Mount Paran Primitive Baptist Church

"Three Wisemen" - Brother Jonah Lowrance Brother Jonah presented the story of the three Wisemen who were studious in the Old Testament as can be seen in their zeal to seek out the Lord Jesus Christ and in the gifts they presented unto Him. This story is a lesson in the studious and zealous devotion that all Christians should have.  This message was preached on Sunday, December 28, 2025    

"Should We Celebrate the Birth of Christ?" • Elder Bryce Lowrance Drawing from scriptures from Genesis to Revelation, Elder Bryce shows that heaven, the angels, God, and His elect throughout history have celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. Yes, we should celebrate the birth of Christ, at Christmas time, and all the time. This message was preached on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Brother Jonah Lowrance • "We Have a Promise" - Isaiah 1:1-18 Although, like Judah, we remain sinful and aren’t getting our worship right; God has given us a promise that He has made our sins as white as snow.  Elder Bryce Lowrance • "The Mystery Revealed" - 1st Peter 1:10-12 For over 4,000 years God hid all of the details of how salvation is accomplished. In types and shadows, God gave clues and h...

"Already, but Not Yet" • 1st Peter 1:6-9 - Elder Bryce Lowrance The purpose of Peter's letter is to encourage children of God to continue to walk by faith even though they live in a world that is constantly against them. The key to that stedfast walk is a proper perspective on suffering and trial. Rather than thinking that God has abandoned us, we need to realize that our Good Father is showing us...

"Introduction to Isaiah" • Isaiah 1 - Brother Jonah Lowrance Brother Jonah introduced the Prophecy of Isaiah which begins with the Lord sending harsh words of judgement to Judah. However, these words of judgement are accompanied by declarations of God's grace and forgiveness of sins.  "Doxology" • 1st Peter 1:3-5 - Elder Bryce Lowrance Peter's purpose in this letter is to encourage Christians to k...

“To My Fellow Resident Aliens” • 1st Peter 1:1-2 Elder Bryce Lowrance. In this openign message for 1st Peter, Elder Bryce gives background information about the life and discipleship of Peter. This mixed life of faith and doubt serves as an encouragement to us when we wrestle with the same doubts and fears. We are strangers in this world but more importantly, we have been loved by God from all ete...

Elder Bryce Lowarance "Benediction" - Hebrews 13:20-25 In this concluding message of the expository series on the book of Hebrews, Elder Bryce teaches about the final prayer of the Apostle and his hope that the Hebrew Christians would continue to hear and obey the ministers with which God has blessed them. This short section provides and excellent summary of the entire letter reminding us that our...

“Not Just A Teacher” • Hebrews 13:17-19 - Elder Bryce Lowrance   God promised to give the New Testament churches pastors after his own heart (Jeremiah 3). These men put in the church to guide and lead God’s children in how they can walk more like Jesus in this fallen world. They are watchman for our souls, and accountable to God for their work. Our eternal security is guaranteed by the finished wo...

“Faith of Our Fathers” • Hebrews 13:5-7-16  Elder Bryce Lowrance The closing portion of the Hebrew letter procides instructions on how we ought to live as gracious recipients of the grace of God in Jesus Christ. This chapter tells us to remember the examples of the past, obey those in the future, and be ready to follow our spiritual leaders in the future. Today’s message focuses on the fact that n...

“Contentment” • Hebrews 13:5-6 - Elder Bryce Lowrance The life and character of a born again child of God is to be different than the manner of those who love this world. It is a learned behavior to be content whether we are rich or poor or whether we have good or bad health. The power of Christ given to us in faith allows us to walk in fellowship with God regardless of the outward circumstances o...

Elder Bryce Lowrance • "The Compassion of Christ" - Matthew 12 & Isaiah 42. In a deep display of compassion toward a man whose hand had withered, Jesus shows that He is the Messiah and that nothing will discourage Him from His mission as the chosen Mediator between God and the elect family. As certain as His ability to heal, Jesus was a successful Savior and finished the work. We can take this...

Elder Bryce Lowrance • "Marriage" - Hebrews 13:4 Marriage was designed by God and instituted on the earth curing the creation. It is a honorable because it was designed and created by God for one man and one woman to have complementary companionship through their entire life. It is a covenant relationship ordained by God and a witnessed union my others in public. When the man and woman are united...

