by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on September 8, 2024) Do you get tired of the daily bombardment of sin and immorality? Does politics get you down and out? Does living in a sin-cursed world just generally drag you down into despair? Then maybe you need to see what Isaiah saw! In a time of great political and national turmoil, Isaiah saw the Lor…

by Elder Craig Blair (preached on September 8, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, God has revealed Himself to us in various ways. Elder Craig Blair has begun to teach us that we can see God in nature, and in Scripture. In the second half of this sermon, we continue looking at the way God reveals Himself to us in Scripture, and then learn that He r…

by Elder Craig Blair (preached on September 8, 2024) In this sermon, Elder Craig Blair, pastor of Tuscaloosa Primitive Baptist Church, teaches us about knowing God. There are at least three ways that God reveals Himself to us: in nature, in Scripture, and in our experience as we walk in discipleship with Him. Join us today as we begin looking at th…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 1, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, there are often famines in the life of the child of God. These famines are real, and can be scary to us! How should we face such famines? Isaac’s example in Gen. 26 teaches us that, when the famine arises, we should stay in the place where God wants us to be…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 1, 2024) How should we face the famines that arise in our lives? There are many accounts in Scripture concerning famines, and how people reacted them. In Genesis 26, we read about a famine that Isaac faced in the land of Canaan. God specifically told him, “Go not down into Egypt,” like his father…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on As we began to see in the last sermon, we have to press into the Kingdom of God on earth, which is the Church. It is NOT inevitable that the regenerated child of God will become a believer and join one of God’s true churches. Rather, we must press into it with effort, because we have many enemies trying to…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 21, 2024) In Luke’s gospel, we read an important statement regarding our discipleship here on earth: “The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.” The phrase “presseth into it” means, literally, to take it by force. Clearl…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on August 11, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, God has set forth a path for us to follow if we would enjoy life in a godly way. Peter tells us that the one who wants to “see good days” should refrain his tongue from evil, and seek peace, among other things. Join us today as we listen to the conclusion of this…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on August 11, 2024) Do you want to have a good life? The Bible teaches you how! In this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens preaches to us from the book of Peter about how to have “good days.” Join us as we see what we need to do in order to enjoy life in a godly way. Download Audio File…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 1, 2024) In out study on Romans, we are looking at the doctrine of total depravity as set out in Chapter 3. Last time, we saw the definition of depravity and discussed some dangers in forgetting about depravity. Today, we take a look at the description of depravity in Romans 3:10-18. Join us as w…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 1, 2024) In today’s sermon, we continue looking at the doctrine of total depravity in Romans 3. First of all, we review the definition of depravity that we discussed in the last sermon. Then we begin looking at why we need to know about our own depravity. When we forget the fact that we were dead…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 25, 2024) Today we get to the crux of Paul’s argument regarding the condition of man. The theological term that we use to describe the condition of man without God in nature is “total depravity.” This term describes the fact that ALL of Adam’s descendants are dead in trespasses and sins by nature, a…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 25, 2024) As we continue in our series on Romans, we are dealing with several questions asked by Paul in chapter 3. Today, we come to a question that implicates the false doctrine of “absolutism”, which is the belief that God has predestinated – or at least is “orchestrating” – all things that occur…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 18, 2024) In the first half of this sermon, we learned that the only advantage the Old Testament Jews had was that God had given them His word. Today, we deal with the question, “What if some did not believe?” The answer to this question given by the religious world is, “The unbelievers die and go t…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 18, 2024) As we move on into chapter three of Romans, we come to some questions asked by Paul concerning the Jews. In this sermon, we begin dealing with the first two of these questions: (1) What advantage has the Jew? and (2) What if some did not believe? In the first half of the message, we see th…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 4, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, the Jews had received the sign of circumcision, which set them apart from all other peoples on the earth. But the sign of circumcision was supposed to be the mark of an inward spiritual work. Today, we are looking at the way in which circumcision points us to t…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 4, 2024) As we continue in the second chapter of Romans, we are looking at the fact that, contrary to their belief, the Jews are guilty before God. One of the reasons is that they had received the sign of circumcision, which set them apart as special people unto God. Today we begin examining this si…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 28, 2024) As we have seen, the Jews – who thought themselves to be more righteous than the Gentiles – were actually just as culpable in the sight of God as other nations. This was because they had received the special blessings of God, and had been shown the goodness of God. Today we see that the Jews…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 28, 2024) In today’s sermon, we continue looking at the fact that the Jews – who thought themselves to be more righteous and holy than the Gentiles – were actually just as guilty in the sight of God. We start off seeing that the Jews were guilty before God because they had been shown that God’s goodne…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 21, 2024) In the first half of this sermon, we learned the difference between exercising proper godly judgment and being self-righteously judgmental. The Jews were looking down on Gentiles, believing themselves to be more holy and righteous, and deserving of God’s favor. However, Paul tells them plain…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 21, 2024) In Romans 2, we begin by looking at the difference between judgment and judgmentalism. There is no question that we are to exercise proper judgment in this life, but we are never to be judgmental in the exercise of that kind of discernment. Our judgment must be in accord with God’s standard …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 7, 2024) As we conclude chapter 1 of Romans, we are examining the display of the depravity of man. The Apostle Paul shows us the underlying condition of depravity, along with the inward display of that depravity. He also examines the outward display of depravity – its manifestation in this world. Join…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 7, 2024) In this sermon, we move on toward the end of chapter 1 of Romans. In the first half, we review where we are at this point in our exposition of Romans, and remind ourselves that this book is truly a book of inspired systematic theology. Next, we move into an examination of the depravity of man…

In this sermon, Pastor Vaughn Winslett delves into Hebrews 13:13 (KJV): “Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.” Explore the powerful call to follow Christ outside the camp, bearing His reproach with faith and conviction.

