Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church

Is church just church to us? Or is it something much more? In this message Elder Josh Coker looks at the reality of the church as a part of the kingdom of King Jesus and how we can find true happiness in our service to the King. 10.03.26.A.Kingdom. Event. Josh. Coker

There is not a time in our life when considering the Lord is not the best option for us. In this sermon, Elder Mark Richards asks us to consider the office of Jesus as Apostle and High Priest. 10.03.26.Consider.the. Apostle.and. High. Priest. Mark. Richards

In the morning service of our Anniversary meeting, Elder Mark Richards of Austin, Texas, preached the second sermon. It was a beautiful message entitled “a 5-word sermon.” “Behold the lamb of God” were the 5 words spoken by John the Baptist prior to the Lamb of God sacrificing Himself on the cross. 10.03.26.A.Five. Word. Sermon. Mark. Richards

Recently we celebrated our 125th Anniversary at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church. We were blessed to host Elder Martin Onyoni and his wife, Annah, at our meeting. Brother Martin preached the opening sermon of the meeting. In this stirring message, Brother Martin looks at the way God transformed the greatest enemy of the church. 10.03.26.From. Saul.to. Paul. Martin. Onyoni

As I continue in the series on Ephesians, I come to what seems to be a controversial truth in the Bible. Predestination has generated much controversy in Christendom, but it was once embraced and understood. When we see what predestination truly is – one of the foundational truths of our eternal salvation – it will …

The world is full of different denominations with each differing to some degree on points of doctrine with the others. Primitive Baptists are one of the few groups that still believe and preach that salvation is by grace alone. In this sermon, Brother Luke looks at 2 essential truths that we must agree on, regardless …

In this message from the Ephesian series, I come to the first blessing that Paul names for God’s people – To be chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world. What was the basis of this choice? In this message, we look at this glorious truth. 09.20.26.Chosen. Tim. McCool

Courage is an essential companion every child of God needs in order to stand for the Lord and what is right. Without courage, we will certainly find ourselves cowering to the pressures of the world. In this sermon Brother Luke looks at the importance of courage and how to find it. 09.20.26.Courage. Luke. Hagler

In the series on Ephesians, I come to the subject of “heavenly places.” The people of Ephesus were spellbound by black magic. They used spells to try and connect to another world. If we think we are beyond such things, we are kidding ourselves. Most of us have a device in our hand, and we …

It is not difficult to see when reading the Bible that God is a deliverer. Time and time again He delivers His people from difficulties and tribulations of this life. However, there are times that His people didn’t experience some great earthly deliverance. In this sermon, Brother Luke looks at a moment of deliverance that …

In the Wednesday night Bible profile series, I come to Joshua. From a slave in Egypt to the first appointed general of the Israelite army, Joshua led an amazing life. Eventually appointed by God to take Moses place, Joshua’s life is an incredible testimony to courage and steadfast leadership. 09.09.26.Bible. Profile.of. Joshua. Tim. McCool

Recently, I began a series on the book of Ephesians. This book contains a perfect balance of doctrine and practice. Here is the first message in that series. 09.06.26.Welcome.to. Ephesus. Tim. McCool

In a follow up message to “Leading Others to Christ”, I look at the Bible teaching on what we are really supposed to be doing. Did God command us to make children for Him or did He command us to lead His born-again children into discipleship? We are not given the task of making children …

In a message from our Wednesday service, Bro. Byron Fair, member of Zion PBC, preached for us. He shared with us from the writings of Peter about how we often feel out of place in this world as Christians, and what we should do about it. 08.26.26.Feeling. Out.of. Place. Byron. Fair

Leading others to Christ is a relatively modern evangelical Christian term. But is it a Biblical term? This phrase / idea evolved in the 20th century and carries the idea of bringing a non-child of God to a moment in which they become a child of God. But is this found in the Bible? And …

Jesus tells us in the book of John that we shall have tribulation. It is unavoidable and no person is exempt. Knowing we will face afflictions and difficulties in this life, how are we prepared to handle those moments when they come? In this sermon Brother Luke looks at how a child of God can …

Back in March I began a series on “fundamentals of the faith.” The 1st and 2nd messages are on the podcast if anyone would like a refresher on that series. At long last, here is the 3rd message in that series – Limited Atonement. In this message, I look at the purpose of why Christ …

We are all faced with moments of temptation. In those times Satan is trying to entice us to disobey God. He is masterful at his craft and so subtle, until we often don’t even realize in that moment what is happening. In this sermon Brother Luke looks at those moments and how to prepare ahead …

We have probably all taken a math test where the instructions informed us, we must not only give the right answer but also show our work. Teachers do this to make us prove we understand the process that gets us to the correct answer. In this sermon Brother Luke looks at this concept from a …

Here is the 2nd part of the message entitled, “Remember, Remember, Remember.” 08.09.26.Remember. Remember. Remember.pt.2.Tim. McCool

The Apostle Peter is probably the best person in the history of the world to teach us about remembering. As the one who declared he would die with Jesus, only to deny him 3 times within a few hours, no doubt Peter had personal experience with forgetting. In the first part of the message entitled …

Here is part 2 of Green Pastures… 07.26.26.Green. Pastures.pt.2.Tim. McCool

For sheep to grow, they must be free from certain things. In this message, I look at how sheep are able to rest and grow in green pastures. Here is part 1 of Green Pastures… 07.26.26.Green. Pastures.pt.1.Tim. McCool

In the Bible Profile series, I have now left Genesis and moved into Exodus. The most significant figure of Exodus, is of course, Moses. It would take years to cover all of the events of Moses’ life, so I chose to focus on the times we find Moses on certain mountains. 07.22.26.Moses.on.the. Mountain. Tim. McCool

We all have opinions and they can certainly be valuable to us. Our lives can be shaped in positive ways if we listen to the opinions of the older, wiser people in our lives. However, opinions can be dangerous and a tremendous source of strife and conflict if used recklessly. With the internet and social media, it is easier …