Radio Broadcasts – Flint River Primitive Baptist Church
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There’s a Lion on the Loose
April 16, 2024 18:05From his Pulpit series on 2 Corinthians, Pastor Winslett comes to relevant statements regarding the wiles of our enemy, the devil. Specifically, that wicked one beguiles through craftiness, but he also masquerades as an angel of light. Join us for this message, in today’s episode of Words of Grace. Radio broadcast for April 14, 2024. … Continue reading "There’s a Lion on the Loose"
The Fight of Faith
April 08, 2024 20:51While it’s true that the devil afflicts God’s people because of their identity in Christ, there’s also a deeper, more sinister goal in mind: The overturning of their faith! Radio broadcast for March 7, 2024. The Fight of Faith
Suffering With Christ
April 01, 2024 16:08While Jesus’ life was one of difficulty, His final week leading up to the crucifixion was one of extreme and intense suffering. He would be betrayed, arrested, forsaken, lied about, tried, beaten, scourged, and then crucified. And yet despite knowing all of this, He rode into Jerusalem for the joy set before Him. As we … Continue reading "Suffering With Christ"
Statements of God’s Sovereignty from Isaiah
March 25, 2024 17:08The book of Isaiah among one of the most cited sources from the Old Testament, and for good reason. While Isaiah deals with contemporary issues to Israel, he also foretold many world events as well as giving many details about the coming Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. Another theme of Isaiah, as we explore in … Continue reading "Statements of God’s Sovereignty from Isaiah"
As the Horsemen Ride
March 18, 2024 16:27Revelation chapter 6 describes a terrifying scene. As the Lamb of God opens the seals to a book, four horses with their riders begin traveling through earth, causing many afflictions for mankind. Radio broadcast for March 17, 2024. As The Horsemen Ride
God’s Unspeakable Gift, Part 2
March 11, 2024 18:17Many countless words have been written and spoken over the last several thousand years about salvation. But did you know this work of God is so great, that at the end of the day, this gift is still in a sense “unspeakable”? Join us for part 2 of this message entitled God’s Unspeakable Gift to … Continue reading "God’s Unspeakable Gift, Part 2"
God’s Unspeakable Gift, Part 1
March 06, 2024 17:12Human beings are naturally selfish creatures. Why then, do some feel a great need to give to the less fortunate, without any regards for recognition or praise? Simply put, such acts take grace in the heart! Join us for part 1 of a message entitled God’s Unspeakable Gift, in which Ben Winslett speaks to the … Continue reading "God’s Unspeakable Gift, Part 1"
A Cheerful Giver
February 26, 2024 20:41One of the most necessary subjects to address in the Bible is that of giving. Why? First, finances are an inescapable part of the church and Christian living (as well as life on Earth). But also, because it’s a subject in which many depart from the biblical model, both in terms of teaching and giving. … Continue reading "A Cheerful Giver"
Godly Sorrow, Part 2
February 18, 2024 21:36Continuing our message on the subject of Godly Sorrow, in this sermon from 2 Corinthians 7, we have the opportunity to explode the concept of godly sorrow. On today’s broadcast, our focus is verse 8, the temporary sorrow which the Corinthians felt, a sorrow that led them to repentance. Radio broadcast for February 18, 2024 … Continue reading "Godly Sorrow, Part 2"
Godly Sorrow, Part 1
February 12, 2024 19:10Over the next two weekends on Words of Grace, we’re sharing with you a message that Pastor Winslett delivered recently as a part of his ongoing pulpit series from 2 Corinthians. In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 7, we have the opportunity to explode the concept of godly sorrow. On today’s broadcast, our focus is … Continue reading "Godly Sorrow, Part 1"
The Importance of Friends with Good News
February 07, 2024 18:31On today’s episode of Words of Grace, we share a recent message by pastor Winslett on the subject of friendship. Specifically, the uplifting role friends can have on one another. Radio broadcast for February 4, 2024. The Importance of Friends with Good News
Some Thoughts from the Storm
January 29, 2024 19:14Here in north Alabama, we recently spent a week largely confined to our homes, due to a winter storm dropping several inches of sleet in 20 degree weather. This closed schools, work, and churches. In today’s broadcast, Ben Winslett emphasizes, first of all, that we know not what a day may bring. As a result, … Continue reading "Some Thoughts from the Storm"
Being Unequally Yoked
January 18, 2024 01:20As a follow up for last week’s radio broadcast, entitled Saved to Serve, we continue in 2 Corinthians to an exhortation to not unequally “yoke” ourselves with unrighteousness. Radio broadcast for January 14, 2024. Being Unequally Yoked
Saved to Serve
January 08, 2024 19:01Jesus died and rose again that we should live for Him. God reconciled us in Christ so we’re exhorted to reconcile ourselves to God. We’re new creatures in Christ, given the righteousness of Christ, but are exhorted not to receive the grace of God in vain. From 2 Corinthians chapter 5, Pastor Winslett shares the … Continue reading "Saved to Serve"
Leaving Those Things Which Are Behind!
