Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons on Will of God
Pastor Tim Travis examines Luke 2 as he explores the concept of a Divine Interruption, suggesting that God’s will is often purposefully disruptive to redirect individuals toward His higher plans. He uses the humble circumstances of Christ’s birth—specifically the swaddling clothes and the manger—to demonstrate that God frequently works through uncomfortable trials and lowly people rather than worldly prestige. Travis…
Pastor Tim Travis examines the seemingly inconvenient circumstances surrounding Christ’s birth (Luke 2), reframing them as a Divine disruption orchestrated by God. Pastor Travis emphasizes the arduous journey taken by a nine-month pregnant Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem due to a Roman census under Caesar Augustus, highlighting how this disruption served a greater, predetermined purpose to fulfill…
Pastor Tim Travis focuses on the critical importance of proper priorities for Christians. Drawing heavily from the biblical account of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, Pastor Travis highlights that busyness does not equate to spirituality, emphasizing Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus’ feet over Martha’s distraction by service. Travis then systematically outlines five key areas of…
Pastor Tim Travis emphasizes the critical importance of not just knowing, but applying biblical teachings, particularly from Ephesians 5:15-21, to one’s daily life. He stresses the concept of “walking circumspectly,” meaning to live diligently and wisely, redeeming the time by making the most of every opportunity for good, especially in an evil world. Pastor Travis distinguishes between God’s perfect will—His…
Pastor Tim Travis teaches on Ephesians 1:7-14 as he meticulously unpacks the spiritual wealth believers possess through Jesus Christ. Pastor Travis divides this “wealth” into key blessings stemming from God the Son, following a prior discussion on God the Father’s role. Travis highlights redemption through Christ’s blood, explaining its multifaceted meaning as a purchase from the slave…
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 examines Acts 20:24-38 as he focuses on thriving in one’s Christian life. Pastor Travis uses Paul’s impending martyrdom as a model for maintaining unwavering faith despite persecution and distractions. Key themes include resisting distractions (“None of these things move me”), prioritizing spiritual goals over personal comfort (“neither count I my life dear unto myself”),…
Pastor Tim Travis’s series on Christian characteristics focuses on peacemaking as instructed in James 4:1-12 and Matthew 5:9. Pastor Travis identifies three types of conflict Christians face: internal struggles with lust and pride, interpersonal conflicts within the church, and spiritual warfare against worldly influences. Travis argues that the root cause of these conflicts is rebellion against God, stemming from…
Pastor Tim Travis focuses on the Christmas story in Luke chapter 2. Pastor Travis uses the narrative to highlight God’s sovereignty, even amidst seemingly inconvenient circumstances like Caesar Augustus’s decree. He emphasizes Joseph and Mary’s obedience despite facing societal stigma and hardship, arguing that God often works through uncomfortable situations to align His people with His will. Finally, Travis concludes…