by Elder Chase Harrison (preached on July 14, 2024) In the second half of this sermon, preached by Elder Chase Harrison recently at Zion Church, we learn that not only did God the Father give the Son a Kingdom, but that Christ then gave the Kingdom to us. What an amazing thought, that this spiritual Kingdom presently exists on earth! And the Kingdo…

by Elder Chase Harrison (preached on July 14, 2024) Recently we were blessed to have Elder Chase Harrison with us here at Zion Church. He preached a powerful message about the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom is not some future kingdom that is yet to be established, but rather was given to Christ by the Father and established by Christ on earth as his …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 7, 2024) In the first half of this sermon, we were beginning to see that God “shook things up” when He sent Christ to the earth. The writer compares the “shaking” that occurred on earth at Sinai with the “shaking” that occurred of heaven and earth in Bethlehem. Join us as we continue examining how thi…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 7, 2024) As we continue our study of the Book of Hebrews, we come to the end of the twelfth chapter and one of the last admonitions from the writer: refuse not Him that speaketh! The point here is that we should listen to God and obey His word. In support of this command, the writer engages in a “gran…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 9, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, the contrast between the two mountains of Sinai and Sion is stark! Sinai represents the Law worship in Old Testament times; Sion represents grace worship in New Testaments days. Join us today for the conclusion of this sermon about the great blessing of public wo…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 9, 2024) In the passage before us today, the writer paints a vivid contrast between public worship under the Law and public worship in the church by comparing two mountains: Sinai and Sion. Sinai represents the Law, Sion represents grace. This is the “grand summation” of all the arguments in the book …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 2, 2024) As we conclude this sermon on patience, which in Scripture simply means “keeping on keeping on,” we find that not only should we be encouraged by God’s chastening of us, but we also ought to be encouraged by His great love for us. That love was never more on display than when Jesus died on th…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 2, 2024) We have seen that the writer of Hebrews admonishes us to “run the race” with patience as he begins chapter 12. He goes on to encourage us to this same patience, which simply means “keeping on keeping on”, while giving us some important encouragement about that very kind of faith. First he tel…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 12, 2024) As we saw in the last message, we are running a “race of discipleship” while here on earth. Like most runners, there are times when we get tired and feel like quitting. To whom can we look when we feel the exhaustion of the world overtaking us? There is only One: Jesus! Join us today as we se…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 21, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, our life of discipleship is like a race. When running a race, we don’t burden ourselves down with weights; rather, we discard the weights so that we can run faster! Join us today as we continue looking at the race of discipleship, and learn some more about runn…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 21, 2024) Having recently finished examining the “Hall of Faith” chapter in Hebrews 11, we come to chapter 12 and the admonition of the opening verse to “run your race with patience.” The writer compares the life of discipleship to a race, and gives some exhortations and admonitions regarding this ra…

by Elder Kenneth Nowell (preached on July 3, 2024) In this sermon, Elder Kenneth Nowell preaches about investing in the Kingdom of God rather than in the things of this world. The things of the world will become corrupted and pass away, while the Kingdom of God remains! Therefore, we should focus our efforts on laboring and living in the Kingdom of…

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on April 14, 2024) In 1 Cor. 14:40, Paul admonishes us that the public worship service in the church ought to be done “decently and in order.” In this sermon, Elder Buddy Abernathy preaches about a subject that has caused much “disorder” in pubic worship in the religious world: the practice of “speaking in tongues…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on June 16, 2024) In the first half of this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens was teaching us about instances of physical hunger in the Bible where God provided miraculously. As we conclude this sermon today, we see that, in our spiritual hunger, we are only ever satisfied by the spiritual provision God has given …

