Little Union Primitive Baptist Church

Elder Chris preaches on the topic of salt in the Bible. Salt is not only used for savor, but it preserves. Elder Chris points out that salt cannot help meat already spoiled, but it can preserve good meat from decay. … Read More

Elder Chris addresses doubts that we have shared from time to time concerning the accounts of the Bible and the creation. The Apostle Paul writes to the church at Thessalonica, the beloved and elect of God. It is comforting to … Read More

Elder Chris reads of David’s efforts to bring the ark of God to the city of God. He examines the instructions to Moses on its construction where we find a mercy seat between two cherubims where the Lord would descend … Read More

Elder Chris visits Little Union’s church covenant that all members agreed to when joining the church. We are to pray, watch over, and tenderly reprove one another according to Matthew 18:15-17 and Galatians 6:1-2. We are to attend regularly and … Read More

Elder Chris reminds us that Godliness with contentment is great gain. Then the Apostle Paul instructs to let go of these Earthly gain and riches, and lay up a good foundation of Heavenly things and lay hold on eternal life. … Read More

The church at Philippi was concerned about the Apostle Paul being in prison. He tells them being in prison has not limited God. His purpose, whether in life or death, will magnify Christ. He lays out that life is not … Read More

The Apostle Paul addresses slavery in 1 Timothy 6. Thankfully, the gospel of Jesus Christ has turn the hearts away from these practices. In today’s times it applies to those that labor and we are to count our masters worthy … Read More

While elder was used earlier toward the older members, elders in 1 Timothy 5:17 pertains to the pastor who labors in the word and doctrine. Elder Chris explains that those who rule well are counted double honor, showing the church … Read More

In 1 Timothy 5, the Apostle Paul instructs Timothy, as well as the church, on how to take care of every class of people in the church. The fatherless and widows are mentioned often throughout the Bible. So the Apostle … Read More

The Apostle Paul instructs Timothy to put the brethren in remembrance of the mystery of Godliness, six things that are presented in the sermon on 9/18/2022. He encourages to exercise godliness, taking on attributes of His mercy, truth, loving kindness, … Read More

After hurricane Ian, Elder Chris provides comfort by reading Psalm 107 where we find four troubles that the Lord delivered His people from. We’ve all encountered storms when great distresses come into our lives. But we find that when the … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – The Storms of Life appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris helps to Biblically define the latter times mentioned by the Apostle Paul, and examines the departing from the faith taking place. Even though these are challenging times, Elder Chris beautifully lays out the last day of the last … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Departing From the Faith and The Latter Times appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

The Apostle Paul lists six things that make up the mystery of godliness. These things make clear to us why we are to be Godlike, why ministers and deacons should live up to the qualifications of the office, why women … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – The Mystery of Godliness appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

The Apostle Paul lays out the requirements for a man to be considered and hold the church appointed office of deacon. Elder Chris reminds the church that the current pastor and deacons will not always serve in these roles and … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – The Office of Deacon appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. The Apostle Paul lays out requirements a man must meet before being placed into the office of elder by the church. Elder Chris emphasizes that the … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – The Office of Bishop appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

The Apostle Paul establishes the role of men and women in public worship, going back to the order God made during the creation. Elder Chris lays out the Biblical truths, asking for wisdom to labor in our lanes and not … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – The Roles of Men and Women in Worship appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris considers the Apostle Paul’s instruction to Timothy that there was one God and one mediator between God and men. He then turns to Job’s life. God asked Satan if he had considered His servant Job. Satan thought he … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Our Mediator appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris turns to 1 Timothy Chapter 2. The Apostle Paul points out the importance of prayer for those around us, those in positions of leadership, and those in authority. These prayers are not only to intervene in decisions being … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Obligations to Pray appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris concludes 1 Timothy Chapter 1, looking at the Apostle Paul’s charge to Timothy. He warns of making shipwreck of his life. He encourages him to hold faith and a good conscience, be upright morally, and always remember the … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – A Good Warfare appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder James turns to a familiar portion of scripture where we read on putting on the whole armor of God. Elder James considers each spiritual piece of armor to protect us from the many attacks of Satan. Download Audio File The post Elder James Allen – The Whole Armor of God appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

The Apostle Paul obtained mercy from the Lord despite his persecution of Christians. After conversion, Paul endured beatings, was stoned and experienced shipwreck. Satan used Paul’s thoughts to persecute him, but God ensured Paul His grace was sufficient for him. … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – The Chief of Sinners appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

The Apostle Paul charges Timothy to charge some that they teach no other doctrine at Ephesus which he loved, and not give over to fables and endless genealogies. It is important that the church understand what we believe and why … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Pure Heart, Good Conscience, and Sincere Faith appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Mark examines the last verse of Psalm 110, which is about Christ. “He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.” In John 18 the word brook is found as Christ is … Read More The post Elder Mark Quarles – Psalm 110:7 appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Philip looks at five women in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. While the genealogy is troubled, Christ came into this world to save sinners and deliver us from situations we should not be in. Elder Philip proclaims that Christ … Read More The post Elder Philip Conley – Five Women appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

There are three key areas that should shape our worldview, helping to battle Satan in our minds. The Apostle Paul addresses the Corinthian church and tells them that light of the knowledge of the glory of God is found in … Read More The post Elder David Crawford – Light, Knowledge, and Glory appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Rahab hid Jewish spies because she knew that the Lord had given them the land. She learned what the Lord did for them in the Red Sea and declared that the God of the Jews was the God of Heaven … Read More The post Elder Mark Quarles – Rehab the Harlot appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

