In Acts chapter 8, we find two distinct encounters Philip the Evangelist had with two very different people: Simon Magus and the Ethiopian Eunuch. One, Simon, was by all appearances a wicked man. The other, the Eunuch, was a worshiper of God interested in Christ. Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett for a glimpse into this interesting chapter.
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The Preaching of Stephen and Philip
Continuing our series through Acts, Pastor Winslett shares thoughts from the public preaching ministries of Stephen and Philip as recorded in Acts 7 and 8.
Preaching Through Persecution
In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett considers various persecutions experienced by the Apostles in Acts chapter 5.
Compassion, Hypocrisy, Persecution
Continuing our series on Acts, we come to Acts 4:31-5:16, in a message entitled Compassion, Hypocrisy, and Persecution. Continue reading
The Stone the Builders Rejected
In today’s message, we continue our study of the Acts of the Apostles, namely, Peter’s reply to the unbelieving “powers that be” in Jerusalem concerning the Lord Jesus Christ. Continue reading
Repent, and be Converted
Continuing our study through Acts, we come to Peter’s admonition in Acts 3:19, to repent and be converted. Continue reading
The Lame Man Healed
Coming to Acts chapter 3, Pastor Vaughn shares the account of Peter, James, and John healing the lame man at the Temple.
Message 7 in our series through Acts.
The Ingathering At Pentecost
Continuing our series on Acts, we come to the Peter’s sermon and the reaction of his audience, being pricked in their hearts by the message of the cross. Continue reading
Jesus: Both Lord and Christ
We invite you to listen to this message on the sovereign authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, from Acts chapter 2.
The Day of Pentecost
In Acts chapter 2, the Church that Jesus Christ organized and commissioned embarks on her ministry in the world, as the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Apostles. Join our pastor, Vaughn Winslett, for this message from Acts chapter 2. Continue reading
Judas and Matthias
Continuing our series through the Acts of the Apostles, pastor Winslett comes to the replacement of Judas Iscariot with Matthias. Continue reading
A Cloud of Witnesses | Acts 1:9-14
“And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James [the son] of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas [the brother] of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.” – Acts 1:9-14
Message 2 in our series through the book of Acts.
Introduction to Acts
Pastor Vaughn Winslett begins his new series through the book of Acts, from Acts 1:1-7.
Rightly Dividing Salvation | Steve Milner
In this message, Elder Steve Milner speaks of different aspects of salvation.
Barry Cordes | Sunday Morning
From our Sunday morning service, by Elder Barry Cordes.
Steve Milner | Sunday Morning
From our Sunday morning service, 10-21-2018, by Elder Steve Milner.
That Day | Philip Dukes
From our Saturday afternoon service of our 2018 October meeting.
Revival | John Burkett
The Pattern for our Churches | Ben Winslett
Preached Saturday morning at our October meeting, by Benjamin Winslett.
It is Accomplished | David Wise
From our Saturday morning service, by Elder David Wise. Continue reading
Evil Is Present With Me
The born again child of God is, in a sense, a living contradiction. By that, we mean to say that there are two opposing natures at constant warfare within our hearts and minds at all times. In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett expounds on Romans chapter 7, a portion of scripture in which The Apostle Paul shares the struggle we all have with fleshly lusts. Continue reading
Ye Are Come Unto Mount Zion
Pastor Winslett shares an encouraging message from Hebrews chapter 12 about the blessings we have in the New Testament Church. Continue reading
Eden, from Ezekiel 47
And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine. Ezekiel 47:12
Something Better | Steve Milner
From our worship service, September 23, 2018.
Seeking a Sign
“And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.” – Luke 11:29
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Judge Yourselves | Steve Milner
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
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Jacob
One of the most interesting and important figures in the Bible is Jacob. It was Jacob who was chosen of God and renamed Israel. It was Jacob who fathered the twelve tribes of Israel. And relevant to us, it was Jacob who is used by the Apostle Paul as a figurehead for the elect in Romans 9. Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett for this interesting study of the life of Jacob. Continue reading
David’s Sin and God’s Grace
One of the most heartbreaking scenes in all of the Bible is when David sinned with Bathsheba. To someone who doesn’t understand God’s grace, such a moment might give reason to believe David had lost any hope of being in Heaven. However, sad and horrific as moments like these are, for the child of God, where sin abounds grace does much more abound. Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett for this message from 2 Samuel chapter 11. Continue reading
Charity | Steve Milner
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” – 1 Corinthians 13:1
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Grievous Wolves
Paul warned of grievous wolves who would enter the flock, preying on the sheep. In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett admonishes us to continue to pursue God’s truth in the midst of wolves.
