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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’s “Thrive” series continues as he uses 2 Timothy 2 to guide listeners toward spiritual flourishing. Pastor Travis’s central theme revolves around thriving, not merely surviving, achieved through God’s grace, the propagation of truth, and enduring hardship. Travis emphasizes the importance of committing the truth to faithful men, who will then spread it further, mirroring the historical spread…
Pastor Tim Travis uses the biblical story of Daniel and his friends as a central example as he emphasizes the importance of maintaining Christian values and integrity even within a secular or ungodly environment. Pastor Travis highlights the advantages Christians possess, such as knowing the truth, freedom from sin, and direct access to God, while simultaneously underscoring the responsibilities…
Pastor Tim Travis, focusing on 2 Peter chapters 1 and 3, preaches on spiritual growth, urging listeners to thrive, not merely survive, in their faith. Pastor Travis uses the example of the tallest man in history to illustrate that physical size doesn’t equate to strength or longevity, mirroring the idea that spiritual growth, fueled by diligent study of…
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 addresses the Christian experience of stress using 2 Corinthians 1:3-10, arguing that while believers are not exempt from tribulation, their response should differ from the world’s. Travis contrasts self-imposed stress (due to poor health choices, unhealthy views of wealth, or unresolved sin) with God-imposed stress, framing the latter as a refining process that builds character and…
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…
Pastor Tim Travis looks at New Year’s resolutions, using Philippians 3 as a biblical foundation. He argues against typical resolutions, advocating instead for a resolute commitment to spiritual growth modeled on Paul’s unwavering devotion to Christ. Pastor Travis emphasizes setting “SMART” goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) for deepening one’s relationship with God, including pursuing purity of mind,…
Pastor Tim Travis preaches this Christmas sermon on the nativity story in Luke chapter 2. Pastor Travis emphasizes the importance of accepting Jesus Christ as one’s personal savior, highlighting that this is not about works or religious rituals, but a heartfelt belief. Travis uses the example of Mary and Joseph, ordinary and unqualified individuals chosen by God to…