Zion Hill Baptist

B.F. Stickle

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The Ekklesia

Today we distinguish between the modern cultural understanding of 'church' as a physical building or institutional structure and the biblical concept of ekklesia—the assembly of believers called out from the world for a holy purpose. Drawing from Greek etymology and New Testament usage, it emphasizes that the true church is not defined by architecture or hierarchy, but by a living, gathered body of believers united in faith, worship, and mission. This distinction is vital, as it reorients the believer's identity from passive attendance to active separation from sin, holy living, and intentional fellowship in Christ. We find the early church turned the world upside down not through buildings, rituals or hierarchy, but through bold proclamation of the gospel and a transformed life. Ultimately, listeners to see themselves not as members of a holy assembly called out by God to be salt and light, worshiping Him in spirit and truth, and living in such a way that their difference points others to Christ.

36 min
FEB 1

3 - Man

Part 3 of What We Believe: The Basics of Christian Doctrine and the Baptist Faith. This lesson presents a unified theological vision of the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—as co-equal, co-eternal persons who function in distinct yet harmonious roles. It emphasizes God the Father as the source of divine will and authority, not in hierarchy but in relational order; God the Son as fully divine and fully human, incarnate to fulfill the Father's redemptive plan, whose name 'Jesus' means 'Jehovah is salvation' and whose obedience to death on the cross is the ultimate act of humility and divine love; and God the Holy Spirit as a personal, active presence who dwells in believers, convicts, comforts, intercedes, and seals them for eternal life, not as a mystical force but as the intimate, ongoing agent of God's presence on earth. The lesson then turns to humanity, created in God's image with a material body and immaterial spirit and soul, endowed with reason, morality, social nature, and free will, all for the purpose of glorifying God through intimate fellowship. However, due to Adam's sin, humanity fell into spiritual death, resulting in separation from God, a cursed creation, and a life marked by toil, decay, and enmity toward God—setting up the urgent need for redemption. The message culminates in the profound question of how a holy God can reconcile sinful humanity without compromising justice or love, pointing forward to the solution found in Christ's atoning sacrifice, which will be explored in the next lesson.

1h 4m
FEB 1

Judge Not?

Are we allowed to judge others? This sermon clarifies that the biblical command 'Judge not' in Matthew 7:1 is often misused to avoid moral accountability, when in fact Scripture consistently calls believers to discernment, righteous judgment, and loving correction grounded in God's truth. It emphasizes that judgment is not forbidden but must be exercised with humility, self-examination, and compassion—avoiding hypocrisy, superficiality, harshness, and self-righteousness—while always seeking to restore others in love. Drawing from passages like John 7:24 and the broader context of Matthew 7, the message affirms that believers are to judge rightly, based on the full counsel of Scripture, with the goal of guiding others toward God's will and away from destructive sin. The sermon challenges the church to reclaim its moral witness in a culture that denies objective truth, urging Christians to courageously yet gently confront sin in themselves and others, not out of pride, but out of love and a desire to see others freed from the bondage of error and brought into the life God intends.

35 min
JAN 18

2 - The Godhead

Part 2 of What We Believe: The Basics of Christian Doctrine and the Baptist Faith. The lesson aims to present a comprehensive theological exploration of God's nature, beginning with the assumption of God's existence as foundational to Scripture and human reason, supported by logical arguments from creation, design, and moral awareness. It then unfolds the doctrine of the Trinity—not as a term found in Scripture but as a vital concept affirming one God in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each fully God, distinct in role yet unified in essence, with the Father initiating, the Son accomplishing, and the Spirit applying divine work. The lesson emphasizes God's infinite, unchanging, holy, self-existent, and sovereign attributes—omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent—revealed through Scripture and experienced in worship, while underscoring that God is a personal Spirit with thoughts, emotions, and desires, capable of sorrow over human sin, yet eternally loving, just, merciful, and faithful. Ultimately, the purpose is to reveal God's greatness and nearness, inviting awe, humility, and trust in a God who is both infinitely beyond humanity and intimately concerned for it.

57 min
JAN 18

Temptation

This sermon, drawn from James 1:13–18, centers on the reality that temptation originates not from God or external demons, but from within—specifically from our own lusts and desires. It emphasizes that while all people face temptation, the root of sin lies in the heart's voluntary surrender to selfish longing, which, when nurtured, gives birth to sin and ultimately leads to spiritual death. Believers are to take personal responsibility, rejecting the tendency to blame God, Satan, or others, and instead to recognize that overcoming temptation requires a transformative reliance on God through His Word, the Holy Spirit, prayer, intentional focus on heavenly things, and the deliberate act of fleeing from sin. Ultimately, victory over temptation is only possible through a personal, ongoing relationship with Christ, rooted in salvation, repentance, and continual dependence on divine grace.

39 min
JAN 11

1 - The Scriptures

Part 1 of What We Believe: The Basics of Christian Doctrine and the Baptist Faith. This lesson, a first in the series, establishes the Bible as the foundational, inerrant, and sufficient revelation of God, emphasizing its divine inspiration, historical unity across 1,500 years and 40 authors, and its role as the sole authority for faith and practice. It distinguishes between doctrine—non-negotiable truths rooted in Scripture—and human traditions or preferences, illustrating how the Bible's internal consistency, fulfilled prophecies, and transformative power provide both internal and external validation of its truth. The lesson underscores the Bible's finality, its Christ-centered message of redemption, and the necessity of interpreting Scripture through the lens of sola scriptura, while cautioning against divisive debates over secondary matters and affirming that all doctrine must be grounded in the clear teaching of Scripture alone.

1 hr
JAN 11

Following Clouds

The sermon centers on the divine guidance of God's people through the wilderness, illustrated by the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, which symbolized God's constant presence and direction. Drawing from Exodus and Numbers, it emphasizes that God's people were to remain obedient to His leading—staying when the cloud abode and moving when it lifted—regardless of personal comfort or timing. The ancient pattern is still relevant in modern life, believers should discern and follow the Holy Spirit's promptings daily, recognizing that true security and purpose come from being where God is, not where we feel safe. It warns against both disobedience—staying when God calls to move—and presumption—moving when God has not led—both of which lead to spiritual failure. Ultimately, whether saved or unsaved, we are called to daily surrender, seeking God's will with humility and trust, knowing that He provides abundantly when we walk in His direction.

30 min
JAN 4

I Am the Vine

True spiritual vitality and lasting joy come only through abiding in Christ, the true vine, as illustrated in John 15. Believers are branches dependent on Christ for life and fruitfulness, with God the Father acting as the loving gardener who prunes and nurtures each branch to produce more fruit—symbolizing the fruits of the Spirit such as love, joy, peace, and self-control. While the passage warns that branches not bearing fruit are removed and those that do are pruned for greater yield, this does not threaten eternal salvation but rather reflects a call to remain spiritually connected, obedient, and open to God's refining work. The ultimate purpose of this abiding relationship is to glorify God and experience the fullness of Christ's joy, which is not dependent on circumstances but rooted in a deep, continuous union with Him through Scripture, prayer, and obedience.

38 min

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B.F. Stickle
Years Active

2025 - 2026
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100
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