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MarchToZion

MarchToZion
How do you share the gospel in a culture that believes it already has all the answers? In this Fellowship Hall Bible Study from Flint River Primitive Baptist Church, we examine Paul's famous sermon on Mars Hill in Acts 17 and consider what it teaches us about evangelism in an increasingly secular world. Paul arrived in Athens surrounded by idolatry, philosophy, and intellectual pride. Rather than retreating, he engaged the culture around him, speaking in the synagogue, the marketplace, and ultimately before the philosophers at the Areopagus. His message began with creation and God's sovereignty but always led to the central truths of Jesus Christ...His identity, His death, and His resurrection. In this study we discuss: - Why Paul's spirit was stirred by the idolatry of Athens. - The beliefs of the Epicureans and Stoics and how Paul answered both worldviews. - Using cultural knowledge without compromising biblical truth. - Why the gospel often brings both ridicule and conversion. - What true faithfulness and success in evangelism really look like. - The conversion of Dionysius, Damaris, and others despite widespread rejection. Whether you're seeking to understand Acts 17 more deeply or looking for encouragement in sharing your faith in today's culture, we hope this study strengthens and equips you from God's Word. If this study is a blessing to you, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who desires to grow in the Scriptures. #BibleStudy #Acts17 #MarsHill #Paul #Evangelism #ChristianApologetics #Areopagus #PrimitiveBaptist #KJV #BibleTeaching
Paul at Mars Hill | From the Fellowship Hall
A healthy church isn't perfectly quiet, it's full of life. In this excerpt from The Health of Zion, I explain why the laughter, energy, and even the messes that come with children are reminders of God's blessing. Zechariah's vision of Jerusalem included boys and girls playing in the streets, and a thriving church should rejoice when the next generation fills the house of God. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9F9mGuz7dlE&feature=youtu.be #Bible #Church #Children #HealthyChurch #PrimitiveBaptist #Family #JesusChrist #BiblicalTruth #KJV #ChristianLiving #Zechariah #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #Sermon #TheHealthOfZion
A Healthy Church Sounds Like Children
The story of David and Goliath is far more than an inspiring tale of courage. Every great deliverance recorded in the Old Testament ultimately points us to the greater Deliverer, the Lord Jesus Christ. In this excerpt from The Health of Zion, we see how David's victory over Goliath foreshadows Christ's triumph over sin, death, and the enemies of His people. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9F9mGuz7dlE&feature=youtu.be #Bible #DavidAndGoliath #JesusChrist #Gospel #PrimitiveBaptist #OldTestament #BiblicalTheology #ChristianFaith #KJV #Faith #Deliverance #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #Sermon #TheHealthOfZion
David and Goliath Points to Christ
What does Jesus mean when He says, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me"? Continuing our study through Matthew 25, this message takes a deeper look at the acts of mercy Christ commends at the final judgment. We examine the biblical expectation that God's people actively show compassion, how these acts reveal the fruit of genuine faith, and why ministering to Christ's people is, in a profound sense, ministering to Christ Himself. Drawing from passages throughout Scripture—including Galatians 6, James 2, 1 John 3, Hebrews 13, Romans 12, Colossians 1, Acts, Ruth, Genesis, and Mark—we consider practical examples of feeding the hungry, clothing the needy, caring for the sick, welcoming strangers, and showing compassion to those who are lonely or imprisoned. Rather than viewing mercy as an optional Christian virtue, Scripture presents it as the natural outworking of hearts transformed by the mercy of God. As those who have received abundant grace, believers are called to eagerly pursue opportunities to reflect Christ's compassion to others—especially to those of the household of faith. If this study has been a blessing to you, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with others who desire to grow in the knowledge of God's Word. #Matthew25 #ActsOfMercy #ChristianCompassion #Mercy #FinalJudgment #JesusChrist #BibleSermon #PrimitiveBaptist #KingJamesBible #ChristianLiving #FaithAndWorks #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptist
Expanding on Acts of Mercy | Matthew 25
The Bible doesn't treat growing old as something to hide—it presents old age as a blessing from God. In this excerpt from The Health of Zion, we consider why the church should honor its senior saints instead of pushing them to the sidelines. Along with children, the aged are an essential part of a healthy congregation, displaying God's faithfulness from one generation to the next. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9F9mGuz7dlE&feature=youtu.be #Bible #Church #SeniorSaints #Aging #PrimitiveBaptist #ChristianLiving #BiblicalTruth #JesusChrist #KJV #Faith #FamilyOfGod #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #Sermon #TheHealthOfZion
Embrace Aging, God's Blessing, Not 'Hollyweird' Lies
