Zion Primitive Baptist Church
Religion & Spirituality
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This podcast is a production of Zion Primitive Baptist Church near Gordo, Alabama. We pray you enjoy our sermons!
Episodes
- The Book of Romans, Part 130: The Judgment Seat of Christ (cont.) (Rom. 14:10)
This episode, part 130 of a series on the Book of Romans, focuses on the Judgment Seat of Christ as described in Romans 14:10. It clarifies that this is a daily, timely judgment for believers, not a place of eternal judgment, with Christ s…
- The Book of Roman, Part 129: The Judgment Seat of Christ (Rom. 14:10)
This sermon explores the meaning of the judgment seat of Christ mentioned in Romans 14:10. It clarifies that this judgment seat is not for determining salvation or weighing good versus bad works for heaven, nor for deciding levels of heave…
- The Book of Romans, Part 128: Characteristics of the Kingdom (cont.) (Rom. 14:17-18)
This sermon explores the characteristics of God's Kingdom on earth, identified as the church, based on Romans 14:17-18. It emphasizes that the Kingdom is centered on righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, rather than secular conc…
- The Book of Romans, Part 127: Characteristics of the Kingdom (Rom. 14:17-18)
Elder Chris McCool, Pastor, preached on the characteristics of the Kingdom of God on earth, referencing Romans 14:17-18. The episode addresses disunity among church members due to differing spiritual strengths.
- The Book of Romans, Part 126: What the Kingdom Is All About (Rom. 14:17)
This episode examines Romans 14:17, with Elder Chris McCool explaining that the Kingdom of God centers on righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, rather than matters of 'meat and drink'.
- The Book of Romans, Part 125: Don’t Destroy One Another! (Rom. 14:14-16)
This episode of Zion Primitive Baptist Church examines Romans 14:14-16, focusing on how the liberty of a stronger brother in Christ might offend a weaker brother's conscience and harm their relationship with God.
- The Book of Romans, Part 124: The Role of Conscience (Rom. 14:14-16)
This sermon, part 124 of a series on the Book of Romans, focuses on the role of conscience in discipleship, referencing Romans 14:14-16. It contrasts the lack of a true conscience before spiritual regeneration with its presence after, when…
- The Book of Romans, Part 123: Don’t Judge One Another! (Rom. 14:1-19)
This episode, featuring Elder Chris McCool, focuses on the principles of pursuing peace and avoiding judgment within the church, as outlined in Romans 14:1-19. It stresses the importance of receiving fellow members and refraining from cond…
- The Book of Romans, Part 122: Receive One Another! (Rom. 14:1-19)
This episode, The Book of Romans, Part 122: Receive One Another! from Zion Primitive Baptist Church, addresses conflict within the church stemming from differing strengths among members. Pastor Elder Chris McCool outlines the solution pres…
- The Book of Romans, Part 121: Liberty in the Nonessentials (Cont.) (Rom. 14:1-8)
This sermon by Elder Chris McCool addresses Romans 14:1-8, focusing on Christian liberty in non-essential aspects of faith, such as dietary practices and the observance of special days, emphasizing that these should not cause division amon…
- The Book of Romans, Part 120: Liberty in the Nonessentials (Rom. 14:1)
In this sermon, Elder Chris McCool explores Romans 14:1, differentiating between essential and nonessential beliefs within the church. He emphasizes the liberty believers have in Christ regarding nonessential matters, while maintaining uni…
- The Book of Romans, Part 119: Unity In the Essentials (Rom. 14:1)
This sermon on Romans 14:1 by Elder Chris McCool addresses Christian disunity and the necessity of loving tolerance. It highlights the distinction between non-essential and essential beliefs, stating that tolerance does not apply to core d…
- The Book of Romans, Part 118: The Problem of Disunity (Rom. 14:1)
This episode, "The Problem of Disunity (Rom. 14:1)," from the Zion Primitive Baptist Church, features Elder Chris McCool examining the challenges of disunity within churches based on Romans 14:1. It explores the concepts of "weaker" and "s…
- The Book of Romans, Part 117: A Sleeping Saint (cont.) (Rom. 13:11-14)
This episode, "A Sleeping Saint (cont.)" (Rom. 13:11-14), is part 117 of an exposition on the Book of Romans by Elder Chris McCool. The sermon explores the concept of spiritual slumber among believers, using the biblical figure of Samson a…
- The Book of Romans, Part 116: A Sleeping Saint (Rom. 13:11-14)
This sermon on Romans 13:11-14 discusses Samson, an Israelite judge who succumbed to worldly temptations, leading to spiritual sleep. It contrasts his experiences with the biblical call to spiritual wakefulness.
