Sermons

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April 28, 2024 – “Warning #1” • Hebrews 2:1-4 – Elder Bryce Lowrance –

“Warning #1” • Hebrews 2:1-4 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. In the middle of his argument that Jesus Christ is superior to the angels, the Apostle Paul warns of the dangers of not listening to and applying the word of God in our lives. Since, God has spoken to us directly in His Son, we ought to be even more devoted to Him and His kingdom. If we neglect these things, we are in danger of forgetting all the blessings God has for us and that we were saved from our sins.
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April 21, 2024 – “Hannah and the Birth of Samuel” • 1st Samuel – Brother Jonah Lowrance & “What God Says About Jesus” • Hebrews 1:4-14 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“Hannah and the Birth of Samuel” • 1st Samuel – Brother Jonah Lowrance. Hannah was barren but greatly desired a son. She prayed to God with the promise to devote him to the service of God. God answered her prayer and gave her Samuel. This shows us that God is delighted to answer prayers that ultimately lead to His glory.

“What God Says About Jesus” • Hebrews 1:4-14 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The Apostle Paul makes a two-pronged defense of the superiority of Jesus Christ over the angels. The first argument is that Jesus is God. Jesus is the Son; angels are His servants. Christ is King; angels are His subjects. Jesus is the Creator; angels are created beings. Therefore, He is higher than the angels and deserves our praise and worship.
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April 14, 2024 – “The Exaltation of the Son of God” • Hebrews 1:1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“The Exaltation of the Son of God” • Hebrews 1:1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Returning to the opening of the Epistle to the Hebrews, Elder Bryce preaches about how Jesus is exalted above all things because of Who He is and what He has done. Jesus is the heir of all things; He is the Creator of the universe; He is the brightness of the glory of God; He is the visible of the invisible God; He is the Sustainer of the universe and our salvation; He is the sole and successful Savior of the elect of God; and He is at peace sitting at the right hand of the majesty on high.
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April 7, 2024 – Elder Bryce Lowrance & Brother Jonah Lowrance

“The Final Word” of “Divine Revelation Is Complete” • Hebrews 1:1-2 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Speaking again from the first two verses of the letter to the Hebrews, Elder Lowrance teaches how God progressively revealed His identity and will over the space of 1,500 years by the inspired writings of about 45 men. The apex of this revelation was when Jesus came and taught His disciples. Through the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, those men wrote the words of the New Testament and provided for God’s people everything they need to know about God, themselves, and their duty to Him.

“The Zeal of Phinehas” • Numbers 25 – Brother Jonah Lowrance. Brother Jonah exhorts us to do whatever is necessary to promote the righteousness of God in our lives and the lives of those around us. We should not be concerned with how we are viewed or judged. When God’s will is not being obeyed, we must take drastic measures to glorify Him and make intercession for our loved ones.
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March 31, 2024 – “Jesus: The Suffering Servant” • Isaiah 53 – Elder Ed Vickers & “Peace” • John 20:17; Matthew 28:7-8; Luke, 24:32 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

Special 5th Sunday Service (Mount Paran & Rock Springs meeting at Mount Paran PBC)

“Jesus: The Suffering Servant” • Isaiah 53 – Elder Ed Vickers. Elder Vickers shows that various ways that Jesus’ work on the cross fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah.

“Peace” • John 20:17; Matthew 28:7-8; Luke, 24:32 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Elder Lowrance teaches that the peace of Jesus Christ is found when we recognize what Christ has done for us, and with urgency share that message of hope with fellow believers.
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March 24, 2024 – “Jesus Christ: The True Superman” – An Overview of the Book of Hebrews” • Hebrews 1:1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“Jesus Christ: The True Superman” – An Overview of the Book of Hebrews” • Hebrews 1:1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. In his introductory sermon of the Hebrews Series, Elder Bryce provides historical background information vital to understanding the purpose of the letter. He also gives a summary of the entire book showing the superiority of Jesus Christ and the true Christian religion. Finally, he closes out showing that the first three verses of the letter show that Jesus Christ is the Superior Prophet, the Superior Priest, and the Superior Potentate (King).

We apologize for the audio anomalies in this recording. Our heating unit was broken in the sanctuary so we met in the fellowship which has a lot of echo. We have attempted to remove that background noise to give a more clear recording.
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March 17, 2024 – “Keep Up the Good Work!” • 3rd John – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“Keep Up the Good Work!” • 3rd John – Elder Bryce Lowrance. In a personal letter to a young man named Gaius, the Apostle John expresses his love and thankfulness for him in the truth. John is thankful for the support of the ministry that Gaius has done so far. He encourages him to continue being a fellow helper to the truth while ignoring those that were Diotrephes, who only wanted to have his way and had no regard for Apostolic authority. John points to Demetrius, who seems to be an older disciple doing the same work as Gaius, as an example to follow. He closes the letter with an important reminder that face to face fellowship is the key to truly understanding and living the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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March 10, 2024 – “Gospel Salvation” • Romans – Brother Jonah Lowrance

“Gospel Salvation” • Romans – Brother Jonah Lowrance. Eternal salvation is secured by the finished work of Jesus Christ. Therefore, our eternal justification is by grace alone. When we believe the gospel we are assured of these facts. Our justification by faith does not gain us the right to heaven but it does assure us of the fact that Jesus died for us.
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March 3, 2024 – “Christian Hospitality” • 2nd John – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“Christian Hospitality” • 2nd John – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The Apostle John wrote a personal letter to an “Elect Lady” and her children who were following the Lord. This letter is basically an abridged version of his first letter, and it focuses on the importance of having the true doctrine of Jesus Christ in order to love others properly. He warns them to not allow antichrist influences into their homes or church, and to keep in mind the truth that Jesus is God’s Son come in the flesh. Jesus gave His life for us to save us from our sins, and teach us how we ought to love others in thankfulness. 

This message was preached on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
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February 25, 2024 – “To the Elect Lady” • 2nd John 1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance & “Melchizedek is a Type of Christ” • Various Scriptures – Brother Jonah Lowrance

“To the Elect Lady” • 2nd John 1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. In this introductory message of John’s 2nd Epistle, Elder Bryce teaches that this is a personal letter to a Christian friend of the Apostle John. It is basically an abridged version of the 1st Epistle that John wrote. The themes of the letter are the sovereign grace of God, Eternal Sonship, avoiding the antichrist doctrine, and encouragement to live life for others.

“Melchizedek is a Type of Christ” • Various Scriptures – Brother Jonah Lowrance. Using the book of Hebrews and supporting scriptures from the Old Testament, Brother Jonah teaches how Melchizedek is one of the closest pictures we get of Jesus in the Old Testament. He also shows how Jesus is the Great High Priest and the rightful heir of the true throne of David.

These messages were preached on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
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February 18, 2024 – “The Psalm of the Ascension(s)” • Psalm 24 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“The Psalm of the Ascension(s)” • Psalm 24 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. This Psalm was written for the occasion of bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to the city of David from the house of Obededom. The Jews sang this Psalm weekly on Sunday to commemorate the ascension of the Ark back to Judea. Jesus claims this Psalm for Himself with His resurrection on the first day of the week. Prophetically David teaches that Jesus Christ is the only One worthy to ascend to heaven and be with the Father. By His death, Jesus purchased that right for God’s elect as well. Christ ascended first as the mighty Man of battle having conquered death. At His second coming, those who have the righteousness of Christ counted to them will meet Him in the air and then ascend to be with God for all eternity.
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February 11, 2024 – “Complaint and Confidence on the Cross” • Psalm 22 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“Complaint and Confidence on the Cross” • Psalm 22 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Through the inspiration of the Spirit, David declares that Jesus, while dying, taught us to trust our Heavenly Father. There are three cycles of complaint and confidence recorded in this Psalm of the Cross. Each cycle increases in the details of the despair and agony of Jesus on the cross. But each complaint is met with an ever-increasing amount of confidence in God’s deliverance.
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February 4, 2024 – “Noah Is a Type of Christ” – Brother Jonah Lowrance & “Why Did Jesus Ask ‘Why’?” • Psalm 22:1-2 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“Noah Is a Type of Christ” – Brother Jonah Lowrance. Just as Noah did a work to save and preserve those that were in the ark with him, Jesus finished the work of salvation on the cross, and all those that were chosen in Him are saved by His work.

“Why Did Jesus Ask ‘Why’?” • Psalm 22:1-2 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. In this introductory message to Psalm 22, Elder Bryce shows that Jesus claimed this Psalm was about Himself by crying out the first verse while dying on the cross. This message explores how it is that the all-knowing Son of God could possible ask the question”why?” about anything. We find that reason that Jesus asks this is so that we can know the God forsook Jesus so that we would never be forsaken.
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January 28, 2024 – “To You, God” • Psalm 21 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“To You, God” • Psalm 21 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. This Psalm is a celebration of our victorious King Jesus. Who, when He was raised from the dead was crowned once again in the sight of all mankind and secured the eternal victory for God’s people. The assurance of this salvation is based on the covenant of grace and election that God made before the foundation of the world. Jesus had victory over death and the grave. He will destroy all His enemies. He did all of these things by His own power. Therefore, we are duty in church worship is to praise the power of God alone.
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January 21, 2024 – “Adam Is a Type of Christ” • Romans 5:12-19 – Brother Jonah Lowrance

“Adam Is a Type of Christ” • Romans 5:12-19 – Brother Jonah Lowrance. Romans 5:12-19 Tracing the ways in which Adam was a type of Christ and pointed toward His substitutionary work on the cross, Brother Jonah teaches that as Adam was our representative in the fall into sin, so is Christ our representative in the gift of salvation.
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January 14, 2024 – “God Save the King” • Psalm 20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“God Save the King” • Psalm 20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Historically, this Psalm was a prayer of the nation of Israel for King David to be delivered through a great battle. The people prayed the God would help him. God blessed David with deliverance, and in turn, the entire nation as well. This Psalm is also a Messianic Psalm which means that it points toward the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. When His work on the cross was blessed, the entire elect family of God was blessed. We no longer need to pray for a battle that is coming, but we do need to pray for clear understanding that the battle is already won, and we are more than conquerors.
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January 7, 2024 – “Others” • Elder Bryce Lowrance & “Our Duty to Our Fellow Church Members” • Brother Jonah Lowrance

“Others” • Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the first three verses of chapter 12 in Romans, Paul’s letter to the church at Rome. He looks to what we should logically do in our service to God, beginning with the need to focus on remembering the mercies of God. He considers what it means to “present our bodies a living sacrifice” and exhorts us to consider how we can serve others. Brother Bryce draws clear distinction between sonship and discipleship, encouraging us to be “transformed by the renewing of your mind” and to humble ourselves and think of the needs of others before our own. He reminds us that in doing these things we can still experience joy and learn more about what is “acceptable” as mentioned by the Apostle Paul.

