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Weekly services from New Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Maryville, TN. For more information about NPPBC, go to our site at: www.nppbc.com.

  1. 4d ago

    Overcoming Adversity

    When life changes in ways you cannot fix, will adversity cause you to sit down, or will you get back up and keep trusting God? In “Overcoming Adversity,” Pastor Tommy Boring preaches from Psalm 137:1-4 about facing hardship, grief, sickness, loss, discouragement, and overwhelming circumstances without giving up on God. Psalm 137 describes God’s people in Babylonian captivity, far from Zion and surrounded by the ruins of what their lives once were. They sat down by the rivers of Babylon and wept as they remembered Zion. Pastor Tommy uses this passage to warn Christians about a dangerous response to adversity: sitting down spiritually, dwelling on the past, and allowing pain to stop our worship and service. Hard times can make us long for the way life used to be. Health changes, loved ones are lost, circumstances become difficult, and some things cannot be undone. But continually looking backward can deepen today’s pain. This Christian sermon encourages believers to stop living only in memories and trust God for what is ahead. Pastor Tommy contrasts this response with Nehemiah. Nehemiah also sat down, wept, mourned, and fasted when he heard about Jerusalem, but he did not stay there. He prayed, trusted God, and became willing to help. The message is simple: grieve when you need to grieve, but do not give up. Get up, go forward with God, and help someone else get back on their feet. Psalm 137:2 says the captives hung their harps upon the willows. Pastor Tommy connects the hanging of their harps with losing their worship. When Christians become consumed by circumstances, disappointment, and what they have lost, worship can disappear. Yet God’s character has not changed. He is still good, faithful, all-knowing, and in control. This message reminds believers that God never promised a life without suffering, but He promised never to leave or forsake His children. Our circumstances do not cancel God’s promises. Because Jesus Christ has saved, redeemed, and rescued us, Christians still have a reason to worship even in difficult seasons. In Psalm 137:3-4, the captives were asked to sing one of the songs of Zion, but they asked, “How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” Pastor Tommy warns that adversity can lead to excuses: “I can’t go on,” “I can’t fix this,” or “Things will never be the same.” The enemy wants God’s people focused on despair instead of faith. This sermon also points to 2 Chronicles 7:14 and the importance of humility, repentance, and prayer. No matter where God’s people find themselves, they can call upon Him. Instead of surrendering to discouragement, believers should pray, worship, serve, trust God, and continue walking by faith. “Overcoming Adversity” is also a message about Christian compassion and helping others through trials. When a brother or sister is ready to give up, the church should come alongside them with love and encouragement. We may not be able to carry another person’s entire burden, but we can help them stand again. Today it may be someone else facing sickness, grief, cancer, loss, or discouragement. Tomorrow it may be us. The central challenge is clear: don’t sit down on God. Don’t hang up your harp. Don’t allow yesterday’s losses to destroy today’s worship. Keep loving, keep serving, keep praying, keep worshiping, and keep trusting Jesus Christ. If you are born again, God still has you, even when circumstances seem overwhelming.

