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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. 2d ago

    Living Proof

    What does it look like when God completely changes a life? In this powerful testimony and message, Brother Danny Buchanan, Jr. shares how the transforming power of Jesus Christ took him from years of addiction, brokenness, and hopelessness to a life filled with purpose, peace, and a desire to serve God. His story stands as a living witness that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. Drawing from personal experience, Brother Danny recounts a past marked by drug addiction, multiple overdoses, and a life that seemed headed nowhere. Yet through the mercy of God, everything changed. The cravings that once controlled him have been replaced with a desire to walk with God, study His Word, and share the gospel with others. Today, he testifies that the same God who delivered him can deliver anyone who calls upon Him. Using the illustration of neglected flowers that were restored through the care of a gardener, the message highlights how God takes lives that seem broken, unwanted, and without value and transforms them into something beautiful for His glory. The changes God makes are so real that family, friends, and coworkers cannot help but notice the difference. At the heart of the sermon is the life-changing power of the Word of God. Through passages such as Psalm 119, John 1, 2 Timothy 2:15, Jeremiah 23:29, and Hebrews 4:12, listeners are reminded that God’s Word is alive, powerful, and able to reach places no human effort can touch. It cleanses, guides, convicts, strengthens, comforts, and reveals the condition of the heart. Brother Danny emphasizes the importance of studying Scripture, praying for understanding, and applying God’s truth to daily life. The Bible is more than a book. It is God’s instruction manual for living, a source of hope during trials, and a light that directs believers through life’s darkest moments. Through its pages we find God’s promises, His forgiveness, His guidance, and the assurance that He will never leave nor forsake His people. The message also challenges believers to live out their faith before others. It is not enough to talk about the gospel. Christians are called to live in a way that reflects the change Christ has made within them. The world is watching, and a transformed life can be one of the greatest testimonies of God’s power. Throughout the sermon, Brother Danny openly acknowledges ongoing battles and temptations, while emphasizing God’s faithfulness to provide strength, forgiveness, and a way of escape. His testimony serves as a reminder that spiritual growth is a daily walk of dependence upon God. “Living Proof” is an encouraging message for anyone struggling with addiction, temptation, discouragement, or doubt. It points listeners to the hope found in Jesus Christ and the power of God’s Word to change hearts and lives. If God can transform one life so completely, He can do the same for you. No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done, God’s arm is not too short to save, His ear is not too heavy to hear, and His grace is still sufficient today.

    18 min

  2. 5d ago

    The Love That Opened the Veil

    Reflecting on the greatest demonstration of love ever shown, Elder Bruce Whitehead’s message “The Love That Opened the Veil” centers on the truth that God’s love made a way for sinners to come directly to Him through Jesus Christ. Drawing from John 3:14-17, this sermon magnifies the grace, mercy, and sacrifice of God, who gave His only begotten Son so that whosoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life. Beginning with a personal testimony of prayer and preparation, Elder Whitehead shares how the Lord directed his thoughts toward the overwhelming reality of God’s love. Though many struggle with feelings of unworthiness or question whether God truly loves them, Scripture provides a clear answer: the cross is proof of God’s love for humanity. The message revisits Christ’s words in Luke 10, where the disciples returned rejoicing that demons were subject to them. Yet Jesus redirected their focus, telling them not to rejoice in power or accomplishments, but to rejoice that their names were written in heaven. Elder Whitehead emphasizes that the greatest reason for joy is not what we do for God, but what God has done for us through salvation. Looking back to the Old Testament, the sermon explores the ministry of the Levites and the enormous effort required under the law to minister before God. Thousands of Levites were assigned to various responsibilities in the temple, offering sacrifices, maintaining worship, and serving as intermediaries between God and the people. Yet all of that pointed forward to something greater. When Jesus died on the cross, everything changed. At the moment of His death, the veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom, opening direct access to God for all who believe. Through Christ’s sacrifice, the barrier between God and man was removed. No longer would people need earthly mediators to approach the Lord. Through Jesus, every believer can come boldly into God’s presence. The sermon highlights the significance of this moment as one of the clearest demonstrations of divine love. God did not merely provide instructions or religion. He provided Himself. The tearing of the veil declared that salvation was available to all through faith in Jesus Christ. Elder Whitehead repeatedly returns to the beautiful simplicity of the gospel. The promise is for “whosoever.” Salvation is not based on denomination, status, achievements, or personal goodness. It is offered freely through faith in Christ. God’s desire is not condemnation but redemption. The message also points toward communion and Christ’s desire to fellowship with His people. Just as Jesus longed to share that final meal with His disciples, He continues to call sinners to Himself today. The invitation remains open to all who will believe. Throughout the sermon, listeners are encouraged to reject the lies that question God’s love and instead rest in the certainty of what Christ accomplished on the cross. Because of His sacrifice, names can be written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, sins can be forgiven, and souls can be reconciled to God. “The Love That Opened the Veil” is a powerful reminder that every part of the gospel story is rooted in love. From the cross to the empty tomb, from the torn veil to the promise of eternal life, God’s love remains the foundation of salvation and the greatest reason for rejoicing.