- The Book of Romans 115: A Heavenly Wakeup Call (cont.) (Rom. 13:11-14)
This episode, "A Heavenly Wakeup Call (cont.)," by Elder Chris McCool, discusses the Apostle Paul's concluding commands in Romans Chapter 13, verses 11-14. It focuses on the call to action for born-again believers who may have become lax i…
- The Book of Romans, Part 114: A Heavenly Wakeup Call (Rom. 13:11-14)
This sermon by Elder Chris McCool on the Book of Romans, Part 114, is titled 'A Heavenly Wakeup Call.' It addresses verses Romans 13:11-14, emphasizing the instruction to awaken from spiritual slumber and engage in the work of God's Kingdo…
- Four Lost Things, Part 2 (Luke 15)
This sermon concludes a two-part series on the "lost things" mentioned in Luke 15. Elder Chris McCool analyzes the parable of the two lost sons, distinguishing between the prodigal son who was lost to the Kingdom and the elder son who was…
- Four Lost Things, Part 1 (Luke 15)
Elder Chris McCool discusses the parables in Luke 15 about four lost things: a sheep, a coin, and two brothers. The message highlights that individuals are never lost in the crowd to God, who loves His own eternally.
- Four Questions On Resurrection Day, Part 4: Whom Seekest Thou? (John 20:15)
This episode from Zion Primitive Baptist Church, preached by Elder Chris McCool on April 5, 2026, concludes an examination of Resurrection Day questions. It focuses on the fourth question posed to women at Jesus's tomb: "Whom Seekest Thou?"
- Four Questions On Resurrection Day, Part 3: Why Weepest Thou? (John 20:13)
Part 3 of the Resurrection Day series from Zion Primitive Baptist Church addresses the question "Why Weepest Thou?", posed to women visiting Jesus's tomb on Easter Sunday 2026.
- Four Questions On Resurrection Day, Part 2: Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead? (Luke 24:5)
Elder Chris McCool of Zion Primitive Baptist Church examines the second of four questions asked on Resurrection Day 2026: 'Why seek ye the living among the dead?' (Luke 24:5).
- Four Questions On Resurrection Day, Part 1: Who Shall Roll Us Away the Stone? (Mark 16:3)
This episode of Zion Primitive Baptist Church, preached by Elder Chris McCool on April 5, 2026, begins a series on four questions asked at Jesus's tomb on Resurrection Day, starting with "Who shall roll us away the stone?"
- The Instruments of Salvation (1 Cor. 2:14)
Elder John Morgan Owens addresses the question of what constitutes the instruments of salvation, contrasting common religious teachings with the belief that eternal salvation rests entirely with God.
- Beware of the Dogs! Part 2 (Phil. 3:1-2)
This sermon, part 2 of 'Beware of the Dogs!' by Elder John Morgan Owens, addresses Philippians 3:1-2. It explains that the biblical term 'dogs' refers to legalistic doctrines that compromise the gospel message.
- Beware of the Dogs! Part 1 (Phil. 3:1-2)
Elder John Morgan Owens
- God’s Picture Book, Part 2 (Ex. 12)
Elder Paul Blair continues his sermon on biblical imagery of Christ, building on the Passover in Exodus 12. The episode explores further "pictures" of Christ found throughout the Bible.
- God’s Picture Book, Part 1 (Ex. 12)
Elder Paul Blair preached a sermon titled 'God's Picture Book, Part 1' at Zion Primitive Baptist Church on March 29, 2026. The message, based on Exodus 12, explored the Bible as a 'picture book' containing various depictions of Christ thro…
- The Sufferings of Christ (Luke 22:39-44)
This episode examines Jesus's agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. It considers whether His turmoil stemmed from His impending death, mockery, or abandonment, ultimately suggesting His suffering was due to becoming sin for humanity at Calvar…
- An Eye for An Eye (Lev. 24:15-22)
Elder Buddy Abernathy discusses Leviticus 24:15-22, examining the biblical meaning of the phrase "an eye for an eye" and correcting common secular misconceptions regarding it.
- Satisfied With Thy Likeness, Part 2 (Ps. 17:15)
This sermon, part 2 of "Satisfied With Thy Likeness (Ps. 17:15)" by Elder Chris McCool, explains that satisfaction will come from Christ's likeness, ending worldly dissatisfaction. The message was preached on March 15, 2026.
- Satisfied With Thy Likeness, Part 1 (Ps. 17:15)
This sermon by Elder Chris McCool, based on Psalm 17, explores the resurrection and the anticipation of being satisfied with the likeness of Christ in heaven.
- The Lovingkindness of God, Part 2 (Psalm 107)
This sermon by Elder Chris McCool concludes the discussion on Psalm 107, focusing on the lovingkindness of God. It explores how God provides blessings and helps mitigate the consequences of sin for believers.