“Our Duty to Our Fellow Church Members” • Brother Jonah Lowrance looks at the close of the Apostle Paul’s first epistle to the church at Thessalonica found in Thessalonians 5:12-28. He looks at how many of the thoughts are not disconnected from one another and support the theme to consider others when we serve the Lord and His church. He begins with Paul’s instruction concerning how we should view pastors and their work before moving toward how we should be at peace and supportive of those around us in church. He then looks at how we can “rejoice evermore” when we “pray without ceasing” and that there’s always reason to rejoice in the Lord. He also considers how we should follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, know and understand the word of God, and keep pressing on in our service to God and others.
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February 5, 2023 – “Apostolic Authority” • 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance

“Apostolic Authority” • 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Apostle Paul uses a series of Ironic statements and concessions to shock the divided parties at the Church of Corinth into repentance. He reminds them that they are believers in Christ because He first peached to them, and that they should continue following him as he follows Jesus. He ends this section with a question, “I am coming to visit with you. Would you like me to come with a chastening rod or in tender love?”

This message was preached on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
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January 29, 2023 – “Seventy Weeks” • Daniel 9:18-27 – Brother Jonah Lowrance & “We See Jesus” – Hebrews 2:6-13 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

“Seventy Weeks” • Daniel 9:18-27 – Brother Jonah Lowrance. Brother Jonah continues to speak about Daniel’s prayer of repentance and God’s mighty response to his prayer. In this chapter, Daniel not only learns that God will deliver Israel from Babylon but that the Messiah will also come and eradicate the cause of all problems in the world, sin.

“We See Jesus” – Hebrews 2:6-13 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Continuing with the theme of the coming Messiah which Brother Jonah introduced, Elder Bryce teaches about how e can have hope even though the world around us in broken and we are still under the curse of sin in this world. We may not see that we are victors yet, but we do see Jesus!
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January 22, 2023 – “A Proper View of the Ministry” • 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance

“A Proper View of the Ministry” • 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Church at Corinth was divided into several factions. This was caused by an improper view and loyalty to the various preachers who had spoken there. Today’s message will explore the role of perspective of God’s ministers of the gospel. They are the “under-rower” which is an unseen servant position that simply does the will of the Master. They are also stewards of God’s word. This means whatever understanding they have been given about the Bible it is to be dispensed to God’s people not to gain fame or reward.

This message was preached on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
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January 15, 2023 – “Daniel’s Reaction to the Fall of Babylon” • Daniel 9:1-8 – Brother Jonah Lowrance & “FOR the Church” • 1st Corinthians 3:16-23 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance

“Daniel’s Reaction to the Fall of Babylon” • Daniel 9:1-8 – Brother Jonah Lowrance – Daniel has been reading in the book of Jeremiah and understands that God is about to deliver Israel from the hands of the Babylonians as He had promised. But Daniel does not become arrogant or proud that his people will soon be delivered. He prays to God in a very penitent way acknowledging that Israel had sinned and deserved the punishment. He knew that it was only by God’s mercies that they would be delivered.

“FOR the Church” • 1st Corinthians 3:16-23 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – Not only is each individual child of God the Temple of the Holy Spirit, the church collectively is the place where God dwells! Knowing this, we ought to understand the purpose of ministers of the gospel as servants to the church. Preachers should not exalt themselves and members should not exalt preachers because the most important thing in the church is the church as the Bride of Christ.
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January 8, 2023 – “Being Spiritually Minded” • 1st Corinthians 3:1-15 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance

“Being Spiritually Minded” • 1st Corinthians 3:1-15 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Apostle Paul now begins to address the specific problem with the Church at Corinth. They were not growing in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The fact that they were divided into various parties was evidence that they lacked spiritual maturity. The remedy to this problem begins with a proper understanding of the role of gospel ministers. They are not lords over the church, they are servants with the same job. The focus in worship should not be on the abilities of the preacher but the glory and power of God.

This message was preached on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
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January 1, 2023 – “We Can Trust the God of Prophecy” (Brother Jonah Lowrance) & “King David’s New Year’s Resolution” (Elder Bryce Lowrance)

January 1, 2023

“We Can Trust the God of Prophecy” • Daniel 8 – Brother Jonah Lowrance – Since God accurately prophesied to Daniel events that would take place hundreds of years before they happened, we can trust Him to care for us in the future. Even though we may not know what is going to happen or understand it, we can put our faith in the God that know all things and cares for us.

“King David’s New Year’s Resolution” • Psalm 27 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – We all make resolutions for the New Year or at other times but very often those goals focus on ourselves. David understood that his only source of strength and courage came from the LORD. Therefore, he desired “one thing” and that was to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of His life. Oh that we could see the benefits of closer fellowship with God today, tomorrow, and all the days of the upcoming year!

These messages we preached on January 1, 2023
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December 25, 2022 – “Make Haste” • Elder Bryce Lowrance

December 25, 2022

“Make Haste” • Elder Bryce H. Lowrance. Starting with Psalm 70, Elder Bryce reminds us that we very often ask the Lord to help us quickly, and God in His mercy does send end aid just in time. Therefore, in response to this marvelous grace a mercy, we should make haste to learn more about Jesus and be quick to serve Him. Using examples of the shepherds upon hearing of Jesus’ birth, Mary’s rushing to Elisabeth with the good news, and Jesus’ call for Zacchaeus to “make haste,” we see that urgent attention to praising God is the proper response to the good news that the Prince of Peace has come!
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December 18, 2022 – “Received” • 1st Corinthians 2:9-16 Elder Bryce Lowrance.

December 18, 2022

“Received” • 1st Corinthians 2:9-16 Elder Bryce Lowrance. Continuing his message on the miracle of the preaching of the gospel, Elder Lowrance finishes the rest of chapter 2 in the message focusing on the word “received.” There are two definitions for this word that apply in Paul’s writing. We receive the new birth and the gift of faith by a direct operation of the Holy Spirit without any help from us. Having been given faith, we are now able to receive the message of the gospel with joy and assurance of hope.
This message was preached on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
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December 11, 2022 – “Abiding in the Vine” • John 15:1-17 Brother Jonah Lowrance. & “The Miracle of Preaching the Gospel” • 1st Corinthians 2:1-10 Elder Bryce Lowrance.

December 11, 2022

“Abiding in the Vine” • John 15:1-17 Brother Jonah Lowrance. Just as Jesus Christ is in an everlasting relationship with His Father, the children of God are kept by God’s power and will never be lost. But our day to day fellowship with God and our purpose in life is to abide in Him and bear fruit in good works of love. When we love others as Christ loved us, we abide in the love of God and fulfill our calling as children of God.

“The Miracle of Preaching the Gospel” • 1st Corinthians 2:1-10 Elder Bryce Lowrance. The Apostle Paul explains why some people believe and rejoice in the gospel message while others do not. It is not because that believers are smarter, more-learned, more righteous or more noble. The conversion of believers is also not based on the speaking or persuasive abilities of the preacher. Believers are only able to believe because God has performed the work of irresistible grace in their souls. They have have been given faith in the new birth and now have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to help them understand and rejoice in the work of God.
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December 4, 2022 – “Giving Our Best” Elder John Morgan Owens

December 4, 2022

Introduction by Elder Bryce Lowrance.
“Giving Our Best” Elder John Morgan Owens using the examples of the woman with the alabaster box of ointment, the woman caught in adultery, and Zacchaeus, Elder Owens teaches that we should give our very best back to God in His service because we are thankful for the grace He has shown to us.
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November 27, 2022 – Glory & Shame • 1st Corinthians 1:26-31 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

November 27, 2022

Glory & Shame • 1st Corinthians 1:26-31 – God’s sovereign grace in the salvation of His elect is unquestionable truth taught in the Bible. However, many think that the message of salvation by grace plus nothing does not give enough credit to the will of man. The Apostle Paul in this passage teaches us that the only One to be celebrated in the scheme of salvation is God Himself. Therefore, men’s desires, ideas, and philosophies will only lead to confusion and shame. It is good for God’s people to humble themselves and see the need they have in a complete Savior. When they do they will glory only the Lord!
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November 13, 2022 – The Foolishness of God • 1st Corinthians 1:21-25 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

November 13, 2022

The Foolishness of God • 1st Corinthians 1:21-25 – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues in the expository series on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth. To the world God and salvation by Christ alone seems foolish, but to us who are already saved, it is the power of God and gives us peace. In this sermon, we see the importance of belief. It is an objective fact that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and is King of all creation. Whatever a person believes about this does not change this fact. However, our perspective of this fact has a great effect on our lives. If we do not believe that Jesus is sacrifice for our sins, we will stumble in our understanding of Who He is and why He cam

November 6, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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November 6, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

The Cross of Christ Is Enough • 1st Corinthians 1:17-24 – Elder Bryce Lowrance The Church of God at Corinth was established on a very strong foundation of Biblical teaching by the Apostle Paul. They understood that the finished work of Jesus Christ was sufficient for their eternal salvation and that the simple message of that in the gospel was enough to give them hope of eternal life. However, after the Apostle leaves, the old tendencies and traditions of men crept their way back into their thinking. They had developed cliques and false doctrines that adherence to the law or men’s philosophies were also needed in addition to the cross of Christ. Paul sets the record straight – The Cross is enough!
October 30, 2022 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Elder Michael Hattawy
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October 30, 2022 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Elder Michael Hattawy

