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
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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
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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
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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
The Sun and the Moon | Joe Nettles
In this message, Elder Joe Nettles draws spiritual lessons from the Sun and the Moon from the scriptures.
From our 150th Anniversary Meeting, February 2018. Continue reading
Grace and More Grace
Pastor Winslett continues his series on Ephesians, coming to chapter 2, verses 6-10. This beloved passage of scripture is emphatic: Salvation is by the grace – unmerited favor – of God! Listen and rejoice with us.
Raised Up Together With Christ
In the new birth, we’re raised to a position of spiritual life in Christ Jesus. In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett continues his study through Ephesians, coming to chapter 2 and the subject of spiritual quickening, also called the new birth.
The Leaven of the Pharisees
In this brief message, Elder Steve Milner considers the mindset of the Pharisees.
Christ Exalted
Jesus Christ will return in supreme authority over creation and all men. His coming will be one of deliverance for all His elect children. While many words could be used to describe Christ coming in all His glory, one words in particular certainly applies: Exalted. That is, Christ Jesus will be exalted in that day.
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Giving Thanks For You | Ephesians 1:14-15
In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett continues his study of Ephesians, coming to Paul’s prayer of thanksgiving for the believers in Ephesus.
Are We Robots? | Steve Milner
Elder Steve Milner considers the fact that even though God is sovereign in salvation, we are not robots or puppets on a string.
The Gentiles’ Inheritance
God’s elect children, out of both the Jewish lineage and the Gentiles (non-Jews) have been predestinated unto the same inheritance! Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett in this continuation of his recent series through Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians.
Ephesians 1:10-14 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
All Things In Christ
Ephesians 1:8-10, “Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him…”
In this message, Pastor Winslett expounds on the knowledge imparted to us in the gospel. Continue reading
Rahab | Steve Milner
In this short sermon, Elder Steve Milner speaks about God’s deliverance of Rahab the Harlot, from the book of Joshua.
The Glory of His Grace
Continuing his study through the book of Ephesians, Pastor Vaughn Winslett comes to verse 6, in which Paul plainly states that our salvation is “To the praise of the glory of his [God’s] grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.” That is, knowing the truth of salvation by sovereign grace should cause us to praise God! Continue reading
Adoption | Ephesians 1 | Vaughn Winslett
The Apostle Paul wrote that we are “predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.” In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett continues his series through the book of Ephesians, coming to the doctrine of Adoption. Continue reading
Genesis 45:24 | Steve Milner
A message from the life of Joseph, taken from Genesis 45:24, “So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.”
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The Eternal Purposes of God | Ephesians 1:4
God, before the foundation of the world, elected a people to be holy and without blame before Him in love. Pastor Vaughn Winslett shares this most fundamental bible doctrine in this message from Ephesians 1:4.
Introduction to Ephesians
In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett begins a new series through Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians, a book of great doctrinal truths and encouraging practical exhortations.
The Birth of God’s Dear Son
The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, was born into the world to take away our sins. Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett for our Christmas Eve sermon on the birth of Christ. Continue reading
He That Believeth And Is Baptized Shall Be Saved
The last recorded words of Jesus in Mark’s gospel include the phrase “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.” Join our pastor, Vaughn Winslett, in this study of the context and application of these words of the Lord.
Christ: Our Substitute | Vaughn Winslett
For us to be righteous in the sight of God, someone had to take our place as a recipient of God’s wrath. In this message from Genesis 22, Pastor Vaughn Winslett considers how the Ram caught in the thicket foreshadows how Jesus is our substitutionary Saviour.
The Birth of Christ | Steve Milner
This time of year, we often think on the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Elder Steve Milner speaks on the birth of our Lord in this short (15 minute) sermon.
Sanctify God In Your Heart
Last week, Pastor Winslett spoke on our positional sanctification, that is, the fact that God has set us apart for Holy usage. In this message, he speaks to the practical side of sanctification, setting ourselves apart for Holy usage. Continue reading
Sanctified by a Holy God
Scripture teaches both a positional and an experiential sanctification, or setting apart. On one hand, we are sanctified by God. Yet we are also exhorted to set aside, or sanctify, ourselves for Holy use every day. In this sermon, Pastor Vaughn Winslett shares passages regarding God’s sanctification of His people.
God’s Purpose in the Resurrection
The heart’s desire of every regenerated person is deliverance from this sin cursed world. Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett in this sermon on God’s purpose in the resurrection of the dead.
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. – Romans 8:19
The Death of God’s Saints | Vaughn Winslett
116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
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The Courage to Serve | Steve Milner
The Courage to Serve, by Steve Milner.
And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Luke 17:11 Continue reading
Ordained to Eternal Life
In Acts chapter 13, the narrator (Luke) tells us that when Paul preached to the Gentiles, “as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.” Pastor Vaughn Winslett expounds upon this text in today’s sermon, Ordained To Eternal Life.
Today’s Watchmen
Pastor Vaughn Winslett continues his thoughts from last week, moving to the responsibilities of today’s watchmen on the wall.
Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion. Isaiah 52:1-8 Continue reading