  2. Oct 25

    Heavens Highway

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  3. Oct 21

    Woe to Them That Are at Ease

    Comfort can become spiritually dangerous when it causes us to stop depending on God. In “Woe to Them That Are at Ease,” Elder Dustin Parks preaches from Amos 6:1 and challenges Christians to examine whether comfort, self-reliance, fear, and the desire for an easy life are weakening their faith and worship. Amos warns, “Woe to them that are at ease in Zion.” Elder Dustin explains that ease itself may sound desirable, but becoming consumed with comfort can cause believers to drift from prayer, dependence on God, Christian service, and spiritual urgency. Trouble, heartache, sickness, loss, and everyday battles often drive us to our knees and remind us how desperately we need the Lord. Turning to 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, this sermon emphasizes four powerful truths: we may be troubled on every side, but not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. Problems are part of life, but Christians do not face them without hope. Jesus Christ has already overcome the world. Elder Dustin speaks personally about allowing problems, anxiety, thoughts, and feelings to affect his worship. The message challenges believers not to let circumstances dictate who God is to them. God remains faithful in the storm, in uncertainty, and in seasons when life does not go according to plan. Through John 16:33, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 34:19, Jeremiah 32:27, and Hebrews 13:5-6, the sermon points Christians toward prayer, thanksgiving, peace, and confidence in God’s presence. Our hope is not in possessions, circumstances, or an easy life. Our hope is in Jesus Christ. God has promised, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” The message also confronts the fear of persecution and rejection. Elder Dustin asks Christians to consider what they are willing to endure for Jesus. He shares examples of believers willing to face tremendous danger for the Gospel, challenging the church to move beyond worrying about being laughed at, criticized, called names, or rejected. Every Christian has a mission. God may not call everyone to overseas missions, but He can use believers where they are. A visit, a phone call, a conversation at the store, or simply telling someone “I love you” and “I missed you” can become an opportunity to encourage someone and point them toward Christ. Trials can also become a testimony. When others see a Christian continue trusting, worshiping, and serving God in the middle of heartache, they see a faith that is not dependent upon comfortable circumstances. Sometimes the very trouble we want removed is what God uses to keep us seeking Him and to show others that He is faithful. Romans 13 brings an urgent reminder that it is time to wake out of spiritual sleep. There is work to be done. Churches cannot become unconcerned, spiritually comfortable, or satisfied with simply going through the motions while people around them need encouragement, prayer, and the Gospel. This sermon ultimately points beyond present suffering toward eternal hope. Christians may be cast down, but they are not destroyed. A day is coming when God’s children will leave behind sorrow, heartache, worry, and tears and enter eternity with the Savior who redeemed them. If you are facing anxiety, spiritual warfare, discouragement, trials, persecution, or a difficult season, “Woe to Them That Are at Ease” is a biblical reminder that you are not forgotten, forsaken, or alone. Stop allowing the world, emotions, and circumstances to dictate your worship. God is still God, and He is still faithful. Sermon: Woe to Them That Are at Ease Preacher: Elder Dustin Parks Main Scripture: Amos 6:1 Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Psalm 34:19, John 16:33, Philippians 4:6, Jeremiah 32:27, Hebrews 13:5-6, Romans 13

  4. Oct 18

    A New Attitude

    What really changes when Jesus Christ saves a person? In “A New Attitude,” Brother Bobby Whitehead shares a personal, testimony-filled Christian sermon about how salvation changes the heart, attitude, priorities, relationships, and direction of a person’s life. Preaching from Matthew 5 and the Sermon on the Mount, Brother Bobby explains how God changed him from the inside out. Before salvation, his attitude centered on what he could accomplish himself. After being saved, he realized, “It ain’t about us. It’s about God.” His testimony emphasizes humility, repentance, prayer, spiritual growth, and depending completely upon the Lord. This powerful Bible sermon walks through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, beginning with “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Brother Bobby connects being poor in spirit with recognizing our spiritual bankruptcy and realizing how desperately we need God. Pride, money, accomplishments, and self-reliance cannot save anyone. Salvation comes through Jesus Christ and His blood. The message continues with “Blessed are they that mourn,” “Blessed are the meek,” and “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness.” Brother Bobby encourages Christians to repent when they fail, control their anger, seek righteousness, read God’s Word, pray, and use the spiritual tools God has provided. A major theme throughout “A New Attitude” is that genuine salvation should produce genuine change. Brother Bobby shares how his speech, temper, compassion, relationships, and view of other people began changing after he was saved. His son even recognized the difference in his life. Brother Bobby makes it clear that he did not transform himself. God changed him from the inside out. The sermon also explores what Jesus taught about being merciful, pure in heart, and a peacemaker. Brother Bobby speaks openly about his past, his struggles with anger and profanity, and learning to repent when he failed. Instead of continuing to live according to his old attitude, he asked God to help him change. His testimony is a reminder that Christians should not define people only by their past. God can save sinners, forgive sin, transform lives, and mold believers into what He wants them to become. Spiritual growth may take time, but Christians should continue seeking God and allowing Him to work in their hearts. Brother Bobby also speaks about Christian conduct and being a witness for Jesus Christ. How believers respond to conflict, anger, persecution, and difficult people matters. Others are watching our lives. A Christian testimony should point people toward Christ rather than give them a reason to reject the church or the Gospel. The message addresses persecution for righteousness’ sake and Brother Bobby’s experiences of being mocked after becoming a Christian. Following Jesus does not mean everyone will understand or accept the change in your life. Believers must remain faithful to God’s Word even when they face ridicule, criticism, or opposition. Brother Bobby also shares the power of persistent prayer, including years of praying for his son’s salvation and seeing his granddaughter come to Christ. These experiences strengthened his conviction that God is real, prayer matters, and salvation can transform generations. At the heart of this sermon is a question every Christian should consider: Has salvation changed your attitude? A new attitude means moving from pride toward humility, anger toward self-control, conflict toward peace, selfishness toward compassion, and dependence on ourselves toward dependence on God. Brother Bobby testifies that the old way did not work, but Jesus Christ gave him a new attitude and a new direction. If you are searching for a Christian sermon about life transformation, the Beatitudes, salvation, repentance, humility, Christian living, spiritual growth, controlling anger, prayer, or becoming more like Jesus, this message offers biblical encouragement through Scripture and personal testimony. God can change your heart, change your thinking, change your direction, and give you a new attitude.

