Pastor Jonathan White

Introduction: Listen to some of these paradoxical statements… I need to have experience to get a job, but I need a job to get experience. The only constant is change. You must spend money to save money. Nobody goes to that restaurant anymore because it is so crowded. Less is more. Giving is receiving.…

Introduction: James started off his letter with encouraging the dispersed Jewish believers to see trials as a blessing from the Lord. He admonished them to seek joy even in the midst of trials. And now, he is going to urge them to seek wisdom in the midst of these trials. In order to face the difficult…

Introduction: Did you grow up with a sibling that seemed to never get in trouble? They seemed to always obey and make good decisions, yet you seemed to always make the wrong one? I am pretty sure that is how James felt growing up. James was the biological son of Joseph and Mary and the half-brother of…

Introduction: Physical fatigue is a difficult thing to fight through. I’m sure there are some here who could amen that even this morning! However, spiritual fatigue can be even more difficult. The late William Carey - referred to as the ‘father of modern missions’ - spent some 40 years serving India…

Introduction: We live in a nation that prides itself in independence. My family recently went to Washington DC as well as Williamsburg, VA for an educational vacation to learn about our nation’s history. It was amazing to see the monuments, old buildings, the original Declaration of Independence and…

Introduction: When an unbeliever looks at what goes on within the confines of the church today, what do they see? Do they see godly living within the church? Do they see humility, kindness, love, graciousness, purity, and contentment? Recent estimates are showing that around 4,000 churches close their…

Introduction: The author of Hebrews has been building up to this moment throughout this entire book. We have reached the peak of the mountain so to speak. He has been contrasting the Old and New Covenants time and time again - reminding us about the wonderful work of Jesus on the cross and how His sacrificial…

Introduction: Art Carey described his experience of hitting the wall as he went on to complete the Boston Marathon in the Philadelphia Inquirer years ago… Now the real battle begins. Up the first of many long inclines I start to climb—one-two, one-two, one-two, right-left, right-left, right-left. I keep…

Introduction: There was an area that was known for incredible amounts of snow. A traveler hired a local trail guide to lead him safely through the area. The trail guide continued reminding the traveler that he was to only step in the footprints that he had made throughout the journey. He knew the trail…

Introduction: As we come to our Scripture today, I imagine walking down a hallway of paintings of the saints of old. Looking to our right and left, we see figures like Noah, Moses, Gideon, Samson, and David - countless Old Testament believers down this Hall of Faith that we just discussed as we went…

Introduction: This is our final sermon in our four part series through the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 . This entire chapter has been challenging for us as we have seen the amazing faith of the saints that have gone before us. We have seen them leave their homeland like Abraham, walk through a sea with…

Introduction: Each of us has likely found ourselves at a crossroads at one point or another. Though we know the truth, we start to experience some pushback to it from those around us. The culture around us stands in stark contrast when compared to the values we know to be true through the Word of God.…

Introduction: They say it isn’t about how you start, but instead it’s about how you finish. That could be said about each of our examples in the Hall of Faith we are covering today. We will be covering the Patriarchs of the faith including Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Each of these men (minus possibly…

Introduction: How do you define faith? This is a difficult word to define. It is a lot like trying to define love. There are many definitions out there for both, but they all seem to fall short of explaining the entirety of the words. Today, however, we come to one of the most beautiful definitions of…

Introduction: We are in the middle of the 2026 Winter Olympics and one thing that comes to mind when we think of Olympians is endurance. These athletes have prepared countless hours to compete in the Olympics. While many of us are relaxing on the couch, going out to eat, or even enjoying a nice, pleasant…

Introduction: Today’s message marks a turning point in the book of Hebrews. We are going to see a lot of imperatives in the remainder of this great book. An imperative is something that we are commanded to do. It is something of vital importance and crucial to be done. These aren’t optional statements.…

Pastor Jonathan gives a quick overview of the book of Deuteronomy.

Introduction: This is our third and final week in discussing the once for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Our first part of this three-part series started in Hebrews 9:1-14 where we discussed the desire of God to have us in His presence. Yet, because of our sinfulness, we needed redemption. The Old Covenant…

Introduction: We live in a world that all about the now. People today seem to live moment by moment. Perhaps it is because of all of the screen time and media that we have, our short attention spans, or all of the distractions. But for some reason, our culture today is very centered on what is happening…

Once for All- Part 1

Welcome: Pastor Adam Songs: Hark Hallelujah O, Come All Ye Unfaithful God Made Low Scripture Reading (Pastor Adam): In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered,…

Introduction: Have you ever called a company’s customer service department only to find that the person you are talking with doesn’t have the power or ability to get the job done? After a series of answering questions, periods of being placed on hold, and awkward silences - you can tell that you aren’t…

Introduction: I have had many people come to me and want to discuss Kirk Cameron’s recent shift in his theology about hell. Around two weeks ago, Kirk Cameron and his son, James, came out with a podcast regarding the doctrine of hell. During this conversation, they argued for a change in the understanding…

Introduction: During our last time together, we ended with Jesus being our forerunner. We were told that Jesus went behind the curtain into the Holy of Holies to remove the dividing wall between God and man. By His death on the cross, we can now have access to God through Christ. This is such a life-changing…

Introduction: Friends, we live in a world full of uncertainty. Just think of some of the areas of our lives that can cause us worry and concern. Economic Uncertainly. Some days our economy seems red hot while others it seems bleak or unpredictable. Governmental Uncertainty. We just saw this as our government…