Zion Primitive Baptist Church

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on January 6, 2019)

Today we begin a series of sermons that are extremely important for the day in which we live. In almost every “institution of higher learning,” and, indeed, many if not most elementary and high schools, positions are taught that are contrary to the Biblical account of the Creation. It is imperative that the child of God understand that God Himself created the universe. Join us today for the beginning of this important series of sermons by Elder Buddy Abernathy.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on

Today we are posting the conclusion to our sermon about the return of Christ. Clearly, Jesus did NOT come back at 6 p.m. on the evening of the sermon, which of course was never the point! Our statement about His return was not a prediction, but rather to make the point that our attitude toward His return ought to make a difference in our lives. How much different would our thoughts and actions be if, indeed, Jesus WERE coming back within the next hour? Join us today as we conclude this important and timely sermon about the second coming of Christ.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 5, 2019)

In this sermon, Elder Chris McCool asks us to pretend that Jesus is returning at 6 p.m. tonight. Of course, this is not a prediction, but rather a reminder that we ought always to have the attitude that His second coming is imminent. But if it were true that He is returning within the hour, what would change in our lives? What would our focus be? While no-one is actually able to pinpoint the date and time of Jesus’ return, we should nonetheless expect His return at any moment. Join us today for the first half of this important and timely message.

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by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on August 23, 2020)

Today we are sharing the second half of a sermon preached by Elder John Morgan Owens back in 2020 regarding the misery we would experience if our eternal salvation were based, in whole or in part, on our works. When we paused the message yesterday, Bro. John Morgan was taking us through the first few verses of Ephesians Chapter 2, where we learn that God quickens the dead or else there would never be spiritual life! Join us today for the conclusion of this important and comforting sermon.

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by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on August 23, 2020)

Today we are sharing a sermon preached by Elder John Morgan Owens back in 2020, regarding salvation by grace alone. Bro. John Morgan teaches us about the misery we would experience if our eternal salvation were based on our works. Ultimately, we learn that we should glory only in the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ! Join us today for the first half of this comforting sermon.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 13, 2026)

As we saw yesterday, Jesus told Martha as she was frustrated in serving the meal that “one thing is needful.” This reminder is something we should all heed: in the midst of all the distractions of life, we must not lose sight of the singular focus that should be ever present in our minds: a focus on Jesus. Join us today as we conclude this sermon in our series on the phrase “one thing” in Scripture.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 13, 2026)

As we continue to look at the phrase “one thing” in Scripture, we come to Luke 10:41, where Jesus tells Martha, “One thing is needful.” You may recall that Martha was “cumbered about much serving,” i.e., she was distracted from her focus on Christ by the daily demands of life. Mary, on the other hand, was sitting at the feet of Jesus, soaking up every word He said. Join us today as we learn that the “one thing” we need most is personal time with our Lord.

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by Elder Neil Honea (preached on October 11, 2015)

We have lately been going back through older sermons that were preached here at Zion Primitive Baptist Church since our revival began back in 2011. This is one such sermon, by Elder Neil Honea from back in 2015. Calling on his own experience in moving into a new community early in his career, Bro. Neil preached to us about what it means to be a stranger and a pilgrim. Join us today for this important reminder that we are not at home on this earth!

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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 to post it again. In this message, Bro. John Morgan shares with us how that we are dead in trespasses and in sins, and it is only the grace of God that can bring life, not any work on our part! Join us today for the second half of this powerful sermon.

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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 as a reminder of what Primitive Baptists believe about eternal salvation. Please join us today for the first half of this powerful sermon.

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