Sermons on Knowing God

More Than a Book (Part 2) – Living by the Word of God

Pastor Tim Travis presents the Bible as a transformative, living manual rather than an outdated or repetitive historical text. He emphasizes that the Scriptures provide the only specific knowledge of God and serve as the absolute standard for both current living and future judgment. By weaving together the Old Testament’s command to live by “every word” and the New Testament’s account…

Our Wealth in Christ (Part 4) – Understanding Our Spiritual Wealth in Christ Through Paul’s Prayer

Pastor Tim Travis, focusing on Ephesians 1:15-23, delves into the first three chapters of Ephesians, which the pastor explains are concerned with the spiritual riches believers possess in Christ, as opposed to the latter chapters that address their practical Christian walk. Travis highlights the Apostle Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian believers, emphasizing that Paul’s concern was their spiritual understanding…

Thrive (Part 7)

Pastor Tim Travis uses Isaiah 40:28-31 as a framework to encourage listeners to thrive in the new year by understanding and relying on God. He argues that a lack of knowledge and hearing of God’s word leads to ineffectiveness, urging the congregation to immerse themselves in the Bible and to be mindful of what they allow into their minds. Pastor Travis…

Resolutions

Pastor Tim Travis looks at New Year’s resolutions, using Philippians 3 as a biblical foundation. He argues against typical resolutions, advocating instead for a resolute commitment to spiritual growth modeled on Paul’s unwavering devotion to Christ. Pastor Travis emphasizes setting “SMART” goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) for deepening one’s relationship with God, including pursuing purity of mind,…

Attributes of God (Part 2)

Pastor Travis explores God’s omniscience, emphasizing its comforting implications for Christians today. Omniscience is God’s all-knowing nature, which is shown throughout the Bible. God’s omniscience assures us of our salvation, showing us that God knows each of us fully and offers unconditional acceptance. Pastor Travis further highlights how God’s omniscience ensures our present and future provision, urging us…

The Attributes of God (Part 1)

This sermon introduces our study of the attributes of God where we will look at His omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence. Pastor Travis emphasizes that God possesses perfect knowledge of all things, including nature, human experience, and history. He reminds listeners that God is all-powerful, as seen in creation and His interactions with humanity and even Satan. Furthermore, God…