Author: Mount Paran Primitive Baptist Church - Walton County, Georgia

October 17, 2021 • Psalm 42 “As Thirsts the Hart”
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October 17, 2021 • Psalm 42 “As Thirsts the Hart”

Psalm 42 • “As Thirsts the Hart” – Elder Bryce Lowrance (October 17, 2021) In Psalm 42, David has a little talk with himself, but in doing so, he teaches us that we should do the same thing. When we are in distress, anxious, worried, or hurting in any way, we should remind ourselves of the promises of God. God has promised to always be with us. This fact will sustain us through all our trials. David also gives himself a hope of recovery when he looks forward to returning to public worship.

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October 10, 2021 • Isaiah 52 “Awake, Oh, Church!”

Isaiah 52:1-12 • Awake, Oh, Church! – Elder Bryce Lowrance (October 10, 2021) The prophecy of Isaiah 52 has its historical fulfillment when Israel was delivered from Babylonian and Persian captivity. But a closer look reveals that Isaiah is pointing toward a much grander deliverance. This prophecy is about the deliverance of the elect family of God by the finished work of Jesus Christ. Therefore, Isaiah is telling the church to awake, preach, and praise God in song.

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October 3, 2021 • Psalm 61

Psalm 61 • The Rock That Is Higher Than I – Elder Bryce Lowrance (October 3, 2021) Preaching from Psalm 61, Elder Bryce teaches about the progression of the four “I Will” statements David makes in this Psalm. David says “I will cry.” Since the Lord will hear and answer, David says that he will abide in the tabernacle of God and trust Him. Finally, David recognizes that all his hope and peace comes from the Lord so he says, “I will sing praises.”

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September 26, 2021 • Psalm 137

Psalm 137 • By the Rivers of Babylon – Elder Bryce Lowrance (September 26, 2021) Psalm 137 is ironic in that it is a song about not being able to sing. The children of Israel were in captivity in Babylon and could not sing a song of joy because they were mourning for their sins and were away from Zion. We too should have this same attitude about our sins and the things that would separate us from the Lord’s church.

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September 19, 2021 • Jeff and Bryce


September 19, 2021 • “Have the Mind of Christ” Brother Jeff Autry preaches from Philippians, Chapter 2 where Paul gives the examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus for us to follow. These two men have more concern for the well being and hope of others than they do for themselves.

Elder Bryce Lowrance • Psalm 34:8-22 “Church in the Cave” Elder Bryce continues his message from Psalm 34 by reviewing the events that led up to the writing of the Psalm and the first seven verses. Then, he relates David’s experience of deliverance by God and his exhortation to others to trust in the Lord. David calls on us to just “taste” the fact that the Lord is good.

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September 12, 2021 • Jonah and Bryce


September 12, 2021 • The Lord Is Trustworthy” Brother Jonah Lowrance considers the subject of trust. Why should we trust God? Brother Jonah goes to the book of Daniel chapter 5 and the account of the “writing on the wall.” He then explains how God spoke through Isaiah the prophet a couple hundred years before the events found in Daniel and how God fulfills prophecy and always keeps his promises.  

Elder Bryce Lowrance • Psalm 34:1-7 “I Will Bless the Lord at All Times” Following Brother Jonah, Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches concerning Psalm 34 and just what exactly David was doing before he uttered the words found in Psalm 34. He looks at David’s fears and what is recorded in 1st Samuel when David flees from King Saul and the terrible sequence of events that David causes. Despite that, David finally realizes where his hope is found, penning the words found in Psalm 34. What can we learn from David’s experience? What happens when we don’t trust the Lord? What happens when we do trust Him?

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September 5, 2021 • Psalm 6


September 5, 2021 • Elder Bryce Lowrance – Psalm 6 In this Psalm, David does not plead to have his chastisement to cease. He prays that he would see that God loves him and that is why he needs correction. Further, he prays that his desire to sin be taken away so that he walks upright. David concludes the Psalm by praying that the devil and temptation would be ashamed for even trying to persuade him to walk away from the Lord.

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August 8, 2021 Bro. Jeff Autry and Eld. Larry White

August 8 2021 • Brother Jeff Autry preaches from Philippians chapter 1 teaching that we need to have the mindset of serving and loving others rather than focusing on our trials and difficulties. Elder Larry White continues with the theme of having this mind of Christ as he teaches from 1st Corinthians chapter 10. In this message, he teaches us how the Lord intends for us to handle the various temptations and trials of life.