Mount Paran Primitive Baptist Church

July 5, 2026 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

Opening: “How Do You Sum-Up the Gospel?” • Mark 1 - Brother Jonah Lowrance There is a common pillar found in all four of the gospels. The gospel is a declaration that had been promised in the Old Testament, and those promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. “Two Lions” • 1st Peter 5:8*9 - Elder Bryce Lowrance Peter warns us to have a clear mind and be watching because Satan is continually on the prowl seeking to destroy our lives. Satan is described as a roaring lion that desperately seeks to devour us. However, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah has already prevailed over Satan. Therefore, we can cast our cares upon Jesus because He cares for us, and very soon the devil will be placed under our feet as well! These messages were preached on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

June 28, 2026 • Elder Bryce Lowrance - "A Message to the Church" 1st Peter 5:5-7

"A Message to the Church" • 1st Peter 5:5-7 - Elder Bryce H. Lowrance The Apostle Peter reminds all of God's children in His church to be humble and learn from the Elders that God has called to teach them and pastor them as under-shepherds. When we humble ourselves under God's design for life instructions, we will learn how to cast our worries and troubles on Jesus as we realize that He truly does care for us. This message was preached on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

June 21, 2026 • Brother Jonah Lowrance & Elder Bryce Lowrance

“Scripture is Sufficient” • 2nd Timothy 3:16-17 Brother Jonah Lowrance Brother Jonah began in 2nd Timothy 3 and explained how Scripture is sufficient to teach us to what believe, how worship, and how live. We need no supplements from some kind of tradition nor do we need to add to what the New Testament has laid out for us.  “A Message to Preachers” • 1st Peter 5:1-4 - Elder Bryce Lowrance Having drawn his conclusion about how we ought to live as strangers in this ever-hostile world, Peter gives instructions to the local churches about their responsibilities. He begins by giving a charge to the Elders in each church. These messages were preached on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

June 14, 2026 - Elder Bryce Lowrance • "Tempted and Tried" - 1st Peter 4:17-19

“Tempted and Tried” • 1st Peter 4:17-19 - Elder Bryce Lowrance The old hymn tells us that when we are tempted and tried in this world that we will understand it all “by and by.” While it is true that, when we are in presence of Jesus, everything will be set straight in our understanding, we are not left without a sense of understanding now. Since our suffering is a clear evidence that we are the elect of God, we should respond by living like the elect of God. Rather than whining or complaining about how hard things are, we ought to be giving God the glory even in our trials. Why? because He is a faithful Creator and knows us and what we need. This message was preached on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

June 7, 2026 - Elder Bryce Lowrance • "Why? The Purpose of Suffering as a Christian" - 1st Peter 4:12-16

"Why? (The Purpose of Suffering as a Christian)" • 1st Peter 4:12-16 - Elder Bryce Lowrance Perhaps the most often asked question regarding the existence of God is, "Why is there so much suffering in this world?" The simple answer to that question is man's sin. The next things we should consider is that rather than thinking suffering is not fair we should see the merciful hand of a loving God in the fact that we do not suffer for all eternity for our sins." In this portion of scripture, Peter reminds us that our suffering for doing righteous things is a clear evidence of our union with Jesus Christ. And, if we are bound to Him now, we WILL see His full glory in the resurrection. This should motivate us to found joy in suffering because there is a "joy set before us" just as it was set before Christ on the cross. This message was preached on Sunday, June 7, 2026.