First Baptist Church Wimberley Sermons

[[:encoded, "Be inspired as you see what God has been doing for us and through us. And take a glimpse into what our future could be under God's direction. To God be the glory!"]]

[[:encoded, "God uses ordinary people, who have been transformed by his grace, to accomplish his will. When God calls us to join him in his work, he gives us the provisions we need to complete the work."]]

[[:encoded, "Join us in the journey of a man who was asked by Jesus, \"do you want to get well?\" The man's reaction was surprising: Instead of simply answering \"yes,\" he started making excuses. Thankfully the power of Jesus trumped the man's brokenness, as it does ours today."]]

[[:encoded, "God is the one who changes our lives. Therefore, when He says \"come and see\" we should pay attention and go with Him where He leads. Every one of us has been hard-wired by God to be seekers of truth. And we will find that Truth when we say \"yes\" to His calling."]]

[[:encoded, "Our church family has always been a people, and not a building. We build lives that honor God. We do so by connecting, growing, serving and sharing. With this God-inspired vision, we can make a difference in our world."]]

[[:encoded, "Because I'm loved, I can give love. Because I have received grace, I can give grace. Because God provides for me, I can give of my resources. Because God has given His life for me, I can give my life to Him. I will live generously."]]

[[:encoded, "The peace you've found with God is personal. Therefore, you can share it in a personal way. Don't look to formulas when sharing your faith. Simply share the peace of God--how He gave you peace and can give others the same."]]

[[:encoded, "We serve God by serving people. He saved us so that we might serve. And besides that, it's so fulfilling to the Christian life. Let's all do the good that needs to be done in our church, communities, and around the world!"]]

[[:encoded, "We are saved to know Jesus in an intimate relationship. But following Jesus should redefine every relationship we have, as well."]]

[[:encoded, "Worship is a vital part of church life. We need to do it together. \"Don't forsake the assemblying of yourselves together,\" is what scripture says. It's more than about singing. And worship calls us to obedience. True worship comes by the Spirit and is based on the truth which is revealed in the Word of God."]]

[[:encoded, "Healthy things grow. This should be true of the Church. After all, it's true in every other sphere of life, regardless of the environment. The Church is the visible expression of the invisible God. As such, the Church should always be passionate about the things Jesus is passionate about."]]

[[:encoded, "Acts 1:8 speaks of the power the Church has received from the Holy Spirit. In this message you'll discover how the power of the Church is found in its unity, and how the power of God is displayed through His people."]]

[[:encoded, "When Jesus gave the great commission it applied to all of us. When it comes to making disciples, we can't say \"that's not my gift.\" In fact, the text literally means \"as you are going,\" make disciples. Let's make it a lifestyle to share the good news of Christ wherever we go."]]

[[:encoded, "A lawyer asked Jesus, \"how do I inherit eternal life?\" Then Jesus asked him a question. \"What is written in the law? How do you read it?\" The lawyer answered with one of the most familiar statements in all of scripture: The Great Commandment. This message gives us insights on how to live it out -- how to love God and love others."]]

[[:encoded, "The third session of our Summer Soak series. The Key Truth: The real test of spiritual maturity is found in the way believers obey God and demonstrate His love to one another."]]

[[:encoded, "Session 2 of our Summer Soak Bible Study in 1 John. Key Truth: The genuine Christian will deal effectively with sin through genuine confession and repentance."]]

[[:encoded, "The first session of our Summer Soak series in 1 John. Key Truth: What we believe concerning the person and redemptive work of Christ is the most important aspect of our lives. If one is wrong about Jesus, he will be wrong in life."]]

[[:encoded, "The first message in our Summer Soak series with Dr. Stan Weatherford, which focuses on the book of 1 John. The key truth is that we know Jesus to make Him known. There's so much power in your personal testimony. And your testimony connects you to a larger reality - the fellowship and joy of the church."]]

[[:encoded, "If you don't know why, then why bother? Why in the world do we do what we do? Because we are a Christ-centered, Holy Spirit empowered, missionally focused movement called the Church. When you know the \"why,\" you can move on the \"what.\" The \"what\" is found in Isaiah 61:1-4."]]

[[:encoded, "We are God's solution. God wants us to join Him in His rescue mission. When you read the Sermon on the Mount, you might say to yourself, \"I can't do this!\" And that's exactly where God wants you--in a state of surrender to His will. That's when God can use you for His Kingdom. In this message we learn that we (the Church) are the \"only\" salt of the earth, and the \"only\" light of the world. Let's never forget that."]]