by Elder Martin Onyoni (October 6, 2024) When Elder Martin Onyoni came to preach for us in October 2024, after the sermon we asked him to take some time and update our church on the churches that have been established in Africa. Bro. Martin has labored faithfully among the flocks there, as well as several of our ordained elders and other Primitive …

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on September 15, 2024) Have you ever been homesick? In this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens reminds us how it is too long for home when we are away from home. He shares how, when he was a child and spending the night somewhere overnight, a phone call from home would help lift his spirits. Likewise, Scripture tea…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on October 13, 2024) As we began to see in the first half of this sermon, there are at least three different types of justification taught in Scripture: justification by grace, justification by works, and justification by faith. Since “justification” is a legal term meaning “not guilty,” we are made to think …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on October 13, 2024) In the sermons leading up to this message, we have been laying the groundwork for Paul’s examination of Justification by Faith in Chapter 4 of the Book of Romans. As we move on into this chapter, we find Paul using the example of Faithful Abraham to illustrate this Bible doctrine. In fact…

by Elder Martin Onyoni (preached on October 6, 2024) On the first Sunday night in October of 2024, we were blessed to have Elder Martin Onyoni, pastor of First Primitive Baptist Church Kisii, Kenya, come and preach for us. Bro. Martin brought a powerful and comforting message about the second coming of Christ, from Matthew chapter 25. Please join u…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on September 29, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, the name “Christian” is not just any old name. In fact, it ought to mean something! Elder John Morgan Owens continues today teaching us from Scripture what it means to be a follower of Christ. Join us for the conclusion of this message. Download Audio File…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on September 29, 2024) What is a Christian? What does it really mean when someone says, “I am a Christian?” In this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens teaches us from Scripture that being a Christian means that we are living our lives in a Christ-like manner. Join us as we see the answer to this important question.…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on October 6, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, it is extremely important for us to place our faith in the finished work of Christ. Belief of the gospel message gives us the rest, assurance, and hope that we need to serve the Lord profitably here in this sin-cursed world. Join us today as we conclude this m…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on October 6, 2024) In the last message from the book of Romans, we saw that our eternal salvation does not depend on whether or not we believe the gospel message. But does that mean that believing the gospel is not important? The answer is a resounding “NO!” It is extremely important that we have faith in th…

by Elder Kenneth Nowell (preached on September 4, 2024) In 2 Kings 22, we read about the young king Josiah, who was the last good king of Judah. During the reign of his father and grandfather, the Book of the Law had been lost. And where had it been lost? In the House of God (the Temple)! In this sermon, Elder Kenneth Nowell explains how we also ca…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 22, 2024) We began yesterday reviewing a couple of verses we have already discussed in Romans 3:3-4. The question of whether unbelief keeps us out of heaven has been argued about since the early days of Christianity. But the Bible answer is clear: it is the faithfulness of God that counts, not of…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 22, 2024) As we continue our study in the Book of Romans, we want to go back today and review a couple of verses that we have already discussed. These verses are found in the first part of Chapter 3, where the question is asked, “What if some did not believe?” The answer given by most of the rest…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 15, 2024) Today we conclude our study of the doctrine of “total depravity” as set forth in Chapter 3. We have seen what total depravity is, and how it separates us from God. Today we finish up by looking at the solution for the human condition of depravity, and ultimately find that God gets all t…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 15, 2024) As we have seen in our study of the Book of Romans, the doctrine of “total depravity” – i.e., that man is completely dead spiritually – is a very real doctrine! We have looked at the definition and description of depravity as set out in Chapter 3, and today we examine the dilemma that d…

by Elder Tim McCool (preached on August 7, 2024) Have you ever considered the symbolism of the national holidays of Israel? In this sermon, Elder Tim McCool, Pastor of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church in Echola, Alabama, shares some of the symbolism of the festivals given to Israel by the God of the festival. Join us for this encouraging sermon. …

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on September 8, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, the thing we most need during times of distress is a vision of God high and lifted up! This world is filled with trouble, but eventually it will all be rolled up like a scroll and put away. The political disputes, the social divide, the sickness, and the death …