  5. Oct 18

    Finding Hope and Strength in God

    When everything around you feels uncertain, where do you find real hope, peace, and strength? In “Finding Hope and Strength in God,” Brother Danny Buchanan, Jr. delivers a personal and powerful Christian sermon about trusting God through addiction, trials, fear, spiritual battles, uncertainty, and the storms of life. Through Scripture and personal testimony, Brother Danny shares how God brought him through years of drug addiction and gave him something greater than anything the world could offer. He speaks openly about being trapped by addiction, walking away from God, and eventually discovering that the Lord was still faithful, merciful, and ready to restore him. His testimony points to a simple truth: when everything else fails, there is still hope in Jesus Christ. This Bible message emphasizes that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Whether you are facing addiction, depression, discouragement, family problems, fear, temptation, sickness, financial struggles, or an uncertain future, God has not abandoned you. He knows your heart, hears your prayers, and is more than able to help. Drawing from Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Jeremiah 29:11-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 26:3-4, Hebrews 13:5, and Joshua 1:9, Brother Danny encourages Christians to trust in the Lord instead of leaning on their own understanding. God promises to never leave nor forsake His people. When we seek Him with our whole heart, humble ourselves, pray, and trust His direction, He will be there. The sermon also looks at Elijah at the Brook Cherith in 1 Kings 17. God directed Elijah where to go and provided for him through the ravens. Later, God provided for the widow of Zarephath when her meal and oil seemed almost gone. These biblical accounts remind believers that God knows what we need and is able to provide even when we cannot see how the answer will come. Brother Danny also points to Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14. Peter walked toward Jesus until he focused on the storm and began to sink. When Peter cried out, the Lord immediately reached for him. The lesson is clear: keep your eyes on Jesus during the storm. The waves may rise and fear may come, but God is still there. Another major theme is prayer, repentance, forgiveness, and spiritual restoration. From 1 John 1:7-9 and 2 Chronicles 7:14, the sermon reminds us that God is faithful to forgive when we confess our sins. God’s people are called to humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from wickedness. From Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18 to Psalm 121, Brother Danny stresses that our help comes from the Lord. The world cannot provide lasting peace. Drugs, alcohol, relationships, possessions, politics, and people cannot fill the place that belongs to God. Jesus Christ is our hope, our strength, our help, and our salvation. This sermon encourages anyone struggling with addiction recovery, spiritual weakness, anxiety, trials, temptation, unanswered prayer, or feeling far from God. Brother Danny’s testimony is a reminder that your past does not prevent you from calling on the Lord. God can pick you up, forgive you, strengthen your faith, and give you a new direction. The message closes with an urgent call to trust God, pray for lost loved ones, confess sin, remain faithful, and be ready for the return of Jesus Christ. Even when the storms are raging and the enemy is fighting, believers can stand on God’s promises and know that He is still in control. Key Scriptures: 1 Kings 17-18, Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Jeremiah 29:11-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 121:1-2, Matthew 14:22-33, 1 John 1:7-9, Joshua 1:9 If you need Christian encouragement today, remember: God is still faithful. God still hears prayer. God still saves, forgives, restores, and gives strength to those who trust Him.

