Sermons – Faithway Fellowship Baptist Church

Pastor Tim Travis uses the biblical story of Gideon (Judges 6 & 7) to illustrate the theme of thriving in the New Year rather than merely surviving. He emphasizes how God often chooses the least likely individuals, like Gideon, and equips them with power and abilities to fulfill His will. Pastor Tim underscores that God desires to transform individuals, moving them…

Pastor Tim Travis explores the critical concept of “walking in the Spirit” as a defining characteristic of Christian life, drawing primarily from Galatians 5:13-26. He emphasizes that while Christians have been granted liberty, this freedom should not be an excuse for indulging in “the flesh,” but rather an opportunity to serve others in love. Travis…

Pastor Tim Travis uses Daniel 1 to encourage listeners to thrive in the new year by centering our lives on the Bible. He focuses on Daniel’s choice not to defile himself with the king’s food, highlighting Daniel’s purpose in his heart to honor God’s will despite potential consequences. Travis urges the listener to “purpose” our hearts toward God&

Pastor Tim Travis discusses the principle of sowing and reaping from Galatians 6, encouraging listeners to strive for spiritual thriving rather than mere survival. He emphasizes that God cannot be mocked, and that whatever a person sows, whether to the flesh or the spirit, they will inevitably reap the corresponding consequences. Travis urges his listeners to persevere in doing goo

Pastor Tim Travis explores the concept of unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ, drawing from Matthew 16:21-27 and other biblical references. Pastor Travis begins by defining total commitment, contrasting it with lukewarm faith, and using examples like radical Islamic groups (while condemning their actions) to illustrate the concept of complete devotion to a cause. The core argumen

Pastor Tim Travis uses Isaiah 40:28-31 as a framework to encourage listeners to thrive in the new year by understanding and relying on God. He argues that a lack of knowledge and hearing of God’s word leads to ineffectiveness, urging the congregation to immerse themselves in the Bible and to be mindful of what they allow into their minds. Pastor Travis…

Pastor Tim Travis explores the Christian characteristic of faithfulness, grounding his teaching in Matthew 24:42-51 and other biblical passages. He emphasizes that faithfulness to God leads to faithfulness in all aspects of life, including relationships and responsibilities. Travis argues that while the world often prioritizes self-interest, true faithfulness requires being true to

Pastor Tim Travis uses Philippians 3 to urge Christians toward a life of spiritual thriving, not merely survival. The core message centers on the individual’s responsibility—emphasized by the repeated use of “I”—to press toward a divinely-ordained mark, a metaphorical target representing one’s purpose in life, which is achieved through a dedicated spirit

Pastor Tim Travis examines Acts 20:24-38 as he focuses on thriving in one’s Christian life. Pastor Travis uses Paul’s impending martyrdom as a model for maintaining unwavering faith despite persecution and distractions. Key themes include resisting distractions (“None of these things move me”), prioritizing spiritual goals over personal comfort (“neith

Pastor Tim Travis’s series on Christian characteristics focuses on peacemaking as instructed in James 4:1-12 and Matthew 5:9. Pastor Travis identifies three types of conflict Christians face: internal struggles with lust and pride, interpersonal conflicts within the church, and spiritual warfare against worldly influences. Travis argues that the root cause of these conflicts