The Faithful Expositor

The practice of church membership is clearly laid out in the early church as a means of accountability. It is the foundation of any local church and provides security to its members to know that they are with a body of like minded believers. Many churches are so wrapped up in numbers that they accept anyone with no questions asked. Bro. Jono and Joe discuss the pitfalls of open acceptance and the...

Coming directly after preaching Bro. Jeff Noblit's 40th anniversary celebration at Grace Life of The Shoals, Bro. Jono and Joe discuss what it means to show your pastor "double honor". A topic that many pastors may find self-serving, this is essential for a congregation to understand and practice. Financial generosity is a good indication of a healthy, biblical church whether it's supporting a pas...

Bro. Jono introduces us to his family and reflects on his experiences as a father. Coming on the heels of marrying his youngest daughter off, he discusses all the emotions that come along with parenthood and through practical and spiritual examples, examines the principles of Godly parenting and household relationships.  

True worship is an active, audible, intelligent act. It is reserved for the holiness of our Lord, to an extent we won't fully realize until we are before the throne. Though singing is a central part of worship, the emphasis should always be on the preaching of the word and many churches find themselves getting this backwards to cater to the masses. When musical styles and preferences get involved,...

Too many pastors have had their mental, spiritual, and physical health decline because of their refusal to rest. This can also be damaging to their families, and in the end, cost them everything. The bible places just as much emphasis on taking time off to rest as any other doctrinal staple, and to overlook it is to be disobedient to God's word. This is an easy topic for pastors to underestimate a...

In a very special episode, Brother Jono sits down with his best friend and father, Gerald Sims. This is an unscripted sample of their daily conversations reminiscing on fond memories, sharing wisdom, and expressing their common love for Christ. Be a fly on the wall and enjoy the transparent emotions and musings of these two Godly men.

Feeding off the harsh rebuke of Jesus towards the church at Laodicea (biblical terminology translates to “vomit”[Revelation 3:14-22]) Brother Jono and Joe discuss what the term "lukewarm christianity" means and how it has evolved with the culture. To remain vibrant and healthy, the church today must resist the temptation to follow societies temperament. The standard of Christ is high and the price...

Bro. Jono and Joe discuss the importance of understanding the application of scripture and communicating that to a congregation. Using the church at Philadelphia as an example we learn two important truths: Christ has commanded us to be over-comers; Through Christ we are able to overcome. In a debauched world, the church must hold fast to the teachings of Christ. Find Sermon Reference here: https:...

In Revelation 3, Jesus addresses the church at Sardis referring to them as a "dead church". This is a church that outwardly seems healthy but is not experiencing sanctification. The doctrine of election can often lead believers into the trap of "passive sanctification" and not accepting human responsibility. Bro. Jono and Joe discuss how sanctification is an active, progressive process that requir...

Bro. Jono continues to tackle the hottest debates in the modern day church. The "cancel culture" and feminist movements in this day and age are blurring the lines of what Christ clearly commands. What the world interprets as misogynistic, the true woman of God will find liberating and encouraging. Bro. Jono takes an unapologetic look on what Jesus has to say about women preaching and teaching in t...

Church discipline has become a divisive topic inside of the modern day church, and is often considered an archaic practice. It can be a difficult issue to address and many pastors actively avoid it all together. Jono discusses his past experiences, and the uncompromising example that Jesus lays out in Revelation. If this is your struggle, we hope that you will be encouraged and know that you are n...

Recapping his sermon on the Church at Smyrna, Jono shares his perspective on what persecution in the church looks like in today's climate. He recounts in detail the persecution he has personally experienced and how scripture assures us that these difficult times come and go in seasons.  "It's our sincere prayer that any brother or sister that's listening to this podcast today, that you have b...

Many Christians believe that their love of Jesus is assumed with their salvation. Far too often, however, we lose sight of where our priorities should lie. Bro. Jono recaps his message from his exposition through Revelation and implores Christians, and Churches as a general body, to remember their first love. After delving into the focus of the passage, Jono steps back and addresses other gleaning...

Bro. Jono continues the discussion on what it means to be "Called to the Ministry". In the hopes of assisting new young pastors, he shares his personal calling and the affirmations he experienced along the way. This topic is one that Bro. Jono is extremely passionate about and heavily inspired the launch of this podcast. If you are struggling with your own call, this is a series you do not want to...

There should be heavy scrutiny when answering "The Call to Ministry".  What does it mean?  How do I know if I'm being called?  Where do I go from here? Having mentored countless numbers of young pastors on this very subject, Bro. Jono knows first hand how confusing and treacherous it can be. He takes a very passion-filled look into what this often misused term refers to and how to n...

The true conversion of a professing christian

The principles and doctrine of the importance of the local church. Find sermon reference: "The Revelation of The Local Church Pt. 1 & 2" - Revelation 1:4-6 http://smbconline.com/sermons/

Why I was convicted to preach verse-by-verse Find sermon reference here : "Introduction to The Book of Revelation" - Rev. 1:1-3  http://smbconline.com/sermons/