Introduction & Prayer • Ephesians 1:6-8 Brother Jonah Lowrance speaks on the comfort of the doctrine of predestination.
Jesus Heals a Woman on the Sabbath Day • Luke 13:10-13 – Elder Michael Hattaway When Jesus comes into the life of one of His elect, He has compassion and helps them in ways that man cannot do.
October 23, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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October 23, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Baptism • 1st Corinthians 1:13-17 – Elder Bryce Lowrance The Apostle Paul makes an interesting statement when addressing the division in the church at Corinth. He says that Christ did not send him to baptize. What did he mean by this? Does this mean that baptism is not important? To answer these questions and others, Elder Bryce explains several passages regarding baptism found in the New Testament.
October 16, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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October 16, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Daniel Learns About His Vision – Brother Jonah Lowrance – Daniel 7:17-28 Brother Jonah continues in his expository message series on the book of Daniel with the latter half of Daniel, Chapter 7. In this chapter, we see the prophecy of the coming kingdoms of the world, and the establishment of the everlasting Kingdom of Christ. We also learn that the spirit of antichrist is always at work but will never ultimately prevail over the Kingdom of Christ.
Divisions • 1st Corinthians 1:10-16 – Elder Bryce Lowrance The Church at Corinth was a miracle of the Lord Jesus Christ but, like most churches, it had problems. Paul shows this church that the source of all their problems was that they were divided. These cliques were teaching different things and practicing different things. This made it easy for error in doctrine, practice, and discipline to get a foothold in the church. Contrary to liberal Biblical thinkers, doctrine does not divide. Incorrect doctrine, like that being taught at Corinth, divides. But the true doctrine of the finished work of Jesus Christ is the only thing that can unite the children of God in a church.
October 9, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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October 9, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Introduction & Prayer – Brother Jonah Lowrance – Philippians 4:4-8 Brother Jonah explains how we can be rejoicing always.
Enriched by God • 1st Corinthians 1:4-9 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Continuing in the expository series on 1st Corinthians, Elder Bryce contrasts the uncertain and deceitful riches of this world with the glorious riches of God in Christ Jesus. The true riches are the blessings of God which included all the facets of grace, the gospel, and the church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
October 2, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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October 2, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

To the Church of God at Corinth • 1st Corinthians 1:2 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Paul’s epistle is to a church that is in a location that no one would have ever imagined – Corinth! In this message, Elder Bryce sets the framework for the entire epistle showing that this church, and all other true churches belong to God because He chose the people before the world began in the covenant of election; He sent His Son to dies for them; He called them in regeneration by His Spirit, and the gospel calls on them to walk like Jesus Christ. The saints of God are set-apart for a holy purpose, and they should gather together in a church body to fulfill that calling here in time.
September 25, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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September 25, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

God’s View of World History • Daniel 7 – Brother Jonah Lowrance – The visions that Daniel sees concern the same subject of the dreams in Chapter 2. In chapter 2, we had man’s view of the rise an fall of the empires of man from Babylon to Rome. In Chapter 7, we see the same historical events from God’s perspective. In this message, Brother Jonah explains the first 3 beasts seen in Daniel’s vision, and he reminds us that Christ’s kingdom is established and He will conquer all His enemies.
Sosthenes Our Brother • 1st Corinthians 1:1 – Elder Bryce Lowrance In this introductory message to the 1st Corinthian letter, Elder Lowrance takes us back to the founding of the church at Corinth as recorded in Acts, Chapter 18. One of the main reasons that the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Church at Corinth is because they were divided on many issues including, race, doctrine, practice, and church discipline. Sosthenes was the chief ruler of the synagogue when they unbelieving Jews tried to have Paul kicked out of Corinth. Obviously, sometime later Sosthenes was changed by the Lord and became a believer and supporter of the Apostle Paul. He mentions Sosthenes in the opening sentence of this letter to show that men can forgive, be reconciled to one another, and live in harmony.
September 19, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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September 19, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Redemption • Matthew 20:28 (and several supporting scriptures) – Elder Bryce Lowrance In this message, Elder Lowrance answers the question, “What did Christ’s death on the cross actually accomplish?” He makes the case for a successful Savior in the particular redemption of God’s elect by examining three postulates: 1. Jesus died for every sin of every person. 2. Jesus died for some of the sins of every person. 3. Jesus died for all of the sins of some people (the elect).
September 11, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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September 11, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Daniel in the Den of Lions • Daniel 6 – Brother Jonah Lowrance – Brother Jonah takes us through the sixth Chapter of Daniel where Darius is tricked into having his best helper thrown into a den of lions. But God, through His providence overrules the acts of these wicked men and they, and their families, end up in the pit instead!
God’s Word vs. Man’s Word • Psalm 12 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Elder Lowrance takes us through a Psalm that could have been penned today. The current “woke” culture that pervades our society has set the stage where no true discussion happens. Everyone talks at or about others but never to them. Lies have become the norm. But God’s word is true. God promised to deliver His children from the vane lies of the wicked, and He has proven trustworthy in that He preserved His written word for us all these generations.
September 4, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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September 4, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

It’s NOT in There! • Various Scripture References – Elder Bryce Lowrance – September 4, 2022 Elder Lowrance explores many popular sayings that people claim are in the Bible or that teach Biblical principles. He takes each of these and puts them on trial with the word of God. The phrases addressed are; “Everything in Moderation;” “I Can Do All Things;” “Money Is the Root of All Evil;” “Everything Happens for a Reason;” “God Won’t Give You More than You Can Handle;” & “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves.”
August 21, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance & Brother Jonah Lowrance
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August 21, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance & Brother Jonah Lowrance

The Song of the Slandered Saint • Psalm 7 – Elder Bryce Lowrance – One of the most hurtful things the devil uses against the Lord’s people are rumors and slanderous conversations. David teaches us how to properly handle these situations. Rather than whining to everyone by voice or on social media, we should take the case to the only One Who can handle it properly, the Lord. When we appeal to the righteous God of heaven, we are asking for help from One Who cares and is ready to judge His enemies and ours.
Belshazzar’s Feast • Daniel 5 – Brother Jonah Lowrance – In this message, Brother Jonah traces the history of the fall of Babylon through prophecy and secular history. In this, we learn that God keeps His promises and overrules the kingdoms of men in His time. God will ultimately bring down spiritual Babylon when Jesus returns to take us to be with Him forever.
August 14, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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August 14, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Paul’s Fellows • Colossians 4:7-18 – Elder Bryce Lowrance – In this concluding message from his series on Colossians, Elder Lowrance tells us about Paul’s companions in ministry. These men are “fellows” of all sorts. They are Fellow-Laborers, Fellow-Ministers, Fellow-Servants, and Fellow-Prisoners. These types of relationships are vital to proper church doctrine because FELLOWSHIP is the key that binds churches together.
July 31, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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July 31, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Nebuchadnezzar’s Experience • Daniel Chapter 4 – Brother Jonah Lowrance Nebuchadnezzar was the most powerful king on earth during his day, but he tried to take credit for all the wonders of Babylon. God spoke to him through a dream, and then humbled him to spend 7 years as a beast of the field. At the end of his chastisement, Nebuchadnezzar makes one of the greatest claims of the power of God in all of scripture “all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?”
The W’s of Evangelism • Colossians 4:5-6 – Elder Bryce Lowrance After Paul teaches the church to pray for an open door for him to ably preach the gospel, he instructs the church how its members ought to live their daily lives. They are to act as God’s children toward them that are WITHOUT the church. In doing this, they are to WALK in WISDOM with their words being WITH grace, seasoned WITH salt. They are to make the most of every moment to glorify God and promote the kingdom of Christ.
July 24, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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July 24, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

The New Nebuchadnezzar • Introduction to Daniel Chapter 4 – Brother Jonah Lowrance After a review of the character of Nebuchadnezzar and the attributes of God in the first three chapters, Brother Jonah shows us that something is now different about Nebuchadnezzar. In this preview, we find that Nebuchadnezzar himself will give an account of how God dealt with him directly.
How Do We Pray for the Ministry? • Colossians 4:2-4 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Continuing on the theme from the previous message that prayer is the powerhouse of the church, Elder Lowrance teaches how we should be praying for our ministers to have opportunities to share the gospel and be blessed to share it effectively. The focus of our prayers should be the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ in our communities.
July 17, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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July 17, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Prayer: The Powerhouse of the Church • Colossians 4:2-4 – Elder Bryce Lowrance A praying church is the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Prayer is the battering-ram of the church that calls upon God to break open the very gates of hell so that they cannot stand against the church. Paul calls upon all churches to be continually in prayer. Watching for needs in their community and looking for answered prayers. All the while, the supplications of the church should be mingled with praise and thanksgiving.
July 10, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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July 10, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

How Do We Seek Those Things Which Are Above? • Colossians 3:17-4:1 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Oftentimes, preachers call on us to follow Christ, turn to God, or seek the kingdom of God first but we are left wondering how exactly we are to do that. The Apostle Paul answers that question in very simple terms. The first half of Colossians, Chapter three tells us that we need to stop living like the world and start acting like Christ. The latter part of the chapter applies those same principles to God’s design for the family and how we should conduct ourselves in business. God, in the new birth, has made it possible for us to live like His children. It is our personal responsibility to do so.
July 3, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance & Bro Jonah Lowrance
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July 3, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance & Bro Jonah Lowrance

Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly • Colossians 3:16 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Paul’s charge to us in Colossians, Chapter 3 is to live our lives like the born-again children we are. I order to do this, we must put away the desires of the things of the world and live our lives in charity for others. This behavior is blessed by the peace of God. But how do we become more devoted in this endeavor? Paul says that the word of Christ should dwell in us, and the key to making that happen is the singing of quality hymns that are filled with the wisdom of the Bible.
The Trial by Fire • Daniel 3 – Brother Jonah Lowrance The next chapter after the Chaldeans were spared by the wisdom of Daniel, those same men seek to destroy Daniel’s three friends. In this intense adventure, we see how we are to act when faced with persecution and trial. We are not to cower away and be depressed. We are to take courage that God has promised that He will be with us. Even in our deepest trial, Jesus is with us in the fire.
June 26, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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June 26, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

