by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 11/17/21) After the Jews returned from captivity and re-started the work of rebuilding the Temple at Haggai’s exhortation, opposition almost immediately arose. This opposition was both external and internal, and resulted in the faithful remnant becoming discouraged. But God sent another message to the Jews through Haggai: look upward!…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 11/3/21) In this message, we see what can happen when complacency turns to commitment. The Israelites who returned from the captivity had ceased the work of rebuilding the Temple for fifteen years, yet when Haggai preached the admonishing message of God to them, they returned to the work of…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 10/16/21) When we grow complacent in our service to God, we generally stop experiencing the special blessings that only come from commitment to Him. Our discipleship is important, and God told Haggai to admonish the Israelites who had been negligent in failing to commit to the work of rebuilding…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 9/16/21) Today’s message is the conclusion to the first message in our series on Haggai. Haggai shows us what happens when we become complacent in the service of God, and what can happen when we become reinvigorated for the service of the Lord! Join us as Pastor McCool shares…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 9/16/21) When the enemies of the Kingdom of God successfully moved the King of Persia to stop the Jews who had returned from the Babylonian Captivity from rebuilding the Temple, those Jews who had been laboring in the Kingdom ceased the work for fifteen years. Why so long?…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 1/2/2022) In this conclusion to the first message preached from Zion PBC’s pulpit in 2022, Pastor Chris McCool reinforces from Psalm 146 what our focus should be in 2022. And it should come as no surprise to the disciple of Christ: Praise ye the Lord! Join us for the…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 1/2/2022) It’s hard to believe that 2022 has arrived! What should we be focused on in the New Year? In Psalm 146, the writer gives us the answer: he begins and ends the Psalm with the phrase “Praise ye the Lord!” Join us for part one of this message,…
Friends, Happy New Year! I wanted to update everyone on my plans for the Zion PBC podcast in 2022. First of all, thanks to all who subscribe, both to the website and to the podcast. I hope it is of some help to your spiritual walk. Secondly, Lord willing, I plan to start posting a…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/19/21) In Genesis 49, we read about Jacob blessing his children before he dies. In blessing Judah, he declares that “the sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come. . . .” This is a glorious prophecy of the coming of the Messiah; join…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 12/19/21) Luke gives us the most thorough account of the birth of Jesus Christ. In Luke 2:7, we are told that Mary laid the baby Jesus in a manger, which was simply a feed trough for animals. What lesson should we learn from the fact that the Lord of…
Do you often feel alone in this world? Are you misunderstood, neglected, forgotten? Take heart, dear listener! God loves His children with an everlasting love, which began before the foundation of the world was laid. When you face the trials of life, remember one important fact: you are chosen, and loved! Download Audio File
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 11/28/21) the Bible is clear that to whom much is given shall much be required. Thus, when we know better, we ought to do better! Our actions ought to reflect the knowledge that we possess of the Kingdom of God. Listen as Pastor McCool teaches us this great lesson…