The Bible speaks of peace hundreds of times, but what does true peace really mean? Is it merely the absence of conflict, or is there something far deeper? In this first installment of a two-part message from the pulpit of Flint River Primitive Baptist Church, we begin a biblical study of peace from Genesis to Revelation. This week, we’ll examine the Old Testament concept of peace, the meaning of shalom, the peace offering under the Law, and the transition to the New Testament emphasis on peace with God through Jesus Christ. We’ll also consider why Scripture calls the Lord the God of Peace, why Christ is the Prince of Peace, and how lasting peace is rooted in God’s own character rather than in the changing circumstances of this world. Join us next week as we conclude this study by considering the peace of God in the believer’s life, reconciliation through Christ, assurance of salvation, and our calling to pursue peace with others. Radio broadcast for July 26, 2026 http://flintriverpbc.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/episode-0135-–-07-26-26-the-God-of-peace-pt1.mp3 The God of Peace, Part 1 (http://flintriverpbc.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/episode-0135-–-07-26-26-the-God-of-peace-pt1.mp3)  
The God of Peace (Part 1)
The writer of Hebrews makes a powerful contrast between Mount Sinai and Mount Zion. Under the Old Covenant, Israel came to a mountain marked by fear, fire, and the giving of the law. But under the New Covenant, believers have come unto “Mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem.” In this excerpt from The Health of Zion, we consider the biblical truth that the church of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the promises and imagery of Zion throughout the New Testament age. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9F9mGuz7dlE&feature=youtu.be #Bible #Hebrews12 #MountZion #HeavenlyJerusalem #ChurchOfChrist #PrimitiveBaptist #BiblicalTheology #NewCovenant #JesusChrist #KJV #ChristianFaith #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #Sermon #TheHealthOfZion
Mount Zion and the Heavenly Jerusalem
Psalm 137 closes with some of the strongest language in all of Scripture, leaving many Christians wondering how to understand it. In this excerpt from The Health of Zion, we consider why believers are commanded to leave vengeance in God's hands. While the psalm expresses the cry for divine justice, the New Testament reminds us that vengeance belongs to the Lord—not to us. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9F9mGuz7dlE&feature=youtu.be #Bible #Psalm137 #Vengeance #Justice #PrimitiveBaptist #ChristianLiving #JesusChrist #BiblicalTruth #KJV #Forgiveness #Faith #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #Sermon #TheHealthOfZion
Vengeance and Wrath, One of Psalm 137's Lessons
The beloved hymn Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken takes the language of Zion and applies it directly to the New Testament church. Why? Because faithful theologians throughout church history have understood that the Old Testament promises concerning the restoration of Zion and Jerusalem ultimately find their fulfillment in the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. In this excerpt from The Health of Zion, we consider why that biblical truth matters and how it shapes our understanding of God's redemptive plan. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9F9mGuz7dlE&feature=youtu.be #Bible #Church #Zion #Jerusalem #PrimitiveBaptist #BiblicalTheology #JesusChrist #OldTestament #NewTestament #ReformedTheology #KJV #ChristianFaith #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #Sermon #TheHealthOfZion
Old Testament Prophecy & The Church Today
Isaiah 9:6 is one of the most beloved prophecies of Christ's coming. The promised Son would be the King whose kingdom would have no end. The church is not an afterthought—it is part of the eternal purpose and reign of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, and Prince of Peace. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtu.be/4LF4ATpH-SQ?si=yZnfgb144d046ju2 #Shorts #Bible #Isaiah9 #JesusChrist #PrinceOfPeace #KingdomOfGod #Church #BiblicalTruth #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #SovereignGrace
Isaiah's Prophecy Points to Christ's Kingdom
When Jesus called His disciples "the salt of the earth and the light of the world," He was describing their influence and purpose in this world. Salt preserves, adds value, and impacts everything around it. God's people are called to faithfully shine the light of His truth and be a preserving influence in a world filled with darkness. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtu.be/4LF4ATpH-SQ?si=yZnfgb144d046ju2 #Shorts #Bible #SaltAndLight #Matthew5 #JesusChrist #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTruth #Gospel #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #SovereignGrace
Why Jesus Called His People Salt and Light
Acts 2 gives us a beautiful picture of the New Testament church—devoted to Christ, committed to one another, and living in fellowship and service. The question isn't only what the church should be, but what each of us can personally do to help our congregation reflect that biblical pattern more closely. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtu.be/4LF4ATpH-SQ?si=yZnfgb144d046ju2 #Shorts #Bible #Church #Acts2 #NewTestamentChurch #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTruth #JesusChrist #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #SovereignGrace
How Can We Be More Like the Church in Acts 2?