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on September 8, 2024) Do you get tired of the daily bombardment of sin and immorality? Does politics get you down and out? Does living in a sin-cursed world just generally drag you down into despair? Then maybe you need to see what Isaiah saw! In a time of great political and national turmoil, Isaiah saw the Lor…

by Elder Craig Blair (preached on September 8, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, God has revealed Himself to us in various ways. Elder Craig Blair has begun to teach us that we can see God in nature, and in Scripture. In the second half of this sermon, we continue looking at the way God reveals Himself to us in Scripture, and then learn that He r…

by Elder Craig Blair (preached on September 8, 2024) In this sermon, Elder Craig Blair, pastor of Tuscaloosa Primitive Baptist Church, teaches us about knowing God. There are at least three ways that God reveals Himself to us: in nature, in Scripture, and in our experience as we walk in discipleship with Him. Join us today as we begin looking at th…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 1, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, there are often famines in the life of the child of God. These famines are real, and can be scary to us! How should we face such famines? Isaac’s example in Gen. 26 teaches us that, when the famine arises, we should stay in the place where God wants us to be…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 1, 2024) How should we face the famines that arise in our lives? There are many accounts in Scripture concerning famines, and how people reacted them. In Genesis 26, we read about a famine that Isaac faced in the land of Canaan. God specifically told him, “Go not down into Egypt,” like his father…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on As we began to see in the last sermon, we have to press into the Kingdom of God on earth, which is the Church. It is NOT inevitable that the regenerated child of God will become a believer and join one of God’s true churches. Rather, we must press into it with effort, because we have many enemies trying to…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 21, 2024) In Luke’s gospel, we read an important statement regarding our discipleship here on earth: “The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.” The phrase “presseth into it” means, literally, to take it by force. Clearl…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on August 11, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, God has set forth a path for us to follow if we would enjoy life in a godly way. Peter tells us that the one who wants to “see good days” should refrain his tongue from evil, and seek peace, among other things. Join us today as we listen to the conclusion of this…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on August 11, 2024) Do you want to have a good life? The Bible teaches you how! In this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens preaches to us from the book of Peter about how to have “good days.” Join us as we see what we need to do in order to enjoy life in a godly way. Download Audio File…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 1, 2024) In our study on Romans, we are looking at the doctrine of total depravity as set out in Chapter 3. Last time, we saw the definition of depravity and discussed some dangers in forgetting about depravity. Today, we take a look at the description of depravity in Romans 3:10-18. Join us as w…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 1, 2024) In today’s sermon, we continue looking at the doctrine of total depravity in Romans 3. First of all, we review the definition of depravity that we discussed in the last sermon. Then we begin looking at why we need to know about our own depravity. When we forget the fact that we were dead…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 25, 2024) Today we get to the crux of Paul’s argument regarding the condition of man. The theological term that we use to describe the condition of man without God in nature is “total depravity.” This term describes the fact that ALL of Adam’s descendants are dead in trespasses and sins by nature, a…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 25, 2024) As we continue in our series on Romans, we are dealing with several questions asked by Paul in chapter 3. Today, we come to a question that implicates the false doctrine of “absolutism”, which is the belief that God has predestinated – or at least is “orchestrating” – all things that occur…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 18, 2024) In the first half of this sermon, we learned that the only advantage the Old Testament Jews had was that God had given them His word. Today, we deal with the question, “What if some did not believe?” The answer to this question given by the religious world is, “The unbelievers die and go t…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 18, 2024) As we move on into chapter three of Romans, we come to some questions asked by Paul concerning the Jews. In this sermon, we begin dealing with the first two of these questions: (1) What advantage has the Jew? and (2) What if some did not believe? In the first half of the message, we see th…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 4, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, the Jews had received the sign of circumcision, which set them apart from all other peoples on the earth. But the sign of circumcision was supposed to be the mark of an inward spiritual work. Today, we are looking at the way in which circumcision points us to t…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 4, 2024) As we continue in the second chapter of Romans, we are looking at the fact that, contrary to their belief, the Jews are guilty before God. One of the reasons is that they had received the sign of circumcision, which set them apart as special people unto God. Today we begin examining this si…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 28, 2024) As we have seen, the Jews – who thought themselves to be more righteous than the Gentiles – were actually just as culpable in the sight of God as other nations. This was because they had received the special blessings of God, and had been shown the goodness of God. Today we see that the Jews…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 28, 2024) In today’s sermon, we continue looking at the fact that the Jews – who thought themselves to be more righteous and holy than the Gentiles – were actually just as guilty in the sight of God. We start off seeing that the Jews were guilty before God because they had been shown that God’s goodne…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 21, 2024) In the first half of this sermon, we learned the difference between exercising proper godly judgment and being self-righteously judgmental. The Jews were looking down on Gentiles, believing themselves to be more holy and righteous, and deserving of God’s favor. However, Paul tells them plain…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 21, 2024) In Romans 2, we begin by looking at the difference between judgment and judgmentalism. There is no question that we are to exercise proper judgment in this life, but we are never to be judgmental in the exercise of that kind of discernment. Our judgment must be in accord with God’s standard …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 7, 2024) As we conclude chapter 1 of Romans, we are examining the display of the depravity of man. The Apostle Paul shows us the underlying condition of depravity, along with the inward display of that depravity. He also examines the outward display of depravity – its manifestation in this world. Join…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 7, 2024) In this sermon, we move on toward the end of chapter 1 of Romans. In the first half, we review where we are at this point in our exposition of Romans, and remind ourselves that this book is truly a book of inspired systematic theology. Next, we move into an examination of the depravity of man…

