Weekly Messages

Harter: Immediate Holy Spirit Regeneration

February 28, 2010

It is perhaps the most distinctive doctrine held by the Primitive Baptist faith: Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man, and they that hear the voice of the Son of God shall live. In this message Elder Gus Harter explores the biblical proofs for immediate Holy Spirit regeneration and answers some common [...]

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Harter: Godly Love

February 14, 2010

According to the most popular traditions, St. Valentine’s Day was established to honor a martyr who gave his life for his faith in God. In the intervening years, lots of candy, cards, and pink embellishments have obscured this origin. On this February 14th, Elder Harter leads us in a study of 1 Corinthians 13: the [...]

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Harter: The Spirit of Fear

February 7, 2010

In 2 Timothy 1:7, the word “fear” has the sense of timidity or cowardice. This is the fear of circumstances or of men. It contrasts sharply with the fear of God, an expression of faith that displaces timidity. The fear of God gives us the courage to do what is right, regardless of what men [...]

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Harter: The Fear of God

February 7, 2010

God is not waiting on us to make a misstep so He can swat us with a divine flyswatter! Such is not the nature of our fear. Rather, the fear of God is the awareness that He is above us, perfect and holy, and that our blessings and successes come from Him alone. Elder Harter [...]

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Harter: The Names of God

January 3, 2010

Elder Harter refers to how a person’s name is often times a reference to certain attributes or characteristics of that person. In this message he points out what we can learn about God’s character from the names of him found in scripture. Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio clip: view full post to [...]

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Harter: Jehovah

January 3, 2010

Building off of the morning service, Elder Harter expands upon the names of God. In this sermon he examines seven times where the name of God, Jehovah, is given as a result of His actions by highlighting stories found in the Old Testament. Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio clip: view full post [...]

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Harter: As the Wings of a Dove

December 20, 2009

Elder Harter preaches from Psalms 68 verse 13,”Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.” This is a verse of victory in Jesus. We are sinful earthen vessels and cannot become a child of God on our [...]

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Harter: Doctrine Before Duty

December 13, 2009

After returning from a journey to the Philippines Elder Harter explores the instruction of the apostle Paul to the Roman church in Romans 12 verses 1-2. Doctrine comes first and duty follows. Scripture tells us that the doctrine as set forth by God should be the cornerstone of our behavior. Elder Harter explains that those [...]

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Hildreth: Salvation by Grace

December 6, 2009

Elder Joe Hildreth of Chattanooga Primitive Baptist Church filled a special appointment at Bethany while our pastor was visiting churches in the Philippines. Elder Hildreth turned to Revelation 5:9, “And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast [...]

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Harter: A Cloud of Witnesses

November 29, 2009

University of Florida star quarterback Tim Tebow wore a reference to Hebrews 12 during his final home game this weekend. The reference to Hebrews 12:1-2 was etched in the eyeblack under Tim’s eyes, where it received much attention and no doubt sent many curious fans to their bibles to look up the reference. Elder Gus [...]

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Harter: Study to Show Thyself Approved

November 22, 2009

Elder Gus Harter exhorts us to study God’s word. In this message, he gives his congregation at Bethany a challenge to read through the entire bible in 2010. His discourse is a practical lesson providing motivation and instruction to meet the challenge. Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio clip: view full post to [...]

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Huffman: If Any

November 22, 2009

Elder Mark Huffman and his family joined us for worship services while visiting family in Georgia. Elder Huffman, associate pastor of Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Austin, preached from the second chapter of Philippians. In this chapter Paul teaches us to look to Christ as our consolation, and to the work and fellowship of [...]

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Harter: Paul at Philippi

November 1, 2009

Elder Harter exposits Acts 16, following Paul’s missionary journey to Galatia and Philippi. Traveling with Paul, we can learn many lessons applicable to our Christian journey today. Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Harter: Paul and Barnabas in Conflict

October 18, 2009

At the end of Acts 15, Paul and Barnabas begin planning a return to the cities they visited in their first missionary journey together. Paul proposes the trip, and Barnabas agrees–but the agreement ends there. Elder Harter in this message explores the rift that arises between Paul and Barnabas, and finds valuable lessons for us [...]

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Harter: The Covenant

October 11, 2009

Elder Gus Harter turns to Hebrews 8 and Genesis 15 to explore the new covenant. The new covenant is the eternal covenant of salvation between God the Son and God the Spirit, witnessed by God the Father. It is the covenant of grace, made necessary because man could not keep the covenant of law. Elder [...]