Elder Bryce Lowrance • “Remember” - Hebrews 13:3   The term “remember” is not simply a mental memory recall, it is a call to action. We are not to just think about those that are in bonds or adversity and wish them well. We are to sympathize with them as being part of the same body of Christ that we are. Then, we are to act upon that sympathy in pray and assistance in any way we are able.  This me...

Brother Jonah Lowrance • "The Preparation of the Gospel of Peace" - Ephesians 6:15 We must prepare ourselves with the gospel of peace, the good news that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, has brought peace between man and God. With this truth we can overcome evil with good and love others as Christ loves us.  Elder Bryce Lowrance • "Entertain Strangers" - Hebrews 13:2  After a brief review from the end...

September 14, 2025   Elder Bryce Lowrance opens with the reading of Psalm 46 "God is our refuge" and then offers the opening prayer.   Elder Carl Staten preaches about "Faith in the Power of God" from 1st Corinthians 2:1-5

Brother Jonah Lowrance - “John 12:20-24 • “We Would See Jesus” Jesus does not change or “dumb down” the gospel when He teaches the Gentiles. He puts it in terms that they can understand but the fundamental message is the same, the Christ must die, but when He does He will raise again and give eternal life to all of God’s people. Elder Bryce Lowrance - Hebrews 13:1 • “Let Brotherly Love Continue” M...

"Christ as Our Center" • 1st Corinthians 2:2 & Acts 17 - Brother Jonah Lowrance Brother Jonah begins in 1st Corinthians 2:2, talking about the importance of keeping Christ and Him Crucified as the focus of our thoughts and lives. He then went to Acts 17 to show how the Apostle Paul did this in a variety of situations. 

"Final Warning" • Hebrews 12:12-29 - Elder Bryce Lowrance In his final warning to the Hebrew Christians who were being tempted to turn away from following Christ and returning to law service, the Apostle reminds them that their behavior will affect others for good or bad. He also reminds them that they are considering returning to a form of worship that had the people scared of God, even their med...

"Our Response to Trials" • Hebrews 12:3-11 - Elder Bryce Lowrance. There are three basic responses to trials; 1. We can become bitter against God, 2. We faint in our walk and wonder away from God, or 3. We remember Jesus and realize that the chastisement we are receiving is our loving Heavenly Father teaching us to be more like His Son. This message was preached on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

"Believe and Be Saved" • Acts 16:30-31 - Brother Jonah Lowrance. Brother Jonah presents the account of the Philippian Jailer who, not really knowing what he asked, wanted to be saved. Paul answered him with a simple statement, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ." Belief is an act of faith. If faith is present in someone, then they are already born again. In other words, they are already saved. Ther...

"Faith in the Face of Death" • Hebrews 11:35-40 - Elder Bryce Lowrance. The Apostle concludes his list of faithful Old Testament saints with those who continued in faith even though they were not delivered from death. Their testimony was that they believed in a better resurrection and so thought nothing of losing their life in this world. He argues that these saints believed in the promise of the...

"Repent" • Matthew 4:17 - Brother Jonah Lowrance Brother Jonah presents the context, weight, and reasons Jesus' command to repent. Though it is a command he gives, it should not be viewed as a threat but an encouragement to the Child of God. Because we are not perfect, we will find that repentance is command we ought to respond to daily. This message was preached on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

"Bad Shepherds & The Good Shepherd" • John 9:35-10:11 - Brother Jonah Lowrance. Often the popular religion of the day does a horrible job of caring for the people of God. But Jesus, the Good Shepherd, loves the elect of God and gave Himself for them. "Hear, Believe, Do" • Hebrews 11:32e-34 - Elder Bryce Lowrance. All of the examples of faith in Hebrews 11 show how the children of God not only...

"Jepthae" • Hebrews 11:32d - Elder Bryce Lowrance - Preaching from Judges 10-12, Elder Lowrance shows that God can and does use people from various backgrounds. Even though Jepthae was driven away from his father's house by his half-brothers, he became a great deliverer of Israel and head over his brethren. Infamously remembered for his foolish vow, the story of Jepthae reminds us that we should s...

"Samson" • Hebrews 11:32c & Judges 13-16 - Elder Bryce Lowrance. Samson is a clear case of the sovereignty of God in deliverance. God set a side Samson from before he was born, and despite his continual disobedience and horrible choices, God uses him to deliver Israel from the Philistines. This message was preached on Sunday, July 6, 2025.