Mount Paran Primitive Baptist Church

Elder Bryce Lowrance • “Remember” - Hebrews 13:3  
The term “remember” is not simply a mental memory recall, it is a call to action. We are not to just think about those that are in bonds or adversity and wish them well. We are to sympathize with them as being part of the same body of Christ that we are. Then, we are to act upon that sympathy in pray and assistance in any way we are able. 
This message was preached on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Brother Jonah Lowrance • "The Preparation of the Gospel of Peace" - Ephesians 6:15
We must prepare ourselves with the gospel of peace, the good news that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, has brought peace between man and God. With this truth we can overcome evil with good and love others as Christ loves us. 
Elder Bryce Lowrance • "Entertain Strangers" - Hebrews 13:2 
After a brief review from the end of chapter 12, Elder Lowrance teaches how that the same refining fire of God that defeats His enemies purifies His children to walk in righteousness. By His grace we have been able to walk pleasing to Him and in benefit to others. The Apostle's second reminder, after let brother love continue, is to not get into the habit of forgetting to care for those outside our circle. Our first responsibility is to help those of the same household of faith but we must also continue taking care of those who are outside the church. Our lives tell others what we think of Jesus Christ.
These messages were preached on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

September 14, 2025
 
Elder Bryce Lowrance opens with the reading of Psalm 46 "God is our refuge" and then offers the opening prayer.
 
Elder Carl Staten preaches about "Faith in the Power of God" from 1st Corinthians 2:1-5

Brother Jonah Lowrance - “John 12:20-24 • “We Would See Jesus”
Jesus does not change or “dumb down” the gospel when He teaches the Gentiles. He puts it in terms that they can understand but the fundamental message is the same, the Christ must die, but when He does He will raise again and give eternal life to all of God’s people.
Elder Bryce Lowrance - Hebrews 13:1 • “Let Brotherly Love Continue”
Moving into the Apostle’s application of the doctrines he taught in the previous twelve chapters, Paul sums up the duties of a child of God by focusing on love. We have within our power as born again children of God the power to let love reign in our lives. We should be living for others like Jesus did. Charity will continue forever, we each need to make sure it is continuing everyday in our daily walk.

"Christ as Our Center" • 1st Corinthians 2:2 & Acts 17 - Brother Jonah Lowrance
Brother Jonah begins in 1st Corinthians 2:2, talking about the importance of keeping Christ and Him Crucified as the focus of our thoughts and lives. He then went to Acts 17 to show how the Apostle Paul did this in a variety of situations. 

"Final Warning" • Hebrews 12:12-29 - Elder Bryce Lowrance
In his final warning to the Hebrew Christians who were being tempted to turn away from following Christ and returning to law service, the Apostle reminds them that their behavior will affect others for good or bad. He also reminds them that they are considering returning to a form of worship that had the people scared of God, even their mediator, Moses was afraid. New Testament worship, put in terms of the spiritual Mount Zion, is a place of safety, love, hope, and peace. While we are not in danger of losing our eternal salvation, we can and will lose hope if we forsake worshipping God through the finished work of Jesus Christ. 
This message was preached on Sunday, August 25, 2025.

"Our Response to Trials" • Hebrews 12:3-11 - Elder Bryce Lowrance.
There are three basic responses to trials; 1. We can become bitter against God, 2. We faint in our walk and wonder away from God, or 3. We remember Jesus and realize that the chastisement we are receiving is our loving Heavenly Father teaching us to be more like His Son.
This message was preached on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

"Believe and Be Saved" • Acts 16:30-31 - Brother Jonah Lowrance.
Brother Jonah presents the account of the Philippian Jailer who, not really knowing what he asked, wanted to be saved. Paul answered him with a simple statement, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ." Belief is an act of faith. If faith is present in someone, then they are already born again. In other words, they are already saved. Therefore, they WILL be saved in every sense of the word.
"Run the Race" • Hebrews 12:1-2 - Elder Bryce Lowrance.
The Apostle began an argument in chapter 10 which he now draws to a climax with a charge to look to Jesus in order to live every aspect of our lives to the glory of God. We are not to do this by our own strength but using the faith that Jesus gave us to look to Him for our help and strength.

"Faith in the Face of Death" • Hebrews 11:35-40 - Elder Bryce Lowrance.
The Apostle concludes his list of faithful Old Testament saints with those who continued in faith even though they were not delivered from death. Their testimony was that they believed in a better resurrection and so thought nothing of losing their life in this world. He argues that these saints believed in the promise of the Messiah to come and held fast. So, we who now live on the other side of the cross can now look back at the fulfillment of those promises in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
This message was preached on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

"Repent" • Matthew 4:17 - Brother Jonah Lowrance
Brother Jonah presents the context, weight, and reasons Jesus' command to repent. Though it is a command he gives, it should not be viewed as a threat but an encouragement to the Child of God. Because we are not perfect, we will find that repentance is command we ought to respond to daily.
This message was preached on Sunday, July 27, 2025.