of racial tension. … Thomas Nelson 2727 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20767480/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_raceanddiversity/id/2700736.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20767480 Race, Ethnicity, The Body of Christ, Unity, Language, Babble, Scripture: Galatians 3:28-3:28 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:10:11 +0000 Thomas Nelson This week we take a page from the books of wisdom and look at 4 essentials of understanding God. What is Sabbath? Is baptism essential for salvation? What is intercessory prayer? What does the love of God sound like? Grab your Bible and a pen as we answer these questions though the Scriptures and personal testimony. This week we take a page from the books of wisdom and look at 4 essentials of understanding God. What is Sabbath? Is baptism essential for salvation? What is intercessory prayer? What does the love of God sound like? Grab your Bible and a pen as we answer these questions though the Scriptures and personal testimony. This week we take a page from the books of wisdom and look at 4 essentials of understanding God. What is Sabbath? Is baptism essential for salvation? What is intercessory prayer? What does the love of God sound like? Grab your Bible and a pen as we ans… Thomas Nelson 2115 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20751389/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_threethoughtsifindimperativeto/id/2685419.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20751389 Sabbath, Rest, Baptism, Salvation, Faith, Abraham, Faith Alone, Carm.org, Mikva, Intercessory Prayer, Healing, Love of God, Scripture: Exodus 20:8-20:11, Galatians 3:5-3:9, James 5:13-5:18 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:25:11 +0000 Thomas Nelson In part 3 of the series "Things That Go Bump In The Night" we take a practical look at how we inadvertently invite evil spirits into our lives, and ways to avoid oppression by these spirits. Can people be raised from the dead? Can I be possessed by evil spirits? Listen in to find out. In part 3 of the series "Things That Go Bump In The Night" we take a practical look at how we inadvertently invite evil spirits into our lives, and ways to avoid oppression by these spirits. Can people be raised from the dead? Can I be possessed by evil spirits? Listen in to find out. In part 3 of the series "Things That Go Bump In The Night" we take a practical look at how we inadvertently invite evil spirits into our lives, and ways to avoid oppression by these spirits. Can people be raised from the dead? Can I be possessed by evi… Thomas Nelson 2060 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20747455/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thingsthatgobumpinthenightpt3/id/2681737.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20747455 Supernatural, Angels, Demons, Demon Possession, Demon Oppression, Invoking Evil Spirits, Sin, Holy Spirit, Deliverance,, Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-6:12, Psalms 34:7-34:8, 2 Corinthians 10:3-10:6, Series: Things That Go Bump In The Night Part#3 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:05:23 +0000 Thomas Nelson Do evil spirits really have territories under their command? Can they hinder my prayers being answered, and even control governments? Listen in to part 2 of the series "Things That Go Bump In The Night" to find out what The Scriptures have to say. Do evil spirits really have territories under their command? Can they hinder my prayers being answered, and even control governments? Listen in to part 2 of the series "Things That Go Bump In The Night" to find out what The Scriptures have to say. Do evil spirits really have territories under their command? Can they hinder my prayers being answered, and even control governments? Listen in to part 2 of the series "Things That Go Bump In The Night" to find out what The Scriptures have to say.… Thomas Nelson 2506 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20742149/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thingsthatgobumpinthenightpt2/id/2676692.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20742149 Supernatural, Angels, Demons, Holy Spirit, Difficult Passages, Daniel, Dreams, Visions, Territorial Spirits, Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-6:12, Daniel 10:1-10:21, Matthew 28:18-28:18, Series: Things That Go Bump In The Night Part#2 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 12:39:15 +0000 Thomas Nelson Do the dead roam the earth? Can spirits really haunt a place? How strong are demons? Are there more than 3 dimensions? These questions and more will be answered through the Scriptures in this series on the supernatural. This week, in part 1 we look at Angels, Demons, and how they move among us even when we can't see them. We also look at demonic influence in world religions such as Islam and Mormonism, as well as some "Christian" churches. Do the dead roam the earth? Can spirits really haunt a place? How strong are demons? Are there more than 3 dimensions? These questions and more will be answered through the Scriptures in this series on the supernatural. This week, in part 1 we look at Angels, Demons, and how they move among us even when we can't see them. We also look at demonic influence in world religions such as Islam and Mormonism, as well as some "Christian" churches. Do the dead roam the earth? Can spirits really haunt a place? How strong are demons? Are there more than 3 dimensions? These questions and more will be answered through the Scriptures in this series on the supernatural. This week, in part 1 we look at … Thomas Nelson 2525 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20737303/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thingsthatgobumpinthenightpt1/id/2672109.