The Seven Day Sabbath, the Seven Year Sabbath, and the Year of Jubilee
In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett speaks of various Old Testament Holy Days and how they relate to our experience in Christ. Continue reading
Called According to His Purpose
Pastor Vaughn Winslett shares the simple, fundamental message of salvation, through the predestinating, justifying, calling, and glorifying grace of Almighty God.
The Armor of God, Part 3
“God provides us a way to stand in this world” – Vaughn Winslett
Are you prepared to stand against the “wiles” of the Devil? In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett concludes his study of the book of Ephesians with a final study of the Armor of God.
The Armor of God, Part 2
Pastor Vaughn Winslett continues speaking of the Christian warfare, armed with the Armor of God, from Ephesians 6.
Abide In Me | John 15 | Steve Milner
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” – John 15
The Armor of God, Part 1
The Christian’s life is one of spiritual warfare. Thankfully, God’s word provides us with information regarding how we should “arm ourselves” for the conflict. Join Pastor Winslett as he continues his exposition of Ephesians, coming to the Armor of God.
Be Strong in the Lord
Here in this world, we wrestle against many spiritual foes. Where do we find our strength for this battle? We find it in the Lord, Jesus Christ. Join pastor Vaughn Winslett in this sermon from Ephesians chapter 6, entitled Be Strong in the Lord. Continue reading
Submission to the Economy of God
How ought Christians to live, structure their homes, or raise their children? Pastor Vaughn Winslett considers these subjects as he continues his exposition of Ephesians, coming to Ephesians 5:21 through 6:9. Continue reading
Be Ye Followers of God
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Ephesians 5:1-2
Pastor Vaughn Winslett continues his exposition of the book of Ephesians, coming to chapter 5, and Paul’s admonition to follow God, as dear children.
Perfecting the Saints in Holiness
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But ye have not so learned Christ; If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians 4:17-24
Exposition of Ephesians 4:12-24, by Pastor Vaughn Winslett Continue reading
Deceived of God | Roswell Smith
O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. – Jeremiah 20:7
By Roswell Smith
For the Perfecting of the Saints
Pastor Vaughn Winslett shares thoughts from Ephesians 4:12, that the ministry has been given for the edification of the saints of God.
“Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men…And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ…”
Gifts unto Men
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. – Ephesians 4:8
By Vaughn Winslett
The Love of God | Steve Milner
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. – 1 John 4
Preached by Steve Milner
Exposition of Ephesians 4:1-10
Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett, as he continues his study of Ephesians, coming to chapter 4, verses 1-10.
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) – Paul, Ephesians 4:1-10
Walking Worthy of your Vocation
Coming to chapter 4 in his series through Ephesians, pastor Vaughn Winslett speaks about our responsibility to walk worthy of this vocation wherewith we have been called. Continue reading
Things God Cannot Do | Steve Milner
We know that God is sovereign, having all power in Heaven and in Earth. But are there things God cannot do? In this short message, Elder Steve Milner speaks to this issue. Continue reading
The Mystery Revealed
Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett in this sermon from Ephesians 3:1-13, from his recent series through the book of Ephesians.
Ephesians 3:1-13 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
The Gospel Kingdom
Through God’s grace, all who are in Christ are equal, fellow citizens, built up together as a habitation of God through the Spirit. Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett in this message of grace from Ephesians chapter 2, verses 14-22. Continue reading
Gentiles In The Flesh | Vaughn Winslett | Ephesians 2:11-13
Continuing his series through the Book of Ephesians, Pastor Vaughn Winslett speaks of the purpose of God to save outsiders to the nation of Israel, gentiles like most of us here in America! We praise God for choosing to save us, people who for centuries had no knowledge of Him. Continue reading
The Bread of Life | Steve Milner
In this message, Elder Steve Milner shares thoughts from John 6, in which Jesus says He is the bread of life.
What if He Had Fainted? | Joe Nettles
Sometimes we just want to give up. But so many times, victory is found right after that moment when we must press forward, with extra effort, amidst the temptation to quit. In this message, Elder Joe Nettles shares accounts of believers who fainted not, and received great blessings.
From our 150th Anniversary Meeting, February 2018. Continue reading