by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on July 19, 2023) As we continue in our series on Revelation, we come to some verses that depict a “war in heaven.” Elder Buddy Abernathy shows us by Scripture that, in keeping with the figurative language of the Book, this is a spiritual depiction of what happened on the cross of Calvary, in the ultimate battle o…

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on July 16, 2023) In this portion of Scripture, Elder Buddy Abernathy shows us how the figurative language describes the first coming of Christ, and the general experience of His church while still here on earth. This “woman clothed with the sun”, who represents the the children of God left here on earth, “fled in…

by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on July 5, 2023) Today we are returning to Elder Buddy Abernathy’s exposition on the Book of Revelation, which he has been preaching through for several months. We have just completed looking at the “interlude” between the blowing of the sixth and seventh trumpets, and today we begin to look at what happens when t…

by Elder Mike Rodgers (preached on January 5, 2025) Solomon the king lived in a lavish residence and worshiped at a lavish Temple. He had much power, and many riches, but most of all he had wisdom. He had so much wisdom that the Queen of Sheba said the half had not been told of it! But Jesus said that there was a “greater than Solomon” here! Of cou…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on January 5, 2025) On the morning of Sunday January 5, 2025, Zion Church woke up to the news that one of our dear, precious members had passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. Bro. Roger Parker was a faithful member of Zion Church, and he loved the truth of grace as much as anybody we have ever known. On this…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 29, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, “rubbish” is not a problem that is relegated to Nehemiah’s time! There is “much rubbish” that we must deal with today as well. Join us as we continue looking at the fact that the “rubbish” of life often gets in our way as we try to do the work of the Kingdom…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 29, 2024) sIn the Book of Nehemiah, we read about the efforts of the children of Israel to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after returning from the Babylonian Captivity. Soon into the project, discouragement arose because of persecution, and because there was “much rubbish” laying around from when …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 29, 2025) Have you ever thought about how God had to work to get the circumstances just right for Jesus’ birth? In Haggai, God promises the remnant that He would “shake the nations,” and He did just that in order for Christ to be born in Bethlehem! Join us today as we look at the ways in which God…

by Elder Luke Hagler (preached on January 30, 2022) In the first half of this sermon, we began to see how the wicked mock God’s children, questioning “where is thy God?” We also saw that it is God’s children who ought to be asking this question of the heathen, because the heathen’s gods are false gods! In today’s conclusion to the message, we find …

by Elder Luke Hagler (preached on January 23, 2022) As we begin a new year in 2025, we want to re-post a two-part sermon by Elder Luke Hagler, that reminds us who OUR God is in relation to the “gods” of this world. In Psalm 42, the enemies of God twice mock God’s children by asking, “Where is thy God?” They are dismissive of the God of the universe…

by Elder Ricky Harcrow (preached on August 17, 2014) Elder Ricky Harcrow has been a dear friend to Zion Church for many years, and has preached for us many times. In this sermon from back in 2014, Bro. Ricky points us to the year of Jubilee that was given to the nation of Israel in the Law, and shows us how that year of Jubilee corresponds to the g…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 27, 2020) As we began to see yesterday, when it comes to dealing with questions about why bad things happen to us, that one of the explanations is that God’s understanding is so much greater than our own! He stands outside of time, and sees and knows all, and therefore His ways – while sometimes i…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 27, 2020) Have you ever wondered why some prayers seem to get answered and others don’t? Why some people who are sick recover, and others die? Several years ago, Pastor Chris McCool preached this sermon in an attempt to address some of these problems. You see, sometimes we forget that God is so mu…

by Elder Mike Ivey (preached on September 23, 2012) Not long after the church here at Zion began to revive, Elder Mike Ivey came to preach for us while he was visiting our area. In this powerful message, he shares with us from the Scripture regarding the Resurrection, and the hope that it ought to bring to us when understood properly. Please join u…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 22, 2024) Today is Christmas Day, the apex of a season that the world promotes as “the most wonderful time of the year.” In this festive time, we look forward to family gatherings, office parties, and the giving and receiving of gifts. But sometimes at this time of the year we find ourselves depre…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on December 15, 2024) As we listen today to the conclusion of this sermon by Elder John Morgan Owens, we learn that the reason Jesus came to earth was to save sinners. Just as He did with Zaccheus, He comes directly to each and every one of His children in a personal encounter, and speaks life to them in the new…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on December 15, 2024) Why did Jesus come to earth? What was the purpose of His incarnation and ultimate crucifixion? Join us today as Elder John Morgan Owens begins to teach us about the reason that Jesus came, which was to save His people from their sins! Download Audio File…