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Harter: Angels

October 4, 2009

In this message, Elder Gus Harter briefly reviews what the scriptures reveal to us about angels. We know they are created beings, and messengers of God. Angels are mentioned in most books of the bible. They are spiritual beings, but on occasion the sons of Adam are blessed to see them. Of greatest interest to [...]

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Harter: Fellowship

October 4, 2009

Gus Harter traces the topic of fellowship through the new testament, beginning with John’s letter to believers, 1 John 1, giving instruction on seeking closer fellowship with Christ. Fellowship has many facets, and in this message Elder Harter examines the vertical and horizontal aspects: fellowship with Christ, and fellowship with other believers. Some of the [...]

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Harter: I Will Not Leave You Comfortless

September 27, 2009

Elder Gus Harter preaches from John 14:15-20, focusing on the promise in verse 18: “I will not leave you comfortless.” The word translated comfortless is the Greek word orphanos, from which we derive orphan in English–a parentless child. In context, Jesus was promising his disciples that as He departed, they could anticipate the arrival of [...]

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Harter: Traveling with Paul, part 3 of 3

September 6, 2009

Elder Gus Harter speaks from Acts, chapters 13 and 14. This is the third of three messages tracing Paul’s first missionary journey to southern Galatia. The church of Antioch in Syria sponsored and supported Paul’s journey. Paul spent many months among the cities of Galatia, an area in modern-day Turkey: Derbe, Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch [...]

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Harter: Traveling with Paul, part 2 of 3

August 30, 2009

This sermon is the second of two messages delivered by Elder Gus Harter outlining the first of Paul’s three missionary journeys. In this message, Elder Harter takes note of how Paul presents the gospel message appropriately for each audience. For Jews, he links the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus to the prophecies of the [...]

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Harter: Traveling with Paul, part 1 of 3

August 30, 2009

Continuing a biographical study of the apostle Paul, Elder Gus Harter outlines the first of Paul’s three missionary journeys. Though he trusted God and clearly followed the leading of the Holy Spirit, Paul had a methodical approach to his ministry. When he entered a new area, he first visited the Jewish synagogue in the largest [...]

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Harter: Godly Change

August 23, 2009

God is in the business of changing people who otherwise could not, or would not, be changed. To illustrate God’s power in the lives of His people, Elder Gus Harter pieces together a chronological biography of Saul of Tarsus, known to us today as Paul, apostle to the Gentiles. As a young man, Saul was [...]

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Ben Mozingo: Perseverance and Preservation

August 16, 2009

Brother Ben Mozingo explains that because our Savior persevered against the attacks of Satan, and endured the wrath of God for the sake of His chosen people, all God’s children will be preserved no matter what blows they are dealt in this life. Using biblical models and contemporary references to the heroic comeback fight by [...]

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Harter: The Mind of Paul

August 16, 2009

Do circumstances discourage you? Do you find that some people consistently rob you of joy? Are you beset by worry to the extent that you can’t see the good for fear of the bad? The apostle Paul has a remedy. In the book of Philippians, Paul outlines a mindset that will establish and preserve your [...]

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Harter: Playing Second Fiddle: Barnabas and Paul

August 9, 2009

Elder Harter continues a study on the life of Paul by focusing on Barnabas. Barnabas was a man with great gifts and a position of influence in the early church, but he labored diligently to build up Paul’s ministry rather than his own. In Paul, Barnabas recognized a set of gifts and talents that were [...]

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Harter: Great Things He Must Suffer

August 2, 2009

The life of Paul inspires the disciple of Christ by example. Paul suffered greatly following his conversion to Christianity, and the Bible teaches that all the disciples of Christ can expect hardship in this life. The question we must answer, for ourselves and those around us, is this: how will we respond? Because of his [...]

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Harter: The Sabbath Day

May 31, 2009

God commanded His people to remember the sabbath day and keep it holy. Old testament Jews observed strict rules surrounding sabbath days, months, and years. Violators were stoned to death! As new testament Christians, what is our obligation toward the sabbath? Should we follow old testament law as we plan our Saturday? Is Sunday the [...]

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Harter: The Creation

May 24, 2009

Elder Harter exposits the Genesis account of creation. Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Harter: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

April 5, 2009

On the first Sunday at the Johns Creek interim location, Elder Gus Harter used 1 Cor 2:2 as his text to preach a stirring sermon on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ: “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio [...]

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Elder Gus Harter “Honor our King”

February 22, 2009

Elder Harter responds to a subject that has permeated households across America these past few months as we have elected a new President for our country. With decisiveness, he reveals what God commands us to do, regardless of the political differences we may have. It is our duty to pray fervently for our president and [...]

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