January 02, 2024 17:10Happy New Year! Every January 1, we are presented with the unique opportunity for a fresh start. It’s a new year, full of new opportunities, as Earth begins a new journey around the Sun. With that in view, in today’s broadcast, Ben Winslett speaks to things we’d be better off leaving in 2023. For some … Continue reading "Leaving Those Things Which Are Behind!"
The Terms of Christ’s Coming, Part 2
December 28, 2023 01:04In today’s episode of Words of Grace, Pastor Ben Winslett shares titles – or terms – used in both the Old and New testaments about the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ into the world to save us from our sins; terms that are beautiful, informative, and even awe inspiring! Join us for this message … Continue reading "The Terms of Christ’s Coming, Part 2"
The Terms of Christ’s Coming, Part 1
December 18, 2023 18:24We love to reflect on the birth of Christ this time of year. On today’s episode of Words of Grace, we share part of of a message Ben Winslett delivered last December, in which he considered the great prophetic expectation of Christ’s birth. Radio broadcast for December 17, 2023. The Terms of Christ’s Coming, Part … Continue reading "The Terms of Christ’s Coming, Part 1"
Walking by Faith
December 11, 2023 18:59In 2 Corinthians 5, there is a short but powerful parenthetical statement which reads, “for we walk by faith, not by sight.” In today’s radio program, a follow-up from last week’s on the new birth, we consider first what faith is and then, what it means to walk by it. Sadly, the reality of what … Continue reading "Walking by Faith"
Thoughts on the New Birth
December 04, 2023 19:04In this week’s episode of Words of Grace, Pastor Winslett draws our attention to a fundamental but crucial subject in the word of God, the new birth. Also called quickening, regeneration, and translation, among other terms, this is the doctrine of salvation from death in sin to life in Christ. In today’s broadcast, we consider … Continue reading "Thoughts on the New Birth"
Cast Down but Not Destroyed
November 27, 2023 16:22We all experience great affliction in this life. In a sin cursed world, troubles of various stripe are unavoidable. In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul reflects on this while making some of the most encouraging and beautiful statements about God’s providential protection of us in the New Testament. Join us for this message from Ben Winslett … Continue reading "Cast Down but Not Destroyed"
This Ministry
November 20, 2023 16:46Sharing a recent exposition of 2 Corinthians 4 from the pulpit of Flint River, Ben Winslett speaks to several aspects of the ministry. First, the singularity of it. There is but one gospel ministry. Secondly, ministers commend themselves to the consciences of their hearers. Lastly, the condition of the heart affects the reception of the … Continue reading "This Ministry"
Then Comes The End
November 13, 2023 16:35Continuing our recent them of eschatology (the study of end times), Ben Winslett shares passages describing the final day, the day in which Jesus returns. In the day of the Lord, there will be a bodily resurrection, the kingdom of Heaven is delivered up, the wicked are judged, the world is destroyed, and God’s children … Continue reading "Then Comes The End"
Who or What is the Man of Sin?
November 06, 2023 16:16Continuing our theme from last weekend’s program on prophecies of future things, pastor Winslett shares thoughts on a nefarious, evil character who will be destroyed by the Lord at His return: the man of sin. Radio broadcast for November 5, 2023. Who or What is the Man of Sin?
