In the Studies in Luke series we move to verse 66 this week and consider the phrase, "What manner of child is this!". In doing so, Elder Cunningham presents a sermon on raising children. In the sermon, he considers the influence of personality, home life, and training but most importantly the mercy of God in shaping a growing child.…

Luke 1:46-55 presents the only account of Mary's Hymn or what is referred to that is Magnificat. This hymn is divided up into two movements -- verses 46 through 49 making up the first movement and verses 50 through 55 making up the second. In this sermon, we consider the second movement which is focused on praising God for his mercy to the people o…

The subject of this sermon is the beginning of Mary's response, as inspired by the Holy Spirit, as recorded in Luke 1:46-55. In this message, Elder Cunningham looks at the connection between the song of praise which Moses sang on the banks of the sea to the words of Mary. In each, we see how things change when we go from an earthly perspective to a…

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of the book of Luke in this sermon. In this message, we examine Elisabeth's hymn as it is recorded in Luke 1:42-45. This hymn of Elisabeth echoes the words of Gabriel to Mary and serves to reaffirm her faith. It also reflects the personal nature of our relationship with our Lord.…

Elder Don Richards was with the Amarillo church again on May 24, 2020. In this message, Elder Richards takes us through the scriptures teaching both a practical and spiritual lesson on how we should: 1) hope for the best; 2) Expect the worst; and 3) be content with what comes. We pray you are blessed by this message.…

Elder Cunningham continues the study of Luke taking his text from Luke 1:40-41. With this text, we consider the key doctrinal concept of regeneration. Elder Cunningham also goes to John, 1 Peter, and Ephesians to examine this subject.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

Elder Don Richards joins the Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church via Zoom on May 10, 2020. Elder Richards delivers a special Mother's Day message on the examples we have of the importance of mothers in the scriptures.Unfortunately, we had technical difficulties this morning and so the quality of the recording is not as good as we would like, but the …

Elder Cunningham brings a message from Luke 1:39-40 and Matthew 1:18-21. In this sermon, we consider how the two Gospel accounts reconcile. Luke presents the account from the standpoint of Mary and Matthew presents from the view of Joseph. In doing so, we consider Joseph's calling in conjunction with Mary's role in the coming birth of Jesus Christ.…

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of the first chapter of the book of Luke. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham takes his text from Luke 1:38 and examines Mary's statement that she is the handmaid of the Lord. Elder Cunningham goes to Ruth and to 2 Kings to examine other instances of faithful handmaid's and how they humbled the…

Elder Jesse Halbgewachs of Missouri brings a message from 2 Chronicles 7 about the need to humble ourselves before God. Elder Halbgewachs was a special guest during the April 26th virtual service for Amarillo PBC. In this message, he reminds us of our need to humble ourselves and pray to God for his care over his people.…

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of the book of Luke. Elder Cunningham takes a text from Luke 1:29-31 and brings a message entitled A Difference in Birth. This sermon examines the birth of Jesus Christ to Mary vs. what Eve was told about conception and birth in Genesis 3.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of the first chapter of the book of Luke. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham focuses on the subject of a Kingdom without End from Luke 1:33. Follow along as we move from Luke to Isaiah, to Genesis, to Matthew, and finally conclude in the book of Hebrews.…

As the study of the book of Luke focuses on the coming birth of Jesus Christ there are a multitude of topics related to this subject that need to be considered; one of those is the belief in the Eternal Sonship of Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham begins in Luke 1 and travels through the scriptures in order to examine this core doctrin…

This sermon continues the study of the book of Luke. We continue to study the announcement of the coming birth of Jesus Christ, and in particular examine the question "Why a virgin?" Elder Cunningham explores the true necessity of Jesus Christ being born of a woman but not by a man and the importance to our salvation.…

With this sermon, the study of the book of Luke moves to the subsection of Chapter One dealing with the announcement of the coming immaculate conception. The focus of this sermon is on the city of Nazareth and what that tells us about our salvation.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

This sermon concludes the study of the first subsection of Chapter One of Luke. The first subsection focuses on the announcement of the coming birth of John the Baptist. This particular sermon considers Zacharias's handicap along with two other accounts of handicaps in the scriptures and how they mark a transition for the one who is handicapped.…