by Elder David Crawford (preached on December 30, 2018) In the sermon today, Elder David Crawford tells us the story of two sad sisters, Mary and Martha. These two sisters of Lazarus, who has died, say the same thing to Jesus but with a different spirit. Martha comes to confront Jesus, while Mary comes to seek Him. Join us as we see the different s…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on November 20, 2024) As Elder John Morgan Owens began to teach us yesterday, we ought to live a life of sacrificial discipleship because of the ultimate Sacrifice of Christ on the cross. This life of service does not get us to heaven, but rather is a result of that great work of God. Join us today for the concl…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on November 20, 2024) There is only one sacrifice that is sufficient to put away our sins, and that, of course, is the sacrifice of Christ. This sacrifice completely saved us for eternity, and there is nothing we could do in order to obtain it. But once this precious gift of eternal life has been applied to us i…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on November 3, 2024) We often hear people talking about “empty promises” that others make. In the world, this means something bad. But today we are looking at some “empty” promises of the Scripture, which are promises that should cause great rejocing! Join us today as we look at the empty cross, the empty tom…

by Elder Kenneth Nowell (preached on November 24, 2024) In John 8, Jesus was speaking to the doubting Pharisees, and made a startling statement: “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.” When did Abraham “see” Christ’s day? In this sermon, Elder Kenneth Nowell takes us through this account, and reminds us that we ha…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on November 24, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, the great hope of the child of God is NOT in the things of the world! Indeed, there is truly NO HOPE found in what we see around us. Rather, our hope is in the God of the universe, Who provided His own Son to be our substitute and Savior. Join us today for the …

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on November 24, 2024) Is there anyone out there who is struggling with a lack of hope? Anyone who is facing troubles that threaten to drive them into despair? Then please join us today for this encouraging message about the important topic of “hope.” May every one of us remember that our great hope is in the fin…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on October 20, 2024) As we began to see last time, the Lord is our Great and Loving Shepherd. Today, Elder John Morgan Owens continues his study of this great topic, and teaches us some more sweet truths about what a wonderful Shepherd the Lord Jesus Christ truly is. Join us today for the conclusion of this serm…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on October 20, 2024) In this sermon, Elder John Morgan Owens teaches us about our Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ. As we see in the most famous of the Psalms, Christ is our loving Shepherd Who takes care of us both eternally and in time. Join us as we begin looking at the Sweet Shepherd Who loves us with an ever…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on October 27, 2024) As Jesus was making His way to the home of Jairus, whose little daughter was dying, the news came that she had passed away. “Don’t trouble the Master anymore,” they said; “It’s too late!” But what message did Jesus give to Jairus in that moment of his greatest need? It wasn’t, “Don’t grie…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on October 20, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, “steadfastness” is a quality that is fast disappearing from our culture. In the conclusion of this message today, Elder John Morgan Owens teaches us more about the need for steadfastness, and the even greater need to understand what the Scripture says about “sta…

