Zion Primitive Baptist Church

by Elder Ben Shettles (preached on June 14, 2026) As we began to see in the first half of this powerful sermon by Elder Ben Shettles, sometimes we find ourselves sitting under a juniper tree like Elijah, experiencing spiritual depression and despair. Almost always, this is the result of forgetting what God has done for...

by Elder Ben Shettles (preached on June 14, 2026) Have you ever found yourself in a state of spiritual depression? Have you ever thought that you’ve had enough, that you just can’t carry on anymore? If you have, you are in good company. A man named Elijah found himself under the juniper tree, in a...

by Elder Tyler Sposite (preached on May 30, 2026) Yesterday we heard the first half of this powerful sermon by Elder Tyler Sposite, preached at the Spring Meeting of Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Madera, CA. We were learning that the phrase “all men” in 1 Tim. 2:4 and 2:10 does NOT mean “all...

by Elder Tyler Sposite (preached on May 30, 2026) Recently we were blessed to get to visit Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Madera CA. At this meeting, Elder Tyler Sposite preached about “particular redemption” from 1 Timothy 2:4 and 2:10, two verses that others often use to try to refute that precious doctrine and...

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on June 7, 2026) As we began to see yesterday, the Messiah was not what the Jews expected. Rather than a great political figure who would throw off the political yoke of the Romans, Jesus was a great Savior Who threw off the yoke of sin. He would be...

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on June 7, 2026) In today’s sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens takes us to Isaiah to teach us about the gentleness of Christ. Matthew tells us that this passage in Isaiah 42:1-4 refers to Jesus, our Savior. The description of the Messiah here is so different than what the...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 15, 2026) In this sermon, which concludes our study of Leviticus 26, we learn that there is hope for children of God who have been rebellious. The remedy for rebellion is repentance, and our God is a merciful God! Join us today for the conclusion of this...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 1, 2026) When we paused the message yesterday, we were in the middle of examining the ways in which God chastens His children when they defy Him. We saw that God sometimes visits distress and disease upon the rebellious, and we were getting ready to look at...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 1, 2026) As we continue in our study of Leviticus 26, we find that when we defy God we experience chastisement of God. The blessings that we can experience in obedience are very real, but so are the chastenings of God! Join us today as we begin...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on March 4, 2026) The twenty-sixth chapter of Leviticus sets forth some principles about godly living that we would all do well to observe. In this sermon, we deal with the blessings that we have in our obedience. Join us today for this important message about our discipleship. Download...

by Elder Ricky Harcrow (preached on May 31, 2026) As we began to see in the first half of this sermon, God’s children are all “sanctified.” This term means “set apart for holy things.” Join us today for the second half of this powerful sermon by Elder Ricky Harcrow on the biblical concept of “sanctification.”...

by Elder Ricky Harcrow (preached on May 31, 2026) In this sermon by Elder Ricky Harcrow, we find a description of the children of God from the Book of Jude as “sanctified.” What does this term mean? Join us today for this powerful sermon about how we as God’s children have been “sanctified,” or “set...

by Elder Bobby Payne (preached on May 31, 2026) As we began to see yesterday, the little three-letter word “all” can mean many things in Scripture. In some places it means “all without exception”, in others it means “all under consideration.” In this powerful sermon by Elder Bobby Payne, he rightly divides the word “all”...

by Elder Bobby Payne (preached on May 31, 2026) We were recently blessed to have Elder Bobby Payne visit and preach for us here at Zion Primitive Baptist Church. He preached a powerful sermon on the little three-letter word “all.” What does “all” mean? As we will see in the first half of this sermon,...

by Elder Lonnie Mozingo, Jr. (preached on As we said in the introduction to the first half of this sermon, we have been blessed over the years with the friendship of Elder Lonnie Mozingo, Jr., who has preached for us many times here at Zion Primitive Baptist Church. He visited us back in 2013, and...

by Elder Lonnie Mozingo, Jr. (preached on October 6, 2013) Over the years, Elder Lonnie Mozingo, Jr., has visited often and been a dear friend to Zion Primitive Baptist Church. In this sermon, he takes us to the spiritual mountaintop, teaching us about the exceeding great and precious promises of God for His people. Join...

Recently, I was blessed to travel to Madera, California, and preach at the Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church there. At the meeting, Elder Tyler Sposite preached this powerful sermon about particular redemption using the passage in Ephesians Chapter 5 regarding marriage. Join us as we learn about how Jesus faithfully loved His bride by dying...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 17, 2026) As we began to see yesterday, God’s children who are living in this sin-cursed world are living in the difficult time between regeneration and resurrection. We long for the “sweet by and by,” but we dwell in the “nasty here and now.” But there are...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 17, 2026) In this sermon, we deal with the difficulty of living as a disciple of Christ in a sin-cursed body in a sin-cursed world. When we are born again, the struggle with trusting Christ and facing tribulations begins, and we must struggle daily to deal with...

by Elder David Crawford (preached on May 24, 2026) As we began to see in the first half of this sermon, Psalm 68:13 covers the entirety of the gospel message. Elder David Crawford visited us recently and preached from this verse, showing us how God brought us from the trash heap of pot shards to...

by Elder David Crawford (preached on May 24, 2026) Recently we were blessed to have Elder David Crawford visit with us here at Zion church. He preached a powerful sermon from Psalms 68:13, a verse which encompasses the entire gospel message. Please join us today for the first half of this sermon about our depravity,...

by Elder Mike Ivey (preached on April 9, 2017) As we began to see in the first half of this sermon, there are two world views that exist today. In one worldview, man and matter are the highest order. In the other worldview, which is the biblical worldview, God is the Creator and sustainer of...

by Elder Mike Ivey (preached on April 9, 2017) In this powerful sermon, preached by Elder Mike Ivey back in 2017, we deal with the problem of two opposing world views. One world view – the correct world view – holds that the world and man were created by God, whereas the other incorrect worldview...

by Elder Tim McCool (preached on May 10, 2026) As we began to see yesterday, Isaiah’s prophecy that “great light” would come upon the people of Israel was fulfilled in Christ. And truly they were living in a time of great darkness! Today, we go back and pick up part of the sermon from yesterday,...

by Elder Tim McCool (preached on May 10, 2026) In the sermon today, Elder Tim McCool takes us to Matthew 4:16, where Jesus is said to fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy that “[t]he people which sat in darkness saw great light.” Join us today for the first half of this sermon, as Bro. Tim begins to teach...