Peace River Baptist Church Sunday Sermons

It had been 12 years since the start of the Rebuild. Nehemiah was out of town for a while. God’s people forgot the promises they made. Nehemiah returns and steers them back onto the path of steadfastness. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on December 26

The Christmas season has a tendency of becoming a hectic-paced marathon of activity that offers little time for reflection. What’s the rush? Let’s slow everything down and go back to Bethlehem. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on December 19, 2021

Now that the walls and gates of Jerusalem were restored, it was time to celebrate in a joyful praise service as they dedicate the walls. Let’s capture the spirit of that celebration. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on December 12, 2021.

Now that the walls and gates of Jerusalem were restored, it was important that the Jews inhabit their capital city and make the population grow. What kind of people answered the call? Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on December 5, 2021

Nehemiah’s people make a firm covenant with the Lord to obey Him. Promises are easy but change is hard. We find three evidences they meant what they promised. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on November 28, 2021

The wall-builders have finished the job. Now it is time for God’s people to take inventory of their spiritual lives. We too need to take a good hard look. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on November 14, 2021

The wall is finished, the gates are well-guarded, the city was populated and organized and the Jews moved into their homes. But something was missing… Revival. Nehemiah shows us some essentials of revival. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on November 7, 2021

The wall is just about finished. The enemies are getting desperate and launch an all-out assault on Nehemiah personally. 4 schemes are leveled at this leader. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on October 31, 2021

Nehemiah had to deal with another problem among his workers on the wall. This time internal conflict threatened to hinder the rebuild. Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on October 24, 2021

Discouragement is a common problem to all of us. Even Nehemiah had to deal with the widespread discouragement among his workers on the wall. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on October 17, 2021

Nehemiah and the people are busy building the wall when the enemies begin criticizing them and the work. God gave the wall-builders a strategy for dealing with the critical words. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on October 3, 2021

Nehemiah motivated the people of Jerusalem to rise up and build. In chapter 3 they begin the project in earnest. Notice the different characteristics of workers. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on September 26, 2021

Nehemiah shares his vision to rebuild the broken walls with the king. He now goes to Jerusalem and lights a fire with the people to rise up and build. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on September 19, 2021

Today we continue our series on Nehemiah- Rebuilding the Walls. Nehemiah had a vision to rebuild the broken walls surrounding Jerusalem. He launches the vision by sharing it with the king. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on September 12, 2021

Today we begin a series on Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Walls. Nehemiah had a passion to rebuild the broken walls surrounding Jerusalem, the city of God. We too need to rebuild the crumbling walls of our churches, our homes, our own spiritual lives. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on September 5, 2021

We all have unknown futures.  We all are prone to worry.  Even the culture knows worry doesn’t help. God has the solution for worry. Sermon by Assistant Pastor Gary Collins on August 22, 2021

Do you ever feel insignificant or worthless? Do you ever wonder if your life counts for anything? Paul shares with us how to live a life that matters. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on August 15, 2021

Paul finally arrives in Rome. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on August 8, 2021

Paul is shipwrecked on the Island of Malta. During his three month stay on the island, God’s hand was evident and Paul’s gospel activity was continuous. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on August 1, 2021

Paul is finally on his way to Rome. As they were sailing, the ship came into a storm. The sailors were about to abandon ship when Paul stood up with some words of encouragement. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on July 25, 2021

Paul is once again privileged to give his testimony and share the gospel before another official. King Agrippa hears the life giving truth but walks away from eternal life. Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on July 18, 2021

Paul stayed in prison for 2 years and a new Roman governor comes on the scene. Festus now is tasked with dealing with Paul. In this passage Paul’s case faces more political can-kicking down the road. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on July 11, 2021

Paul is brought before the Roman governor Felix. The ensuing conflict reminds us of the 3 groups that are involved in spiritual conflicts today. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on June 27, 2021

Since Paul arrived in Jerusalem he has gone from one trying experience to another. In this chapter we see that his faith is put into the frying pan of two more difficult experiences. What helped Paul endure? Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on June 20, 2021

When Paul is allowed to speak, he gives his testimony. Much can be learned on how to speak up for the Lord. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on June 13, 2021