Zion Primitive Baptist Church Podcast

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on May 21, 2022) Today's message is the conclusion of a sermon by Elder John Morgan Owens, preached on the occasion of his ordination back in 2022. We’ve posted this sermon before, but since it’s such an excellent overview of what Primitive Baptists believe about eternal salvation, we wanted...

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on May 21, 2022) Today's message is the first half of a sermon preached by Elder John Morgan Owens on the occasion of his ordination to the work of the full gospel ministry. We have shared this sermon before, several years ago, but we want to share it again...

by Elder Chris McCool, pastor (preached on September 6, 2026) Today we continue in our sermon series on “one thing” as seen in Scripture. When we paused the message yesterday, we were learning about the “one thing” David the Psalmist declared that he desired of God: to dwell in God’s house forever. He didn’t make...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 6, 2026) As we discovered recently, the phrase “one thing” occurs several times in Scripture. Today we go back to this series, and we take a look at what David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, declared in Psalm 27: “One thing have I desired.” David is called...

by Bro. Byron Fair (preached on September 6, 2026) In today’s sermon, we are sharing a powerful sermon preached recently by Bro. Byron Fair about the authority of the Bible, which is the inspired word of God. This day was the day his daughter was being baptized, and Bro. Byron Fair reminds us that the...

by Elder Tim McCool (preached on August 30, 2026) On the fifth Sunday night of August, we were blessed here at Zion Primitive Baptist Church to have Elder Tim McCool preach for us. Join us today for this powerful sermon about the Lord as our hiding place. Download Audio File

by Elder Tim McCool (preached on May 16, 2012) In this sermon from back in 2012, Elder Tim McCool teaches us a great lesson about doing things God’s way. Join us today for this important message reminding us to do things according to Scripture. Download Audio File

by Elder Vernon Johnson (preached on March 17, 2012) Back on March 17, 2012, on the occasion of my ordination to the gospel ministry, Elder Vernon Johnson of Denton, Texas, came to Zion to preach for us. In this powerful sermon, he preached to us about biblical evangelism. During this message, Bro. Vernon recounts how...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 23, 2026) As we mentioned last time, we are starting a series where we look at the use of the phrase “one thing” in the Bible. There are several places where this little phrase occurs, and we have begun looking at Paul’s use of it in Philippians...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 23, 2026) There are several places in the word of God where the phrase “one thing” occurs. Over the next few weeks, we are going to take a look at some of the places in Scripture where this phrase is found. We start off in this sermon,...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 30, 2026) Today we conclude our exposition of the great book of Romans. What a study this has been! What a God He is Who gave this inspired book of systematic theology to us! Paul wrote this epistle with a view toward healing the division within the...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 30, 2026) As we draw to the end of our exposition of Romans, we find Paul giving us one last warning against division and those who would divide us. In the previous sermon, we talked about how to “mark and avoid” these dividers. Today, we take a...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 23, 2026) Today’s sermon is the second half of a sermon preached about Paul’s final warning to the Romans regarding division and dividers. Here at the end of Romans, he commands them to “mark and avoid” those who cause division “contrary to the doctrine.” When we paused...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 23, 2026) As we approach the end of the Book of Romans, we find one final warning from Paul as he closes out this letter. After reminding us how we ought to love and greet one another, he begins to warn us about those who would divide...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 16, 2026) As we conclude this series on Isaiah 55, we deal with some final questions regarding the Kingdom of God. This chapter in Isaiah contains a beautiful description of the visible aspect of the Kingdom of God on earth, which is the church. When we paused...

by Elder Chris McCool, pastor (preached on August 23, 2026) As we have learned in this series, Isaiah 55 contains a beautiful description of the visible aspect of the Kingdom of God on earth, which is the church. We have been dealing with some questions that need to be answered about this Kingdom. We have...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on As we learned yesterday, Isaiah 55 contains a beautiful description of the visible aspect of the Kingdom of God on earth, which is the church. This passage raises some questions that need to be answered about this Kingdom, which we began to examine yesterday. We looked at the...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on In Isaiah 55, we find an accurate description in prospect of the visible aspect of the Kingdom of God on earth, which is the church. As we examine this description, several questions arise about this Kingdom: who is invited? How much does it cost to get in? These...

