Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons on Study the Word
Pastor Tim Travis explores the necessity of spiritual maturation, likening the word of God to the essential nourishment a newborn receives from sincere milk. He argues that while a natural appetite for scripture is a sign of being born again, this hunger can be stifled by the “junk food” of sinful behaviors such as malice, hypocrisy, and envy. To move from the…
Pastor Tim Travis presents the Bible as a transformative, living manual rather than an outdated or repetitive historical text.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…
Pastor Tim Travis teaches from James 1 as he dissects the concept of true and counterfeit Christianity. He argues that the prevalent “vain religion” is marked by empty rituals, unbiblical doctrines, and human traditions that supersede God’s commands, often leading to self-deception and ineffective faith. Travis emphasizes that a pure, undefiled religion is characterized by receiving and actively doing God’s…
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.…
A disciple of Jesus is a student who is not only convinced that Jesus exists, but is also fully surrendered to Him and His will. These are the characteristics of disciples of Jesus: A student must study and prepare in order to pass an exam. Likewise, a disciple must study the Bible and follow Jesus…
The author of the Bible is the Holy Spirit, and we must allow the Holy Spirit to interpret it for us. We must get acquainted with the author by reading the Bible regularly and understanding its context. We should also concentrate on the meaning of individual words and allow the words to mean what they…
The Bible is proven to be verbally inspired by God through the fulfillment of numerous prophecies throughout history. This includes Cyrus the Great becoming ruler of nations and freeing the captive people of God (Isaiah 44, 45); the rebuilding of Jerusalem and its temple (Isaiah 45); the destruction of Tyre and its transformation into a…
The King James Version (KJV) is used by many for several reasons related to the preservation and accuracy of God’s word. First, the Old Testament was preserved through priests and scribes, while the New Testament was preserved through believers in the churches. Second, the KJV is based on the traditional text of the New Testament,…
To effectively study the Bible, we must approach it with attention, understanding, and a willingness to receive its teachings. First, it is essential to read the Bible regularly and attentively, allowing its words to penetrate our hearts and minds. Second, we must concentrate on the meaning of individual words and passages, avoiding misinterpretations and carefully…
The Bible is of paramount importance in our lives. It provides us with spiritual nourishment, guidance, salvation, and comfort. The Bible is our only source of knowledge about God, the future, faith, and salvation. It gives us peace and discernment, helping us avoid sin and false teachings. Studying and memorizing scripture helps us grow and…