Zion Primitive Baptist Church

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 the message yesterday, we were dealing with what it means to “mark” someone. Basically, it means, “Be on guard,” and “Don’t abandon your post!” Today, we will continue with that thought, and also consider Paul’s command to “avoid” those who cause division. Join us for the second half of this important sermon.

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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 us. His command is to “mark and avoid” them! Join us today as we begin looking at Paul’s final warning about division.

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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 the sermon yesterday, we were talking about the fact that, even though this Kingdom is extensive in that it is open to every regenerated child of God everywhere, it is nonetheless “exclusive” in that only those who “press into” it will enter it. Join us today as we conclude our look at this and other important questions concerning this extraordinary Kingdom.

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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 answered several questions: who is invited to this Kingdom? How much does it cost to enter into this Kingdom? What is the foundation of this Kingdom? How extensive is this Kingdom? After a quick review, today we continue on this line of study, dealing with several more questions. Join us today as we continue looking at these important questions concerning the Kingdom of God.

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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 question of who is invited into this Kingdom, and when we paused the message we were examining the question of how much it costs to enter into this Kingdom. Join us today as we continue dealing with some important questions concerning the Kingdom of God.

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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 and other questions need to be asked and answered. Join us today as we begin to look at these important questions concerning the Kingdom of God.

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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 from time to time. This love isn’t based on the goodness of the people, but upon the grace of God. And more importantly, this love that God has for us never changes because HE never changes. As Bro. Byron reminds us, there is no expiration date on God! Join us today for this comforting and powerful sermon.

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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 of Hebrews. We saw that there is a place for women to serve, as well as couples (Priscilla and Aquilla). Today we will see that there is also a place in church service for the young folks. As a matter of fact, there is a place for each and every one of us to serve in the Kingdom! Join us today as we conclude our look at the “hall of faith” set forth by Paul in his letter to the Romans.

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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 served – alongside him in the churches. Remember that this ministry is not necessarily the ordained ministry, since there are many women and others listed who are not permitted to serve in the public worship as preachers or deacons. Nonetheless, there is a great place in the church for women, couples, youth, and others to minister, or serve. Join us today as we conclude our look at women who ministered, and move on to Priscilla and Aquilla, a couple who served mightily in the Kingdom of God.

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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, and lists many believers who ministered – or “served” – alongside Paul. This type of “ministry” is not necessarily the ordained ministry of preachers and deacons; in fact, these “ministers” include women, couples, and others who clearly are not permitted to serve in those offices. Nonetheless, we will see that there is a place for all to minister – or serve – in the churches, including women, couples, youth, and ultimately everyone, young and old alike. Join us today as we begin this sermon, focusing primarily upon the role of sweet Sister Phebe and the women who served with Paul in the churches.

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