Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons on Faith
Pastor Tim Travis explores Mark 5 and the transformative power of divine compassion, asserting that love works even when it is ignored or misunderstood. He examines three biblical encounters—the healing of a demon-possessed outcast, the resuscitation of a ruler’s daughter, and the recovery of a woman with a chronic ailment—to demonstrate that Jesus manifests grace regardless of a person’s…
Pastor Tim Travis beings in Psalm 57 as he explores the concept of a fixed heart as a means of achieving spiritual and emotional stability during life’s greatest trials. By examining the life of David while he was hiding from King Saul in a cave, the message illustrates that true peace is found in a deliberate focus on…
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 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…
Pastor Tim Travis focuses on three of Christ’s apostles: Judas Iscariot, Thomas, and Thaddeus (or Judas, not Iscariot). Pastor Travis’ primary goal is to examine the lives of these men, detailing their backgrounds and highlighting specific characteristics and actions. Key themes explored include Judas Iscariot’s betrayal, greed, and lack of true repentance, as evidenced by his role…
Pastor Tim Travis explores the spiritual journey of the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19, immediately following his great victory at Mount Carmel. Pastor Travis highlights how even the strongest believers can experience times of self-doubt, fear, depression, and anxiety, moving from spiritual “mountaintops” to “valleys” or “caves.” Travis uses Elijah’s desire to die in the wilderness, after being…
Pastor Tim Travis draws on Joshua 24 to urge believers to make a decisive choice to serve God, rather than looking back to past idols or looking around at worldly temptations. He emphasizes that God has provided abundantly for His people, reminding them of the divine intervention that led the Israelites into the Promised Land, where they found houses and vineyards…
Pastor Tim Travis examines 2 Timothy 1 as he highlights the significance of a mother’s influence and unfeigned faith in nurturing spiritual growth. Drawing from Paul’s letter to Timothy, Pastor Travis emphasizes the transparent and real faith passed down from Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice. Despite facing challenges like a broken home and societal opposition, these women took the initiative to raise…