What will the final judgment actually look like? In Matthew 25:31–46, Jesus gives one of the clearest and most sobering pictures in all of Scripture of the day when He returns in glory to judge the living and the dead. In this sermon, we examine Christ's teaching about the separation of the sheep and the goats, why this passage describes the one final judgment rather than multiple future judgments, and what the evidence of true saving grace looks like in the lives of God's people. Far from teaching salvation by works, Jesus reveals that acts of mercy and compassion are the fruit of a heart transformed by God's grace. The sheep are not accepted because of their works—they are already "blessed of my Father" and heirs of a kingdom prepared for them from the foundation of the world. Their love for Christ is demonstrated through their love for His people. We also consider the remarkable truth that sheep and goats often appear similar outwardly. Only the Good Shepherd perfectly knows His own. Yet Christ points us to evidences of grace: a life marked by charity, compassion, generosity, and selfless service. Whether you have studied this passage for years or are reading it for the first time, Jesus' words call each of us to look beyond outward appearances and consider the transforming work of God's grace. Sermon Highlights: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ The final judgment of the sheep and the goats Why this is the same final judgment described elsewhere in Scripture Salvation by grace, not by works Works as the evidence—not the cause—of justification The significance of "the least of these my brethren" What Jesus commends on the Day of Judgment Living a life that reflects the mercy of Christ "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." — Matthew 25:40 (KJV) #Matthew25 #FinalJudgment #SheepAndGoats #JesusChrist #SecondComing #GraceAlone #SovereignGrace #PrimitiveBaptist #BibleSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #KingJamesBible #ChristianLiving #MatthewGospel #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch
The Judgment, From Matthew's Gospel
Don't Preach the Church—Preach Christ The church is important, but it must never become the focus of our message. The New Testament doesn't call us to promote ourselves—it calls us to preach Christ Jesus and Him crucified. A faithful church points people away from itself and toward the Savior who gave Himself for His people. Watch the full sermon here: https://youtu.be/4LF4ATpH-SQ?si=yZnfgb144d046ju2 #Shorts #Bible #JesusChrist #Church #ChristCrucified #BiblicalTruth #ChristianFaith #FlintRiverPrimitiveBaptistChurch #SovereignGrace #Gospel
Don't Preach the Church, Preach Christ
In this concluding message on biblical fatherhood, we consider the responsibilities God has entrusted to fathers and the privilege of reflecting our Heavenly Father’s love within the home. While the world often measures success by wealth, status, or achievement, Scripture reminds us that faithful fatherhood is one of God’s highest callings. Join us as we examine what the Bible teaches about providing for our families, protecting those under our care, instructing our children in the truth of God’s Word, and bringing them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. We’ll also consider how the relationship between a loving father and his children points us to the compassion, mercy, and faithfulness of God Himself. Radio broadcast for July 19, 2026. http://flintriverpbc.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/episode-0134-–-07-19-26-the-blessing-of-fatherhood-pt2.mp3 The Blessing of Fatherhood, Part 2 (http://flintriverpbc.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/episode-0134-–-07-19-26-the-blessing-of-fatherhood-pt2.mp3)
The Blessing of Fatherhood, Part 2
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