The Peace of God • Colossians 3:15 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance In order for the peace of God to rule in our hearts, we must first know how the peace of God got into our hearts. The doctrine of grace tells us the the finished work of Jesus Christ from election to glorification is the source and sustainer of peace between the elect and God. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit and so is therefore given to us in the new birth. In order for that peace to be the ruling factor in our lives, we must believe the gospel in sincerity. When we do, we grow closer together in the church and, even though the world may crumble around us, we can have peace and live and worship in thankfulness.
June 19, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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June 19, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Put on Charity • Colossians 3:12-14 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance Colossians, Chapter 3 teaches that the logical response to God’s grace in our lives is to transform every aspect of our lives to be more like Jesus Christ in our daily walk. After the Apostle Paul instructs about what behaviors we should should cease, he gives us Godly behaviors that we should pursue every day. Ultimately, Paul shows us that we are to work toward pure charity in our behavior. Charity is love in action purely for the benefit of someone else with no regard to what we receive in return.
June 12, 2022 • Bro Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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June 12, 2022 • Bro Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream • Brother Jonah Lowrance Brother Jonah preaches from the second half of Daniel, Chapter 2 where Daniel has prayed to God for help in interpreting the dream of the king. Daniel gives glory to God and then explains that there will be four major kingdoms in the earth that will ultimately be replaced by an everlasting kingdom ruled by the Rock not made with hands. What Is Your Passion? • Colossians 3:1-13 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Since we have been raised to newness of life by the power of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, we are now dead to the power of sin. Further, we have been called and given power to live a different lifestyle than before. Our old man loves itself and wants to please itself. We are called to put off the old man and put on the new man that seeks to love and help others.
May 29, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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May 29, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Colossians 9 “Boasting in ” Colossians 2:6-23 • Elder Bryce Lowrance Since we are saved by the finished work of Jesus Christ plus nothing, we are able to walk in obedience to God out of pure thankfulness. In this portion of the letter, the Apostle Paul expounds upon the many ways that we are IN Christ, WITH Christ, and TOGETHER WITH Christ. All of these statements build a beautiful doxology of praise for our successful Redeemer!
May 22, 2022 • Bro Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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May 22, 2022 • Bro Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Living and Praying in Babylon • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance Brother Jonah ably presents the way we ought to live in a world that is against us by showing what Daniel and his friends did when facing adversity in Daniel, Chapter 2. Daniel prayed and immersed himself in church fellowship while waiting on the Lord to answer and help. Elder Bryce continues with the same theme in 1st Timothy, Chapter 2 and reminds us that it our duty to pray for our leaders and all those in authority over us. This is not so that they we get our way politically, but that we may continue to worship freely.
May 15, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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May 15, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Colossians 8 “How Do We Receive Christ?” Colossians 2:6 • Elder Bryce Lowrance How do we receive Christ? How a person answers that question greatly affects how they walk in Christ. If salvation be by man’s will or works, then our continued works are the grounds for our justification before a Holy God. However, if salvation is by grace plus nothing, then we are secure in the finished work of Christ. God gets all the glory for salvation, and we can walk in humble obedience out of just pure thankfulness.
May 8, 2022 • Bro Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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May 8, 2022 • Bro Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Daniel, Chapter 1 • Brother Jonah Lowrance Brother Jonah begins in Proverbs, Chapter 3 with a text that Daniel and King Hezekiah would have both known. There, Solomon teaches that we are to acknowledge God in everything we do. Jonah then shows how Hezekiah was blessed throughout his life but eventually forsook this counsel and Judah was taken into captivity because of his sin. In contrast, Daniel continues to follow the Lord and seek His ways throughout his entire captivity in Babylon.
Elder Bryce Lowrance goes back to 1st Kings, Chapter 20 showing that King Hezekiah was very selfish when he responded to Isaiah. He was glad that Israel would not suffer while he was alive. We are to take care that we are not selfish in our discipleship. We need to continue like Daniel and live for God by living for others.
May 1, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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May 1, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Colossians 7 “When Church Works” Colossians 2:1-5 • Elder Bryce Lowrance When the pastor that the Lord has chosen to feed His flock faithfully delivers the whole counsel of God, and when the congregation responds in thankful obedience, the glory of the perfect and finished work of Christ is revealed. God is greatly praised. And the church members grow closer together in the riches of the full assurance of salvation.
April 24, 2022 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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April 24, 2022 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

“An Introduction to the Book of Daniel” • Brother Jonah Lowrance
Brother Jonah sets the historical background of the life of Daniel and the nation of Israel when Nebuchadnezzar takes the sons of the kings captive. He shows that theme throughout the twelve chapters is the coming kingdom of Jesus Christ.
Colossians 6. “The Preeminence of Christ’s Church” Colossians 1:24-29 • Elder Bryce Lowrance Elder Bryce continues the series of messages on Paul’s letter to the Colossians church. This message shows that the church of the Lord Jesus Christ is the most important organization on earth because it is the method whereby God reveals everything we need to know about Him, ourselves, and salvation.

April 17, 2022 • Eld. Bryce Lowrance – The Seven Sayings on the Cross
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April 17, 2022 • Eld. Bryce Lowrance – The Seven Sayings on the Cross

The Seven Sayings of Christ on the Cross
Jesus taught us several things with the last few things He spoke as He died for our sins on the cross. 1.At our worst, God forgives. 2. When we die, we get to be immediately with Jesus in Heaven. 3. We should care for one another, especially our parents and the elderly. J4. esus died alone so that we would never have to be alone. 5. Jesus died as a man so that we can have the hope of being raised in our flesh like Him. 6. Jesus declared that the work He came to do was finished. 7. Satisfied that He had saved God’s children to the uttermost, Jesus commended His victorious spirit to the Father. We should therefore rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
This message was preached on April 17, 2022.
April 10, 2022 • Eld. Bryce Lowrance
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April 10, 2022 • Eld. Bryce Lowrance

Colossians 5 • The Preeminence of Christ in His Church Colossians 1:18-23
Christ is the head of the church because He died for the elect of God. He has the preeminence in the local church because His resurrection is the power that will raise His people from the dead and fuels their faith to be able to believe the gospel.
This message was preached on April 10, 2022.
April 3, 2022 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Eld. Bryce Lowrance
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April 3, 2022 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Eld. Bryce Lowrance

Brother Jonah Lowrance “Sowing to the Spirit” • Galatians 6:6-18
Brother Jonah’s completes his series on the Galatian letter with Paul’s charge to live a life devoted to Christ.
Elder Bryce Lowrance “The Preeminence of Christ in Creation” • Colossians 1:15-17 Jesus Christ is the Creator God Who made and sustains all things by the word of His power. Not only did He make all things, He made all things for Himself. Therefore, Jesus deserves all the praise of every man.
March 27, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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March 27, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Elder Bryce Lowrance “Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians” • Colossians 1:9-14 Paul prays for three things for these brethren and they all relate to the mind. He prays for their knowledge of God to increase, their walk to be led by wisdom, and their minds to be knit together with the mind of Chris. He prays this so that they would would glorify God even more in their daily walk. The more we know about Who God is and how much He has blessed us by His grace, the more we are moved to love out of thankfulness.
March 20, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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March 20, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Elder Bryce Lowrance “Thanksgiving” • Colossians 1:3-8 Upon hearing of the behavior of the brethren at the church in Colossae from Epaphras, the Apostle Paul thanks God for their faith in Jesus Christ which is exhibited in their love for their fellow saints of God. Paul further thanks God for the hope of eternal joy that is promised to God’s children, and is secure in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
March 13, 2022 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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March 13, 2022 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Brother Jonah Lowrance “Brotherly Meekness” • Galatians 6;1-5 Church members have the responsibility of not only praying for one another but helping one another especially when someone has gone astray. Church discipline is church love because we are to seek to restore God’s children to full fellowship with the saints. This can only be done with a true spirit of meekness.

Elder Bryce Lowrance “Brethren” • Colossians 1:1-2 In this introductory message to Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians, Elder Bryce shows how Paul introduces the main theme of his letter by using the word “brother” and “brethren” in the opening verses. The heresies at Colossae have only one solution. That solution is giving all glory to God for salvation and living in thankfulness by loving our brothers and sisters in Christ.
March 6, 2022 • Guest Minister – Elder John Burkett
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March 6, 2022 • Guest Minister – Elder John Burkett

In Jesus Is Life • John 1:4 Mount Paran was blessed to have Elder John Burkett from Green Pastures Primitive Baptist Church visiting with us this Sunday. Elder John preached how Jesus is the source of natural life, the source and cause of the resurrection, and the cause of regeneration. In each case of giving life, God acts alone by His sovereign will and power.
February 27, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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February 27, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Stand Fast in Liberty • Galatians 5 – Brother Jonah Lowrance The Apostle Paul now makes practical application of what he has been teaching the churches in Galatia. He shows them and us that faith manifests itself in two way – love and hope. We are not be legalistic nor antinomian in our service to the Lord. We are to live in liberty by living for the benefit of others.
Grace Is Enough • Titus 3:1-7 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Elder Bryce continues with the same theme of “faith working by love” as he teaches about Paul’s main point of his letter to Titus. The doctrine of grace is sufficient teaching and motivation for good works. Any other reason for good works in without true faith and is unprofitable for the child of God.
February 20, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance – Psalm 46
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February 20, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance – Psalm 46

Psalm 46 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Our world is filled with dangers and uncertainties, and Satan seeks to rob our minds of hope and joy. Psalm 46 reminds us that God is greater than all the fears and powers that seem to bear down us in our lives. in this song of God’s power, David calls on us to run the our true Refuge, Jesus Christ. And when we are there, we are to be still and know that He is God and will keep us from all harm.
February 13, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance and Elder Bryce Lowrance
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February 13, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance and Elder Bryce Lowrance

Galatians 4:21-31 • Paul’s Allegory – Brother Jonah Lowrance 
The true story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar is an allegory that teaches how the the church and the people of God should view the law. Any use of the law to seek justification is like Sarah giving Hagar to Abraham. This is not God’s chosen way. The law is to teach us about Jesus Christ – the only source of true and free justification and salvation.
Romans 8:1-3 • 2 Laws – Elder Bryce Lowrance Following up on the conclusions drawn by Brother Jonah, Elder Bryce shows that there are really only two laws regarding our salvation. One is the law of sin and death. The other is the law of the Spirit of life. If any aspect of a system of salvation gives even the smallest possibilities of eternal damnation it is a “law of sin and death.” True grace teaches that the finished work of Christ is sufficient for all the elect of God, and it leaves nothing in the hands of men. In Christ, we have no condemnation!
February 6, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance – Psalm 5
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February 6, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance – Psalm 5