Gog and Magog
October 30, 2023 16:48Revelation 20 paints an alarming and desperate picture of the time directly before the second coming of Christ. The devil has been loosed. An entity called Gog and Magog are waging war against the camp of the saints and the beloved city. So many are engaged in warfare that their numbers are compared to the … Continue reading "Gog and Magog"
When Tragedy Strikes
October 23, 2023 16:44It seems like every day we’re bombarded with news of one tragedy after another. Illnesses. Untimely deaths. Wars and rumors of wars. This world can be a terrible place due to sin. In this message, we consider some truths from scripture regarding the temporary nature of life and how departing to be with Christ is … Continue reading "When Tragedy Strikes"
The Savour of Christ
October 16, 2023 20:13From a very familiar passage in 2 Corinthians 2, Ben Winslett shares about two types of people their two types of reactions to the gospel message. Radio broadcast for October 15, 2023. The Savour of Christ
The Value of Hope
October 09, 2023 14:09If you look around the world today, you might think things rather hopeless. Feelings of anxiety and despair have a tendency to sweep over us like a flood. From wars and rumors of wars, to health issues, to financial difficulty, to relational problems, the world is a place of suffering. In today’s broadcast, Pastor Winslett … Continue reading "The Value of Hope"
Yea and Amen
October 02, 2023 16:08 - 27 MBIn today’s episode of Words of Grace, we share a recent message from the pulpit of Flint River. Our passage under consideration is the latter part of 2 Corinthians chapter 1, specifically verses 15-22. On the surface, much of this might be random language or pleasantries, but there’s actually a significant point Paul makes here … Continue reading "Yea and Amen"
Three Lessons from the Upper Room Discourse
September 26, 2023 16:55 - 26.8 MBIn today’s broadcast, we take a glance into the last sermon Jesus preached before going to the cross, a message we call the Upper Room Discourse. Our focus is three of the major points of the sermon: Peace despite the circumstance (let not your heart be troubled), The Holy Spirit (the Comforter being sent), and … Continue reading "Three Lessons from the Upper Room Discourse"
What’s Your Emphasis?
September 18, 2023 18:08 - 27 MBWhen your congregation meets, what is your emphasis? That could be a proverbial “can of worms.” In today’s broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers certain American religious phenomenon such as the “seeker sensitive” mentality in light of the Commission of Christ. In short, putting the emphasis on the “feel” of worship or framing worship in a way … Continue reading "What’s Your Emphasis?"
Work, Wealth, and Wisdom
September 11, 2023 16:47 - 27 MBIn today’s broadcast, we consider three connected, relevant, but sometimes neglected thoughts: Working, wealth, and wisdom. From the beginning, men were commanded to work (Genesis 3). When one works hard, they may generate wealth (Proverbs 10:4). But what does the bible say of wealth? It discourages us from wanting it (1 Timothy 5)! But if … Continue reading "Work, Wealth, and Wisdom"
Prayer Works!
September 05, 2023 15:21 - 22.8 MBFolks often mock people who pray for others on social media. It’s become a trendy thing to do, mocking “thoughts and prayers” when a tragedy happens. But Paul actually said the Corinthian believers “also helped together by prayer for us” when he and his fellow laborers were in affliction (2 Cor 1:11). So Christian, prayer … Continue reading "Prayer Works!"
Righteousness and Peace have Kissed
August 28, 2023 16:50 - 27 MBIn today’s edition of Words of Grace, we share a message from Pastor Winslett from Psalm 85, a beautiful hymn highlighting themes of captivity, forgiveness, and revival. While it certainly spoke to issues the writer faced in his time, as with many Psalms, the ultimate and final fulfillment is in the redemptive work of the … Continue reading "Righteousness and Peace have Kissed"
The Temptation
August 22, 2023 17:23 - 27 MBIn Matthew 4, Jesus was led of the Spirit into the wilderness for a period of fasting and then a battle with the wicked one, the devil. But unlike us in our moments of temptation, Jesus never once was susceptible to the wiles of the devil and was completely victorious. Join us for this message! … Continue reading "The Temptation"
Forces of Darkness
August 14, 2023 15:56 - 27 MBUsing Luke’ first recorded miracle of Jesus in Luke chapter 4, Ben Winslett emphasizes Jesus’ power over evil spirits and devils. In this program, we consider topics such as: The Reality of forces of darkness in this world. Where did evil spirits come from? Jesus has power over them, but beyond that they are afraid … Continue reading "Forces of Darkness"
And Such Were Some Of You
August 07, 2023 16:00 - 27 MB1 Corinthians 6 contains a rather alarming statement regarding the fact that sin separates us from God and renders us unable to inherit the Kingdom of God. As sinners, that gives us pause and makes us tremble. However, the following statement is one of comfort, as we learn God washes, sanctifies, and justifies us. Join … Continue reading "And Such Were Some Of You"
How to Love God More
July 31, 2023 16:18 - 27 MBIn today’s episode of Words of Grace, we emphasize what, at times and contrary to our wishes, is a struggle in the emotional aspect of loving God the way we want to. How can we grow in this? Ben Winslett shares biblical insight into the concept of loving God as well as two methods of … Continue reading "How to Love God More"
