Truth for God's Church
Sermons, Interviews, and other related audio curated by Jon English Lee.
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Love is Humble, Part 3: Meekness
January 31st, 2023
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:5, Pastor Jon English explains how pride makes a man sinfully insistent, easily provoked, and resentful. Also, …
Love is Humble, Part 2: Consideration
January 24th, 2023
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
January 17th, 2023
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
November 14th, 2022
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
November 7th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:4c, Pastor Jon English explains how envy is built on lies, promises security, causes division, breeds hatred, …
Love is Kind
October 31st, 2022
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, …
Love is Patient
October 11th, 2022
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
October 3rd, 2022
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 …
One Body Many Members, Part 1
September 6th, 2022
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?
August 29th, 2022
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 …
Deacons
August 22nd, 2022
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?
August 15th, 2022
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
August 2nd, 2022
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 …
The LORD'S Supper
June 27th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, Pastor Jon English explains Jesus’s institution of the Lord’s Supper, the necessity of examination, and …
Whose Supper?
June 20th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:17-22, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s rebuke of the divisions and partiality in the body, and the sin of …
Long Hair, Head Coverings, Angels, Oh My!
June 6th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:4-16, Pastor Jon English attempts to explain what the head coverings are in Paul's letter, why they matter, and …
Authority and Submission in God's Design
May 23rd, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:2-3, Pastor Jon English highlights Paul’s arguments related to authority and submission, specifically noting how …
Paul's Summary of Christian Freedom
May 16th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s final summary of the doctrine of Christian liberty, particularly …
Participation with Demons
May 2nd, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s arguments against idolatry and involvement with the dark spiritual …
Examples and Warnings, Part 5: Temptation
April 25th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:13, Pastor Jon English examines 5 Truths that God gives us to battle temptation, as well as 5 lies that Satan uses to tempt.
Examples and Warnings, Part 4: Be Watchful
April 11th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:11-12, Pastor Jon English examines Paul’s use of the Old Testament for our instruction, and the exhortation to …
Examples and Warnings, Part 3: Sexual Immorality and Grumbling
April 4th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:8-10, Pastor Jon English examines Paul’s use of the Hebrew fathers as examples. Looking at the stories Paul …
Examples and Warnings, Part 2: Desires and Idols
March 7th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:6-7, Pastor Jon English examines the nature of desires and gives 6 characteristics of idolatry seen in Exodus 32.
Examples and Warnings, Part 1
February 28th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s use of the Exodus story as an illustration of presumptuous sin in a …
Running to Win the Prize
February 15th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Pastor Jon English explains how Paul serves as our model for running the race well in the Christian life. …
Rights and Responsibilities, Part 2
February 7th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s disposition (a humble willingness to sacrifice), his inclination (to …
Rights and Responsibilities, Part 1
January 31st, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s defense of his own apostleship and his own rights, and then shows how …
The Bounds of Christian Freedom, Part 2
January 24th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 8:4-13, Pastor Jon English explains the folly of idolatry, the call of love, and the dynamics between weaker and …
The Bounds of Christian Freedom, Part 1
January 10th, 2022
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, Pastor Jon English explains how Christians are called to love our brothers and sisters well through the …
The Promised Messiah, Part 1
December 7th, 2021
In this sermon from Malachi 1-2:16, Pastor Jon English explains how God demands true, heart-level worship, and how faithfulness to God’s covenant …
To Marry or Not to Marry, Part 2: A Theology of Singleness
November 24th, 2021
In Part 2 of this sermon from 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s principle of living where God has called us, resumes tracing …
To Marry or Not to Marry?, Part 1: A Biblical Theology of Singleness
November 15th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s principle of living where God has called us, and then begins tracing a …
Be Content Where You're Called
November 8th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s principle of living where God has called us, and living especially with …
Marriage and Divorce
October 25th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 7:8-16, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s instructions to 4 different groups of people in Corinth: the unmarried, …
Christ, Our Great High Priest
October 11th, 2021
In this sermon from Hebrews 4:14, Pastor Jon English explains how Old Testament priests functioned and pointed toward Christ, how Christ fulfills all …
The Church is Apostolic
September 20th, 2021
In this sermon from Ephesians 2:20, Pastor Jon English explains what an apostle was, and shows how the Apostolic faith is fixed, bounded, needs …
The Church is Catholic
September 13th, 2021
In this sermon from Ephesians 4:5, Pastor Jon English explains the foundation for the church’s catholicity, the evidence of the church’s catholicity, …
The Church is Holy
September 7th, 2021
In this sermon from John 17, Pastor Jon English explains how the church both IS holy, and the church IS TO BE holy. He also explains some unbiblical …
The Church is One
August 30th, 2021
In this sermon from John 17, Pastor Jon English explains how the church both IS united, and should seek to be united. Further, the unity of the …
The Two Should Be One
August 23rd, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s logic for how couples should relate and remain faithful to their marital …
Freed to be Holy
August 16th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Pastor Jon English explains 8 principles that Paul gives believers to aid them in their pursuit of …
Washed, Sanctified, Justified
August 9th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Pastor Jon English explains how we are born outside of God’s kingdom, but may enter into it by faith in the Christ who has washed, sanctified, and justified His bride through …
Lawsuits Outlawed
August 2nd, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Pastor Jon English explains how believers can be tempted to sue and defraud one another when we forget who …
Immorality in the Church- Part 2
July 26th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 5:6-13, pastor Jon English explains how Paul uses the Old Testament picture of Passover to argue for believers to …
Immorality in the Church- Part 1
July 19th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, pastor Jon English explains how tolerated sexual sin will eventually lead to its celebration. Christians are …
Church Membership 101
June 7th, 2021
In this sermon from Romans 12:3-10, Pastor Jon English explains how the New Testament assumes that church members be Converted, Consecrated, and Connected.
