Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Great Women of the Bible
Pastor Tim Travis examines the lives of Lois and Eunice, the grandmother and mother of the apostle Timothy, to illustrate how godly influence can overcome broken family circumstances. Despite the absence of a spiritual father figure, these women cultivated an unfeigned faith—defined as sincere and authentic—which they successfully transmitted to the next generation. Travis emphasizes that God assigns distinct but…
Pastor Tim Travis focuses on the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel chapter one. Pastor Travis outlines Hannah’s life through three main points: the problem, the promise, and the presentation of her faith. The central “problem” discussed is Hannah’s barrenness, which led to her being provoked by her rival, but Travis reinterprets this trial as a “blessing” that fostered…
Pastor Tim Travis continues his examination of the Book of Ruth as he explores unmerited favor, which is equated to the concept of Grace, and the ultimate theme of the book, tragedy to triumph. Pastor Travis highlights Ruth’s humble obedience and the wisdom of the elder Naomi, leading to the climactic encounter with Boaz to secure her future. This…
Pastor Tim Travis takes a look at the Book of Ruth and how faith, fidelity, and redemption took a huge role in Ruth’s incredible character as a woman who prioritized her grieving mother-in-law, Naomi, and demonstrated remarkable faithfulness despite being a non-Jew. Pastor Travis covers the unexpected tragedies in Ruth’s life and the ongoing debate regarding the…
Pastor Tim Travis examines the life of Sarah from the Book of Genesis, focusing on the scriptural account in Hebrews 11:11 that she “judged him faithful who had promised.” Pastor Travis details Sarah’s journey of faith, highlighting that God often calls people, like Sarah at age 65, when the task seems biologically impossible and inconvenient, yet age is no factor for…