Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon on Oneplace.com
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 include Thru the Bible, Thru the Bible - Minute with McGee, Thru the Bible - Questions & Answers, Thru the Bible International, and A Través de la Biblia.
Episodes
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 still being sown throughout the world today. Some hearts reject it, some respond for a moment, and some are choked by life’s distractions. But when the seed falls on good soil, it produces a harvest. The question is simple—a
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 society or a checklist for becoming good enough for God. Instead, it reveals the character of those who already belong to Him. As Jesus speaks about giving, praying, and fasting, we see that true faith is not about outwa
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 to repent because the King has arrived. John’s remarkable life, message, and humility, remind us that the path of faith is found in a simple confession: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
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—sinners, outsiders, and lives marked by scandal, faith, and grace. As the family line of Jesus unfolds, we discover that the gospel itself is already written there: God begins with sinners, honors faith, and redeems thr
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 faith. The deceiver has become a worshiper. Through blessing, remembrance, and hope, we’re reminded that a life shaped by God may end quietly, but it never ends without purpose, promise, and the faithfulness of God.
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 Joseph’s story unfolds, we’re reminded that even in seasons of waiting and confinement, God is working behind the scenes—moving His servant, in His perfect time, from the prison to the palace.
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 deception, discipline, and finally surrender. With honesty and urgency, he reveals the unbreakable spiritual truth that whatever we sow we will also reap and shows how even God’s correction is an invitation to grace, restor
To Tell the Truth
In a world full of confident voices, how do you know what’s real? Dr. J. Vernon McGee borrows the setup of a game show to ask a timeless question: How do you recognize the true person of God? As he walks us through Esau and Jacob in Genesis, Dr. McGee shows the difference between religious appearance and a life changed by the Spirit—and invites each of us to stop striving in our own strength and y
The Camels Are Coming
Sometimes the most important moments arrive quietly, after a long season of waiting. Dr. McGee walks us through the story of Isaac and Rebekah—a journey marked by prayer, trust, and a decisive step of faith. It’s a reminder that God is at work behind the scenes, faithfully bringing His plans together in His perfect time.
The Greatest Tongues Movement on Record
The world once shared a single language—and a single goal. But when human pride took center stage, God stepped in and changed everything. Dr. McGee takes us to the Tower of Babel and explains how the confusion of languages reshaped humanity’s story. Along the way, we’re reminded why unity without God never lasts—and how God’s purposes move forward even when human plans fall apart.
The New World
Imagine waking up to a world that’s gone silent. That’s the moment Noah faced when he stepped off the ark. Dr. McGee shows how God met that unsettling new beginning with promises, direction, and hope. It’s a reminder that when life shifts suddenly and the future feels unfamiliar, God is already there, steady and faithful, ready to lead us forward.
Bird Watching
After the flood, Noah waited—watching, listening, and trusting God to show him what came next. Dr. McGee explains how the simple act of sending out birds reveals a deeper lesson about patience, discernment, and learning to rely on God when the future isn’t clear. It’s a reminder that faith often means looking for God’s direction instead of rushing ahead.
The Man Who Never Died
What does it really mean to walk with God? As we travel through Genesis 5, Dr. McGee introduces us to Enoch—a man who lived by faith in a world marked by death. His story shows us what living by faith can look like in everyday life, and how trusting God day by day still matters in a world that’s always changing.
Cain and Abel
Two brothers, one family, and a divide that still runs through humanity. As Dr. McGee unpacks Cain and Abel’s choices, we discover that their story also holds a mirror to our own hearts, revealing our need for grace and the only path that truly leads to life.
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