  6. Oct 14

    Salt That’s Lost Its Savor Is Good for Nothing

    Are you still making a difference for Jesus Christ, or has your spiritual salt lost its savor? In “Salt That’s Lost Its Savor Is Good for Nothing,” Elder Roger Best delivers a heartfelt, old-fashioned Baptist sermon from Matthew 5:13-16 about being the salt of the earth, letting your light shine, spiritual renewal, Christian living, and reaching lost souls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?” This powerful Bible message challenges Christians to examine their relationship with God, renew their commitment to serving Him, and remember their responsibility to share the good news of salvation. Elder Roger uses the traditional practice of preserving meat with salt to explain the importance of maintaining a faithful Christian witness. Just as salt preserves, believers are called to spread God’s Word, share His love, and continually reach out to those who need Jesus. Sharing the Gospel requires persistence, prayer, faithfulness, and a genuine burden for lost souls. A central theme of this sermon is the danger of losing spiritual zeal, drifting away from church, becoming spiritually cold, and neglecting God’s calling. Elder Roger shares his personal testimony of spending eleven and a half years away from the work God called him to do. During a revival service, the Lord dealt with his heart and restored his desire to preach, pray, worship, and serve Him. His testimony reminds Christians that God is still merciful, God still restores, and God is still in the saving business!Those who have drifted away from God are encouraged to repent, return to Him, and renew their commitment to His work. The sermon also emphasizes Christian unity, church fellowship, evangelism, and soul winning. Elder Roger encourages churches to look beyond denominational differences and work together to reach their communities with the Gospel. The mission of the church is to tell others about Jesus Christ and the importance of being born again. Drawing from Matthew 5:14-16, Elder Roger reminds believers that Jesus called His followers “the light of the world.”A city set on a hill cannot be hidden, and a candle should not be placed under a bushel. Christians should let their light shine through their testimony, actions, words, and faithful service so others can see God’s love in their lives. Good works cannot earn salvation, but those who have been saved by Jesus Christ should demonstrate their faith through Christian living and obedience to God’s Word. Another important theme is the power of prayer and never giving up on lost family members, friends, and neighbors. Elder Roger encourages believers to keep praying for salvation, even when answers do not come immediately. God hears the prayers of His children, and Christians must remain faithful. This message also challenges the church to return to old-fashioned prayer, humility, repentance, and the altar. The altar is not only for lost sinners seeking salvation. It is also a place for Christians to seek spiritual renewal, thank God for His blessings, and pray for others. Pride, fear of judgment, and concern about what others think should never prevent believers from responding to God’s Spirit. Through personal testimony and biblical preaching, Elder Roger reminds us that being born again, washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, and living faithfully for God are what truly matter. If you have grown spiritually weary, lost your desire to attend church, stopped praying, or drifted away from serving God, this sermon encourages you to pick up your spiritual salt again, rekindle your love for Jesus, and let your light shine! God is still saving souls, restoring lives, answering prayers, and calling His people to faithful service. If this Christian sermon encourages your heart, share it with someone who needs renewed faith, spiritual encouragement, or a reminder to return to God.

  7. Oct 11

    Where’s the Hallelujah?

