Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons on Purpose
Pastor Tim Travis uses Philippians 3 to urge Christians toward a life of spiritual thriving, not merely survival. The core message centers on the individual’s responsibility—emphasized by the repeated use of “I”—to press toward a divinely-ordained mark, a metaphorical target representing one’s purpose in life, which is achieved through a dedicated spiritual life of prayer and Bible…
Pastor Tim Travis teaches from Daniel 3 as he passionately argues that Christians must live lives “in the world but not of the world.” Pastor draws upon the biblical stories of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego defying Nebuchadnezzar’s command to worship a golden statue and Esther bravely confronting the king to save her people from genocide.…
Pastor Tim Travis centers on the idea of “His Purpose, My Priority,” using scriptural passages from 1 Thessalonians and Acts to illustrate God’s plan for each individual. Pastor Travis emphasizes that God has a unique and specific purpose for everyone, and this purpose is not defined by external factors like wealth, status, or physical characteristics.…
Pastor Tim Travis explores the principle of aligning one’s life purpose with God’s purpose. Using the conversion of Saul (later known as Paul) in Acts 9 as a pivotal example, Pastor Travis emphasizes the idea of a transformed life purpose. He stresses that God may interrupt our plans and call us to a different path for…
Pastor Tim Travis examines Luke 14 as he conveys the importance of aligning our individual purposes with God’s purpose. He teaches that following Christ requires complete commitment and dedication, demanding us to prioritize God’s will above our own desires and ambitions. He illustrates this with parables, like the story of the rich young ruler, who…
Pastor Travis centers on the truth that discovering and fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives is paramount. Pastor Travis emphasizes that understanding this purpose brings comfort and direction, even amidst difficulties. He illustrates this by examining biblical figures like Abel, Noah, Abraham, and Moses, who each exemplified choosing God’s will over their own, often at a personal cost. Pastor…
This sermon encourages us to align one’s life with God’s purpose. Pastor Travis emphasizes that God has a unique purpose for each individual, just as businesses have mission statements. He uses the biblical examples of David and Solomon, where David’s desire to build a temple was fulfilled through his son Solomon, highlighting that God’s plans might differ…
What will you change in your pursuit of God this year? Will we be more patient as we wait upon the Lord? Will we allow God to lift us up? Perhaps we need to allow God to give us purpose? Join together with us as we study from the Word of God in Psalm 40.
Do you pursue God? When we’re passionate about something, we tend to find the time to make it a priority – how about something of eternal importance? Friend, we’re all in need of this daily time with God, let us each make it a priority to pursue God!
How well are we calling upon and seeking God? As we study Jeremiah 29:11-14, we recognize the need for a desire to love and know God. Do you long for His presence? Are you willing to forsake those things that draw you away from Him? Friends, time is short, let us focus on the eternal!