From the Pulpit – Flint River Primitive Baptist Church

In this episode of Words of Grace, we share Pastor Winslett’s message on The Blessing of Family. From the very beginning, God established marriage as the oldest institution, teaching us through family relationships about His own love and care for His people. Drawing from Genesis, Ephesians, and the Psalms, this sermon reminds us that family … Continue reading "The Blessing of Family"

In this fourth episode of our series on the sovereignty of God in salvation, we delve into the profound topic of God’s sovereign choice of His people for salvation. Specifically, the aspect of God’s election, examining scriptures that illustrate how God, in His sovereignty, chose His elect before the foundation of the world. We also … Continue reading "The Sovereignty of God in C...

Would it surprise you that sometimes, what looks like healthy religion is actually a brutal, judgmental legalism, full of rules and not Christ? That’s our subject in this sermon from our series through Colossians. What Looks Like Healthy Religion  

What Makes You Complete? People look to all sorts of worldly things to make them complete – in vain. But the child of God has real completeness in Christ! The same Christ in whom dwelt all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. What Makes You Complete?

Paul gives the remedy for the threat of false teaching: continual growth in Christ. Join us for this message from Colossians chapter 2. Walking in Christ

Continuing our series from Colossians, we move into chapter 2 which begins to focus on some of the pressing issues Paul addresses in this short but powerful writing: false teaching. In short, false teaching disturbs the hearts of God’s children, robbing them of comfort and assurance. Paul’s Burden for Colosse

John chapter 10 contains some of the most comforting and doctrinally instructive passages in the New Testament. Jesus gives His sheep life. They hear His voice and follow Him. And, they’ll never perish because they’re secure in His Father’s hand. In today’s message, we consider this passage in our continuing series on statements of Sovereign … Continue reading "The Sh...

Faithfully preaching God’s word invites adversity and suffering. In Colossians chapter 1, Paul remarks on this fact, claiming that he rejoices in such suffering. Moreover, this ministry God had “dispensed” unto him was the fulfillment of God’s promise, even a mystery hidden from the foundation of the world, that Gentiles would be blessed with the … Continue reading "P...

To reconcile means to “to resolve or settle a difference.” Through sin, humans are enemies and alienated from God’s presence and blessings and without reconciliation, we would have no hope in standing before God after death, certain judgment awaiting. But praise God, He sent His Son into the world to die for our sins, saving … Continue reading "Reconciled On the Cross"

The Lord Jesus Christ, God’s incarnate Son, is the great head of the church. In today’s message, we discuss what headship means as well as three ways to visualize the Body of Christ, the Church. Message 5 in our series through Colossians, from October 2021. The Great Head of the Church  

History is filled with people who diminished the awesome grandeur and divinity of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Who is He? Tune in to this week’s message to learn about our great God. The Real Christ

Continuing our exposition the book of Colossians, we look to beautiful, theological language in chapter 1, verses 12-14. Message 3 in our series through Colossians, from October 2021. Delivered from Darkness

A pastor’s heart is never more revealing than when he prays. In this message, we read Paul’s prayer for the church at Colossae, from Colossians 1:9-12. Message 2 in our series through Colossians, from September 2021. A Minister’s Heart

Beginning a new exposition of Colossians, we consider the first 8 verses of this short but impactful epistle. Introduction to Colossians

Continuing his thoughts on the ministry of the church, pastor Winslett speaks about Jesus’ instruction to employ wisdom and discretion in our work. Wise as Serpents

Last weeks message focused on the biblical encouragement to “wait” on the Lord in our trials. Today, we balance that though with a message on working. That is, as we wait on God, there are many things we need to be doing, particularly as a church. Working While Waiting

A popular Christian slogan in contemporary times is “Let go and let God.” But is this the best way to express encouragement in times of trial? We think not – for the simple reason that human beings cannot “let” God do anything, for He is sovereign. In this message, Pastor Winslett speaks to that point, … Continue reading "Let Go and Let God???"

Continuing our series on forgiveness, we consider passages that focus on forgiveness from a parental/chastening perspective, rather than an eternal perspective. Forgiveness in an Experiential Sense

Forgiveness is a concept at the forefront our minds as well as scripture itself. In this message, Ben Winslett speaks of the forgiveness of sins through Christ Jesus. Please enjoy this message preached August 2021 at Flint River. Forgiveness in an Eternal Sense  

In Judges 6, we’re introduced to about the most unlikely candidate to deliver Israel from Midianite conquerors, a fearful and uncertain Gideon. And yet, his faith is spoken of in the Honor Roll of faith in Hebrews 11. From this, every day saints can find much comfort and encouragement! An Unlikely Hero

The orthodox word “Trinity” is one that expresses the theological truth that the Godhead is one God in three Persons; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. In this message, Pastor Winslett speaks to the great and perfect, eternal unity there is between these three Persons of the one Godhead. The Trinity as a Triunity

Human beings are social creatures and as such, no one is to be an island to himself. In this message, Ben Winslett shares insight from scripture about the need for companionship in the world. The Value of Friends

Micah 6:8 says God requires of His people that they do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Today we focus on that beautiful, Christlike trait, mercy. To Love Mercy

We continue our series from the last two weeks on salvation, considering Paul’s statement that saved people are “His workmanship,” and that we have been saved “unto good works.” His Workmanship

A continuation of last week’s message, we consider the “flip side of the coin” in the conclusion of Jesus’ interaction with the Rich Young Ruler. While salvation is impossible with men, all things are possible with God! Indeed, He saves us by His grace. All Things Are Possible