Pastor Brent Lenentine begins in Acts 8:26-39 as he explores the essential duty of soulwinning, defining it as the primary reason God leaves believers on earth rather than taking them immediately to heaven. By analyzing the biblical encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, he illustrates that even the most sincere seekers require a human messenger to…
Pastor Tim Travis provides an in-depth application of Acts 16, focusing on Paul and Silas’s imprisonment in Philippi as an example of spiritual fortitude amidst suffering. The central message revolves around the concept that believer’s affliction—whether emotional or physical—is painful but providential, serving a divine purpose rather than being a punishment. Pastor Travis contrasts this view with the…
Pastor Tim Travis’s sermon on Acts 16 explores the balance between spiritual growth and the inevitable difficulties believers face, often referred to as “cave-like experiences.” Travis highlights the missionary journey of the Apostle Paul, emphasizing the addition of helper Timothy despite the earlier departure of John Mark, and the crucial principle that God will use those who are willing to…
Pastor Tim Travis provides an in-depth examination of the Apostle Paul’s life, conversion, and commission, drawing heavily from the book of Philippians and the book of Acts. Pastor Travis emphasizes that Paul was definitively an apostle, detailing his impressive background as a highly educated Pharisee, Roman citizen, and former zealous persecutor of Christians who counted…
Pastor Tim Travis uses the biblical account of Saul’s conversion in Acts 9 to urge listeners to return to God’s way, which the Pastor Travis refers to as the “Old Paths.” Pastor Travis highlights how Saul, initially persecuting Christians, was called by Jesus on the road to Damascus and asked two crucial questions: “Who art thou Lord?” (identifying…
Pastor Tim Travis examines Acts 20:24-38 as he focuses on thriving in one’s Christian life. Pastor Travis uses Paul’s impending martyrdom as a model for maintaining unwavering faith despite persecution and distractions. Key themes include resisting distractions (“None of these things move me”), prioritizing spiritual goals over personal comfort (“neither count I my life dear unto myself”),…
Pastor Tim Travis explores the principle of aligning one’s life purpose with God’s purpose. Using the conversion of Saul (later known as Paul) in Acts 9 as a pivotal example, Pastor Travis emphasizes the idea of a transformed life purpose. He stresses that God may interrupt our plans and call us to a different path for…
As we begin the new year, we often think of it as a fresh start, a new beginning. Will we use this opportunity to serve God? Join us as we study the need to serve our Creator from Acts 9:1-9.
A look at the seventh of seven Baptist Distinctives.
A look at the fourth and fifth of seven Baptist Distinctives.