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Many would say we must accept Jesus in order to be saved. But this is the opposite of the way it is. The Lord accepts us through the work of His Son Jesus. But as born again children of God, we can accept the ministry of Jesus to our lives. Jesus made it very clear …

In the 3rd message on Spirit fullness, I finally come to the specific ways in which born again children of God can experience the filling of the Spirit. The Lord will not be mocked, and we can certainly do things to repel His Spirit. But when we embrace submission to His will, the experience of …

Our world is overrun with an infectious, sinful disease called pride. The Bible has much to say about pride, but we have gotten so used to seeing it we often fail to recognize it. In this sermon Brother Luke preaches about what pride really looks like, to better help us identify it. This is important for us because it is …

In Micah the sixth chapter we read that God’s people are required to love mercy. Do we love mercy? We sure love to receive it, but do we love to give it? In this sermon Brother Luke looks at the life of Joseph to show a powerful example of what loving mercy looks like. 11.09.25.Love.Mercy.Luke.Hagler

Here is a message I overlooked in the “Set Apart” series. One of the top 5 teachings that sets apart the truth from that which is not truth, is total depravity. We can never truly understand why salvation is by grace alone until we clearly see total depravity. The reason salvation can only be by …

Without question there are ways we can act and think that will repel the Spirit of God. In part 2 of a message on this subject, I look at the things that accommodate and welcome the Holy Spirit into close fellowship. 11.02.25.Spirit.Fullness.pt.2.Tim.McCool

We were blessed this week to have brother Jonah Lowrance visiting with us. Brother Jonah is a member of Mt. Paran PBC in Social Circle, GA. In this message Brother Jonah preaches on Peter’s message on the day of Pentecost. The focus of Peter’s message was on the resurrected Savior, and it caused a tremendous …

If we check all the boxes by going to church, praying, and giving – does that mean we are guaranteed to be favored with the Presence of God’s Spirit? What does it mean to be Spirit filled? Are there ways we can act and think that will repel the Spirit of God? In this message, …

What is required of us by the Lord? What does He expect out of us? In this sermon Brother Luke looks at what it means to do justly, which is one of the things the Bible tells us is required of us by God. 10.26.25.What.is.Required.Luke.Hagler

In this sermon Brother Luke looks at how walking in obedience is the key to a solid foundation. While it is easy to understand the concept, it is sometimes difficult to execute. 10.22.25.Building.on.a.Rock.Luke.Hagler

Isaiah 35 presents a beautiful picture of the King’s Highway. Are we on it? Have we taken a detour? Do we even know it exists? In this sermon, I look at the glorious Highway of the King. 10.19.25.The.Kings.Highway.Tim.McCool

The Lord is very clear about His view on pride. He hates and resists it. But He is also very clear about humility. I am so thankful we serve a God who is very tender-hearted towards his children when they display humility. In this message I look at how a little humility goes a long …

How often do we act like the Israelites in how quickly we turn away from God? Even after experiencing his great deliverances, we are quick to turn away. In this message, Brother Luke looks at a Savior that stands in the breach to make intercession for us even when we rebel against our God. 10.12.25.He.Stands.in.the.Breach.Luke.Hagler

Does it matter which Bible we use? Today we often choose a version of that Bible that best suits our personal preferences. With over 50 versions of the English Bible, it is wise to consider how these versions came to be. But the various versions contain so many contradictions with each other until it is …

Our lives go through seasons, and Solomon wisely addresses this in the book of Ecclesiastes. In this final message of the anniversary meeting, Elder David Crawford preaches about the seasons of life we all face, and how we must respond. 10.05.25.Seasons.David.Crawford

In recent weeks, several well-known people in the media have dismissed at the least and at the worst, mocked prayer. In this message, Brother David looks at the need for ongoing fervent prayer. 10.04.25.Should.We.Keep.Praying.David.Crawford

In the morning message preached by Elder David Crawford, he looks at some shocking ways we may be engaged in idolatry and not realize it. 10.04.25.Weak.and.Beggarly.Elements.David.Crawford

In the first message of the Anniversary meeting, Elder Neil Honea, pastor of 5 Mile PBC, presents a timely sermon for both young and old. As Jacob was dying, he recalled how he had to fight battles against the wicked culture around him, in addition to being a shepherd. It is important the younger generation …

When we think of the word prodigal, our minds usually drift to the account of what is known as the prodigal son in Luke’s gospel. Interestingly, the word prodigal is not found in the account. So, we may legitimately ask, who is the real prodigal? In this message, I look at this question. 09.28.25.Who.Is.the.Real.Prodigal.Tim.McCool

The Bible tells us the Lord uses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. David used a sling and a stone to slay a giant. Samson used the jawbone of an ass to slay 1,000 philistines. A child of God uses things to fight their battles that the world would say are …