    16 min

  3. 5d ago

    Two Hells, One Hope

    Using the story of Jonah and the testimony of Scripture, Pastor Tommy Boring delivers a sobering message titled “Two Hells, One Hope.” This sermon draws a powerful distinction between the temporary consequences of rebellion in a believer’s life and the eternal reality of hell for those who reject Jesus Christ. Beginning in Jonah 1:17 and Jonah 2:2, Pastor Boring examines Jonah’s experience in the belly of the great fish, where the prophet described his affliction as being in the “belly of hell.” Though Jonah found himself in a place of darkness, despair, and discipline because of his disobedience, there was still something available to him: hope. Jonah could still pray, God could still hear, and repentance could still bring restoration. The message explains that many believers have experienced a similar “hell” in this life. When God’s children become indifferent, rebellious, or wander from His will, they often find themselves in painful situations of their own making. Yet even in those moments, God remains willing to hear a repentant cry and extend mercy. Jonah’s experience was not punishment without purpose. It was God’s way of awakening him and bringing him back to obedience. In contrast, Pastor Boring presents the terrifying reality of eternal hell as described throughout Scripture. Unlike Jonah’s temporary affliction, the eternal hell awaiting those who die without Christ offers no relief, no second chances, and no escape. Referencing the rich man in Luke 16, the sermon highlights the immediate torment, the absence of hope, and the irreversible nature of eternity without God. Several striking differences are emphasized: Jonah could pray, and God heard him. In eternal hell, the opportunity to call upon God has passed. Jonah still had hope. Eternal hell offers none. Jonah was alive and able to repent. After death, the opportunity for salvation is gone. Jonah received a second chance. Those who die without Christ will not. Jonah’s suffering ended when he turned back to God. Eternal punishment has no ending. Throughout the message, listeners are reminded that hell was prepared for the devil and his angels, not for mankind. God desires that all people come to repentance and be saved. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God has provided a way of escape from judgment and eternal separation. Pastor Boring stresses the urgency of responding to God while there is still time. No one is promised tomorrow. The opportunity to receive Christ exists only in this life. The message repeatedly points to the truth that while a person is breathing, there is hope. Once life ends, eternity is settled. “Two Hells, One Hope” is both a warning and an invitation. It warns of the dangers of rebellion and the reality of eternal judgment, while offering the only true hope found in Jesus Christ. Whether someone is a wandering believer in need of restoration or a lost sinner in need of salvation, God’s call remains the same: come to Him today. If God is speaking to your heart, don’t put off what needs to be settled. Today is the day of salvation.

    34 min

  4. 6d ago

    What Are You Looking For?