- The Lovingkindness of God, Part 1 (Psalm 107)
This sermon by Elder Chris McCool delves into Psalm 107, focusing on God's merciful and loving actions towards His followers. The message emphasizes understanding God's kindness by observing His works, as highlighted in the scripture.
- ANNUAL MEETING 2026: God Showing His Power, Part 2 (Rom. 9:22-23)
In Part 2 of "God Showing His Power," Elder Neil Honea discusses God's power as seen in His love for the elect and His wrath on the non-elect, referencing Romans chapter 9 and the biblical figures of Jacob, Esau, Moses, and Pharaoh.
- ANNUAL MEETING 2026: God Showing His Power, Part 1 (Rom. 9:22-23)
Elder Neil Honea preached on the display of God's power, mercy, and wrath based on Romans 9:22-23 during the Zion Primitive Baptist Church's 2026 Annual Meeting.
- ANNUAL MEETING 2026: Better Things Than the Blood of Abel (Heb. 12:24)
In a sermon delivered at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Elder John Mizell discusses the biblical account of Cain and Abel. He explains that while Abel's blood speaks of justice and wrath, Christ's blood signifies…
- ANNUAL MEETING 2026: An Overview of Job
Elder Buddy Abernathy preached a sermon on the Book of Job at the Zion Primitive Baptist Church's 2026 Annual Meeting. The sermon addressed Satan's presence in lives, God's love, and salvation.
- ANNUAL MEETING 2026: Heaven (Ps. 17:15)
Elder John Mizell's sermon from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Zion Primitive Baptist Church discusses heaven, referencing Psalm 17:15. The sermon suggests heaven's fulfillment comes from being in Jesus' presence and experiencing complete sati…
- ANNUAL MEETING 2026: One Day of Straying (Luke 2:41-50)
Elder Tim McCool delivers a sermon from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Zion Primitive Baptist Church, reflecting on Luke 2:41-50. He draws parallels between Mary and Joseph losing Jesus for three days and the extended time it can take to retur…
- ANNUAL MEETING 2026: Our Lively Hope (1 Pet. 1:3)
Elder Bobby Payne delivered a sermon on "Our Lively Hope" at the 2026 Zion Primitive Baptist Church Annual Meeting. The message emphasizes that hope is found solely in Christ's finished work on Calvary, securing an eternal inheritance.
- ANNUAL MEETING 2026: Jesus Raising the Dead, Part 2
Elder John Mizell concludes his sermon on Jesus raising the dead, delivered at the Annual Meeting 2026. He draws parallels between these miracles and the process of the new birth.
- ANNUAL MEETING 2026: Jesus Raising the Dead, Part 1
In part one of a sermon from the 2026 Annual Meeting, Elder John Mizell of Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church recounts three episodes where Jesus Christ resurrected individuals: the widow's son, Jairus' daughter, and Lazarus, who had bee…
- Tribulation, Part 2 (John 16:33)
This sermon by Elder John Morgan Owens concludes a discussion on life's tribulations, explaining how they can foster experience and provide godly coping mechanisms.
- Tribulation, Part 1 (John 16:33)
This sermon by Elder John Morgan Owens, from John 16:33, offers encouragement on facing life's tribulations. It explains how believers can find peace through the gospel message even amidst severe difficulties.
- The Privilege of New Testament Worship (Heb. 10:9)
Elder Tom Corley's sermon, preached on February 15, 2026, emphasizes the privilege of New Testament worship, noting that the Old Law's service has ended, enabling believers to approach God freely.
- In the Meantime, Part 12: The Conclusion (Rev. 22:21; John 16:33)
In this sermon, the twelfth and final part of "In the Meantime," Elder Buddy Abernathy concludes his exposition of the Book of Revelation. He connects the book’s message to Jesus’s words in John 16:33, emphasizing that while believers will…
- In the Meantime, Part 11: The Last Words of Jesus (Rev. 22:20)
In Part 11 of "In the Meantime," Elder Buddy Abernathy discusses Revelation 22:20, identified as the last words of Jesus Christ in Scripture. The message, "Surely I come quickly," is explored to encourage constant preparedness for His retu…
- In the Meantime, Part 10: Adding To Or Taking Away from the Word of God (Rev. 22:18-19)
Elder Buddy Abernathy preached a sermon on January 18, 2026, focusing on the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 about not adding to or taking away from God's word. The sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in the divine preservation of…
- In the Meantime, Part 9: The Deity of Christ (Rev. 22:16-17)
This sermon by Elder Buddy Abernathy focuses on the Deity of Christ, referencing Revelation 22:16-17. It highlights Jesus as "the offspring of David" and "the bright and morning star," an important message for both the early churches and t…