Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons on Savior-Sensitive Church
Pastor Tim Travis draws parallels between ancient Israel’s decline and contemporary America, asserting that both face impending judgment due to disobedience and sinfulness. Pastor Travis shows us the necessity of revival, as exemplified by King Josiah’s righteous reign in 2 Chronicles 34. Travis outlines three key aspects for maintaining a “Savior-sensitive church”: individual seeking of the Lord, demonstrated…
Pastor Tim Travis examines Romans 14 as he emphasizes the motivation behind a church’s actions, particularly in light of an individual’s future “Judgment Seat of Christ”. He reminds us that the primary motivation for believers should be to please God in all we do, as everyone will ultimately account for their lives. This motivation is derived from God’s Word,…
Pastor Tim Travis draws primarily from Matthew 28 and 1 Timothy 3 to articulate the core purpose and responsibilities of the church. Travis emphasizes that the church’s mission is founded on Jesus Christ’s “all power” and His command to “go ye therefore and teach all nations,” known as the Great Commission. He reminds us that the church is…
Pastor Tim Travis examines 2 Timothy 4:1-4 as he emphasizes the critical difference between a “seeker-sensitive” approach, which often compromises biblical truth to attract a wider audience, and a “Savior-sensitive” church that prioritizes God’s will and unwavering adherence to biblical doctrine. Pastor Travis stresses that the church’s message must always be biblical and encompass the “whole counsel of God,” even…
Pastor Tim Travis looks at our need to be a “Savior-Sensitive Church,” contrasting it with the “Seeker-Sensitive Movement” prevalent in some evangelical circles. Travis argues that while the Seeker-Sensitive approach focuses on attracting people by accommodating their preferences and felt needs, often leading to a watering down of doctrine and a shallow understanding of faith, a Savior-Sensitive…