by Bro. Byron Fair (preached on August 16, 2026) In this sermon by Bro. Byron Fair, we are reminded that the unchangeableness of God is the reason that we can have hope in His love for us. God reminds us through Malachi the prophet that He loves His children, even though they question that love...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 16, 2026) As we have seen in this final chapter of Romans, Paul begins wrapping up his letter with a list of names of those who have helped him in his ministry. This “hall of faith” of sorts is similar to the one found in chapter 11...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 9, 2026) As we began to see yesterday, the final chapter of Romans contains a “hall of faith” of sorts that is similar to the one found in chapter 11 of Hebrews. In this list of faithful saints, Paul mentions many fellow believers who ministered – or...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 9, 2026) As we draw to the close of Paul’s letter to the Romans, we find a long list of names of people who have faithfully helped him in his ministry. This “hall of faith” is reminiscent of the “hall of faith” we find in Hebrews 11,...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 2, 2026) As we began to see in the first half of this sermon, there are certain aspects of ministry that apply to all children of God. “Ministry” simply means “service,” and it is clear in these closing verses of Romans 15 that Paul is not talking...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 2, 2026) As we draw to the close of Romans 15, we see that Paul emphasizes the subject of “ministry.” Remember that “ministry” simply means “service,” and in that sense every child of God has a ministry. To be clear, Paul is not talking about the calling...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 26, 2026) In the verses before us today, we learn about the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Paul’s ministry was wide-ranging through the ancient world, but he primarily ministered to the Gentiles. In the first half of this sermon, we began to see his calling and his...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 26, 2026) In this sermon, we look at the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Paul’s journeys throughout the ancient world carried him over ten thousand miles according to some estimates! Paul ministered among both Jews and Gentiles, but his primary focus was upon the Gentiles. In fact,...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 5, 2026) In the final verses of Romans 15, Paul’s focus is on “ministry.” In the first half of this sermon, we primarily explored the ministry of Jesus to the Jews. We learned that His purpose was to fulfill the “promises made unto the fathers,” which most...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 5, 2026) As we continue in our exposition of the Book of Romans, we find Paul focusing on ministry in the remaining verses of Chapter 15. In verses 8 through 14, he tells us about Jesus’ ministry, the focus of which was ultimately not only to save...

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on July 26, 2026) In this sermon, Elder Buddy Abernathy takes us through the Scripture, teaching us on the subject of justification. There are three aspects of justification that are taught in Scripture: justification by the blood of Jesus, justification by faith, and justification by works. Each type of justification...

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on March 27, 2016) In this sermon from back in 2016, Elder Buddy Abernathy preached on the problem of bridling the tongue. In the first half of this sermon, we began to see the damage that undisciplined speech can cause. We then began to look at some principles that will...

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on March 27, 2016) In this sermon from 2016, Elder Buddy Abernathy preaches to us about bridling the tongue. Getting a hold on our speech requires great spiritual discipline. Join us today as we begin to see how much damage the tongue can do, and we learn some principles for...

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on December 2, 2015) As we began to see in the first half of this powerful sermon, preached by Elder Buddy Abernathy back in December 2015, it is important to “remember” God our Creator while we are young. In fact, God’s children ought to focus upon God, and follow Him,...

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on December 2, 2015) In this sermon, preached by Elder Buddy Abernathy back in December 2015, we learn about the fact that God is our Creator. The universe and mankind did not somehow spontaneously appear; rather, God is the Creator of all things including man. And Ecclesiastes 12:1 emphasizes that...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 19, 2026) In the last few verses of the Book of Genesis, we read about the death of Joseph. Joseph died in Egypt, but even as he died he expressed the hope in God that had sustained him throughout his life. In this sermon, we focus upon...

by Bro. Byron Fair (preached on July 19, 20260 As we began to see in the first half of this sermon by Bro. Byron Fair, Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee in a storm and marched right up to a man living in the tombs, all because He is the Great Shepherd who seeks the...

by Bro. Byron Fair (preached on July 19, 2026) In this powerful sermon by Bro. Byron Fair, we learn about Jesus’ encounter with the wild Gadarene man. Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee – through a storm, no less! – and met this man in a cemetery in a land of pig farmers. This was...

