
Truth for God's Church
By Jon English Lee

Truth for God's ChurchNov 21, 2023

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Love is Kind
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:4b, Pastor Jon English explains how God's kindness and goodness is seen in creation and redemption, who ought to be the recipients of our kindness, how kindness is to be expresses, what kindness gains us, and how we are able to be kind.

Love is Patient
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:1-4a, Pastor Jon English explains the necessity of love, some warnings from the life of Judas, and the foundation of a Christian’s patience.

One Body, Many Members Part 2
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Pastor Jon English explains how becoming a member of the body of Christ grants us the thing for which we were created: communion with God. Further, Paul warns against three threats to a healthy church body: radical individualism, subtle individualism, and a me-complex.

One Body Many Members, Part 1
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 12:12-30, Pastor Jon English explains how the church is the body of Christ, and as such, we need to avoid the pitfalls of spiritual gift inferiority and spiritual gift elitism.

Spiritual Gifts, Part 3: What and Where are they?
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, Pastor Jon English gives a brief discussion of WHAT the spiritual gifts were, and then explains how the miraculous/revelatory spiritual gifts have ceased to be given to the church today (that position is also known as cessationism).

Deacons
In this ordination sermon from Acts 6:1-7, Pastor Jon English explains the duties, qualifications, and responsibilities of deacons.

The Spiritual Gifts, Part 2: From whom and for what?
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Pastor Jon English explains 7 observations about the spiritual gifts, as well as 7 dangers that are present for believers.

The Spiritual Gifts, Part 1
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 12:1-3, Pastor Jon English explains the danger of false religion, the ministry of the Holy Spirit to confirm prior revelation, and the nature of true spirituality.