First Baptist Church Wimberley Sermons

[[:encoded, "In times of uncertainty it's good to know that God is mighty, a wonderful counselor, everlasting, and peace. he created the universe, and yet works in our lives. What an awesome God!"]]

[[:encoded, "Job gives some perspective on suffering. He was blessed beyond measure. And yet, he lost it all. What did he dow with that? Well, he worshipped. But what about u? How would we respond to God in the same kind of situation? This message offers timely biblical advice on how to deal with pain and loss."]]

[[:encoded, "This message covers a story in the gospels that underscores the virtues of humility, love and service. It's a timeless story that moves us so much that we just want to strive to love others like the Savior."]]

[[:encoded, "Do we want to e a church that just survives, or do we want to be one that thrives? Of course, we want to thrive. But to do so, we need to embrace vision. And this vision needs to be local, national, and global."]]

[[:encoded, "A.W. Tozer said \"worship is the missing jewel in the church.\" Would you call yourself a true worshipper? Well when you love His church, you engage in authentic worship. This message explores the meaning of this great theme."]]

[[:encoded, "Hebrews 11 is like a Faith Hall of Fame. The Biblical characters mentioned there were people who took God at His word. If God promised something, they just believed it. We may not physically see God, but we've seen the evidence of His existence and His work in this world."]]

[[:encoded, "The grand slam is the ultimate play in baseball. In the Christian life, what is the \"grand slam,\" the one thing that is more important than anything else? Well, Jesus answers answers that, and it's in this message."]]

[[:encoded, "Scripture is a little like a manager in baseball. There comes a time in a ball game, when the manager has to make the decision. He's the final authority. In our lives, the Word of God is the final authority. When facing decisions, however big or small they may be, we should ask \"in light of what scripture says, what should we do?\""]]

[[:encoded, "When you win an argument at home, you don't really win anything except, perhaps, more conflict later. So what do you need to to do to have the \"Home Field Advantage\" in the area of conflict? James 4 gives us some good answers."]]

[[:encoded, "Watching baseball players giving signs to each other is pretty funny to the uninitiated, but they truly are communicating with each other. Communication is the key to understanding. It's amazing how God's Word gives us His model for communication. God's guiding principles are found throughout scripture. Listen as Pastor Mike talks about \"reading the signs.\""]]

[[:encoded, "If you're looking for the perfect family in scripture, you aren't gonna find it. But the Word of God is replete with life principles, that if followed, would give you the \"home field advantage.\" In this message, you'll find that the Spirit-filled life is the submissive life. \"We\" is more important than \"I,\" and \"us\" takes precedence over \"me.\""]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus measured greatness in a much different way than does the world. In fact, Jesus turned the world system upside down when He said \"if you want to be great, you must be a servant.\" Where should we serve? Acts 1:8 gives us the model: We are to serve the world, beginning with our community and region, then going way beyond our borders to reach people for Christ."]]

[[:encoded, "In Hebrews 10 it says to \"spur one another on toward love and good deeds.\" The Christian life is not to be lived in isolation. We need to connect with others. And this doesn't normally happen on Sunday mornings when we gather for worship. It happens by connecting with others in close proximity, as in a small group. When you do this, it's a benefit to yourself, to be sure. But it also greatly benefits the others in the group. Simply put, we need each other in our walk with Christ."]]

[[:encoded, "DNA contains what it takes to develop, thrive, and reproduce. In fact, our DNA can unwind and replicate itself. So what is the DNA of a great church? What are the building blocks that will help us to thrive and replicate? The first building block is encountering God through Jesus Christ. Listen now to the first message in this series."]]

[[:encoded, "Deuteronomy 6:4-9 is written to a covenant community. They are vital instructions to people who worship almighty God. If we give our lives to Christ, we have to step up the plate. The Gospel of Jesus Christ reigns supreme. this message proclaims why our children and youth ministries do what they do. It's about the Orange Strategy."]]

[[:encoded, "Our church values children and youth. We have a passion to see them grow spiritually. But we need to partner with parents and grandparents. When you think about the hours these students have at church, compared to the hours they spend in school, you can easily see how it takes a strong partnership of church and family to ensure our children and youth's spiritual growth. That's what Orange is all about."]]

[[:encoded, "Our church values children and youth. We have a passion to see them grow spiritually. But we need to partner with their parents and grandparents. When you think about the hours these students have at church, compared to the hours they spend in school, you can easily see how it takes a strong partnership between church and family to ensure our children and youth's spiritual growth. That's what Orange is all about."]]

[[:encoded, "Deuteronomy 6:4-9 is written to a covenant community. They are vital instructions to people who worship Almighty God. If we give our lives to Christ, we have to step up to the plate. The Gospel of Jesus Christ reigns supreme in everything we do. This message proclaims why our children and student ministries do what they do. It's about the Orange Strategy. What is Orange? Listen and find out!"]]

[[:encoded, "If God hasn't come through for you, don't quit! Keep seeking Him. The Canaanite woman came to Jesus, Who kept putting her off. But she persisted, and Jesus came through, acknowledging the tremendous faith of this unnamed Canaanite woman. The truth is sometimes God says \"wait\" so that our faith can grow."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus says more about Hell than Heaven in the four Gospels. This message is about Lazarus and the Rich Man. The story illustrates that we all exist for eternity in one of two places. Before we depart from this life, we should all make sure we know where we will spend eternity."]]