Psalm 5 • Pray without Ceasing – February 6, 2022 Elder Bryce Lowrance 
In this Psalm, David shows us the striking differences in the way God views His elect and the wicked. God’s chosen ones have access by His abundant mercy to approach the throne of grace for help in time of need. The wicked continually seek to fulfill their own desires, and God will ultimately bring them to destruction. The righteous saints of God are redeemed freely by the blood Jesus Christ and therefore have direct access to the Father and can expect help when they ask in faith.
January 30, 2022 • 5th Sunday Meeting at Jack’s Creek PBC
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January 30, 2022 • 5th Sunday Meeting at Jack’s Creek PBC

Special 5th Sunday Meeting at Jack’s Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Good Hope, GA.
Members from Jack’s Creek, Mt. Paran, Rock Springs, and Sorrel Springs met together in worship. Brother Jeff Autry gave opening remarks from Acts about saving ourselves from this untoward generation, and then he offered prayer. Elder Bryce Lowrance preached from Isaiah 40 on the message of “Comfort Ye, Comfort Ye”
January 23, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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January 23, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

January 23, 2022
Brother Jonah Lowrance • “The Importance of Belief in the Trinity” The doctrine of the Triune nature of the Godhead is clearly taught in scripture. If we do not believe in this doctrine, we are in danger of embracing many false teachings and heresies.
Elder Bryce Lowrance • Psalm 13 “The Howling Psalm”
David cries out “How Long?” four times in anxious despair. Yet after he prays, he moves from feeling that God has left him to realizing that God has blessed him bountifully. When we are discouraged and think that God is not there, we need to turn to Him in penitent prayer and ask for His favor in our lives. When He grants peace, we should sing praise!
January 16, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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January 16, 2022 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

January 16, 2022
Brother Jonah Lowrance • Galatians 4:16-20 “Be Zealously Affect in a Good Thing” We should not allow the lies and distractions of the world draw us away from the fellowship of the saints and the true doctrine taught in church. Rather, we should be zealous for the truth when we hear it, and be more active in church.
Elder Bryce Lowrance • Psalm 4 “An Evening Prayer”
The key to finding peace and rest in this fallen world is understanding that God is our righteousness. He loves us, He chose us, He counts Christ’s righteousness as ours, and because of these facts, He is there for us when we call.
January 9, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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January 9, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

Psalm 3 • The Peace of Sovereign Grace – January 9, 2022
Elder Bryce Lowrance
Psalm 3 was written by David when he had to flee from Jerusalem because his son, Absalom, sought to kill him. When David considers the faithful and merciful character of God, he finds peace enough to rest even though he is in the middle of a flight for his life.
December 12, 2021 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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December 12, 2021 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

November 12, 2021 • Elder Bryce Lowrance Psalm 47 “Clapping, Shouting, and Singing” – In this Psalm celebrating the victories of God, we find that we should not hold back our praise of God. If we are truly excited about God’s grace we may even find ourselves clapping with “happy sounds.” In particular, this Psalm celebrates the ascension of Christ back to His throne. At that moment, there was shouting in heaven. David then tells us that we should respond with continual singing.
December 5, 2021 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance
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December 5, 2021 • Bro. Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

November 5, 2021 • Brother Jonah Lowrance “Live Like a Son” Galatians 4:1-9 – When we follow any version of legalism in salvation, we are acting like hired servants. God intends for us to live in the liberty of the finished work of Christ as His children.
Elder Bryce Lowrance Psalm 23 “The Lord is MY Shepherd” – When we walk in paths of righteousness, we recognize that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. With that assurance, we can face every trouble, trial or enemy in the peace of God.
November 28, 2021 • “Cast Down but not Destroyed” – Bryce Lowrance
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November 28, 2021 • “Cast Down but not Destroyed” – Bryce Lowrance

November 28, 2021 • “Cast Down But Not Destroyed” 2nd Corinthians 4 – Elder Bryce Lowrance The Apostle Paul teaches us that we must have a greater perspective of the power of God in order to not be overtaken by the world. We have been given the treasure of the gospel in earthen vessels. Therefore, we need to remember that troubles and trials will come into our lives, but they are not the end of the story.

November 14, 2021 • Elder Bryce Lowrance
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November 14, 2021 • Elder Bryce Lowrance

November 14, 2021 • “The Letter to the Church at Laodicea” Revelation 3:14-22 – Elder Bryce Lowrance The church at Laodicea declares itself sufficient with its doctrine and practice of religion. However, Jesus calls them lukewarm and tells them that they need to repent of their formalities and be all-in for the Lord. If they do, they will be able to join Him in His ascended position at the right hand of the Father. This means that they will be fully satisfied with the finished work of Jesus Christ.

November 7, 2021 • Jonah & Bryce Lowrance
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November 7, 2021 • Jonah & Bryce Lowrance

Brother Jonah Lowrance preaches from Galatians, Chapter 3 explaining to us what the true purpose of the law of Moses was. It was to show us the need we have for a savior and point us toward Jesus Christ. Any law we make for ourselves cannot save us Only the blood of Jesus Christ, the perfect sacrifice, is sufficient to redeem us.
Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches from Psalm 117. This Psalm is the shortest chapter in the Bible but it has a huge amount say about the reasons for praise to be given to God. God has done everything for us. Therefore, we owe praise to God in every aspect of our life.

October 31, 2021 • Psalm 113 Elder Bryce Lowrance
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October 31, 2021 • Psalm 113 Elder Bryce Lowrance

Psalm 113 • “The Circle of Praise” (October 31, 2021) Elder Bryce Lowrance. Psalm 113 is the first Psalm of the Hillel or “praise” Psalms (114-118 are the others). This collections of Psalms was sung during the various Jewish festivals. In this Psalm, David shows us that God should be praise by everyone, all the time, and in all places.

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.

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August 1, 2021 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

August 1, 2021 • Brother Jonah Lowrance introduces the preaching service continuing in his expository study of Galatians. In this message, Brother Jonah explains from Galatians Chapter 3 that the Galatians took away from the work of Christ when they attempted to justify themselves by their own actions or works of belief. Elder Bryce Lowrance completes his message on Psalm 19 and describes the perfection of the word of God and its sufficiency for all wisdom and knowledge.

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July 25, 2021 • “The Heavens Declare” Psalm 19 part 1

July 25, 2021 • “The Heavens Declare” Psalm 19 part 1. Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches from the first part of the two-fold testimony of the glory of God declared in Psalm 19. In this portion, we find that all mankind has abundant evidence of the existence and power of God. Therefore, those who do not glorify Him are without excuse.

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July 18, 2021 • For Peace

July 18, 2021 • Looking for Christ’s RetBrother Jeff Autry preaches about speaking peace with one another in 1st Peter 3 and James 3. Brother Jonah Lowrance preaches from Galatians 2 showing that we are justified by Christ’s imputed righteousness alone. We can therefore, live in liberty for others. Elder Bryce Lowrance concludes the morning by tying together the thoughts of Jeff and Jonah. He preaches from 1st Peter 3:11 and encourages the congregation to not just wish for peace but to pursue it and bring it into their lives.

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July 11, 2021 • Looking for Christ’s Return

Looking for Christ’s Return • July 22, 2021 Elder Bryce preaching from 1st Thessalonians chapter 5, teaches us that we are to comfort and encourage one another with the fact that Christ is coming back to redeem us. Paul’s focus in this passage shows that we the doctrine of the resurrection is to be used to build and strengthen the body of Christ in the local assembly.

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July 4, 2021 • The Perfect Law of Liberty

The Perfect Law of Liberty • July 4, 2021 (James 1:17-27) The writer James expounds upon the conclusion Jesus makes in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7. He gives further examples of the life of those who rejoice in the preaching of the gospel but do not apply it to their lives. They have no true identity and seem to be lost in this world. To the contrary, those that hear the gospel and try to live it in their daily lives, see Christ in themselves. They have peace and enjoy “true liberty.”

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June 13, 2021 Psalm 2 _ Kiss the Son

Psalm 2 • June 13, 2021 Just like the times of 1st Century, the enemies of God still conspire against God and against His church. God laughed at their feeble efforts then and He laughs at them now. The people of God can take great comfort that Christ loves His bride and will protect her with all His power. The nations of the world should take heed and “kiss the Son” by acknowledging his almighty power and dominion.

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June 6, 2021 Psalm 48

Brother Jonah preaches from Galatians on the topic of attempting to justify ourselves by our own works. Elder Bryce continues with the same subject in Romans 7 and 8. We see from the example of the Apostle Paul that we will never find peace if we seek to justify ourselves outside of trusting and resting in the finished work of Christ. When we seek to love others, we fulfill the law, and we feel justified.

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May 30, 2021 Justification – Jonah and Bryce

Brother Jonah preaches from Galatians on the topic of attempting to justify ourselves by our own works. Elder Bryce continues with the same subject in Romans 7 and 8. We see from the example of the Apostle Paul that we will never find peace if we seek to justify ourselves outside of trusting and resting in the finished work of Christ. When we seek to love others, we fulfill the law, and we feel justified.

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

Brother Jeff Autry introduces services by encouraging us to take every opportunity we have to love one another and our neighbor. He then offers the opening prayer.
1st John Series • 14: Jesus IS the Son of God – 1st John 5:1-12 (April 18, 2021) When we walk by faith and love others, it is an evidence of our new life in Christ. We should have confidence to walk this way because there is ample evidence in heaven and in earth that Jesus is the Son of God. It is Jesus that dwells in us and gives us the ability to trust Him and love others.

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1st John Series • 11. Be Your Own Fact Checker

1st John Series • 11. Be Your Own Fact Checker – 1st John 4:1-6 (March 14, 2021) In Chapter 4, the Apostle John sounds another warning to God’s people to be aware of and avoid the false doctrines of the world. John tells us to put everything we hear “on trial” by comparing it to the word of God. When we do this we can have assurance that we are standing in the truth and have peace and joy despite the fact we are surrounded by wickedness and hate in the world.

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1st John Series • 10. Perceive

1st John Series • 10. Perceive – 1st John 3:10-24 (March 7, 2021)
In this message, Elder Bryce teaches us to perceive three things in our discipleship. First of all, we should understand that the world hates us because it hates righteousness. Secondly, We are to understand that God loves us because He acted upon that love and sent His Son to die for us. And lastly, in response to these two things, we should act out our love for God by actively loving others. When we do this, we perceive that we are of God. This justification by faith assures us in our own hearts that we are of God and can still live in liberty even though the whole world lies in wickedness.

