The Preaching of the Cross

THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, FL
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The Preaching of the Cross is the daily weekday radio ministry of Pastor James W. Knox, featuring in-depth, expository Bible teaching.

  1. 6h ago

    Heroes of the Faith: John Paton

    He sailed toward islands most people couldn’t find on a map, then discovered the price of obedience was far higher than he imagined. We walk through the true missionary biography of John Paton, a Scottish believer who carried the gospel to the New Hebrides in the South Pacific, where cannibal tribes, violent hostility, and exploitative traders made daily life a fight to survive. When tragedy strikes and Paton buries his wife and then his child on the mission field, the story stops being theory and becomes a searching question: what does faith look like when your heart is broken and your work seems fruitless? We talk about the hidden preparation behind visible sacrifice: a praying father in a humble home, long workdays followed by late-night study, and years of gritty city mission labor that shaped Paton into a man who could be trusted. We follow the turning points from Tanna, where danger and discouragement peak, to Aniwa, where trust is slowly earned, curiosity opens doors, and the gospel begins to transform a community in concrete ways people can see, hear, and even taste. Along the way we highlight enduring themes for Christian living and world missions: perseverance without applause, courage under threat, prayer that refuses to quit, and the long game of discipleship through literacy and Bible translation. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use ordinary people, or whether your “yes” matters when results are slow, you’ll find both comfort and a challenge here. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review telling us what part of Paton’s story convicted you most. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  2. 1d ago

    Heroes of the Faith: Jonathan Goforth

    A stack of letters from the Philippines to Africa to Russia sparks a simple question with a heavy answer: who carried the gospel into places where Christ was barely known, and what did it cost them to “go forth”? We talk about why those stories still matter, because they don’t glorify adventurers, they magnify the Savior and the message that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again so anyone can be saved by grace through faith. We then trace the life of Jonathan Goforth, one of the great missionaries to China, and the faithful partnership he shared with Rosalind. From a boyhood shaped by Scripture to a real conversion that admits “all have sinned,” his life becomes a study in gospel-driven purpose. We walk through the moments that redirected him from personal ambition to Christian ministry, the influences that stirred a call to foreign missions, and the conviction that God’s Word stands even when modern voices try to explain it away. The cost is not hidden: burned possessions, repeated losses, dangerous travel, deep grief, and persecution during the Boxer Rebellion. Yet the focus stays on what endured, open-Bible preaching, village-to-village evangelism, revival work that reached thousands, and a legacy that kept sending others into missions long after the Goforths came home. If you care about Christian missions, the Great Commission, revival preaching, or enduring faith under pressure, this story will steady you and stretch you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with what challenged you most. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  3. 4d ago

    Philippians (Lesson 52)

    Paul ends Philippians with a few short verses, but they hit with the weight of a lifetime: “Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever… The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” We close out our long, verse-by-verse Philippians Bible study by slowing down over Philippians 4:20-23 and asking what it looks like to live so the glory goes to God, not to people, not to programs, and not to hype. We also share a personal update on how this Christian radio broadcast, which began in 1981, is now reaching listeners across almost 150 nations, often in places where missionaries cannot easily go. From there we dig into the text: the language that points to the deity of Jesus Christ, the simple power of “amen,” and the command to greet every saint with sincerity and holiness. That leads to a practical talk about Christian fellowship, unity in the church, and why holy boundaries matter even in something as basic as how believers greet one another. Then comes one of the most gripping lines in the letter: “they that are of Caesar’s household.” Paul arrives in Rome in chains, yet the gospel reaches into the palace. We talk about prison ministry, God’s ability to save anyone, and why Scripture does not spotlight “celebrity Christians.” We also discuss wise discretion when public attention could put believers in danger. If you care about biblical Christianity, discipleship, and gospel-centered courage, this closing message is for you. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review, then tell us: where do you see God opening doors through hard circumstances? Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  4. 5d ago

    Philippians (Lesson 51)

    Quoting “My God shall supply all your need” is easy. Reading the verse like God wrote it, connected to what comes before it, is where things get serious. We are in the closing stretch of our verse-by-verse study through Philippians, and the final turns are not abstract theology. Paul brings us to giving, receiving, sacrifice, and the uncomfortable reality that money choices expose the heart. We walk through Philippians 4:14-19 and talk plainly about why the Philippian church did “well” when they financially supported Paul’s gospel ministry. We break down the practical side of missions support, why some ministers work secular jobs while others are freed up to preach full time, and why Christians should see this as partnership rather than suspicion. We also confront the reflex so many of us have: spending on ourselves feels normal, but spending on the gospel feels offensive. Philippians pushes us to ask what we truly love. Then we draw a hard line between biblical generosity and prosperity-gospel hype. A sacrifice is not a lottery ticket. Giving is not “seed faith” designed to make you rich. Finally, we put Philippians 4:19 back in context and explain what the promise actually says, who it is for, and why God’s provision is tied to love-driven, consistent, sacrificial support of gospel work. If this helped you think more clearly about Christian stewardship, missions giving, and Philippians 4, subscribe, share the broadcast with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  5. 6d ago