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on June 23, 2024) Have you ever been hungry? In this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens takes us to several instances in the Scripture where people experienced physical hunger, but were ultimately fed. But what about spiritual hunger? Sometimes we can get to the point where we are spiritually starving! Join us toda…

by Elder Tim McCool (preached on June 23, 2024) Where is Judas? The question asked by Elder Tim McCool in this sermon is NOT about where Judas is spending eternity; rather, it is about where is the “Judas” in your life? Where is the “Judas” in your workplace? Where is the “Judas” in your family, or church? We learn that there are “Judases” in our l…

by Elder Luke Hagler (preached on June 30, 2024) As we began to see last time, every child of God has a testimony of some kind. The dear faithful saints of Scripture showed us examples of how we ought to live, so that our testimony would be as true and faithful as theirs. Join us today for the conclusion of this wonderful sermon about the testimony…

by Elder Luke Hagler (preached on June 30, 2024) In this marvelous sermon about the testimony of the saints of God, Elder Luke Hagler takes us through Scripture and shows us the testimonies of various biblical characters who stood firm on the truths of Christ. Join us today as we begin to see that our testimony ought to be as impactful as those dea…

by Elder Donnie McPherson (preached on June 30, 2024) On the Fifth Sunday evening in June 2024, we were blessed to have Elder Donnie McPherson come and preach for us. In this powerful message, Elder McPherson teaches us from Scripture about God’s providence and our duty to serve Him in all situations. We learn that, while God often guides us to the…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 2, 2023) Since today is Independence Day, we want to re-post a sermon preached last year by Elder Chris McCool about revival in America. Revisionist historians today try to tell us that America was not founded upon Christian values, and that the Founders were not devout Christians. The historical reco…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on As we began to see last time, Hannah was a faithful mother in Israel who trusted God to bless her and to protect her child, Samuel. She prayed to God fervently, and trusted God implicitly. Join us today as we conclude our exposition of Hannah, a faithful mother. Download Audio File…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 12, 2024) Today, we take a look at an example from Scripture of a faithful mother. Hannah was barren, but she trusted God and prayed to Him for a child. When Samuel was born, she “lent him to the Lord” in faith, trusting God to take care of him as he served Him. Join us today as we look at Hannah, a fa…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 1, 2024) In Joshua, we read about a little harlot in Jericho named Rahab. When the spies came into the city, she aided them, and in return they told her to bind a scarlet line in the window of her house, so that they could save her alive when they sacked the city. As we will see from the sermon today, …

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on April 7, 2024) In the first half of this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens began to teach us about the legal concept of “mediation.” While mediation is an essential part of modern legal practice, we see that there is no mediator among men to bring any case we might have before God. In fact, we have no case to p…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on April 7, 2024) In this “loose series” on legal concepts found in the Scripture, Elder John Morgan Owens takes us to the concept of “mediation.” In the modern legal world, mediation is an important aspect of settling any legal case that is brought in court. But what about the legal case God has against us, for…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on March 17, 2024) Yesterday we posted the first half of a sermon by Elder John Morgan Owens on the topic of justification. He began teaching us from Scripture that there are three different justifications taught in the Bible. Justification by grace is accomplished in the courtroom of Heaven by the sacrifice of …

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on March 17, 2024) In this sermon by Elder John Morgan Owens, we continue in a loose series on legal concepts in Scripture by considering the topic of justification. He shows us from Scripture that there are three different kinds of justification taught in the Bible: justification by grace, justification by fait…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on March 17, 2024) In the first half of this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens was beginning to teach us the elements of a “last will and testament.” We were also being shown how “veils” and “testaments” were often used in the same passages in Scripture. As we conclude this sermon today, we find that each one of G…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on March 17, 2024) In this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens begins a “loose series” about some legal concepts that appear in Scripture. Today, we begin looking at “testaments.” A testament is tantamount to what we would call a “last will and testament” today, and there are certain elements that universally apply …

by Elder James Allen (preached on May 26, 2024) In the last post, Elder James Allen began preaching on the topic of biblical baptism. There are some basic requirements for baptism set forth in the Scriptures. Today, we conclude this message, learning that there is a proper mode and a proper understanding of what baptism does and does not do. Please…