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1st John Series • 9. Tadpoles and Frogs

1st John Series • 9. Tadpoles and Frogs – 1st John 3:4-10 (February 28, 2021) The nature of man without God is dead in sin and serves only sin. An unregenerate person is “committed” to sinning. But when a child of God is born again, the person now has within him the nature of Christ and now has two natures. The old nature is still there but the new nature is no longer bound by sin and committed to it. He can now do righteousness. These righteous behaviors “manifest” the person as being a born-again child of God.

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1st John Series • 8. Behold!

1st John Series • 8. Behold—Pause and Take a Look – 1st John 2:29-3:3 (February 21, 2021) Elder Bryce reviews the blessings and charges presented in the first two chapters of 1st John, and then he, along with John, invites us to simply take a moment and contemplate the amazing love of God bestowed upon by His sovereign grace. It is amazing that we have been children of God since election, we are children of God now, and as children of God we will be with Him in all eternity. Behold!

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1st John Series • 7. The Spirit of Antichrist

1st John Series • 7. The Spirit of Antichrist – 1st John 2:18-29 (February 14, 2021) In this message, Elder Bryce continues teaching about John’s warning to God’s people to beware of false teachers and their influence. Our concern should not be in looking for a single antichrist at the end of time but avoiding the influence of the many antichrist teachings that bombard us every day.

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1st John Series • 6. The Last Time

1st John Series • 6 The Last Time – 1st John 2:18 (February 7, 2021) In previous messages, Elder Bryce showed that we have an inward motivation to love our brother and not the world. He now teaches that John reminds us of outward influences that would adversely affect our discipleship. To set up this teaching, Elder Bryce shows that the New Testament era is the “last days.” We have been living in the last era of earthly time since Jesus came to earth. This age will continue until His triumphant return.

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1st John Series • 5. Love Not the World

1st John Series • 5. Love Not the World (January 31, 2021) In 1st John Chapter 2, there are two major charges given to the children of God – They are to love the brethren but they are NOT to love the world. In today’s message, we find that John is telling us that the life of Jesus Christ, and His standard of holiness, is the measure to which we should compare ourselves. It is only by walking more like Christ that we gain assurance of salvation and find liberty to live our lives in joyfulness.

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1st John Series • 4. Because

1st John Series • 4. Because – 1st John 2:312-14 (January 24, 2021) In chapter 2 of his Epistle, John has just given a major charge to the disciples of Christ to love others just like Jesus loves them. A few verses later, John will give an equally grand charge to “love not the world.” Between these two charges, he gives a small “pep rally” reminding each of us, that no matter what level of maturity we have in Christ, we are all loved and blessed by the same Father and His Son Jesus Christ. And it is “because” of these graces that John writes to them and us.

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1st John Series • 3. How Do We Know?

1st John Series • 3. How Do We Know? – 1st John 2:3-11 (January 17, 2021) Elder Bryce continues teaching how we are to find joy in our lives even though the whole world lies in wickedness. Today’s message shows the way that we know we are chosen in Christ is when we live like Christ. In keeping Christ’s commandment to love, we show that the love of God is in us. This assures us that we were chosen by God in the covenant of election. In knowing we have this eternal life, we have true joy.

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1st John Series • 2. The First Step to Finding Joy

1st John Series • 2. The First Step to Finding Joy. 1/10/21 (1st John 1:4-2:2) John told his readers that his purpose for writing to them is so that they could live a joyful life even though the whole world lies in wickedness. In this message, Elder Bryce shows us that John faithfully tells us how Jesus designed for us to find that joy. In order to have a joyful walk with God from day to day we must see sin as God sees sin. We must repent of it and walk more like Jesus.

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1st John Series • 1. Two Things We Know

1st John Series • Two Things We Know (January 3, 2021) /1st John 5:19/ Elder Lowrance preaches a New Year’s message from several passages in 1st John. He focuses on one of the final verses where we see that there are two things “we know.” We know that we are “of God” and that “the whole world lieth in wickedness.” In this introductory sermon to 1st John, Elder Bryce charges us to understand these two things and to have the resolution to live the abundant, joyful life that God intended for us.
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Ephesians • 6. In Whom We Have Redemption (Ephesians 1:7)

Ephesians Series • 6. In Whom We Have Redemption (May 24, 2020) /Ephesians 1:7/ Today’s message followed an introduction by Brother Jonah Lowrance describing the natural state of man with God’s grace. Build upon that premise, Elder Bryce teaches that our redemption is not by our will or works, nor is it a choice we made for Christ. Our redemption is based on the fact that God chose us in Christ before the word began. Therefore, our redemption is in HIM and solely by the will and pleasure of God.

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Unto Us! (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Unto Us! (December 20, 2020) /Isaiah 9:6-7/ This Sunday we celebrated the birth of our Redeemer with a look at the prophecy of His coming found in Isaiah 9:6. We learned that this very special gift of the only begotten Son of God was for US, His chosen people. We then learned some of the beautiful names of our Savior. Elder Bryce concluded the message reminding us that the kingdom of God continues and will continue. It has no end because the ZEAL of God has performed it!

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Ephesians • 5. How Do I Know That I Am in Christ? (1st John 2)

Ephesians Series • 5. How Do I Know That I Am in Christ? (May 17, 2020) /1st John 2/ Last week we joined the Apostle Paul in a doxology about God’s will in the covenant of redemption. We learned that God secured the eternal destiny of all His children by a sovereign work of grace. This week Elder Bryce explains to us how we can know that we are part of the elect family of God.

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Ephesians • 4. Adoring God (Ephesians 1:3-6)

Ephesians Series • 4. Adoring God (May 10, 2020) /Ephesians 1:3-6/ Elder Bryce continues in Ephesians chapter 1 where the Apostle Paul writes a doxology about the grace of God. Contrary to the contemporary praise songs sung in so many churches today, the Apostle doesn’t just say “God is blessed” and repeat that chorus multiple times. Paul says that God is blessed, and then he gives reasons why! The doctrines of election, predestination, justification, etc. are given as the basis for singing praise to God for His sovereign grace.
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Ephesians • 3. To The Saints And Faithful (Ephesians 1:1-2)

Ephesians Series • 3. To The Saints and Faithful (May 3, 2020) Elder Bryce continues his series on Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. Today’s sermon explores the two titles that Paul uses for the members of this church. First of all, he calls them saints. A saint is not an award given by men. It is a title given by God to all His children when He set them apart in election. Secondly, Paul calls them faithful. Not only were these members children of God, they were active in the church with a passion for one another and the Lord. Elder Lowrance closes this sermon with a charge for us to be busy in the kingdom of God.
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Ephesians • 2. The Will of God (Ephesians 1:1-11)

Elder Bryce preaches beginning in Ephesians chapter one contrasting the the will of man and the will of God. With several scriptural proofs he shows that the Bible has very little, if any, good thing to say about the will of man. However, the Bible is filled with glorious examples of God fulfilling his will by His power according to His pleasure. In this sermon, we are charged to discover the will of God in His word and live thereby. This message was preached at Mount Paran Primitive Baptist Church on April 26, 2020.
Ephesians • Thy First Love (April 5, 2020)
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Ephesians • Thy First Love (April 5, 2020)

Today’s sermon is titled “Thy First Love” and begins a series of sermons based on Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians. Elder Lowrance’s first message in this series begins in the book of Revelation as Jesus confronts this church for leaving their first love. He then traces the history of the founding of the church at Ephesus in the Book of Acts to show that this love was their passion for Christ and for one another in the church. This message was preached at Mount Paran Primitive Baptist Church on April 5, 2020 during the early weeks of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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The Benefit of Regular Church Attendance

The Benefit of Regular Church Attendance (March 15, 2020) –
Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the Apostle Paul’s instruction in Hebrews chapter 9:25 to not forsake “the assembling of ourselves together.” While a seemingly simple command in scripture, do we appreciate the grace and finished work as explained by the Apostle Paul earlier in the chapter leading up to that command? Are we thankful for and understand the opportunity we have been given? Brother Bryce considers how we should look at the commands to action we’ve been given in this portion of the book of Hebrews and what it means to exhort one another, especially “as ye see the day approaching.”

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True Prosperity (March 8, 2020)

True Prosperity (March 8, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance concludes a series of messages on the book of 1st Timothy. He asks how do we define prosperity? Are we concerning ourselves today with being successful or being faithful? Brother Bryce considers what is “godliness with contentment” mentioned in verse six and the lessons Timothy is reminded of by the Apostle Paul throughout the rest of the chapter.
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Wholesome words (March 1, 2020)

Wholesome words (March 1, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the “wholesome words” spoken of in the book of 1st Timothy chapter six. He looks to the Apostle Paul’s instruction to establish the importance of making sure someone speaks wholesome words and doctrine. What happens when wholesome words aren’t being spoken? Do we know and appreciate the lengths to which our Lord has gone to provide us His wholesome words?
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Servitude (February 23, 2020)

Servitude (February 23, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the subject of servitude within the context of the first two verses of 1st Timothy chapter six, discussing the verses’ application today. He establishes that the Bible condemns slavery and that the Apostle Paul was laying the groundwork to deal with even the bond servant relationship under consideration in the 1st Timothy chapter six. He then looks to the book of Philemon to see what we can learn from Onesimus and how the Apostle Paul handled his message to Philemon, as well as to what end.
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Are we the one or the nine? (February 16, 2020)

Are we the one or the nine? (February 16, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the account of Jesus healing the ten lepers as recorded in Luke 17:11-19. Brother Bryce asks and answers a number of questions about this account. Why is Jesus traveling where he is traveling? What’s going on? What are the reactions of these men to their healing? How do these things apply to us?