A Church Warned
June 1st, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 4:8-21, Pastor Jon English explains how Paul uses Irony to expose the Corinthian believers’ blind spot, how his …
Seeing Yourself Rightly
May 24th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 4:6-7, Pastor Jon English explains how Paul’s exhortations to the Corinthians give us a a principle to be learned, …
The One True Judge
May 17th, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s role, Paul’s judge, and Paul’s comfort, and how all of those connect to Christ.
All Things are Yours in Christ
May 10th, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how self-deception, pride, and boasting in men is inconsistent with the reality of who we are, and especially who we are in Christ, for in Christ we are heirs to all things.
Paul's Vision for Evangelism
April 26th, 2021
In this sermon 1 Corinthians 1-3, in which Pastor Jon English starts off a series of sermons on personal evangelism, we see that Paul emphasized 4 …
The New Temple of God
April 19th, 2021
In this sermon 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Pastor Jon English explains how the church is the new temple of God, which means the church is the place of …
Christ, Our Only Foundation
April 13th, 2021
In this sermon 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Pastor Jon English explains how the church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ, how every believer much choose on what foundation he will build, and how he will build upon that …
Christ, our Mercy Seat and Scapegoat
April 5th, 2021
In this short sermon from Leviticus 16, Pastor Jon English explains the connections between Aaron’s work on the Day of the Atonement in the Tabernacle to the Priestly work of Christ on the Cross. Christ is our Mercy …
God Gives the Growth
March 29th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, Pastor Jon English explains how disunity in the church can be battled by having a proper view of our human leaders and a proper view of God.
Strife and Jealousy
March 15th, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how believers ought to mature in their faith, avoiding the common temptations toward strife and jealousy, and instead pursue the spiritual fruit of peaceableness.
The Mind of Christ- 1 Cor 2:16
March 8th, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how the mind of Christ changes how we view our lives, emboldens humble service to others, removes our …
The Natural Man and the Spiritual Man
March 1st, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains the inability of natural man, the ability of the spiritual man, and how the work of the Holy Spirit ought …
The Holy Spirit and the Deep Things of God
February 15th, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains the Holy Spirit’s ministry, the Spirit’s identity, our gift of the Spirit, and our Spiritual duty.
The Secret Wisdom of God
February 8th, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains what true maturity looks like, how God’s wisdom is secret and hidden, and how Christ is the Lord of Glory.
In Fear and Trembling - 1 Cor. 2:1-5
February 1st, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how Paul’s ministry of simple gospel proclamation should be our standard as well, lest we be tempted to …
Boasting only in the Lord
January 25th, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how God shames the wise by calling the simple, how God removes any ground of our boasting in ourselves, and how we’re called to boast only in the Lord.
Christ Crucified- 1 Cor. 1:19-25
January 11th, 2021
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how God destroys the wisdom of the worldly wise, God delights in saving his children, and how the …
The Folly of the Cross- 1 Cor. 1:18
January 4th, 2021
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:18, Pastor Jon English explains how the world sees the cross as foolishness, how believers can even see it that …
Simple, Humble Preaching
December 7th, 2020
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how disunity and divisions within the church are rooted in pride, how Christ is the example and solution …
Christ, The Solution For The Divisive And The Quarrelsome
November 30th, 2020
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how disunity and divisions within the church are promoted by sins like gossip and quarrelsome-ness, and especially pride, and how considering Christ is the cure for such sins.