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20737303 Angels, Demons, Supernatural, Occult, Bethel Church, Mormonism,LDS, Latter Day Saints, Islam, Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4:4, Ephesians 6:10-6:13, Series: Things That Go Bump In The Night Part#1 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:42:39 +0000 Thomas Nelson What is moralistic therapeutic deism? How does this idea really play into how most Christians view faith? How does this effect the rest of America? We take a look at all of these questions in the second part of the Self-Contained series. What is moralistic therapeutic deism? How does this idea really play into how most Christians view faith? How does this effect the rest of America? We take a look at all of these questions in the second part of the Self-Contained series. What is moralistic therapeutic deism? How does this idea really play into how most Christians view faith? How does this effect the rest of America? We take a look at all of these questions in the second part of the Self-Contained series.… Thomas Nelson 1667 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20227125/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_selfcontainedpt2/id/2193116.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20227125 Gospel, Evangelism, Missions, Scripture: Romans 10:14-10:15, Luke 9:10-9:12, Series: Self-Contained Part#2 Sun, 19 Oct 2014 16:11:10 +0000 Thomas Nelson What does it mean to say the church has become self contained? The church as a whole seems to have a skewed view of the individual Christian's role in sharing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus. This is the intro to our current series on what it means to say that the church is Self-Contained. If we are called to Go to the nations in Matthew 28, why do we live so often in our 'holy huddle'? What does it mean to say the church has become self contained? The church as a whole seems to have a skewed view of the individual Christian's role in sharing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus. This is the intro to our current series on what it means to say that the church is Self-Contained. If we are called to Go to the nations in Matthew 28, why do we live so often in our 'holy huddle'? What does it mean to say the church has become self contained? The church as a whole seems to have a skewed view of the individual Christian's role in sharing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus. This is the intro to our current series on what it mean… Thomas Nelson 2149 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20227091/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_selfcontainedpt1/id/2193081.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20227091 Gospel, Evangelism, Missions, Scripture: Acts 1:8-1, Series: Self-Contained Part#1 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 09:25:21 +0000 Thomas Nelson This week we look at the connection between Ruth, Moses, The 10 Commandments, Pentecost, and Shavuot. Through this, we see how impeccable the Lord's timing is when we seek him with all that we have. This week we look at the connection between Ruth, Moses, The 10 Commandments, Pentecost, and Shavuot. Through this, we see how impeccable the Lord's timing is when we seek him with all that we have. This week we look at the connection between Ruth, Moses, The 10 Commandments, Pentecost, and Shavuot. Through this, we see how impeccable the Lord's timing is when we seek him with all that we have.… Thomas Nelson 1936 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20120410/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thebeginningsofahealthyrelatio/id/1867262.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20120410 Dating, Relationships, Courting, Love, Scripture: Ruth 1:22-1, Exodus 19:1-19, Leviticus 23:15-23:22, Series: Retool Part#6 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:57:21 +0000 Thomas Nelson This week we take a closer look at the responsibilities and behaviors of a man and a women as they seek to enter into a relationship that is built around Jesus. This week we take a closer look at the responsibilities and behaviors of a man and a women as they seek to enter into a relationship that is built around Jesus. This week we take a closer look at the responsibilities and behaviors of a man and a women as they seek to enter into a relationship that is built around Jesus.… Thomas Nelson 1999 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20120355/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thebeginningsofahealthyrelatio/id/1867252.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20120355 Dating, Relationships, Courting, Love, Scripture: Ruth, Series: Retool Part#5 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 08:55:19 +0000 Thomas Nelson Here we look at one of the only Biblical models for dating and relationships. We look at the role the man and the women plays in the process. Here we look at one of the only Biblical models for dating and relationships. We look at the role the man and the women plays in the process. Here we look at one of the only Biblical models for dating and relationships. We look at the role the man and the women plays in the process.… Thomas Nelson 1896 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20120327/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thebeginningsofahealthyrelatio/id/1867249.