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Elders and the church (February 9, 2020)

Elders and the church (February 9, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the instruction received in 1st Timothy chapter 5 concerning the subject of elders, starting in verse 17. He explains what is meant by the Apostle Paul in each verse, making sure that we consider the Bible’s instruction through the Holy Spirit regarding elders, not what the world and other religious orders have to say about elders.
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Widows indeed (January 26, 2020)

Widows indeed (January 26, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance examines the subject of caring for the widows indeed as mentioned in 1st Timothy chapter 5, exploring the Bible’s references and the Lord’s love and care for widows. He adds that that example sets the tone for how much we should care for one another, noting that the widows indeed truly had no one to care for them. He finally considers just how helpless we are without our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Church Family (January 19, 2020)

Church Family – (January 19, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance examines the Apostle Paul’s 1st letter to Timothy, specifically the beginning of chapter 5. He looks at how our church family is much like our earthly family. What does God’s word say about how we should respect our parents and raise our children? How do we show respect to one another and why do we?
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Conditional Time Salvation (1-12-20)

Conditional Time Salvation (January 12, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance examines the “save thyself, and them that hear thee” statement that concludes 1st Timothy chapter 4. After reminding us that eternal salvation is of the Lord only (Isaiah 43:11), he shows how the “save thyself” is not about eternal salvation at all, but rather a conditional time salvation. Brother Bryce then turns to the verses leading up to that statement to fully explain just what the Apostle Paul meant and why a distinction has to be drawn between eternal salvation and a salvation here in time.
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Putting on the whole armour of God (January 5, 2020)

Putting on the whole armour of God (January 5, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance begins preaching from Ephesians chapter six. After reminding us that our eternal salvation is secure in Jesus Christ, he considers the battle we are in today. He looks at each piece of the armour mentioned in the chapter. What is the significance of each piece of armour? How do we use it, and to what end?
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The show or the message (December 22, 2019)

The show or the message (December 22, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance looks to the Gospel of Luke chapter two and the setting of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He considers the first gospel message preached then, as well as the scene when the angel and the heavenly host came. He then looks at what the shepherds took away from that scene.
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The Spirit speaketh expressly (December 15, 2019)

The Spirit speaketh expressly (December 15, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches from the first six verses of 1st Timothy chapter 4. He looks at how the Holy Spirit speaks expressly regarding how some children of God will depart from the faith and how. He then turns to the “good minister of Jesus Christ” mentioned in verse six and what things a good minister should put the brethren in remembrance of.
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The end of the commandment & This charge (October 6, 2019)

The end of the commandment & This charge (October 6, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the charge given by Paul to Timothy to “war a good warfare” in 1st Timothy 1:18. Brother Bryce then backs up to the “end of the commandment” in verse five, looking at how we can war a good warfare while doing so in charity, against the right enemy, and to the right end.
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I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills (October 27, 2019)

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills (October 27, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches a message concerning the comforting declaration made in Psalm 121 that our God cares and is where our help comes from. He explains the significance of the hills referenced in verse one, the motivation we should have when we go to church, and the rest there is in knowing He takes care of His children. Brother Bryce further exhorts us to press on and remember that He has preserved us in Himself, emphasizing that God does the preserving and that we are not preserved by any act or attempt at perseverance of our own.
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Now unto the King eternal (September 29, 2019)

Now unto the King Eternal (September 29, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance begins preaching from 1st Timothy chapter 1. He begins by considering the command to “teach no other doctrine” and the succeeding statements from Paul on what not to teach or allow. He looks at how Paul re-affirms charity’s role and what the law shows us. Brother Bryce then turns to the testimony of the Apostle Paul and how Paul affirms the only way we are in Christ is by grace and that it’s all about what Christ did, ultimately considering just what we should take away from Paul’s declaration in verse 17 “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
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Joshua series: The children of Israel heard say (September 8, 2019)

The children of Israel heard say (September 8, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance begins by considering the command of the Lord to forgive one another before turning to Joshua chapter 22 and the account of the altar. He looks at how the children of Israel were ready to go to battle and destroy the children of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh based on a rumor and assumption. He looks at what happened when the two sides talked with one another. Brother Bryce ultimately exhorts us to talk to our brothers and sisters in Christ and not act solely upon a rumor. He ends with considering the proper way to handle private offenses according to Matthew 18 and revisiting the subject of forgiveness by noting that when we forget to forgive, we tend to forget that we’re forgiven in Jesus Christ.
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Joshua series: Golan and Revealed (September 1, 2019)

Joshua Series: Golan and Revealed (September 1, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance finishes a series of messages concerning the six cities of refuge in Joshua chapter 20, noting that the sixth city of Golan means revealed. In continuing to look at the cities being like unto the character of Jesus Christ, Brother Bryce turns to Hebrews chapter two. He begins by considering the exhortation to not let the things of the Lord, the gospel, slip from our minds. Brother Bryce continues thru the chapter to establish how the Lord was revealed and manifested in this world, ultimately asking and answering the question “What’s the gospel for?”
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Joshua series: Ramoth in Gilead (August 18, 2019)

Joshua series: Ramoth in Gilead (August 18, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of messages concerning the six cities of refuge in Joshua chapter 20, noting that the fifth city of Ramoth in Gilead means viewed quite highly. In continuing to look at the cities being like unto the character of Jesus Christ, Brother Bryce preaches from Hebrews chapter one and the latter part of Ephesians to establish just how high and lifted up our Savior is in Jesus Christ. He exhorts us to understand the ramifications of knowing that Jesus Christ is exalted far above us, that we’re bought with a price, and that Jesus is the head of every church, even today. Knowing that, Brother Bryce asks whether Jesus is our refuge. Does he deserve our praise and our time? Do our actions and service show forth our love for Him and one another? Do we see truly see how High and lifted up he really is?
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2019 Annual Meeting Sunday – The cross of Christ

2019 Annual Meeting – Sunday – The Cross of Christ (August 25, 2019) – Elder Joe Nettles begins in 1st Corinthians 1:17-18 and preaches concerning the cross of Christ, exhorting us to not be ashamed of the cross and to live in assured anticipation of Jesus taking us home. He goes through the assurance we derive from the fulfillment of prophecy concerning the cross and Jesus’ crucifixion, focusing on Psalm 22. He considers how Jesus was the perfect passover lamb, how the crucifixion unfolded relative to prophecy, how Jesus endured the eternal sufferings of billions of His people, and how we should take great comfort in the knowledge of the reconciliation and redemption that Jesus obtained on the cross.
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2019 Annual Meeting Saturday – Heaven is right – Elder Joe Nettles

2019 Annual Meeting – Saturday – Heaven is right (August 24, 2019) – Elder Joe Nettles begins preaching in 2nd Peter 3:13-14 concerning heaven being right and some things the scriptures teach us about heaven. He disproves the notion that heaven will be here on this earth before moving on to teach that we should take great comfort in knowing that righteousness dwells there and that there is no variableness or shadow or turning in heaven. He goes through what it means and the comfort we have in knowing that our citizenship is there, our possession is there, our name is written there, our charged servants in the angels are there, and, most of all, that our intercessor and high priest is there.
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2019 Annual Meeting – Friday Night – God of order

August 23, 2019 Friday night – Elder Branan Hooven introduces services by turning to Mark 7:37 and preaches concerning the comfort derived by knowing “He hath done all things well.” Elder Joe Nettles then preaches a message beginning in Isaiah 45:17-18 about how our God is a God of order. He shows us many examples of how the Lord has fine-tuned the universe so that we could dwell here on Earth, that his covenant of everlasting salvation stands sure by His own power. He looks at many scientific statements and theories to further affirm how science itself attests that a God of order created the heavens and the earth as scripture says He did.
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Joshua series: Bezer in the wilderness (August 11, 2019)

Joshua series: Bezer in the wilderness (August 11, 2019) –  Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of messages concerning the six cities of refuge in Joshua chapter 20, noting that the fourth city of Bezer is an inaccessible spot, a fortified place, in the wilderness of the plain. Brother Bryce considers what happens when Jesus comes as a fortified place in the wilderness to His church. He then turns to Isaiah 35, explaining the multi-step prophesies contained in it while emphasizing that much of the chapter concerns the gospel church of today established during the time of Jesus Christ. Brother Bryce notes that Jesus’s fortified place is not pleasing to men’s eyes, nor does it show forth what men consider beauty. He then reminds us that the place of refuge, and the joy and love thereof, is found in the fortified place that is the church of the Lord Jesus Christ and to always remember that the only true source of strength in this world is found in Him. 
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Revival (August 4, 2019)

Revival (August 4, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches a sermon concerning the subject of revival. He begins by considering the Lord’s statement through Haggai the prophet to the Israelites to “Consider your ways” and how the Israelites had focused on themselves before the house of the Lord. He explains what the Lord was saying and how the Israelites, and even the Lord’s people today, should respond to the Lord and ultimately evaluate our service to Him and His people. To show how complacent we can become, Brother Bryce turns to early American history and how the Kehukee Association’s Elder Burkitt bemoaned “There were but few added by baptism for several years” over a 12-year period that amounted to 1,256 baptisms. He then asks us what’s different about then versus now, adding that the Lord hasn’t changed but that we have. Concerning revival such as that in Haggai, Brother Bryce explains that the Lord pours out his blessings and that, when we respond, he pours out more blessings and gives the increase. However, he adds that we have to start off by considering our ways. Brother Bryce then exhorts the church to look at our our own lives individually and see what we need to change, adding that we are not in good spiritual shape if we find nothing that needs to be worked on or believe we’ve done enough in service to one another and the Lord. He further encourages the church not to doubt the Lord and to consider that the same God who admonished the Israelites through Haggai goes on to say “I am with you.”
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Joshua series: Hebron and Fellowship (July 28, 2019)

Joshua series: Hebron and Fellowship (July 28, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of messages concerning the six cities of refuge in Joshua chapter 20, noting that the third city of Hebron means “fellowship.” He turns to Jesus’s lesson concerning abiding in the vine found in John chapter 15 that looks at how, here in time, there are some conditions of fellowship with Jesus Christ. Do we do things God’s way? Are we going to recognize we’ve been called into fellowship with the Son and act like the Son? Or are we going to be disobedient children and not have any joy in our lives? Brother Bryce makes clear that we should not set out to prove to the world that we’re children of God, but rather that we should “bear much fruit” due to a thankful heart for what God’s done for us. He briefly turns to the Parable of the Sower as found in Matthew 13 to establish how all four types are children of God, and he asks whether we’ve prepared ourselves to hear the word of God. Brother Bryce goes through the rest of John chapter 15 to explain what Jesus is telling us, including how the word “abide” in verse 10 is likened to fellowship. He closes by looking at the fellowship mentioned in verse three of 1st John chapter 1, noting that John reminds us that we fellowship our Father and his Son Jesus Christ by fellowshipping the church.
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Joshua series: Shechem and Shoulder (July 21, 2019)

