We often speak of quickening -regeneration- but the bible also speaks of -requickening.- In fact, the majority of the time when the bible speaks of quickening it is NOT speaking of regeneration as it does in Colossians and Ephesians. Psalm 119 is the song of -requickening- which is a revival and renewal of zeal for those who have already been quick…

Elder Phelan pulls some lessons out of the first Corinthian letter.

Observations on commitment from the life of Joseph and the example of Christ.

A few thoughts from James that I did not hit in my previous -final- sermon.

The Lord commanded us to -search the scriptures.- We should follow his command using the primitive practice modeled for us in the New Testament.

What should our posture and attitudes be as Christians--

Some final thoughts on the book of James.

More practical godliness from the book of James.

Five things from the book of James in the area of practical godliness.

When society loses ancient wisdom and knowledge of the truth disastrous consequences follow. In many ways, our -Christian- society has lost the ancient wisdom it once possessed. God's people are called upon to walk in wisdom and to shun the foolishness promoted in a dark world.

Sunday School is a popular practice in Christianity today but is an innovation of the last 300 years. Primitive Baptists do not have Sunday Schools for some very important reasons. Elder Phelan explores these reasons by examining the biblical pattern for the Lord's NT church. Elder Phelan's book on this subject is available at --https---www.amazon.…

To understand justification by faith it is important to remember that faith is an -evidence.- -Hebrews 11-1-

Isaac ask his father, -Where is the Lamb--- Good question. Better still, -Where is the lamb who would take our place---

There are some things that simply do not go together. In the matter of eternal salvation, Law and Grace are two such things. It's either one or it is the other. Helpful hint- It ain't Law.

All of God's people need encouragement from time to time.

Another Jesus is one who is prone to playing the -I'm the Man of God- card in order to avoid biblical accountability. As such all of God's people must be on guard against -Man of Godism- being practiced by ministers around us.

Hannah was the mother of Samuel. Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist. Jerusalem is the mother of us all.

Sacrifice is central to the Christian faith.

Abraham is visited by 3 men and the speculations regarding Abraham and Sarah's laughter.

God renames Abram to Abraham and reaffirms his covenant with him in spite of Abraham's imperfections.

Christ shall give the light. Some of that light involves the four downs- God looked down, he came down, he laid down, and he sat down.

There was no rudder, no Evinrude, no steering on the Ark. It was guided by God. So, likewise, the Lord guides his church. Preached 4-13.

The NT church is not just to be another option among religious choices. We are to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. Preached afternoon of 4-13.

God designed the Ark. Noah was not at liberty to make changes. The same is true of the Lord's NT church. Preached the morning of 4-13.

Noah's Ark as a picture of the Lord's NT church, a place of salvation for a covenant people. Preached Friday night 4-12.

We understand the bible better when we view it as God's will and testament for the salvation of his people who have a great inheritance awaiting them.

Death is a monster. Eventually, it robs us of our temporal lives. But the Lord Jesus Christ has power over life and death. He has given us victory over death. This is the hope of the resurrection and it is central to the gospel.

Worry is an evergreen problem among God's people. This sermon looks at some biblical principles to help us keep worry at bay.

The promises of God are not often fulfilled immediately. This creates anticipation which can lead to impatience followed by a trial of faith and ultimately sin and consequences. The story of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar demonstrates this principle and is a cautionary tale to encourage us to wait on the Lord and to be confident in the promises of God.…

Man can invest what he's been given in one of two banks- the bank of the carnal things of this world or the bank of the kingdom of God. Only one of those banks provides a guaranteed return.

All of God's people should strive to be vessels of honor in the Lord's house.

A look at John 2, 4, 6, and 8 to help us appreciate how the Lord handles the matter of Gospel ministry.

Money caused both Abram and Lot trouble in their lives. Nevertheless Abram worshiped God and his worship depicts a better covenant based on better promises than the Levitical law and priesthood.

Elder Phelan shows us what the bible has to say about angels.

Speech can make an enormous difference in someone's life. What does the bible teach us about he way we speak--

God's people can provoke God with disobedience and unbelief. The story of Korah's rebellion provides an example to warn us that we are not to provoke God in this way. We should rather provoke our brothers and sisters in Christ to love and good works. Preached at Salem PBC in Gravesville, AR.

Abraham obeyed God, but his life was not perfect and the ways that he disobeyed God by going to Egypt created problems in his family and may have influenced Lot to make similar bad decisions.

A brief look at the call of Abraham and how it relates to the life of a NT Christian.

An introduction to the OT Patriarchs- Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Afflictions come upon all of God's people.

The Lord provides examples of how to use the word of God against the temptations of a wicked world.

-Peace on earth- - but what does that mean-- This sermon looks at six aspects of the peace declared to God's people in the gospel.

Miracles have fallen on hard times. At times Christians are made to feel foolish by the wise and prudent by the fact that we believe in miracles. But those who insist that something arose from nothing find themselves hoisted on their own petard, for that too would be a miracle. This sermon looks at three miracles of the Christian faith that are cen…

An overview of Abraham's faith, which is the same faith that we Christian's possess, and the reality of Spiritual Israel.

Five biblical observations regarding the nation of Israel.

Paul speaks of the personal relationships he has within the family known as the kingdom of God. It's not all good, indeed any family composed entirely of sinners will have some measure of trouble, but it is a family nonetheless and should be regarded as such. The family of God is one of the greatest befits available to a child of God in this lifeti…

In Paul's closing remarks to Timothy, he speaks of fables, fights, and friends. This sermon only covers the first two of those and the matter of friends -and family- is taken up in the following Sunday's sermon.

On the basis of the profitability of scripture, Paul admonishes Timothy to preach the world even though some will not endure sound doctrine.

Lessons from the life of John the Baptist.

Every Christian has the experience of the man of Roman's 7.