Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon
by Dr. J. Vernon McGee, Gregg Harris and Steve Shwetz · 20 episodes
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These Sunday Sermon messages form a collection of the most effective and fruitful sermons given by Dr. J. Vernon McGee during his 21-year pastorate (1949-1970) at the historic Church of the Open Door when it was located in downtown Los Angeles.Other Thru the Bible Programs:Thru the BibleThru the Bible - Minute with McGeeThru the Bible - Questions AnswersThru the Bible InternationalA Través de la Biblia
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Why Jesus Was Angry
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 op…
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When Jesus Healed a Leper
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…
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The Struggle
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, an…
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The Greatest Commandment
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 whol…
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The Most Complicated Commandment
“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 Go…
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The Sabbath Day or the Lord’s Day—Which?
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…
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The Name of the Lord
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…
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Why the Ten Commandments Were Given
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…
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On Eagles' Wings
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 reminde…
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What Does it Mean to Watch for the Lord?
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 th…
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From the Top of the Mount of Olives
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 ret…
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Contrary Winds, Troubled Waters, and You in the Boat
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…
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A Recipe for Bread
In one short parable, Jesus gives us a picture that reaches far beyond the kitchen. Dr. McGee explains how leaven in Scripture points to the subtle spread of error—and why believer…
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Some Seed.?!
What happens when the Word of God is scattered into human hearts? Jesus tells the story of a farmer sowing seed—but the real focus isn’t the seed, it’s the soil. God’s Word is stil…
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The Sermon on the Mount for Today
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most familiar teachings of Jesus—and one of the most misunderstood. Dr. J. Vernon McGee helps us discover that it is not a program for fixing…
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John the Baptist and John the Prophet
John stands as the final voice of the Old Testament prophets, bridging the gap between the Law and the coming of Christ. With blunt honesty and fearless conviction, he calls people…
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The Gospel in the Genealogy of Christ
Most readers hurry past the opening genealogy of Matthew, but in this message, we slow down and see what’s hidden in plain sight. Inside this long list of names are unlikely people…
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Israel Faces the Sunset of Life
As the long, restless journey nears its end, Israel faces the sunset of life. Dr. J. Vernon McGee looks at Jacob in his final days—a man once marked by striving, now leaning into f…
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From Prison to the Palace
Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and locked away in prison, Joseph’s suffering was real. Yet Dr. J. Vernon McGee shows that so was the hand of God. As…
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Chickens Come Home to Roost
What if the choices we try to forget are the very ones shaping our future? In this striking message from Genesis 29–32, Dr. J. Vernon McGee follows Jacob’s long journey through dec…