Sermons on Faith

God With Us (Part 1)

Pastor Tim Travis focuses on Matthew 1’s account of Jesus’ birth, emphasizing the virgin birth as literal truth and refuting contrary interpretations. Pastor Travis uses this narrative to highlight the importance of biblical literacy, faith in God’s promises, and the unwavering obedience demonstrated by Joseph and Mary. He connects this historical event to contemporary challenges of faith, urging listeners towards…

Christian Characteristics (Part 1) – Discernment

Pastor Tim Travis focuses on discernment as a crucial characteristic of mature Christians. He begins in Hebrews 5:11-14 to illustrate how discernment involves distinguishing between good and evil, aligning one’s actions with God’s will, and considering the impact on others. Pastor Travis emphasizes that true discernment stems from a deep relationship with God, diligent study of scripture, and prayerful consideration,…

The Existence of God (Part 4)

Pastor Travis focuses on proving the existence of God to non-believers using the teleological argument, also known as the argument from intelligent design. The core idea is that the complexity and order of the universe, particularly intricacies like the human eye and the process of photosynthesis, point to the necessity of a creator, which Christians believe to…

Jumping Into the Jordan

To overcome spiritual obstacles, individuals must fully immerse themselves in faith like jumping into the Jordan River. This involves: 1) avoiding complacency and hesitancy, 2) getting rid of dependency on superficial support systems, 3) stepping outside of comfort zones, 4) letting go of worldly attachments, 5) embracing a dedicated and consistent Christian lifestyle, 6) persevering…