Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon on Oneplace.com

Picture albums are great for capturing moments in time that tell a story or reveal the personality of a person. God has His own picture album—it’s the Old Testament. In it, He reveals the person and work of Christ long before He came to this earth in human form.

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible points us to the person of Jesus. So as Christians, our focus should be on our one and only Savior, Jesus Christ. Or, as the writer of Hebrews puts it, “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.”

One of the most significant relationships a son can have is with his father, for it is by the father’s influence that a boy grows up to be a man. But what is a father to do when a crisis comes to his son’s life?

God loves sinners, but He hates sin. That truth is seen clearly in the life of Jesus Christ. While many imagine our Lord as incapable of anger, the Gospels reveal His passionate opposition to evil, hypocrisy, and hard-hearted unbelief. As Dr. J. Vernon McGee examines these powerful encounters, we gain a deeper understanding of both God's holiness and His heart.

Few people in the ancient world knew loneliness like a leper. Separated from loved ones and shunned by society, the leper lived on the outside looking in. But when a desperate man came to Jesus seeking help, he found a Savior who was not afraid to come near. In this moving account, we see both the compassion and the power of Christ as He reaches out to touch the untouchable and restore the broken.

Why does following God often feel so difficult? The life of Jacob provides an honest answer. Though chosen by God, Jacob spent years struggling with circumstances, other people, and his own self-will. Through his story, we discover that many of the battles we face are not signs that God has abandoned us, but evidence that He is still at work in us.

Among the hundreds of commandments given to Israel, which one matters most? More than a rule to obey, the greatest commandment reveals what God desires from every one of us: a wholehearted love for Him that transforms every part of life. When this command is understood and lived out, all the others begin to fall into place.

“Thou shalt not kill” may seem like a straightforward command—but is it? In Exodus 20:13, Dr. J. Vernon McGee reveals the surprising depth of the sixth commandment, showing that God’s concern reaches far beyond the outward act to the anger and hatred that can live in the human heart. Sobering and deeply personal, this message reminds us how much we all need the mercy and grace God provides through our Savior Jesus Christ.

Few questions spark more debate than this one: Was the Sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday? In Exodus 20, Dr. J. Vernon McGee traces the purpose of the Sabbath and the meaning of the Lord’s Day, reminding us that our hope is not found in keeping rules, but in resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

God’s name is holy—and the third commandment reminds us not to treat it lightly. In Exodus 20:7, Dr. J. Vernon McGee shows us that taking God’s name in vain is about far more than profanity. This challenging look at God’s holy name invites us to examine our hearts and discover mercy in His presence.

The Ten Commandments were never given as a ladder to heaven. Dr. J. Vernon McGee explains the true purpose of God’s Law—not to save us, but to reveal God’s holiness, expose our sin, and lead us to the only One who can save. If you’ve ever wondered where Law and grace meet, you’ll be pointed away from Mount Sinai’s thunder and toward Calvary’s mercy, where forgiveness is freely found.

In one of Dr. J. Vernon McGee’s most beloved messages, we’re taken to Exodus 19:4, where God says, “I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” It’s a beautiful reminder that God doesn’t just rescue us—He carries us. Be encouraged to trust His grace, not only to save us, but to lead us through every season of life.

The return of Jesus is not meant to fill God’s people with fear, but with hope. In this message from Matthew 24, Dr. J. Vernon McGee helps us understand that we are to watch for the Lord—not by guessing dates or following sensational voices, but by living each day in readiness and faith. As he unfolds Jesus’ words, we’re reminded that the promise of Christ’s coming is meant to awaken our hearts and keep us looking to Him.

High above the city of Jerusalem, Jesus gave a message that reaches across the centuries. In Matthew 24–25, He answers His disciples’ questions about the end of the age and His return. We’re reminded that while wars and turmoil fill the world, they are not the sign that the end has come. Instead, we’re invited to rest in the reliability of God’s Word and to live with confidence in the One who is coming again.

The presence of trouble does not mean the absence of the Lord. In Matthew 14, the disciples are exactly where Jesus told them to be—and still they find themselves battling wind and waves. Dr. J. Vernon McGee brings us into that storm and shows us a Savior who saves just at the right time. If you’re rowing hard against the current, be encouraged: the Lord has not lost sight of you, and He will see you through.