James Allen

Elder James examines the parable of the sheepfold. It’s about the work and person of Jesus Christ, but also about the salvation of God’s people. Elder James cautions to understand it, we must rightly divide that there are some parts … Read More

Elder James turns to the account where Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his only promised son Issac. Abraham did as the Lord commanded and as he stretched forth his hand to slay his son, an angel stopped him. Elder James … Read More

Elder James confronts discouragement in our lives and submits that this is Satan’s number one tool against the children of God. Elder James lays out several things to help overcome discouragement. He encourages us to live our lives one day … Read More

Elder James Allen addresses the subject of communion, specifically participation in it. He doesn’t preach on the why and how, but whom is to take communion. He looks at closed, close, and open communion. Download Audio File

Elder James begins with stating that we all like to see our church grow. But he cautions ideas that are not in keeping with the New Testament church and rather turns to instruction from the Apostle Paul. He makes the … Read More

Elder James preaches on David’s sins with slothfulness, his desire of Bathsheba, the murder of Uriah the Hittite, and attempts to cover it up. But David could not hide from the Lord. Nathan opened David’s eyes by telling a story … Read More

Elder James asks what makes a church a church? He points out it’s not the church building. The people are certainly needed and is important, but the people themselves is not what makes it a church. Elder James explains that … Read More

Elder James begins with reciting the late brother Garland Varnum’s favorite hymn, “Long Ere The Sun”, which tells of God’s purpose of His people in eternity. He turns to Ephesians and looks at chapter 1 verses 3-6, which talks about … Read More

There are many passages in the Bible that teach of God’s sovereignty and the work of salvation for sinners, but there are many texts that seem to contradict this truth. Elder James helps us rightly divide the scriptures.

Elder James Allen begins by describing the start of the Revolutionary War and then turns to Acts 2 to speak on another “shot heard around the world”, the beginning of the Lord’s church. Download Audio File

Elder James turns to Matthew 13 where we find Christ teaching in parables. Elder James explains that the parable of the sower is about instruction in discipleship and encourages us to choose to hear and understand the gospel. Download Audio … Read More

Elder James asks the question “What makes the Primitive Baptist different than other orders?”  He points out two salvations that we believe in (eternal and time salvation) and defends it in an easy way to understand. Download Audio File

Elder James provides comfort in the midst of challenging times in our country.  He turns to Psalm 23, examines David’s writing and applies it to each of our lives. Download Audio File or listen:

Elder James preaches on Romans 8:28:  “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”  He rightly divides that not everyone is under consideration … Read More

Elder James turns to Galatians where the Apostle Paul writes about reaping the benefits in this life of what we already own.  He encourages us not to faint as we wait for our due season, but to do good and … Read More

Elder James points out that our world is becoming an increasingly fatherless society.  He looks at the Bible’s instruction on the role of fathers and how to have a positive impact on our children. Download Audio File or listen:

Elder James Allen looks at two verses that seem similar, but are very different.  He explains that when God calls to save us we respond without any decision on our part.  But once we are saved, we should come unto … Read More

The Apostle Paul encourages us to teach traditions, as long as they don’t violate Biblical teaching.  Elder James describes the difference between traditions and Biblical teaching and points out a few that may be a hinderance to revival among our … Read More