    Philippians (Lesson 50)

    Philippians 4:13 is one of the most quoted Bible verses in modern Christian culture, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. We slow it down, put it back in its chapter, and ask what it actually promises when Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” If you have ever tried to speak faith over your life and still felt stuck, disappointed, or spiritually flat, this message points to a better foundation than hype: context, obedience, and Christ’s enabling strength.  We walk through Philippians 4:11-12 and Paul’s learned contentment, the kind that holds steady whether life feels abased or abounding. We talk honestly about the “more” cravings of the flesh, the spiritual and emotional roller coaster many believers ride, and why an unchanging relationship with an unchanging God is the only stable place to stand when trials, burdens, and need show up.  Then we connect Philippians 4:13 to the commands that surround it: a disciplined thought life shaped by what is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report, and a lived faith that does what we have learned and received. The turning question is not “can I,” but “will I,” because God supplies strength, but he will not supply desire in place of our yielded heart. If you want a practical Bible study on Christian contentment, Scripture interpretation, and real Christian living by the power of the Holy Spirit, press play.  Subscribe for more preaching and Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs steady joy, and leave a review with the part of Philippians 4 you want to live out next. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  6. Oct 27

    Philippians (Lesson 49)

    Peace doesn’t show up by accident, and it doesn’t stay where our life is divided. We open Philippians 4 and follow a simple but challenging chain: take everything to God in prayer, train your mind to stay on what’s true and clean, and then do what you already know is right. Philippians 4:9 makes it plain that peace is not only about thinking better, it’s about living better, because you can’t expect a calm heart while you keep choosing what God calls sin. We also slow down on a line many of us rush past: “learned and received.” Knowing Bible truth is not the same as receiving it as governing truth. If we only collect facts, nothing changes. If we receive God’s Word and apply it, our homes, our habits, and our relationships start to look different. That’s why the “seen in me” part matters so much. People, especially our children and younger believers, need more than talk. They need a living example of mature Christian character. From there we move into Christian contentment, where Paul says he has learned to be content in whatever state he’s in, and we connect it with Habakkuk’s resolve to rejoice even when life looks barren. We finish with a very practical challenge around giving and missions support: gratitude and simple courtesy should mark God’s people, and a heartfelt thank you should never be rare. If you found this helpful, subscribe so you don’t miss the next message, share it with a friend who needs peace, and leave a review to help more listeners find the broadcast. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  7. Oct 26

    Philippians (Lesson 48)

    Your peace is not only shaped by your circumstances. It is shaped by what you let your mind rehearse when nobody is watching. We open Philippians 4:8 and treat it like what it really is: a practical, God given filter for your thought life that leads to joy, stability, and the peace of God. I walk through each phrase in Paul’s list, starting with what is true and why Scripture is the safest place to rest the mind in an age of noise, spin, and endless “reports.” From there we make an important distinction that many people miss: something can avoid a direct lie and still fail the test of honesty. If your words or your media diet are designed to mislead, distract, or manipulate, your mind will not stay settled for long. We also talk about what is just and pure, and how Christian living always turns on what we approve of in our minds before it shows up in our choices. Then we finish with what is lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy, including a simple gut check: if you would not want it openly reported to your parents or your church family, it does not belong in your head. Even the idea of “amusement” gets tested against the Bible’s repeated command to think on purpose. If this helped you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find solid Bible preaching and a clear path to a steadier mind. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  8. Oct 23

    Philippians (Lesson 47)

    If you’ve ever clutched a problem so tightly that you couldn’t breathe, Philippians 4 has a challenge and a comfort for you. We slow down and read the verse the way it’s written, because a common “wall plaque” version leaves out a tiny word that changes everything: the promise of peace is connected to a real pattern of trust, prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving. We talk about what “the Lord is at hand” actually means, not the return of Christ, but His constant presence with the believer through the Holy Spirit. From there we trace the logic of Philippians 4:6-7: when we bring everything to God and stop letting care fill the cup, God gives something better than a temporary calm. He offers the peace of God, not just peace from God, but the very peace God Himself possesses as He looks at our circumstances without anxiety, panic, or uncertainty. Along the way we confront the habit of leaning on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5), tell a vivid story about fear that feels real, and connect it to how the enemy uses shadows to steal rest. We also anchor the promise with Isaiah 26:3 and Job 34:29, showing how a mind stayed on the Lord leads to “perfect peace” that guards both heart and mind, even when life uses words like cancer, conflict, operation, or funeral. If you’re looking for Bible teaching on Christian anxiety, worry, and how to trust God when you can’t see the outcome, press play and let Scripture reset your focus. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs peace, and leave a review with the verse you’re holding onto right now. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

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The Preaching of the Cross is the daily weekday radio ministry of Pastor James W. Knox, featuring in-depth, expository Bible teaching.

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    THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, FL
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    219
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