God’s providence is found throughout the book of Esther. Mordecai tells Esther her position in the king’s house does not exempt her from the king’s law and if she holds her peace, she would die, but the Jews would be … Read More The post Elder Philip Conley – Holdest Thy Peace appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Philip extends on Elder Mark Quarles previous sermon on the preciousness of the word, and considers the application, that it is written for our learning. We learn about Jesus Christ and what he has done. The promises are far … Read More The post Elder Philip Conley – Written for our Learning appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

The Bible has been burned, banned, restricted, and prohibited to the common man. Despite Satan’s attempts, the word still stands and will never pass away. The words of the Lord are pure, perfect, and complete. Elder Mark encourages us to … Read More The post Elder Mark Quarles – The Preciousness of the Word appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Psalms 19 was written by David who had a lot of time to consider God’s creation. “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” No matter where you are, the sunset and stars are the … Read More The post Elder Mark Quarles – Declare the Glory of God appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Philip looks at the story of the woman at the well. Christ brings to light that she was worshiping in an improper way, based on things that could be seen with the natural eye. He gets her to let … Read More The post Elder Philip Conley – In Spirit and in Truth appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Tom examines 1 Peter 17-22. Peter instructs God’s children that even though they will endure persecution and difficulties of life, it is better to suffer for doing good, than for doing evil. Christ suffered for our sins and reconciled … Read More The post Elder Tom Griffin – Suffering for Doing Good appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Grace, mercy, and peace is a common introduction for the Apostle Paul, and he added mercy when addressing the ministry. Even the sound of these words are beautiful, what a greater way to introduce a letter than to desire these … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Grace, Mercy, and Peace appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris expands on the strong bond between the Apostle Paul and Timothy. Paul addresses him as his own son and also his son in the faith. Elder Chris explains we have all the confidence we need to face the … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

In the Apostle Paul’s first epistle to Timothy we find instruction for ministers to guide and take care of the church of Jesus Christ. Paul trusted Timothy, had confidence in him, a strong bond, and charged Timothy with this weighty … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – The First Epistle to Timothy appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

While we memorialize those that gave their lives for our country, Elder Chris looks at memorials in the Bible. God told Moses that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob sent him and it would be a memorial to all … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Memorials in the Word of God appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

In Matthew 12, before Christ heals a man’s hand, he asks is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? Since the Pharisees were so focused on the letter of the law rather than the spirit of the law, they … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Is It Lawful to Heal on the Sabbath? appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris reminds us that while we experience the consequences of our sins through this journey on Earth, we will reach the promise land one day. Elder Chris proclaims that this life is fleeting and we dwell here temporarily with … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – The Span of Our Life appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder James examines the parable of the sheepfold. It’s about the work and person of Jesus Christ, but also about the salvation of God’s people. Elder James cautions to understand it, we must rightly divide that there are some parts … Read More The post Elder James Allen – The Parable of the Sheepfold appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

The word deacon is found for the first time in the New Testament in Philippians where the Apostle Paul addresses the church, bishop and deacons. Elder Chris explains the role of the deacon. While the pastor’s role is primarily serving … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Deacons appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris considers the role of the pastor in the church. God gave pastors and teachers, which are the same, for the perfecting of the saints, the work of the ministry, and the edifying of the body of Christ. He … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Pastors and Teachers appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris preaches on the parable of the sower from Luke 8, but it might better be called the parable of the ground since it pertains to the ground that the seed falls on rather than the one doing the … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Parable of the Sower appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris turns to Zechariah where we find a great deal of imagery regarding the conquering power of Jesus Christ. Zechariah was shown a vision of a golden candlestick with seven lamps, and two olive trees to provide oil for … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Zechariah’s Vision appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris preaches on altars made for many other gods. In present day he points out the things we worship before unknown gods. But our altar is the Lord Jesus Christ himself. He encourages us to sacrifice our time, our … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Altars appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris warns of the use of never and always. The wicked says because I’ll never be in adversary, I shall not be moved, but Nebuchadnezzar saw adversary. And David in his prosperity faced hardships. Elder Chris encourages us to … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Never and Always appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris shares his thoughts recently of Heaven. Abraham looked forward to the coming of Jesus Christ and we look back where our salvation was secured. He points out Abraham was on a journey in a land that was not … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – A Better Country appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder James turns to the account where Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his only promised son Issac. Abraham did as the Lord commanded and as he stretched forth his hand to slay his son, an angel stopped him. Elder James … Read More The post Elder James Allen – Abraham’s Sacrifice appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris continues his series on Christ’s miracles. He preaches on Christ raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus’s body had begun decomposing, proving he was indeed dead, and when raised he commanded he be loosed and let go. Elder Chris … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Raising Lazarus from the Dead appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris turns to Hebrews and considers the subject of contentment towards the end of the letter. The Apostle Paul instructed that he could be content through God that strengthened him. We can be content with God’s provisions because he … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – Contentment appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

Elder Chris pauses his series on the Miracles of Christ and looks at a miracle of a woman who dwelt in a great “Shunem” or quiet place and blesses Elisha in his journey. Later when her son died she went … Read More The post Elder Chris Crouse – It Is Well appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.

The Lord showed where the priesthood belonged in the children of Israel. He had each tribe bring sticks to represent themselves, but the stick that Aaron brought came forth with buds, blossoms and almonds. Elder Philip considers how this stick … Read More The post Elder Philip Conley – Buds, Blossoms and Almonds appeared first on Little Union Primitive Baptist Church.