Surveying the Cross: Recent Episodes
Grants Mill Primitive Baptist Church
A primitive baptist perspective on the cross of Christ from the pulpit of Grants Mill Primitive Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. Elder Philip Dukes, pastor.
Genesis 12:10 - And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.
Daniel 2:32-33 - This image's head was of fine gold, his breasts and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay.
Psalm 1:1 - Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly ... But his delight is in the law of the Lord and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Psalm 1:1-2 - Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
1 Peter 1:11 - Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
Hebrews 12:3 - For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Today we take a look at the subjects of humility and pride. We will see from the scriptures why it is so important for us to humble ourselves, and walk humbly with our God.
Why does Satan attack our faith so much? On today's episode, Elder Ben Winslett examines Luke 22:31-32, And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not:
Today's episode features Elder Ben Winslett as he encourages us to never forget that no matter how far you have wondered from the Fathers house, you can always come back.
Today's episode features Elder Ben Winslett speaking to us about how to properly understand the subject of affliction.
Many times we have looked at adoption from a legal perspective. Today we will look at it from the perspective of the Shepherd.
2 Thessalonians 2:1 - Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord, and by our gathering together unto him,
Isaiah 21:11-12 - The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what if the night? Watchman, what of the night? The watchman said, The morning cometh....
1 Peter 1:18-19 - Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Christians are often accused of believing in God simply because their parents raised them that way.
In today's message we take a look and see if scripture teaches us that a belief in God is just a result of childhood raising, or is it something deeper than that.
In today's message, we attempt to look at what the scriptures have to say concerning the moving of the Spirit of God.
In today's message we take a look at some of the events in the life of Samuel the prophet.
There is much suffering in this world. There are many things that we do not understand. Many would turn and blame God when events do not go as planned. God is to be praised and adored in all ways at all times. Blessed be the Lord!
In today's episode we will look at a man named Nabal. His name means fool and he lived up to it. There is another man in the bible and his name is Jesus. His name means saviour. Did he live up to his name?
Hebrews 1:1-2 - God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last day spoken unto us by his Son
Disappointment and discouragement await the servants of God in this life. You cannot face life alone. You are not supposed to face life alone. The word of God has been left for us. Arise, eat, the journey is too great for thee.
1 Kings 19:7 - And the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.
The final in a four part series on Defending the Faith.
The only way to properly defend the faith is to know how to properly apply the scriptures, in particular as they relate to the atoning death of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jude 1:3 - Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered unto the saints.
Part three in a four part series
We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the revealed, inspired, and infallible word of God, and the only rule of faith and practice, particularly the New Testament for saints under this dispensation.
Jude 1:3 - Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered unto the saints.
We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the revealed, inspired, and infallible word of God, and the only rule of faith and practice, particularly the New Testament for saints under this dispensation.
Jude 1:3 - Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered unto the saints.
Philippians 1:23-24 - For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better; Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Introductory hymn "How Tedious and Tasteless the Hours"
Psalm 69:4 - They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully , are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
Isaiah 41:8 - But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
Psalm 2:1, 4 - Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? ... He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; he shall have them in derision.
Genesis 12:2 - And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
1st Peter 5:6-7 - Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Today we look at whether belief is the cause of salvation or whether belief is the evidence of salvation.
Introductory remarks by Brother John Pyles on "Choosing God's People" followed by Elder David Pyles on "Baptism"
Introductory remarks by brother John Pyles on the subject "The Lord is my Shepherd". 0:00-15:57. Followed by Elder David Pyles on recognizing the old covenant, the new covenant and pictures of Christ in the book of Ruth.
Psalm 65:4 - Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Psalm 10:4 - The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
This sermon was preached by Elder David Crawford at the funeral service for Brother Ethan Richard James, July 28, 2023. The sermon will be followed by the hymn "When I Go Home" written by G.M. Eldridge.
1 Peter 1:21 - ...because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow in his steps:
Exodus 4:2 - And the Lord said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.
Matthew 18:21 - Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times:, but Until seventy times seven.
Revelation 22:3 - And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
Matthew 16:24 - Then said Jesus unto his disciples, if any man come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
In preparation for our communion meeting we take a look at the selflessness of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 16:24 - Then said Jesus unto his disciples, if any man come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
In preparation for our communion meeting we take a look at the selfishness of man.
Romans 15:4 - For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Luke 9:18 - And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?
Romans 15:4 - For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
John 10:29 - My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all: and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Isaiah 33:20 - Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.
Today we look at the subject of the free will of man and see that "free will" does not definitionally include any and every conceivable ability.
Exodus 15:25 And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet:
Romans 8:3 - For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh
Psalm 73:5 - They (the wicked) are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
Today we look at the coming of Jesus Christ as it pertains to his anointing by God the Father with the Holy Ghost
Elder John Mizell looks at what the bible has to say about worship that is acceptable to the Lord.
When the world has overwhelmed us and friends have abandoned us encouragement is still found in the Lord and in his word.
Isaac was faced with uncovering his father's wells that had been stopped up by the Philistines. Each generation is responsible for discovering and being refreshed by the old paths, the faith once delivered to the saints.
We continue our look at trying to understand what the bibles says is the work of the Holy Spirit.
Elder Darren Owens looks at the differences between the old covenant under the law and the new covenant of grace.
Inspite of the darkness in our life the light of the grace of God still shines to give hope to troubled sinners.
The sins of Ephraim show us why we are in desperate need of God's unconditioinal grace.
Jehu did the right thing but for the wrong reasons. Jesus did that which was right, in the right way, for the right reason.
Despite Israel's great sin in departing from the Lord, hope is found in God, specifically in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Whan can we discover about God as seen through the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ?
The great question is how to move from knowing the doctrine of God to knowing the person of God.
If any man sin, and we do, we have an advocate with the Father and he's not some patron saint, he's Jesus Christ the righteous.
In many ways Samson was a type of the Lord Jesus Christ. In other ways he was a natural disater. Strength to overcome temptation is not natural but super-natural.
Moses was the meekest man of his generation. But even Moses was not without his weaknesses.
Abraham who was called the friend of God found himself in trouble when trying to be the friend of the world.
A man who found grace in the eyes of the Lord, found himself in mess when he fell into sin.
Sometimes we may think that the men of the bible were blessed of God because they were so much better that us. Today we begin a study and find out that all of the human race stands in need of the grace of God.
The world entices us with the beginning of a situation. The bible tells us what the last of a thing may be. Sometimes the end is worse that the beginning.
Ps 55:22 - Sometimes trials come upon us to remind us that the Lord, who is for us, is greater than whatever is against us.
The Lord Jesus asks those who oppose his works, Which is easier, to forgive or to heal?
Elder Philip Dukes continues to look at the Conflict between David and King Saul and how Saul misused his power as king.
David received much trouble from the hand of Saul, yet David honors the dishonorable and respects the disrespectful. Character is not where you are. Character is who you are.
Elder David Pyles speaks from Galatians 3 on some of the doctrinal errors at the church at Galatia.
Elder David Pyles compares the events of the creation in Genesis with the concluding events in Revelation.