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on July 12, 2026) As we have seen in the last few posts, Isaiah not only chastises Israel for their unfaithfulness in his writings but also prophesies the coming of Christ. Elder John Morgan Owens teaches us about this from Isaiah chapter 51, which contains the “good news” of...

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on July 12, 2026) As we saw in the last two posts, Elder John Morgan Owens teaches us about the good news – the gospel – that is found in Chapter 51 of Isaiah. In the latter chapters of Isaiah, the prophet turns from simply chastising Israel for their...

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on July 12, 2026) In the latter chapters of Isaiah, Isaiah turns from chastising Israel for their disobedience to prophesying the good news of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. In the first half of this sermon, we began to see the gospel set forth in the first...

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on July 12, 2026) In the last several chapters of Isaiah, the prophet turns from chastising Israel for their sins to the good news of God’s great mercy and love for His people. In the sermon today, Elder John Morgan Owens begins taking us through chapter fifty-one, teaching us...

by Elder Tim McCool (preached on August 23, 2015) In the first half of this powerful sermon by Elder Tim McCool from back in 2015, we have looked at the concepts of “finished” in both Creation and Crucifixion. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit finished the work of Creation, contrary...

by Elder Tim McCool (preached on August 23, 2015) In this sermon, preached back in 2015 by Elder Tim McCool here at Zion Primitive Baptist Church, we learn about three completed acts: Creation, Crucifixion, and Resurrection. As we go through these three passages of Scripture, we learn about the finished work of Creation, wherein God...

by Bro. Byron Fair (preached on July 5, 2026) In this powerful sermon, Bro. Byron Fair teaches us about some reasons that we should give thanks to the Lord. There are at least three things mentioned about God in this passage that merit our praise: His goodness, His mercy, and His salvation. And it is...

by Elder Heath Williams (preached on May 3, 2015) Over the past few months, we have gone back through our sermon archives from time to time and shared some sermons preached by visiting preachers through the years here at Zion Primitive Baptist Church. Today we are sharing a powerful sermon by Elder Heath Williams from...

by Bro. Byron Fair In this sermon from the ninth chapter of Luke, Bro. Byron Fair, who recently joined Zion Primitive Baptist Church, teaches us about the importance of pressing forward in our service to Christ. Serving Christ is not a life of ease, but rather can be difficult, but when we “take up our...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 28, 2026) As we began to see yesterday, the verse under consideration contains two words of great importance: “subtilty” and “simplicity”. We were learning that Satan uses subtilty – or trickery, and deceit – as he assaults children of God in this world. However, the simplicity that...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 28, 2026) In the verse under consideration today, Paul mentions two words that are important to understand: subtilty and simplicity. “Subtilty” means “trickery” or “craftiness,” and carries implications of cunning deceit. In this complicated world, the devil uses subtlity to distract us from the truth of God’s...

by Elder Michael Hataway (preached on June 28, 2026) We were blessed recently at Zion to have Elder Michael Hataway, pastor of Bay Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Georgia, visit us and share a message from the word of God. He took us to Psalm 103, where we read David’s exclamation, “Bless the Lord, O...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 21, 2026) As we saw in the first half of this sermon, God gets the most glory when His children are in unity. This unity is especially important in the church, and that is the context in which Paul has been teaching this concept. Join us today...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 21, 2026) As we continue through the Book of Romans, we are studying Paul’s “summation” of his admonition to unity within the church. In the verses before us today, we learn that God gets the most glory when His children are in unity. Join us today for...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 14, 2026) As we move into chapter 15 of Romans, Paul turns his “closing arguments” to the stronger brother. His message to this category of more mature Christian is simply, “Stay strong!” It is too easy to slip back into being the “weaker brother,” and so those...