    Centering on Hebrews 12:1-2, Elder Gary Massengill delivers a Christ-centered message titled “What Are You Looking For?” This sermon challenges listeners to examine the focus of their lives and directs their attention to the One who is worthy of it all: Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Drawing from the powerful exhortation to run the Christian race with patience while “looking unto Jesus,” Elder Massengill reminds us that salvation is not based on human effort, religious works, or personal merit. Our hope rests entirely in the finished work of Christ on the cross of Calvary. Before the foundation of the world, when no one in heaven, earth, or beneath the earth could be found worthy, God provided the perfect Lamb. Jesus willingly left the glory of heaven, took on human flesh, and became the sacrifice for the sins of mankind. The message reflects on the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, especially during the Easter season. Jesus endured the cross, suffered shame, and shed His precious blood so that every sinner could be saved by the grace of God. His cry of “It is finished” declared that the plan of redemption was complete forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing can be taken away. Elder Massengill beautifully illustrates salvation through the Old Testament tabernacle. The single door into the tabernacle points to Christ as the only way to the Father. The laver speaks of cleansing, the candlestick represents light, and the showbread reminds us that Jesus is the Bread of Life who sustains His people. When Christ died, the veil was torn from top to bottom, opening direct access to God through our great High Priest, Jesus Christ. Throughout the sermon, listeners are asked a simple but searching question: What are you looking for? Are you looking for fulfillment in the world, or are you looking unto Jesus? The world cannot satisfy the deepest needs of the soul. True peace, joy, forgiveness, and eternal life are found only in Him. The message also highlights the incredible love of Christ. While we were still sinners, He came to where we were, reaching into the depths of our brokenness to offer salvation. Through the convicting work of the Holy Spirit, He continues to call hearts to repentance and faith today. Elder Massengill reminds us that Jesus was looking for something as well. As He hung upon the cross, He was looking ahead to those who would believe, trust Him, and receive the gift of salvation. Even now, He is still drawing souls, making intercession for His people, and preparing a place for those who belong to Him. The sermon concludes with a glorious vision of heaven. A place where there are no more tears, no more death, no more sorrow, and no more pain. A place where believers will be reunited with loved ones, gather at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, and most importantly, see Jesus face to face. Whether you’re searching for hope, purpose, peace, or salvation, this message points to the answer found in Christ alone. The question remains: What are you looking for?

    23 min

  5. Jun 5

    Starving for the Word

    Drawing from the sobering account of the famine in Samaria found in 2 Kings 6:24-29, Elder Dustin Parks delivers a searching message titled “Starving for the Word.” While the biblical famine brought people to unimaginable desperation for physical food, this sermon warns of a far greater crisis affecting many churches and believers today: a famine of hearing and obeying the Word of God. Elder Parks contrasts the horrifying conditions in Samaria, where people paid outrageous prices for scraps of food and even resorted to unthinkable acts to survive, with the spiritual condition of modern society. Unlike Samaria, many people today are surrounded by comfort, convenience, and abundance, yet remain spiritually starving. The danger is not an empty refrigerator but an empty desire for God, His Word, His house, and His presence. Using the prophecy of Amos 8, the message warns that we are dangerously close to a generation that no longer hungers for truth. Churches are struggling, attendance is declining, and many who once stood firmly in Christ are drifting away. The problem did not happen overnight. Spiritual famine often begins when believers slowly take God’s blessings for granted and allow other priorities to replace their love for Him. Throughout the sermon, Elder Parks challenges listeners to examine their own hearts. Have we become comfortable with the world? Have we traded worship for entertainment, conviction for compromise, and spiritual devotion for worldly pursuits? The enemy works gradually, drawing people away one step at a time until they find themselves distant from God and lacking spiritual hunger. The message emphasizes the importance of assembling with God’s people, enduring sound doctrine, and remaining faithful to biblical truth. Christians are called to be separate from the world, refusing to embrace the sinful values and influences that continually seek to pull them away from God. What one generation tolerates, the next generation often accepts as normal. Elder Parks speaks candidly about the deceptive nature of sin and the danger of following feelings rather than God’s Word. The world often presents sin as attractive while hiding its destructive consequences. Only the guidance of the Holy Spirit and obedience to Scripture can keep believers from falling into spiritual famine. At the heart of the message is a call to repentance. Whether for the lost soul needing salvation, the backslider who has drifted away, or the believer who has lost their desire to serve God, the invitation remains the same: return to the Lord while there is still time. God stands ready to forgive, restore, and heal those who humble themselves and seek His face. Quoting 2 Chronicles 7:14, Elder Parks reminds listeners that God is not the problem. God remains faithful. The need is for His people to repent, pray, and turn from their wicked ways. Revival begins when individuals allow God to search their hearts and reveal anything that stands between them and Him. This message is both a warning and a plea. Don’t wait until spiritual famine has consumed your life. Hunger for the Word of God. Desire His presence. Stay faithful to His house. And if God is speaking to your heart, respond today while His Spirit is still calling.

