First Baptist Church Wimberley Sermons

[[:encoded, "In Matthew 6 Jesus gave us the model prayer, often referred to as \"The Lord's Prayer,\" but it doesn't begin with \"now I lay me down to sleep.\" This prayer is prayed as an afterthought at so many events. But it is truly the model prayer for every believer. When it comes to learning how to pray as a family, this immortal biblical text is the place to begin."]]

[[:encoded, "The Creator of the world, the One true God, wants to have a conversation with us through prayer. He wants us to come into His presence and have fellowship with Him. What an awesome privilege! According to the author of Hebrews, we are to come boldly into God's presence. Help us, Lord, to have a vibrant prayer life."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus asks us to do some things in secret. Giving to the needy, praying, and fasting are some of those things. Listen to this message to comprehend how important these things are to God, and how He blesses those who take part in these spiritual disciplines."]]

[[:encoded, "Who are you to love? You are to love all the people you come in contact with. Jesus tells us to love our enemies and do good to them. If you're having a difficult time with this, ask God to help you. It's not a matter of feelings; it's a matter of doing the right thing."]]

[[:encoded, "There's a fine line between protecting ourselves and retaliation. Christ tells us to \"turn the other cheek,\" but it's so hard. Instead of retaliation and retribution, we need to look for reconciliation. Our Lord tells us to \"love our enemies.\""]]

[[:encoded, "In Jesus' day, Pharisees made oaths all the time, but were always looking for loopholes. But Jesus says that oaths shouldn't even be necessary. Our \"yes\" should mean \"yes,\" and our \"no\" mean \"no.\" The bottom line is our character means more than our words."]]

[[:encoded, "Read just a few pages of the New Testament, and you find that Jesus said some really hard things. This message has to do with one such subject: Divorce. As you listen, consider the 1) Permanence of Marriage, 2) Problem of Divorce, and 3) Possible Exceptions."]]

[[:encoded, "We can pretend that pornography is not a big problem in our culture, but we'd be wrong. It is rampant. It leads to lust, which sometimes leads to adultery. Jesus says that if a man even looks at a woman lustfully, he has committed adultery in his heart. This message encourages all of us to guard our minds, our eyes, and our ways."]]

[[:encoded, "When we're angry with another person it's a big deal with God. Therefore, it should be a big deal to us. Jesus equated being angry with another with murder itself! If we have that kind of anger, we're liable to judgment."]]

[[:encoded, "We talk a lot about grace. But the Bible teaches that there is a law. And this law applies to us today. We may live in a different culture and time, but what God said then is still true today. So when you read the Word of God and ask yourself, \"does this stuff apply to me?,\" rest assured it does."]]

[[:encoded, "In ancient times salt was used to purify and to heal. But the primary purpose of salt was to preservative. Jesus was saying then as well as today that we are to be a preservative in the culture around us. As we are doing so, He also wants us to let His light shine. Put another way, we are to make an impact for Christ in our world today."]]

[[:encoded, "The movie \"God is Not Dead\" had to do with Christianity vs. Atheism, which leads to so many other questions, such as the one having to do with creation vs. evolution. Listen as Pastors Mike and Kyle share a well-reasoned defense for the biblical view of creationism."]]

[[:encoded, "What you believe about salvation and other things are based on your worldview. Your worldview is the lens through which you see things. In fact, what you believe about Genesis 1:1 determines what you believe about everything else."]]

[[:encoded, "There are three foundational truths about the Noahic Covenant: 1) It's unconditional. 2) It applies to all living creatures, and 3) It was sealed with a sign. To understand these three truths is to understand the hope and value of human life: Although our culture is more and more devaluing human life, with God's help, we must stand for the sanctity of life."]]

[[:encoded, "The Stoever's continue their \"Relationship Road Trip\" series with this message on maintaining \"Fuel for the Journey.\""]]

[[:encoded, "There was a Mindset around Noah's Ark: The world was violent and corrupt. There was also the Making of the Ark itself: It wasn't until the mid-19th century before a ship was built that was larger than the ark. Also, there was the Message of the Ark: There are waves of justice, as well as waves of grace. It really comes down to this: God in His holiness has to punish sin, but God in His grace offers payment for our sin through His Son."]]

[[:encoded, "\"Noah found favor in the eyes of The Lord.\" Perhaps that's why God called him to Salvation, to Serve, and to Share. Four characteristics of Noah stand out: 1) He was righteous. 2) He was blameless. 3) He walked with God, and 4) He did all that God commanded. Can these same things be said of us?"]]

[[:encoded, "Who would ever start a movement talking about the persecution that is bound to come if you embrace it? That's what Christ did. It will cost you if you sign up for what He is calling you to. If you're ever persecuted, 1) learn to grow through the pain, 2) learn to wait--because \"great is your reward in heaven,\" and 3) learn to pray."]]

[[:encoded, "God has called us to live a life of righteousness. But when we do, some people will hate us. Jesus assures us that we're blessed when we are persecuted. This message deals with the reality, response, and result, of persecution. Be strong and courageous when you face it. God is on your side!"]]

[[:encoded, "Hebrews 2 asks the question \"how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?\" The Author of our Salvation, Jesus, is a Great Savior, a Divine Sustainer, and a Great Sacrifice. He also gives us a Great Offer (grace and mercy). But there is a Great Danger, which is simply neglecting Him."]]