by Elder Chris McCool, pastor (preached on June 16, 2024) As we continue our exposition of Romans, we are in the process of learning about the depravity of man, which is the reason for the wrath of God. Today, we begin looking at how God’s wrath interacts with man’s depravity, and we see that it is exercised not only at the end of time in the great…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 16, 2024) As we dig further into chapter 1 of Romans, we are slowly being introduced to the concept of depravity. We have learned that God’s wrath is manifested against all ungodliness and unrighteousness, and today we begin to see that this ungodliness and unrighteousness is a universal human conditi…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 6, 2024) We continue today in Chapter 1 of the Book of Romans. As we began to see in the first half of this sermon, God’s wrath is real, and it is revealed to all the world “from heaven”. As we continue exploring this concept, we learn that God’s wrath is indeed a righteous wrath. It is never exercise…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 9, 2024) In the verses under consideration today, we learn first that the wrath of God is “revealed from heaven”. While it is clear from Scripture that the spiritual message of the gospel is something that only a spiritual being can understand, the wrath of God is revealed to all – including the unreg…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 2, 2024) As we move on into the first chapter of Romans, we are examining Paul’s own description of his ministry to the Roman church. After declaring his loving care for them, he began to speak of the burden he felt to preach the gospel to them. Then he set forth the power of the gospel, which is NOT …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 2, 2024) As we continue our exposition of Romans, we are still looking at some preliminaries found in Chapter 1. In the verses today, we see Paul’s ministry to the Roman church. He had great love and care for them, which reminds us that dry theology is not enough: we must also have love one for anothe…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 19, 2024) Yesterday we began looking at the book of Romans, which is the only inspired systematic theology that exists in the world. We began to see that Paul, in his salutation to the saints at Rome, set forth first his credentials, and then his concern for them. He continues to demonstrate his convic…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 19, 2024) At Zion PBC, we have begun a series on the Book of Romans. Today’s sermon is the first half of the first sermon from this book, which has aptly been called the only INSPIRED systematic theology in the world! Truly this book contains one of the most comprehensive statements of theology in exis…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 4, 2024) As we come to the conclusion of our series on the book of Hebrews, the writer reminds us of some blessings that we have in the church Kingdom. We have been looking at the spiritual leadership God has provided through His called ministry. We continue with the spiritual worship that we engage…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 4, 2024) As we reach the end of the Book of Hebrews, we are focusing on some spiritual blessings that we have in the church. We have discussed the blessing of spiritual fellowship, and today we consider the blessing of spiritual worship. God has given us pastors and preachers to lead us in our publi…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 21, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, chapter 13 takes us from “doctrine” to “duty”. In this last chapter of Hebrews, the writer reminds us of spiritual blessings that we have in the Church, and exhorts us to work to achieve those blessings. One of the first blessings – and duties – is engaging in f…