    45 min

  6. May 31

    Guarding and Yielding Your Heart

    From the pages of Proverbs 4:20-23, Pastor Tommy Boring brings a challenging and practical message titled “Guarding and Yielding Your Heart”. This sermon focuses on the spiritual heart, the inner man, the soul that will live forever, and the responsibility every believer has to protect, maintain, and surrender it completely to God. The message begins with a powerful reminder that the heart is the most important part of who we are. While much attention is given to the outward life, God is concerned with the inward condition of the heart. The issues of life flow from it, making it essential that believers diligently guard what enters and influences their soul. Pastor Boring warns that there is a real enemy who is after the heart of every child of God. Satan’s goal is not merely to disrupt the outward life but to damage the inner man, dull spiritual sensitivity, and render believers ineffective in their walk with Christ. What we allow into our minds through entertainment, habits, relationships, and worldly influences can either strengthen or weaken our spiritual condition. This sermon emphasizes the necessity of spiritual discipline. Just as physical health requires maintenance, spiritual health requires effort. Believers are called to pray, stay in the Word of God, and actively guard against anything that draws them away from Christ. If something leads toward sin or weakens fellowship with God, it must be removed. Pastor Boring explains that guarding the heart involves more than avoiding wrong influences. It also requires attending to the heart’s needs. A healthy spiritual life includes regular cleansing through repentance, feeding on the Word of God, and exercising the heart through worship, prayer, obedience, and faithful church attendance. The message highlights the importance of allowing God to search the heart. Only He can see every hidden motive, every wound, every struggle, and every area that needs attention. When believers bring their hearts before God with honesty and humility, He is able to cleanse, restore, and strengthen them. A central theme throughout the sermon is surrender. Many people want God’s help without fully yielding their hearts to Him. Yet Scripture teaches that God desires complete devotion. We are called to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. A broken and contrite heart is never rejected by God. Pastor Boring encourages those who may have drifted spiritually, struggled with sin, or neglected their walk with God. No matter how much of a mess life may seem, God is still able to restore what has been damaged. When we finally surrender our hearts and allow the Holy Spirit to work, God begins putting things back in order and guiding our steps once again. This message serves as both a warning and an invitation. Guard your heart carefully. Feed it with truth. Exercise it in worship. Cleanse it through repentance. Most importantly, yield it completely to God. The One who saved your soul is also able to help you keep your heart.

    35 min

  7. May 31

    The Big Event of Salvation

    Pastor Tommy Boring delivers a passionate and heartfelt message titled “The Big Event of Salvation”, reminding believers never to lose the wonder of what God has done for their souls. Drawing from Acts 3:1-9, the account of the lame man healed at the gate called Beautiful becomes a powerful picture of salvation and the life-changing work of Jesus Christ. The lame man expected only a few coins to help him through another day, but God had something far greater in store. Through the name of Jesus Christ, he was instantly healed, lifted from his helpless condition, and filled with praise. Pastor Boring uses this miracle to illustrate the greatest miracle of all: the salvation of a lost sinner. Throughout the message, listeners are challenged to remember the day God changed their lives. The biggest event in life is not a career achievement, a wedding, or any earthly accomplishment. The greatest event is when the Holy Spirit awakens a sinner to their need of Christ and brings them from death unto life. Pastor Boring reflects on his own testimony and reminds the church that salvation is not a small thing. It is a miracle that only God can perform. Religion cannot do it. Good works cannot do it. Human effort cannot do it. Only Jesus Christ can rescue a soul from sin, forgive the guilty, and write a name in heaven. The sermon revisits some of the greatest moments in Scripture, from Zacchaeus meeting Jesus in the sycamore tree, to the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, to the cross of Calvary, and finally to the empty tomb. Each event points to the same truth: God did something so great that it should never cease to amaze us. When Jesus was born, heaven announced it. When Jesus died, the earth trembled. When Jesus rose again, death was defeated. Because He lives, sinners can be saved and believers have the promise of eternal life. Pastor Boring warns that many Christians have allowed the wonder of salvation to fade. If the cross no longer amazes us, if the resurrection no longer stirs our hearts, or if the day we were saved no longer fills us with gratitude, then we need to return to our first love and remember just how big God’s gift truly is. The message closes with a call to remember, rejoice, and never get over the day Jesus changed everything. The greatest thing that ever happened was not what we did for God, but what God did for us through His Son. If you’ve never experienced that life-changing moment, Christ still saves. Trust Him today and discover the greatest event that could ever happen in your life.

    47 min

  8. May 24

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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.

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    2012 - 2026
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