Pastor Vaughn Winslett shares a powerful message from Hebrews, urging us to let brotherly love continue.

by Elder Chris McCool, pastor (preached on June 16, 2024) As we continue our exposition of Romans, we are in the process of learning about the depravity of man, which is the reason for the wrath of God. Today, we begin looking at how God’s wrath interacts with man’s depravity, and we see that it is exercised not only at the end of time in the great…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 16, 2024) As we dig further into chapter 1 of Romans, we are slowly being introduced to the concept of depravity. We have learned that God’s wrath is manifested against all ungodliness and unrighteousness, and today we begin to see that this ungodliness and unrighteousness is a universal human conditi…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 6, 2024) We continue today in Chapter 1 of the Book of Romans. As we began to see in the first half of this sermon, God’s wrath is real, and it is revealed to all the world “from heaven”. As we continue exploring this concept, we learn that God’s wrath is indeed a righteous wrath. It is never exercise…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 9, 2024) In the verses under consideration today, we learn first that the wrath of God is “revealed from heaven”. While it is clear from Scripture that the spiritual message of the gospel is something that only a spiritual being can understand, the wrath of God is revealed to all – including the unreg…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 2, 2024) As we move on into the first chapter of Romans, we are examining Paul’s own description of his ministry to the Roman church. After declaring his loving care for them, he began to speak of the burden he felt to preach the gospel to them. Then he set forth the power of the gospel, which is NOT …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 2, 2024) As we continue our exposition of Romans, we are still looking at some preliminaries found in Chapter 1. In the verses today, we see Paul’s ministry to the Roman church. He had great love and care for them, which reminds us that dry theology is not enough: we must also have love one for anothe…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 19, 2024) Yesterday we began looking at the book of Romans, which is the only inspired systematic theology that exists in the world. We began to see that Paul, in his salutation to the saints at Rome, set forth first his credentials, and then his concern for them. He continues to demonstrate his convic…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 19, 2024) At Zion PBC, we have begun a series on the Book of Romans. Today’s sermon is the first half of the first sermon from this book, which has aptly been called the only INSPIRED systematic theology in the world! Truly this book contains one of the most comprehensive statements of theology in exis…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 4, 2024) As we come to the conclusion of our series on the book of Hebrews, the writer reminds us of some blessings that we have in the church Kingdom. We have been looking at the spiritual leadership God has provided through His called ministry. We continue with the spiritual worship that we engage…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 4, 2024) As we reach the end of the Book of Hebrews, we are focusing on some spiritual blessings that we have in the church. We have discussed the blessing of spiritual fellowship, and today we consider the blessing of spiritual worship. God has given us pastors and preachers to lead us in our publi…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 21, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, chapter 13 takes us from “doctrine” to “duty”. In this last chapter of Hebrews, the writer reminds us of spiritual blessings that we have in the Church, and exhorts us to work to achieve those blessings. One of the first blessings – and duties – is engaging in f…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 21, 2024) As we approach the end of our series on Hebrews, we come to the last chapter of the book. Up to this point, we have dealt primarily with doctrine; in chapter 13, we find many admonitions to duty. The primary thrust of this chapter is to remind us of the spiritual blessings that we have in th…

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on July 28, 2024) In Primitive Baptist churches, you will often hear the terms “eternal,” “time”, or “gospel” salvation. In this powerful sermon, Elder Buddy Abernathy takes us through Scripture to show us what each of these concepts teaches. He focuses in particular upon “gospel salvation,” and the relief that un…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on July 14, 2024) In the first half of this message, we began to see the recurrence of the phrase “no man” in Scripture. What can we do when there is “no man” to help? The man laying at the Pool of Bethesda experienced this sense of helplessness; yet he encountered THE Man among men! Elsewhere we learn that “no …

But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on July 14, 2024) As Jesus came to the Pool of Bethesda, He found a certain man lying there with a decades-old affliction. When asked, the man responded, “Sir, I have no man” to help me into the pool. The phrase “no man” occurs several times in Scripture; join us today as Elder John Morgan Owens begins to teach …

by Elder David Crawford (preached on May 6, 2012) Several years ago, we had Elder David Crawford come and preach for us here at Zion on a Sunday night. He preached a glorious message from Proverbs about “conies.” Conies are a “feeble folk”, we are told, but they wisely make their homes in the rocks where they find safety. Does not this remind us of…

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…