    Where has the church’s joy gone? In “Where’s the Hallelujah?”, Pastor Tommy Boring delivers a powerful Christian sermon from 1 Peter 1:3-8 about salvation, praise, worship, spiritual joy, God’s mercy, and the living hope believers have through Jesus Christ. This message challenges Christians to examine their hearts and remember why they have a reason to rejoice. Worldly distractions, trials, discouragement, and spiritual battles can steal our joy, but the Bible calls believers to rejoice in the Lord. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, those who are born again receive a living hope, an eternal inheritance, and the assurance that they are kept by the power of God. Pastor Tommy explains that Christian joy is more than temporary happiness. It comes from knowing Jesus Christ as Savior, receiving forgiveness, experiencing God’s grace, and trusting His promises. Salvation changes the heart and gives believers a reason to praise God, even during difficult seasons. The sermon also focuses on the incorruptible inheritance reserved in heaven for God’s children. Earthly possessions fade, but the promises of God are eternal. Believers can rejoice because their hope is not based on personal strength or worldly success, but on the finished work of Jesus Christ and the faithfulness of God. Using 1 Peter 1:6-7, Pastor Tommy teaches that trials of faith can strengthen Christians and draw them closer to the Lord. The examples of Daniel in the lions’ den and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace remind us that God may not always remove the trial, but He remains present and faithful through it. The same God who is with us on the mountaintop is with us in the valley. From 1 Peter 1:8, this sermon highlights the joy unspeakable and full of glory that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Tommy encourages the church to return to heartfelt worship, genuine praise, spiritual excitement, gratitude, and a renewed love for God. Christians should not allow the world to silence their worship or cause them to forget what the Lord has done. This Bible sermon is a message about Christian encouragement, born-again salvation, eternal life, heaven, assurance of faith, God’s abundant mercy, the power of praise, and rejoicing through trials. If you have lost your joy or grown weary in your Christian walk, this message is a reminder that you still have something to praise God about. Main Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8 Additional Scriptures: Philippians 4:4, Romans 8:18, Daniel 3, Daniel 6, and John 3

  8. Sep 30

    It Is Finished

    “IT IS FINISHED.” Those three words from Jesus on the cross point to the completed work of salvation, the sacrifice at Calvary, and the hope believers have through Jesus Christ. In this powerful sermon, Reverend Danny Buchanan, Sr. preaches from John 19 about the suffering, crucifixion, death, resurrection, salvation, and second coming of Jesus Christ. In “It Is Finished,” Reverend Danny Buchanan, Sr. reflects on Christ’s journey to Calvary and the incredible price Jesus paid for the sins of humanity. From the crown of thorns and the mocking of Jesus to His scourging, crucifixion, thirst, and final declaration, the message focuses on the love, mercy, grace, and sacrifice of the Savior. Jesus was innocent, yet He willingly suffered and died so that sinners could have a way to salvation. The sermon explores the meaning behind Jesus saying, “It is finished.” Christ completed the work that no one else could accomplish. His sacrifice was once for all, and His blood paid a debt that humanity could never pay. Reverend Danny emphasizes that salvation cannot be purchased with money or earned through human effort. Salvation is a gift of God through faith and grace. This message also points listeners to the old rugged cross, Calvary, the resurrection, the empty tomb, and the return of Jesus Christ. Scripture references include John 19, Matthew 27, Hebrews 9, Romans 8, John 14, Romans 10, Ephesians 2, Psalm 3, 1 Corinthians 10, Titus 2, Hebrews 10, and 1 Thessalonians 4. Reverend Danny shares personal testimony throughout the sermon, including his own salvation experience, his calling to preach, God’s faithfulness through difficult seasons, and the importance of remaining close to God. He speaks about the brevity of life, the need to be born again, the power of prayer, faith like a mustard seed, God’s grace, and the assurance that nothing is too hard for God. A major focus of the message is salvation and readiness for the coming of the Lord. Reverend Danny urges listeners not to put off getting right with God. Life is short, death can come unexpectedly, and the Bible calls believers to watch, pray, and remain faithful. He speaks of the Second Coming of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead in Christ, the catching away of the Church, and the blessed hope of being with the Lord. The sermon ultimately brings everything back to Calvary. Without the cross, there would be no hope of salvation. Because Jesus died, rose again, and completed the work, believers have hope for eternity and a future beyond this present world. Reverend Danny encourages the church to get close to God, return to the old paths, stay faithful to God’s Word, pray for lost family members and friends, and be ready to meet the Lord. If you are searching for a Christian sermon about Jesus Christ, the cross, Calvary, salvation, the crucifixion, the resurrection, grace, faith, the blood of Jesus, being born again, and the Second Coming, this message is centered on the finished work of Christ and the call to prepare your heart for eternity. Are you ready? The message closes with a call to get back in the fold, draw closer to God, obey the Spirit of God, and make sure your heart is ready.

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