Joshua series: Shechem and Shoulder (July 21, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of messages concerning the six cities of refuge in Joshua chapter 20, noting that the second city of Shechem means “shoulder.” Brother Bryce then asks upon who’s shoulders is the weight of eternal salvation? He considers how verses like John 3:16 are used incorrectly to scare someone into believing the gospel. He dispels any idea that eternal salvation rests upon our shoulders, explaining that much of modern-day Christian teaching puts a weight on the children of God that they can never hope to bear. He then turns to Exodus 28 to see how the high priest then pointed to our high priest in Jesus Christ today, giving special attention to what was upon the shoulder of the high priest. Brother Bryce goes next to Isaiah 9 and considers how the government, including our eternal salvation, is upon the shoulder of a victorious, eternal Lord and Savior. He concludes by explaining that understanding the work of eternal salvation being upon His shoulders allows us to understand Matthew 11:28-30 properly, to be thankful, to come to Him for rest, and to “bear ye one another’s burdens” in the church.
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Joshua series: Kedesh and Holiness (July 14, 2019)

Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of messages concerning the six cities of refuge in Joshua chapter 20, noting that the first city of Kedesh means “holy.” He asks whether we really appreciate how great and holy God is, noting that the typical view of God is far too small and common. Concerning God’s holiness, he begins in Isaiah 6 and the declaration that God is “holy, holy, holy” and set far apart and above us. He considers men’s reactions to the holiness of God as found in 1st Samuel 6 and Exodus 33 before turning back to Isaiah to affirm how seeing God’s holiness also shows us how unholy we are without Him. Brother Bryce then exhorts us to show our thankfulness for His holiness by asking ourselves to consider whether or not we are acting like it in our behavior, devotion, study, prayers, and how often we come to church. He also looks at the scriptures to establish that the same God that set himself aside sets us aside “that we should be holy and without blame before him in love,” adding that we need to be reminded we are sinners to remind us of our need for a holy Savior. Brother Bryce turns back to Isaiah 6 to look at how Isaiah seeing His God’s holiness caused Isaiah to see how unclean he was and ultimately led Isaiah to want to serve His God the much more. He concludes by turning to the New Testament to explain what we can take away from the Apostle Paul’s exhortation to “Quench not the Spirit.”
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Joshua series: The cities of refuge (July 7, 2019)

Elder Bryce Lowrance begins a series of messages concerning the six cities of refuge mentioned in the book of Joshua chapter 20. He explains the meaning of each city and how the cities’ meanings are also attributes of our Lord Jesus Christ and how the cities were to even act like the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Brother Bryce then turns to Psalm 46 and goes through the chapter and the many reminders to be still and know that the Lord is a place of refuge and a present help, adding that we should go to His church for help and point those that need help to the place of refuge in Him and His church. Finally, he turns to the Hebrews chapter 6 to ask and answer the question “Is it worth it to put your full trust in God?”
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Joshua series: Joshua’s inheritance

Joshua series: Joshua’s inheritance (June 30, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of sermons in the Book of Joshua, focusing on Joshua’s inheritance mentioned in Joshua 19:49-50. Brother Bryce notes that Joshua didn’t demand a large inheritance or the greatest city, adding that Joshua didn’t get his inheritance until the other tribes were given their inheritance first. Considering Joshua’s example of putting the Lord and his fellow Israelites before himself, Brother Bryce turns to the New Testament and Paul’s exhortation to the Philippian church to see what similar lessons can be learned from chapter two. He explains what it means to “be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind” and how focusing on our own wants before others is often the stumbling block to being of one accord. Finally, he looks at what will happen when we humble ourselves and serve others, as Joshua and Christ did, and seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.       
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Joshua series: Eleven hundred pieces of silver – June 23, 2019

Joshua series: Eleven hundred pieces of silver (June 23, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues preaching from the book of Joshua. He begins in Joshua 18 and the place of peace that was Shiloh, turning next to the account of the tribe of Dan and Judges 18. Brother Bryce exhorts us to not be slack concerning living a thankful life in His kingdom so that we might have peace and joy here in this world. He then looks specifically at the lessons that can be gleaned by tying together the eleven hundred pieces of silver mentioned in Judges 16, the eleven hundred shekels of silver in Judges 17, and the flashback to Joshua that is Judges 18. Brother Bryce considers how a little slothfulness, arrogance, and error affected Micah and his household, adding how the one household of Micah ultimately affected the tribe of Dan, and later Samson, when the tribe of Dan didn’t deal with Micah as the Lord commanded. Making application today, Brother Bryce reminds us to not mix in the idolatry of this world in either our homes or churches, to repent of the things we know we ought not to do, and to do small things every day for our brothers and sisters in Christ, in thankfulness and for the benefit of His kingdom, not ourselves.
 
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Pulling Weeds – June 16, 2019

Pulling Weeds (June 16, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches about the how the church doesn’t have problems that need to be fixed but rather is a garden to be tended, focusing on a how weeds affect a garden. He notes that the weeds in between the rows of a garden are a problem, to be sure, but that those weeds are not nearly as dangerous and difficult to deal with as the weeds closest to and in between the good plants. He begins by considering 2nd Chronicles 7:14 to remind us our problems are largely are our own creation. As for how to identify the weeds and sin around us, he explains proper judgment in the context of Matthew 7 and how we should not make judgment to condemnation as to who is going to hell. Brother Bryce then turns to Jude to establish how the “beloved” are exhorted to be compassionate and to help their brothers and sisters deal with the weeds in their lives. He also considers how we should recognize and deal with the weeds in our own lives so that we “can run with patience the race that is set before us,” noting that we are running that race already and should run the race as a marathon, together, knowing our Savior was victorious.
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The New Birth – June 9, 2019

Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches about the new birth, beginning by recounting Jesus’s conversation with a Pharisee named Nicodemus as recorded in John chapter 3, specifically how Jesus tells Nicodemus to marvel not at the truth that is the new birth or to think that Nicodemus has any part in accomplishing the new birth. He then turns to 1st Corinthians chapter 2, going through the chapter to explain how and what the Apostle Paul preached. He notes that the wisdom and power that Paul preached was the Lord’s wisdom and the Lord’s power, adding that we are born of the spirit “that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.”
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Importance of Singing – April 28, 2019

Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches concerning the importance of singing in church worship. He begins in Psalm 22 before noticing how the Apostle Paul actually quotes Psalm 22 in Hebrews 2:12. In comparing the two texts, Brother Bryce explains how you can establish that singing praises is indeed how we praise God in our local church assembly. He then turns to Colossians 3, explaining how the chapter is about spiritual warfare and unity of a thankful church body. To show our thankfulness, the Apostle Paul instructs us in verse 16 to teach and admonish one another by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with grace in our hearts to the Lord.
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And He expounded concerning himself – April 21, 2019

Elder Bryce Lowrance begins preaching in first Corinthians chapter 15 concerning the gospel, namely the importance to the gospel of the resurrection, that Jesus Christ rose from the dead, and that the dead will be raised on the last day. He then turns to the gospel according to Luke chapter 24, focusing on the account given in verses 13-36. Brother Bryce looks at what Old Testament scriptures Jesus might have preached to the two disciples when it was written in verse 27 “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.” Finally, he also considers how it was recorded that their hearts burned at the gospel message, encouraging us to rejoice and share with others when our hearts burn within us at the preaching of the gospel, including the assurance in knowing He is risen and alive today.
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Joshua series: What it means to follow the Lord – April 14, 2019

Elder Bryce Lowrance continues preaching from the book of Joshua and considers what it means to follow the Lord. He begins in chapter three recounting how unified the Israelites were as they moved and followed after the ark of the covenant. He notes in verse four that the space was there “that ye may know the way by which ye must go.” Brother Bryce exhorts the church that we should stay in the word of God to know the way we must go today. He goes on to add that we should glorify God, and he looks to passages in Psalm 119 and Ephesian 1 to explain how we are in Christ and that His word should inform our Christian walk here in this world.
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Joshua series: Faith of a hooker – April 7, 2019

Beginning in Hebrews chapter 11, Brother Bryce considers Rahab’s act of faith in “receiving the spies in peace” as recorded in the book of Joshua. He notes how God is the author of Rahab’s faith, that Rahab is therefore just, and that she also lived by faith and did so when she asks that her loved ones be spared. Looking to the events in the book of Joshua, he establishes how God showed Rahab that he loves her, even as she doesn’t have it all right. Ultimately, Brother Bryce considers how encouraged we should be here today that the Lord changed the heart of the harlot Rahab and that we’re never too far away from the Lord that He can’t change our hearts, as well.
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Joshua series: Comprehending God’s love – March 31, 2019

Elder Bryce Lowrance begins by considering God’s love as mentioned in Ephesians chapter three, as well as the promises of God to the Israelites as found in the book of Joshua. Much like the Israelites were commanded to go in and possess the land, we can pray and encourage one another to fight the right battles with the knowledge that God already won the war and loves us with a perfect love. Brother Bryce then exhorts the congregation to fight one another’s battles always, especially when we may be doing well and our brothers and sisters in Christ are struggling in their battles or burdens. Finally, in considering that the “good courage” mentioned in Joshua means having the right way of thinking, we can gain further understanding of the Apostle Paul’s prayer for the minds of the saints in Ephesians chapter three to comprehend “the breadth, and length, and depth, and height” of God’s love.
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Joshua series: A good courage – March 24, 2019

Joshua Series: A good courage – March 24, 2019 – Elder Bryce Lowrance begins a series of sermons concerning the book of Joshua, giving particular attention to how the accounts of the physical battles of that time can help us understand how to fight the spiritual battles of today and press into His kingdom, the church. He charges us to make the Lord’s will the priority of our lives, how to heed Hebrews 12:1’s command to run the “race that is set before us,” and how to understand the “good courage” spoken of three times in the first chapter of Joshua.
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Prayer – June 2, 2019

June 2, 2019 – Prayer – Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches a message concerning the importance of prayer, beginning with how not praying affected the Israelites as recorded in Joshua chapter 9. He goes on to consider how the Lord was merciful when Joshua turned back to the Lord and prayed. He also examines the importance placed upon prayer in early America, exhorting us to pray and rely upon God’s counsel as we move forward in this world.