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20120327 Dating, Relationships, Courting, Love, Scripture: Ruth, Series: Retool Part#4 Sun, 18 May 2014 09:31:30 +0000 Thomas Nelson This week we look at the story of Elisha and the young workers who jeered at him after cleansing the waters of Jericho. What does this story mean? How does it apply to me? This week we look at the story of Elisha and the young workers who jeered at him after cleansing the waters of Jericho. What does this story mean? How does it apply to me? This week we look at the story of Elisha and the young workers who jeered at him after cleansing the waters of Jericho. What does this story mean? How does it apply to me?… Thomas Nelson 1984 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20082619/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ismakingfunofbaldmenasin/id/1867437.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20082619 Old Testament, Elisha, Bearing Fruit, Second Chances, Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-2:15, Mark 11:12-11:14, Luke 13:6-13:9, Series: Retool Part#3 Sun, 11 May 2014 10:09:20 +0000 Thomas Nelson Even though we're crippled and broken, The Lord still invites us to sit at his table even as we fall short over and over again. Even though we're crippled and broken, The Lord still invites us to sit at his table even as we fall short over and over again. Even though we're crippled and broken, The Lord still invites us to sit at his table even as we fall short over and over again.… Thomas Nelson 1984 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20078813/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_godhasnotforgottenyou/id/1867440.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20078813 Crippled, Accepted, Love, Devotion, Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4-4, 2 Samuel 9:9, Series: Retool Part#2 Sun, 04 May 2014 10:07:57 +0000 Thomas Nelson Forgiveness can be hard, but can we see God's grace in the Old Testament narrative? Forgiveness can be hard, but can we see God's grace in the Old Testament narrative? Forgiveness can be hard, but can we see God's grace in the Old Testament narrative?… Thomas Nelson 1984 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20078824/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_lessononforgiveness/id/1867461.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/20078824 Forgiveness, Talking Donkey,, Scripture: Numbers 22:21-22:39, Series: Retool Part#1 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Some awesome things that will never make us happy. Some awesome things that will never make us happy. Some awesome things that will never make us happy.… Thomas Nelson 1688 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361541/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ecclesiastespartii/id/1634788.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361541 Solomon,Wisdom,Meaningless,Futility, Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-1:2, Series: Ecclesiastes Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Why is it so important that fasting be a spiritual discipline for believers? What is it about abstaining from neccesary nourishment for a short time that is so powerful? Why is it so important that fasting be a spiritual discipline for believers? What is it about abstaining from neccesary nourishment for a short time that is so powerful? Why is it so important that fasting be a spiritual discipline for believers? What is it about abstaining from neccesary nourishment for a short time that is so powerful? … Thomas Nelson 1797 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361540/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_whyshouldwefast/id/1634786.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361540 Jesus,Glory,Fasting,Abstaining, Series: Spiritual Disciplines Part#4, Custom categories: Teacher: Thomas Nelson Mon, 20 Jan 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson This week we look at the discipline of prayer. Prayer is often a hard discipline to practice. So who prayed in scripture, and how did they pray? Why is the forgiveness of sin vital to prayer? This week we look at the discipline of prayer. Prayer is often a hard discipline to practice. So who prayed in scripture, and how did they pray? Why is the forgiveness of sin vital to prayer? This week we look at the discipline of prayer. Prayer is often a hard discipline to practice. So who prayed in scripture, and how did they pray? Why is the forgiveness of sin vital to prayer?… Thomas Nelson 1260 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361539/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_spiritualdisciplinespartiiipra/id/1634784.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361539 Prayer,Righteousness,Solitude, Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6:15, Series: Spiritual Disciplines Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson This week we look at how much we need to be in Scripture. Without time in the Word we are completely unaware of who we are supposed to be through Christ. This week we look at how much we need to be in Scripture. Without time in the Word we are completely unaware of who we are supposed to be through Christ. This week we look at how much we need to be in Scripture. Without time in the Word we are completely unaware of who we are supposed to be through Christ.… Thomas Nelson 2293 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361538/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_spiritualdisciplinespart2ofget/id/1634782.