Paul, the Pattern of Regeneration
July 24, 2023 17:37 - 27 MBIn today’s episode of Words of Grace, we engage in a bit of “cage rattling.” How so? Simply put, if my theology cannot explain the actual conversion stories in the Bible, then something is likely awry in my thinking. Does my theology explain the Thief on the Cross? Or Cornelius? Do I insist upon requirements … Continue reading "Paul, the Pattern of Regeneration"
A Hospital for Sinners
July 17, 2023 15:25 - 27 MBHave you ever known someone curious about Christ but too afraid to visit a church our of fear of being judged? It would be great to say that’s all a misunderstanding, but the fact is, sometimes church culture is “judgy” about the mistakes in the lives of others. In James chapter 5, James instructs his … Continue reading "A Hospital for Sinners"
Lessons from the Olivet Discourse
July 10, 2023 16:47 - 27 MBIn today’s broadcast, we share a message in which Ben Winslett considers one of our Lord’s sermons that has come to be called the Olivet Discourse. It gets its name from the location in which it was preached, the Mount of Olives. Prompted by Jesus’ foretelling the destruction of the Temple, four apostles come to … Continue reading "Lessons from the Olivet Discourse"
Mourning and Miracles, Part 2
July 03, 2023 16:41 - 27 MBLast week we considered together Jesus’ response to the death of John the Baptist: Prayer. Today, we continue this message, looking at the willingness of Jesus to interrupt His needs for the sake of helping people in their affliction, something very common to His ministry. In specific, our focus is on the miracles that He … Continue reading "Mourning and Miracles, Part 2"
Mourning and Miracles, Part 1
June 26, 2023 15:14 - 27 MBThere is a proper place for mourning after a tragedy. Sometimes people feel ashamed to mourn and there are even times when people are scolded for it. But it’s a proper part of the healing process though the sting of loss never fully goes away. In today’s broadcast, we share the first half of a … Continue reading "Mourning and Miracles, Part 1"
We Believe in Ministerial Authority
June 19, 2023 16:37 - 27 MBToday on Words of Grace, we come to our final message in our series on the standard Statement of Faith or Abstract of Principles of historic Baptists in the United States and also Primitive Baptists of today, a document which we commonly refer to as the Articles of Faith. The subject matter of today’s Article … Continue reading "We Believe in Ministerial Authority"
We Believe in the Resurrection
June 12, 2023 16:42 - 27 MBContinuing our series on the standard Articles of Faith of historic Baptist churches in the United States as well as Primitive Baptist churches of today, we arrive at the doctrine of eschatology, the end of time. In this program, we consider the historic viewpoints of pre-millennialism, post-millennialism, and a-millennialism, as well a more modern and … Continue reading "We Believe in the Resurrection"
We Believe in the Ordinances
June 05, 2023 15:59 - 27 MBAs you know, we’re presently undertaking a survey of the basic tenants of the historic Baptist faith, as represented in the Articles of Faith of historic Baptist and contemporary Primitive Baptist Churches. Our subject matter for today shifts the focus from what we might call doctrinal or theological concepts to ecclesiological concepts, as we review … Continue reading "We Believe in the Ordinances"
We Believe in Preservation
May 30, 2023 14:58 - 27 MBAs you know, we are presently considering the standard statement of faith, what we call the Articles of Faith, of historic Baptist churches in America but also Primitive Baptist churches of today. In this series, we’re using our own statement of faith, a variation which dates to and before 1808. And we’re also comparing it … Continue reading "We Believe in Preservation"
We Believe in Regeneration
May 22, 2023 15:30 - 27 MBIn today’s episode of Words of Grace, we continue our series on the Articles of Faith with an examination of our beliefs regarding the subject of the new birth; also called regeneration, quickening, translation, a spiritual resurrection, and an act of creation as well. If you’re a long time listener, you know how much we … Continue reading "We Believe in Regeneration"
We Believe Christ is our Righteousness
May 15, 2023 18:36 - 26.8 MBAs you know, over the past few weeks we have been conducting a survey or study of the Articles of Faith held by Primitive Baptists churches of today and most every Baptist church in American in its early days up until around the early 1900s. Today we come to the answer of the single most … Continue reading "We Believe Christ is our Righteousness"
We Believe in Original Sin and Total Depravity
May 08, 2023 16:50 - 27 MBToday on Words of Grace, we come to message four in our recent series on the standard Statement of Faith held by Primitive Baptist Churches. Our focus today has to do with the concepts of original sin and total depravity. We’ll be considering articles 4 and 5 from Flint River’s statement of faith which reads: … Continue reading "We Believe in Original Sin and Total Depravity"
We Believe in Election
May 01, 2023 16:07 - 27 MBIf you’ve been with us in recent weeks on Words of Grace, you’ll recall that we are undertaking a survey of the Articles of Faith as we call it, the standard statement of faith of modern Primitive Baptist churches but also Baptist churches of history in the United States. If you’re ever curious what that … Continue reading "We Believe in Election"