Communing in Christ: John 17 and Christ-Centered Associationalism
November 23rd, 2020
What does Jesus's High Priestly prayer in John 17 teach us about christian unity? In this message, Dr. Jon English Lee explains that heavenly unity is both the source and the example for Christian unity. This message …
Seek Shalom: A Christian's relation to his country
November 16th, 2020
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how Christians have always been exiles in this world, and that they are to engage in seeking the good of their city, especially in prayer, as they wait for our returning King.
Upheld and Guiltless
October 19th, 2020
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:8-9, Pastor Jon English explains how God works to preserve believers until the very end, how they will be held guiltless on the day of judgment, and how they are called into …
Confirmed and Gifted
October 12th, 2020
In this sermon Pastor Jon English explains how God confirms the testimony of Christ among God’s people, and how God through His Holy Spirit …
The Riches of God and the Poverty of Man
October 5th, 2020
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:5, Pastor Jon English explains how God’s divine riches are bestowed to us in Christ Jesus.
Gratitude
September 28th, 2020
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:4, Pastor Jon English Lee explains how Paul is instructive for us in his expression of gratitude: he prioritizes …
Divine Calling and Holiness
September 21st, 2020
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, Pastor Jon English explains the good news of Christ’s sanctification, our battle for holiness, and the good …
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
September 14th, 2020
In this sermon from Proverbs 10:12, Pastor Jon English explains how we must not give into the fleshly desire for revenge. Rather, we must trust the Lord, forgive others as we have been forgiven, and seek after …
Beware the Forbidden Woman
September 8th, 2020
In this sermon from Proverbs 5, Pastor Jon English explains how we faithful believers must watch out for sexual temptation, lean in to faithfulness …
Under-Rowers of Christ
August 24th, 2020
In this ordination sermon from 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Pastor Jon English explains how the people of God, and especially ministers in God’s church, must …
The Lord is my Shepherd (Part 4)
August 10th, 2020
In this sermon from Psalm 23:5-6, Jon English Lee explains how the Good Shepherd lavishly invites us to be the guests of honor at his banquet, and …
The Lord is My Shepherd (Part 3)
July 27th, 2020
In this sermon from Psalm 23:4b, Jon English Lee explains how God’s rod and God’s staff are a comfort to believers.
The Lord is my Shepherd (Part 2)
July 20th, 2020
In this sermon from Psalm 23:3-4, Jon English Lee preaches Christ as our faithful shepherd that restores us, and who turns our dark valleys into …
The Lord is My Shepherd
July 13th, 2020
In this sermon from Psalm 23:1-2, Jon English Lee preaches Christ as our faithful shepherd that knows, feeds, and cares for His flock.
Keep Your Heart (Part 1)
July 2nd, 2020
In this sermon, Pastor Jon English explains what the Bible teaches about our hearts, the doctrine of regeneration, and how we should keep our hearts …
Quarantines and Sabbath Rest
June 3rd, 2020
Jon English Lee discusses his life of faith, his ministry training, and his doctoral research. How does the biblical Sabbath mandate relate to creation? How does it relate to the coming of Christ? How can those who no …
Law, Gospel Fulfillment, and Gospel Motivation
May 18th, 2020
Pastors Brandon Ash and Jon English explain how Christ fulfills the law, and how the law and the gospel impact our parenting, our relationships, and …
The Law and the Gospel- Introduction
May 10th, 2020
In this clip, Pastors Brandon and Jon English discuss an overview of the doctrines of the law and the gospel, and they give a few reasons why these doctrines are vital to the christian life.
"A Calmed and Quieted Soul"- Psalm 131
May 3rd, 2020
In this episode, Pastor Jon English leads a study of Psalm 131 on humble dependence and contentment in the Lord.
Taste and See that the Lord is Good
April 23rd, 2020
In this bible study, Jon English discusses the doctrine of God's goodness, especially from Psalm 34:8a.
Q&A about the Cross
April 8th, 2020
In this clip, Jordan Nelson and Jon English Lee discuss the work of Jesus on the Cross. They talk about different aspects of Christ's atoning work, and why this really is good news for the believer.
My Times are in His Hands
April 2nd, 2020
In this bible study from Psalm 31:15, Pastor Jon English examines the doctrine of Divine Providence as a comfort to believers.
Some Blessings of Wisdom, Part 1
March 30th, 2020
The wise man or woman of God will do the hard work of pressing God’s word down into his or her heart, will seek after God’s ways, and will be blessed with long life, peace, and good favor. Ultimately, each of these …
Baptist Catechism Q. 1-5
March 24th, 2020
In this clip I begin my exposition of the Baptist Catechism.