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361538 Bible,Jesus,Power, Scripture: Genesis 6:1-6:4, Series: Spiritual Disciplines Part#2 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson This week we look at how far our picture of Jesus' first night on earth is from what scripture tells us. This week we look at how far our picture of Jesus' first night on earth is from what scripture tells us. This week we look at how far our picture of Jesus' first night on earth is from what scripture tells us.… Thomas Nelson 1939 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361537/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_theinauthenticnativity/id/1634781.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361537 Christmas,Manger,Nativity,Jesus, Custom categories: Subject: Christmas Wed, 04 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Jesus has always been God's light to us in the dark. This week we look at how the creation account foreshadows Jesus' coming. Jesus has always been God's light to us in the dark. This week we look at how the creation account foreshadows Jesus' coming. Jesus has always been God's light to us in the dark. This week we look at how the creation account foreshadows Jesus' coming.… Thomas Nelson 1628 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361536/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_esustheeternalwordandlight/id/1634778.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361536 Jesus,Old Testament,Word,Light, Series: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament will forever change the way we read the New Testament. Jesus likens Himself to the serpent Moses lifted up in the desert...the question is why that comparison? Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament will forever change the way we read the New Testament. Jesus likens Himself to the serpent Moses lifted up in the desert...the question is why that comparison? Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament will forever change the way we read the New Testament. Jesus likens Himself to the serpent Moses lifted up in the desert...the question is why that comparison?… Thomas Nelson 1538 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361535/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_whenwerealizeweredying/id/1634776.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361535 Jesus,Moses,Serpent,Dying, Series: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Sun, 27 Oct 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Moses was commanded to put tassels on the corners of the Jewish robes. We seek to find where Jesus fits into this Old Testament command. Moses was commanded to put tassels on the corners of the Jewish robes. We seek to find where Jesus fits into this Old Testament command. Moses was commanded to put tassels on the corners of the Jewish robes. We seek to find where Jesus fits into this Old Testament command.… Thomas Nelson 1931 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361534/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_whatifesusdoesnthealyou/id/1634775.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361534 Healing,Jesus,Robe,Blood, Scripture: Numbers 15:38-15:39, Series: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Part#1 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Paul takes an opportunity and preaches to a group of Jews and gentiles in a synagogue and blows the doors off. Paul takes an opportunity and preaches to a group of Jews and gentiles in a synagogue and blows the doors off. Paul takes an opportunity and preaches to a group of Jews and gentiles in a synagogue and blows the doors off.… Thomas Nelson 2498 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361533/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_paulsimpromptusermonacts13/id/2037790.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361533 Paul,Barnabas,Gospel, Custom categories: Topic: Paul's impromptu sermon, Location: Acts 13 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Fasting is not optional in the Scriptures and this message takes us on a journey to finding a practical way to fast in order to ask God for personal revival and spiritual awakening in our world Fasting is not optional in the Scriptures and this message takes us on a journey to finding a practical way to fast in order to ask God for personal revival and spiritual awakening in our world Fasting is not optional in the Scriptures and this message takes us on a journey to finding a practical way to fast in order to ask God for personal revival and spiritual awakening in our world… Thomas Nelson 1888 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361532/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_whenyoufast/id/2037789.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361532 Fasting,Seeking God,Moses, Custom categories: Topic: Fasting and Seeking God Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson The Bible doesn't teach dating but we live in an attraction based system so this message is a look at various passages of Scripture to try and find some of God's instructions in dating The Bible doesn't teach dating but we live in an attraction based system so this message is a look at various passages of Scripture to try and find some of God's instructions in dating The Bible doesn't teach dating but we live in an attraction based system so this message is a look at various passages of Scripture to try and find some of God's instructions in dating… Thomas Nelson 3142 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361531/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_variousthoughtsondatingandmarr/id/2037788.