by Elder James Allen (preached on May 26, 2024) In this outstanding message on the topic of baptism, Elder James Allen lays out the biblical case for those who are repentant sinners to obediently submit to the ordinance of baptism. He also sets forth the qualifications for baptism, as well as the way in which baptism should be performed. Join us to…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 19, 2024) As we saw yesterday, it is important to fight the good fight of faith. Paul writes these words to Timothy, admonishing and encouraging him to keep on keeping on in his ministry in the Kingdom of God. Join us today as we conclude this message, about fighting the good fight of faith and finishi…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 19, 2024) In Paul’s final letter to the young preacher Timothy, he tells him, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” In today’s message, we look at the idea of fighting, finishing, and “faithing”. (Note: “farthing” is simply a word that I made up to refer to liv…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 21, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, Paul saw himself as a broken, undone sinner who daily struggled to do right. Paul seems to be saying that, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t quite make it to the level of godly living that he so desired. Isn’t that the struggle that we have? Don’t we cry…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 21, 2024) In the 7th Chapter of Romans, Paul laments the curse of sin that he sees within himself as his flesh struggles against his spirit. In verse 24, he cries out, “O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” Join us today as we consider the struggles of Paul in l…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on March 31, 2024) Yesterday, we began to see that the perfect Lamb of God was numbered with the transgressors. That is, He was counted to be a transgressor of the Law, even though He NEVER transgressed the Law! We continue today seeing that His death indeed was a substitutionary death on the behalf of every …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on March 31, 2024) In Mark 15:28, we read that Jesus was “numbered with the transgressors.” How could the holy, harmless, undefiled Son of God be counted with such sinners? Join us today as we begin to understand the substitutionary sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ, who became sin for us so that we would be…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on March 24, 2024) As we saw yesterday, Naomi’s husband took their family to Moab when they should have stayed in Bethlehem. But God is good even in the face of our disobedience! When Ruth returned with her mother-in-law, she encountered a mighty man of wealth named Boaz, who ultimately redeemed her and took …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on March 24, 2024) In the book of Ruth, we read about a man named Boaz. Bible readers will recall that he was the near-kinsman of Naomi, who eventually redeemed and married Ruth. But Boaz – like many characters in the Old Testament – is a type of the Lord Jesus Christ. Join us today as we learn about OUR Boaz…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on May 26, 2024) As Elder Owens concludes his look at “thirst” from Scripture, we see several other instances of physical thirst described in the Bible. But ultimately, he takes us to the supreme example of thirst, which is our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross! He thirsted, that we might NEVER thirst! Join us toda…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on May 26, 2024) Have you ever been thirsty? There are many instances of thirst described in the Bible. Beginning with Samson, Elder Owens takes us to several examples in Scripture of physical thirst, and relates it to spiritual thirst for the true word of God. Join us as we begin looking at this topic today. Do…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 5, 2024) As we finish up with our study of Sunday Schools and youth groups, we continue looking at (false) objections to children being present in the worship service, and then we begin to examine the benefits of families worshiping together. Family integrated worship is the biblical pattern, and it is…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 5, 2024) In this sermon, the first half of which we are sharing today, we finish up with our study of the scripturality of Sunday Schools and youth groups. First, we finish looking at the role of children in the early church, focusing primarily upon the book of Acts. Then, we turn to some common object…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 28, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, the Bible is clear that families ought to be worshiping together. Family integrated worship was the pattern of both the Old Testament and the New Testament, and it is the pattern of public worship in Primitive Baptist Churches today. In the last half of this se…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 28, 2024) We are considering the fact that Primitive Baptists do not have Sunday Schools or youth groups. In today’s message, we look at the history of Sunday Schools. Like musical instruments, Sunday Schools are a recent development in the church. We do not read about Sunday Schools until the late 1…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 4, 2024) One of the first things you will notice when you come to a Primitive Baptist Church is that families worship together. Indeed, family-integrated worship has always been a characteristic of God’s true churches! We are engaged in a series about why we do what we do in Primitive Baptist Churche…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 7, 2024) In most modern churches, the members are segregated out at some point during the worship services in Sunday School classes and youth groups. But when you come to a Primitive Baptist Church, you find families worshiping together under the sound of the gospel being preached by a man who has be…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 14, 2024) As we began to see in the first half of this message, contentment is a struggle in a life where discontent abounds. In this fallen world, we are constantly struggling against the desire to accumulate “stuff,” but God tells us that we must be content. Join us today as we conclude this messag…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 14, 2024) Do you struggle with contentment? I confess that I do! I believe lack of contentment is one of the sins that afflicts us in our day and age as much as any other sin. But what does the Bible say about “being content?” Join us today as we begin looking at the biblical definition of “contentme…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on March 31, 2024) As we conclude our look at Hebrews 11 today, we come to a group of people that the writer says the world was not worthy of. These faithful martyrs gave their lives in the service of God. And remember, these are primarily Old Testament martyrs; we will see as we close out the chapter that th…