Christ's Spiritual Kingdom
March 11th, 2020
In this sermon from John 17:33-36, we see that Christ’s kingdom is not of this world. It is spiritual in essence, ruled by a spiritual king, and …
The Heart of Anger
March 2nd, 2020
This sermon explores what Proverbs teaches us about an angry person, what James teaches us about the root of anger, and how Jesus Christ addresses us in our anger.
The Fear of Man vs. the Fear of the Lord
February 19th, 2020
In this sermon from John 18:12-27, Jon English Lee explains how the Fear of man is a powerful foe, and it breeds other sins, like lying. But the fear …
Wine, Enslavement, and Self-Control
February 17th, 2020
In this sermon, the risks and root of drunkenness are explained from Proverbs 23:29-35, and Christ's remedy for our enslavement is shown from Romans …
What is a good friend?
February 10th, 2020
What can Proverbs teach us about friendship? We see that a good friend is faithful, loyal, willing to speak hard truth, knows when to speak, doesn't …
Christ is no Sluggard
February 3rd, 2020
In this sermon from Proverbs 26:12-16, Jon English Lee explains the picture that Proverbs paints of a sluggard that is hinged to his bed, hopeless at …
Helping by Bearing Burdens
January 28th, 2020
How can I obey Galatians 6:2 and help others bear the burdens that they are carrying? In this message I lay out 7 practical principles to help orient …
Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics
January 27th, 2020
This sermon explains some dynamics found within unhealthy relationships by examining the relationship between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 37. …
The Call of Wisdom
January 21st, 2020
In this sermon, Jon English Lee explains how God’s wisdom calls out to sinners, beckons them to leave their path of sin, warns them of coming judgment, and offers security to the believer.
Wisdom and Money
January 13th, 2020
In this sermon from Proverbs 3:9-10, Jon English Lee lays out 8 biblical principles that should guide a wise man or woman of God as they think about …
Biblical Principles for Christian Giving
January 6th, 2020
In this sermon, Dr. Jon English Lee explains how our giving back to the Lord reveals our heart, exposes our true theology, and is an act of worship. …
The Good News of Gospel Peace
December 28th, 2019
The announcement of God’s peace toward men impacts every area of our lives. Because of Jesus’s coming, we can have peace with God, peace with ourselves, and peace with fellow sinners.
Christ's State of Humiliation
December 17th, 2019
In this short sermon, Jon English Lee explains the significance of Christ's state of humiliation, which includes his incarnation (his taking on flesh), which is celebrated every Christmas season.
The Cross Overcomes Fear of Man
December 11th, 2019
In this sermon from John 19:38-42, Jon English Lee explains how Christ’s death on the cross overcomes our fear of man and realigns our priorities toward kingdom service.
Don't Be Wise in Your Own Eyes
December 9th, 2019
In this sermon from Proverbs 3:7-7, Jon English Lee explains that pride will bring dishonor and punishment, and that that a prideful person brings …
Shepherds and Sheep in the Household of God
December 6th, 2019
In this sermon, Jon English Lee explains the biblical responsibilities of both the shepherds and the sheep within the household of God.
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The Why of Christmas
December 2nd, 2019
Why is Christmas a season of Good news and great joy? Why is it a time of peace and of goodwill toward all men? In this sermon Dr. Jon English Lee explains from 1 John 3 the reasons why Christmas really is a season of …
Thy Word Is Truth
November 26th, 2019
In this sermon from John 17:17, Dr. Jon English Lee explains how God’s Word is Truth. It is sufficient, trustworthy, and seen most clearly in the incarnate word and His ministry.
The First Will Be Last and the Last Will Be First
November 22nd, 2019
In this sermon on Matthew 20:1-16, Dr. Jon English Lee explains how Jesus’s kingdom prioritizes those that seek to be last, and Jesus himself is the prime example. His parable of the vineyard workers demonstrates the …
The Duties of Parents
November 20th, 2019
In this sermon, Part 2 of a series from John 19:25-27, Dr. Jon English Lee explains how Jesus is the faithful Son who, while even under great duress, …
The Duties of Children
November 20th, 2019
In this sermon, part 1 of a series from John 19:25-27, Dr. Jon English Lee explains how Christ is the faithful Son who joyfully submitted to the will …
Justification by Faith Alone
November 19th, 2019
This sermon by Dr. Jon English Lee explains the biblical doctrine of Justification by faith alone. Justification is God’s act of declaring a sinner to be righteous on the basis of the work of Jesus Christ reckoned to …
The Doctrine of Sonship
November 19th, 2019
This sermon by Dr. Jon English Lee is an overview of the doctrines of sonship and adoption across the bible. It explains the marks of sonship, the privileges of sonship, and the source of sonship.
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