This sermon continues the study of the first chapter of the book of Luke and in particular the announcement of the coming birth of John the Baptist. Zacharias is made to be unable to speak or hear preceding the birth of John the Baptist. In this sermon, whether or not that was a punishment, a sign, or a blessing for Zacharias is contemplated.…

As the study of the book of Luke moves to verses 5 through 17, we will consider several connections between the story of Zacharias and Elisabeth and Old Testament individuals. This sermon goes back to the prophecy in Malachi and examines how John the Baptist was the fulfillment of that prophecy.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

As the study of the book of Luke moves to verses 5 through 17, we will consider several connections between the story of Zacharias and Elisabeth and Old Testament individuals. In this sermon, we look at the similarities between the story of Hannah and her son Samuel and that of Elisabeth and John the Baptist. Both Samuel and John the Baptist would …

As the study of the book of Luke moves to verses 5 through 17, we will consider several connections between the story of Zacharias and Elisabeth and Old Testament individuals. In this sermon, we consider the account of two barren women -- Sarah and Elisabeth -- and how one account creates the beginning of the story of Old Testament Israel and how t…

This sermon is the second sermon covering the Prologue (vs. 1-4) of the book of Luke. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham covers the 3rd and 4th verses and finishes establishing the foundation for the study of the book as a whole.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

The book of Luke is unique among the Gospel accounts as it includes a Prologue which provides insight into the audience and intended purpose of the writing. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham begins examining that Prologue looking at verses 1 and 2 of the the first chapter of Luke.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

This sermon is the second part of the introduction to the book of Luke. The introduction covers authorship, timing, and common themes in the book. This message along with the first part of the introduction to the book of Luke lay the foundation for the study of the book in the coming sermons.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church began a study of the book of Luke in early January of 2020. This sermon is the first of two which are introductions to the book of Luke. These sermons cover things such as authorship, timing of the writing, and themes of Luke's writing.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

In this last sermon of 2019, Elder Cunningham preaches from Romans 12:2 about the need for renewing of the mind. There is a need throughout our lives to constantly be revisiting the basic truths of what we believe that we might be renewed in our walk in discipleship.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

What Manner of Persons is the last sermon in the series on 2nd Peter from the Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham explores the answer to this pivotal question from Peter. The answer should guide our steps as disciples of Christ here in this life and provide us hope for the coming glory we will experience.…

With this message, the Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continued the study of 2 Peter in particular the third chapter of 2nd Peter. The sermon focuses in on the 10th verse of the 3rd chapter and on the phrase "day of the Lord." This sermon addresses the reality of the second coming and how believers should approach that day.…

With this sermon, the Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continued its study of the book of 2 Peter. This sermon examines 2 Peter 3:5-8. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham preaches through multiple examples of water presenting a picture of salvation in the Old Testament and how that applies to the message Peter is presenting in these verses.…

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of the book of 2nd Peter with the concluding verses of the 2nd Chapter. In these verses, Peter issues a warning for those that have been converted to be cautious lest they be pulled away from the truth by false teaching. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham considers these verses in 2nd Peter as…

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of 2nd Peter, with a focus on verses 5-9 of the 2nd chapter. In these verses we are told that while the Lord will bring vengeance upon false teachers -- he will also save the righteous. We are presented with two scenarios for how he saves the righteous, one being Noah and the flood and the o…

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of 2 Peter, this week moving into the 2nd Chapter. Here Peter transitions from teaching about how we produce fruit as disciples to how we evaluate false teachers. Peter makes the particular point that false teachers make merchandise of the children of God as they prey on their spiritual need…

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of 2 Peter. In this sermon the study of the first chapter is concluded while considering verses 19-21. In these verses, Peter says we have a more sure prophecy and that prophecy being the words of Christ speaking of the second coming.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of 2nd Peter looking at verses 16 through 18 of the 1st Chapter. In this text, Peter points back to his experience on the Mount of Transfiguration and how as the New Testament church we have a more sure prophecy than even the saints of the Old Testament had. That sure prophecy is the second …

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of the 2nd Epistle of Peter (2 Peter) by considering verses 12 through 16 of the 1st chapter. In these verses, Peter makes reference to his coming death but tells those he is writing to that he wants to make sure that these key principles are things they always remember. Whether he be living…

The Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of 2 Peter with the study of verses 8 through 11 of the first chapter. In these verses we are told how the items in the earlier seven verses should abound in the believer and in verse 11 we are told that if they do we will be given an abundant entry in the the kingdom of Heaven. This sermon …

With this message, the Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church continues the study of 2 Peter chapter 1. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham focuses on verse 7 as Peter continues to explain the characteristics of one following after God. In this verse, Peter concludes his list stating that Charity is the last and final product of the work of growing the see…

In this sermon, Elder Cunningham continues the study of 2 Peter chapter 1 by examining and expounding upon verse six. In this verse, Peter instructs us to work out our knowledge to produce temperance, work out our temperance to produce patience, and work out our patience to produce Godliness. Through this sermon, we look at a definition for each of…

In this second sermon in the 2nd Peter series the fifth verse of the first chapter is expounded upon. With verse five, it is necessary to understand the meaning of the verse in order to prevent taking a view that promotes our own works over the work of Christ. The ultimate message with this verse being that the phrase "add to" does not mean "in add…

Amarillo Primitive Baptist Church begins the study of 2 Peter with this sermon. In this sermon, Elder Cunningham preaches on the verses 1-4 and focuses on how the foundation of 2 Peter is believer's faith. As you listen to this sermon, distinguish between the three types of faith, understanding that believer's faith is something a child of God obta…

Peter instructs us in 1 Peter 4:1-2 that we are to adopt the same mind as Christ that in suffering we might be free from sin. But what does it mean to have the same mind as Christ? In this sermon we return to the gospel according to Mark and examine how Christ put his body as a man in subjection to the Spirit and fulfilled his duty on the Cross. In…

This sermon focuses on the last few verses of the third chapter of 1 Peter. In focusing on these verses, the subjects of who were the prisoners that were preached to, what is the connection between the Ark and Baptism, and what is the purpose of baptism are highlighted. Ultimately, the conclusion being that a good conscience answers God in obedienc…

In 1 Peter 3:1-7, Peter sets forth the need for Spouses to honor one another that they might not hinder the walk of faith of each. Peter does this by explaining the need of wives to be faithful to their husbands that they might be converted and for husbands to honor their wives that they might not shatter their faith. In these verses Peter does not…

Isaiah 53 and 1 Peter 2:24 provide bookends that present the same message. Isaiah presented it as prophecy and Peter reports the events as they occurred, but they both reveal the truth of our salvation in Christ Jesus. By his blood do we have salvation, and by his stripes we are healed spiritually.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

The Christian church should not be turned into a political arm or be tied to a political ideology. Rather, scripture commands us to obey our leaders and to follow the ordinances of men, not for the sake of men but because if we are engaged in the battles of this world then we are taking away time and effort from the service of God. Thus, we are to …

1 Peter 2:12 gives us instruction about the good works we are supposed to do. While it can be of some benefit for disciples of Christ to do good works that can be seen by others, Peter encourages disciples to do good works for non-believers in a way that they can behold those good works. In this, disciples should be honest in their manner of living…

Peter in 1 Peter 2:4-8 and Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:10-16 instruct the disciples of Christ and the visible church here in time to build on the foundations of God. The foundations were first set down by Christ in his teachings and then built upon by the apostles. We are instructed in our time to put away the trivial things that can infiltrate the chu…

This brief sermon was preached on Communion Sunday at Amarillo PBC. The Communion service followed this service but is not included in this recording. From this first miracle that Jesus performed we get a picture that the New Testament, while coming in the middle of service to God, brings not only something new but brings something far better than …

The second chapter of 1st Peter is a chapter of obedience. In the first two verses Peter focuses on the need for disciples to lay aside the sins, not of the flesh, but of the Spirit. Peter calls upon those that he is writing to, much like Paul did in the book of Romans and Hebrews, to be focused on the things of the Spirit and their service unto Go…

In this message Elder Cunningham looks at the need for a congregation to overthrow the pastor when he ceases to follow Christ.By Elder J.W. Cunningham

In this message Elder Cunningham brings a message about the importance of following the pastor so long as he follows Christ.By Elder J.W. Cunningham