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361531 dating,relationships,sex before marriage, Custom categories: Topic: Relationships Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson A talk about the reality of the world we live in and where things are going. Not the most up-lifting talk ever but a true picture of how things really are supplemented with some thoughts from Yvon Chouinard's philosophy on life from his company, Patagonia. The conclusion is a take action not take cover mentality that hopefully will spur you on to make the most out the life God has given you. A talk about the reality of the world we live in and where things are going. Not the most up-lifting talk ever but a true picture of how things really are supplemented with some thoughts from Yvon Chouinard's philosophy on life from his company, Patagonia. The conclusion is a take action not take cover mentality that hopefully will spur you on to make the most out the life God has given you. A talk about the reality of the world we live in and where things are going. Not the most up-lifting talk ever but a true picture of how things really are supplemented with some thoughts from Yvon Chouinard's philosophy on life from his company, Patago… Thomas Nelson 1721 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361530/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_finishingwhatwestarted/id/2037787.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361530 Patagonia,The end of the world,Ministry,Eat drink and be merry, Series: Timothy Series Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Paul's final instructions to Timothy his young protege on church life and personal life. Paul's final instructions to Timothy his young protege on church life and personal life. Paul's final instructions to Timothy his young protege on church life and personal life.… Thomas Nelson 1616 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361529/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thoughtsonstuff/id/2037786.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361529 Materialism,Contentment,Things,Peace, Series: Timothy Series Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson This message takes a controversial look at what is a woman's role in the life of the church according to Paul's instructions to Timothy. ... This message takes a controversial look at what is a woman's role in the life of the church according to Paul's instructions to Timothy. ... This message takes a controversial look at what is a woman's role in the life of the church according to Paul's instructions to Timothy. ...… Thomas Nelson 2294 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361528/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_whatsagirltodowomeninthechurch/id/2037785.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361528 Women,Church,Gender roles,Men, Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-2:15, Series: Timothy Series Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Here's a short talk on 1 Timothy 2:1-8. The main question is, "does prayer change things or does it change our attitude to line it up with God's plans?" This is not an exhaustive answer to the question but a good place to start with the application of praying for our leaders in the US to come to Jesus and follow Him. Here's a short talk on 1 Timothy 2:1-8. The main question is, "does prayer change things or does it change our attitude to line it up with God's plans?" This is not an exhaustive answer to the question but a good place to start with the application of praying for our leaders in the US to come to Jesus and follow Him. Here's a short talk on 1 Timothy 2:1-8. The main question is, "does prayer change things or does it change our attitude to line it up with God's plans?" This is not an exhaustive answer to the question but a good place to start with the application of… Thomas Nelson 1387 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361527/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_prayerafewthoughtsfrom1timothy/id/2037784.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361527 Prayer,Government,Leaders,Predestination, Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2:8, Series: Timothy Series Part#2 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson A look at the life of Joseph and some of the qualities he had that made him a man to try and be like. A look at the life of Joseph and some of the qualities he had that made him a man to try and be like. A look at the life of Joseph and some of the qualities he had that made him a man to try and be like.… Thomas Nelson 1651 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361526/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_swaggarealmen/id/2037783.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361526 Joseph,Godly man,Men,Tough, Custom categories: Topic: Qualities of a Real Man Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Thomas Nelson Message from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 8/1/10 Message from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 8/1/10 Message from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 8/1/10… Thomas Nelson 1684 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361525/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_runninghardhebrews12/id/2037782.mp3 https://thomasnelson.sermon.net/10361525 Hebrews 12,Running Hard,Not giving up, Custom categories: Topic: Running Hard