Sermons on God's Will

Cradle to the Cross (Part 4) – A Divine Interruption

Pastor Tim Travis examines Luke 2 as he explores the concept of a Divine Interruption, suggesting that God’s will is often purposefully disruptive to redirect individuals toward His higher plans. He uses the humble circumstances of Christ’s birth—specifically the swaddling clothes and the manger—to demonstrate that God frequently works through uncomfortable trials and lowly people rather than worldly prestige. Travis…

From Mountaintops to Caves (Part 5) – From the Macedonian Call to the Midnight Earthquake

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…

Pulling Down Strongholds (Part 7) – Prioritizing the Christian Life

Pastor Tim Travis focuses on the critical importance of proper priorities for Christians. Drawing heavily from the biblical account of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, Pastor Travis highlights that busyness does not equate to spirituality, emphasizing Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus’ feet over Martha’s distraction by service. Travis then systematically outlines five key areas of…

Old Paths, New Purpose (Part 7) – The Will of God

Pastor Tim Travis guides listeners through Romans 12 and 1 Peter 4 to illuminate the concept of God’s will. He emphasizes that God’s will is not obscure but provable, good, and acceptable, ultimately leading to a perfect and complete life. Travis encourages a transformation from worldly conformity to presenting oneself as a living sacrifice, enabling believers to discern and follow God’s clear path, rather…

Our Walk in Christ (Part 5) – Marriage and Family Relationships

Pastor Tim Travis emphasizes the biblical roles of wives and husbands within a Christian marriage, primarily drawing from Ephesians 5:22-33. Pastor Travis outlines specific instructions for both spouses, asserting that wives are to submit to their husbands “as unto the Lord,” a submission he clarifies as spiritual, complementary, and ultimately joyful. He stresses that this order is God’s design, not…

Our Walk in Christ (Part 4): Understanding God’s Perfect Will

Pastor Tim Travis emphasizes the critical importance of not just knowing, but applying biblical teachings, particularly from Ephesians 5:15-21, to one’s daily life. He stresses the concept of “walking circumspectly,” meaning to live diligently and wisely, redeeming the time by making the most of every opportunity for good, especially in an evil world. Pastor Travis distinguishes between God’s perfect will—His…