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Sermons on Thrive
Pastor Tim Travis examines 1 Kings 17, focusing on the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath to illustrate principles of thriving through faith in God. Pastor Travis uses this narrative to encourage listeners to trust God’s provision even in seemingly dire circumstances, emphasizing that God often works outside of our comfort zones and in unexpected ways. He…
Pastor Tim Travis centers on the biblical story of Gideon in Judges 6 and 7, using it to encourage listeners toward a more active and faith-filled life in the new year. Pastor Travis emphasizes that God calls individuals from their current circumstances to His will, often enhancing their existing talents for His glory rather than demanding…
Pastor Tim Travis uses the biblical story of Gideon (Judges 6 & 7) to illustrate the theme of thriving in the New Year rather than merely surviving. He emphasizes how God often chooses the least likely individuals, like Gideon, and equips them with power and abilities to fulfill His will. Pastor Tim underscores that God desires to transform individuals, moving them…
Pastor Tim Travis uses Daniel 1 to encourage listeners to thrive in the new year by centering our lives on the Bible. He focuses on Daniel’s choice not to defile himself with the king’s food, highlighting Daniel’s purpose in his heart to honor God’s will despite potential consequences. Travis urges the listener to “purpose” our hearts toward God’s will, “prove”…
Pastor Tim Travis discusses the principle of sowing and reaping from Galatians 6, encouraging listeners to strive for spiritual thriving rather than mere survival. He emphasizes that God cannot be mocked, and that whatever a person sows, whether to the flesh or the spirit, they will inevitably reap the corresponding consequences. Travis urges his listeners to persevere in doing good, reminding…
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…
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 focuses on Psalm 1 as a guide to spiritual thriving. He emphasizes walking with God’s counsel, rejecting worldly influences, and finding delight in God’s word—a process that cultivates spiritual growth, likened to a tree flourishing by a river. Pastor Travis contrasts this thriving with the fate of the ungodly, who are likened to chaff…
Pastor Tim Travis uses Psalm 1 to encourage Christian listeners to thrive, not just survive. He contrasts the blessed life described in Psalm 1— characterized by delight in God’s law, leading to flourishing like a tree planted by the river—with the fate of the ungodly. Travis emphasizes the importance of seeking God’s counsel, avoiding the influence of ungodly people, and…