by Elder John Morgan Owens (preached on October 20, 2024) In Philippians 1:27, Paul admonishes the church to “stand fast.” This means to be “steadfast.” In today’s world, the quality of steadfastness seems for the most part to be lost. But this is one of the most important qualities we can possess, especially when it comes to our faith in Christ! J…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 1, 2024) Yesterday we learned about the Bible doctrines of “federal headship” and “original sin”, which simply teach that Adam represented all of his posterity in the Garden, and therefore his sin was imputed to all of humanity. Today we continue exploring these important theological concepts, and…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 1, 2024) In Romans 5:12, we find two very important theological concepts that are essential to our understanding of our eternal salvation: the doctrines of “federal headship” and “original sin”. Federal headship simply points us to the fact that Adam was the representative of all of his progeny wh…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on November 17, 2024) As we were reminded in the first half of this sermon, our faith-walk in this life must be predicated upon the glorious truth of God’s eternal grace! Without justification by grace in the eternal halls of heaven, we could never be justified by faith in our hearts and minds. Join us today …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on November 17, 2024) Even as we understand that justification by faith occurs here and now, in our faith-walk with God, we must never forget that our justification by grace has been accomplished by Christ for all eternity! In other words, our efforts here to be justified by faith MUST be predicated upon the …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on November 10, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, Romans 5 sets forth the goal of “justification by faith,” which is peace with God in this life. But how does it work? The next three verses teach us how. In these verses, perhaps more than any other in Scripture, Paul gives us an “instruction manual” on how …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on November 10, 2024) We have been studying the concept of “justification by faith,” as taught by Paul here in the first few chapters of his letter to the Romans. As we have seen, the goal is NOT to achieve eternal justification, but rather to obtain a closer walk with God in this life. Here in chapter 5, Pau…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on November 10, 2024) As we saw yesterday, the promise of eternal salvation was made sure to all the elect children of God from before the foundation of the world. Part of our justification by faith involves embracing this truth in our daily faith-walk, and resting in its assurance. Join us today as we conclu…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on November 10, 2024) Throughout the Book of Romans – indeed, throughout Scripture – there are “nuggets” of Scripture that we are able to examine, and from that examination see even more of the riches of God’s grace. Romans 4:16 is one of these verses. In this verse, we find the sweet assurance that the promi…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on November 3, 2024) As we saw yesterday, Abraham is a great example of what it means to be “justified by faith.” This is not a concept that gains us entry into the heavenly kingdom; rather, it is a timely principle that gains us closer fellowship with God here and now! Abraham believed God’s promise about Is…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on November 3, 2024) As we move on in the fourth chapter of Romans, we are still dealing with the concept of “justification by faith.” Paul gives us the real-life example of Abraham to demonstrate to us what it means to be “justified by faith” in our daily walk. Join us today as we begin looking at Abraham’s …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preacher on October 27, 2024) As we continue looking at justification by faith, we are learning about how to put it into practice in our lives. Today, we conclude our examination of its practical application, and we look at how far it extends. Paul tells us it doesn’t just apply to the natural Jews, but to every child…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on October 27, 2024) In our series on the Book of Romans, we have moved into the fourth chapter where we have been examining the concept of “justification by faith.” We have seen that it has to do not with our eternal salvation, but with our discipleship here and now. Today, we begin looking at the practice o…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (Preached on December 4, 2016) In this final sermon in our series on Malachi, we are dealing with the final indictment God has against Judah. They were despising to render service to God, and therefore God is judging them. But Malachi leaves us with a clear and direct prophecy of the coming of the one who would be the …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 4, 2016) As we come to the end of our series on Malachi, we see that the last charge Malachi has against Judah is that they are despising the service of God. There were some who were faithful, and gathered together regularly to worship God, but there seemed to be more and more people who were idol…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on As we saw in the first half of this sermon, the children of Israel in Malachi’s day were robbing God in the sense that they were not giving to the temple and ministry like they should. God certainly doesn’t need any of our “stuff,” since He owns everything in the universe! But our giving is an act of worsh…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on October 16, 2016) As we continue our study of the book of Malachi, we find more problems with Judah in that day. We have already seen some of the issues, and today we begin looking at their failure to tithe like they should. Indeed, the people of Judah in Malachi’s day were robbing God’s storehouse by not …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on October 2, 2016) As we saw in the first half of this sermon, John the Baptist was to be the messenger of the coming Messiah. His job was to “prepare the way” before Him. In the last half of this message, we focus upon the Messenger of the Covenant, who is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. God’s Messiah – His …

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on October 2, 2016) In the sermon today, we continue looking at the first messenger that is prophesied by Malachi. As we have already seen, this messenger is John the Baptist, whose job it was to go before Jesus and prepare the way for His earthly appearance. John’s ministry was unique, and brief, but it was …

be Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 25, 2016) In this sermon (which is a little shorter than normal due to sharing the time with another Elder), we begin looking at the final warning given by Malachi in his prophecy. He tells the nation of Judah about two messengers that will be sent by God. The first is the messenger of the Messia…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 18, 2016) As we began to see last time, the people of Judah in Malachi’s day were disrespecting God’s covenant of marriage. Not only were they marrying outside the Jewish people, but they were also putting away their spouses for ungodly reasons. Join us today as we continue looking at the covenan…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 18, 2016) As we continue our study of the Book of Malachi, we see more problems with the people of Judah in that day. Not only had they been committing sin in regard to their worship, they had been profaning God’s covenant of marriage. As we will see as we look at this, God hates divorce! His ori…