First Baptist Church Wimberley Sermons

[[:encoded, "Jesus scared His disciples to death one night on the sea of Galilee. The disciples were in a boat in the middle of a storm. That was scary enough. But then they saw what appeared to be a ghost walking on the water in the middle of the night. In fact, the ghost was walking toward them. Who was that \"Ghost?\" Listen now as Pastor Mike relates this amazing story, along with the the life principle that goes along with it: \"If you want to have what you've never had, you need to do what you've never done.\""]]

[[:encoded, "Total surrender to God is what overcomes fear in your life. Caleb is an amazing example of one who lived a life of faith in spite of the fear of others. This message starts with recollections from a mission trip to Jamaica. Students and adults laid aside their fear and embraced faith as they went to serve the Lord on this mission trip. Listen now to understand the principles of living a life of faith."]]

[[:encoded, "Paul and Silas were in jail. They weren't your usual prisoners, for they could be found praising God and singing hymns to Him. Talk about making the most of your circumstances! Once during a violent earthquake, a frightened jailer pleaded with Paul and Silas, \"what must I do to be saved?\" Check out the rest of the story as you listen to this message!"]]

[[:encoded, "These three guys were unalterably shaped by their perpective of God. Let's learn from them, as we see how our own perspective of God determines so many things, from our attitudes to our afterlife."]]

[[:encoded, "Scripture teaches there is a spiritual battle going on. The story of Elisha and his servant illustrate this. Remember when we are in the midst of spiritual warfare, that the battle is all around us, that the battle is the Lord2019s, and that the battle is won by prayers of faith."]]

[[:encoded, "America was settled by people looking for God. Think of the pilgrims who came over here in 1620. The, read the state charters. They continually give thanks to God for His provision, and ask the Almighty for His guidance. Daniel chapter 5 recounts the story of Belshazzar, who was only looking to indulge his own pleasures. God told him his time was up. Today, pastor Mike asks the question, \"Is America soon going to see the 'handwriting on the wall?'\""]]

[[:encoded, "In Ephesians Paul instructs us to walk in a manner worthy of the calling. But what calling is he talking about? You've been called from darkness into light, which is the essence of the Gospel of Christ. And this Gospel is not just a one-time event. It is your life. You weren't saved for a moment, but for eternity."]]

[[:encoded, "In Ephesians, Paul instructs us to walk in a manner worthy of the calling. But what calling is he talking about? You've been called from darkness into light. This is the essence of the Gospel of Christ. And the Gospel is not just a one time event. It is your life. You weren't saved for a moment, but for eternity!"]]

[[:encoded, "Today marks a new series: Amazing Stories. Noah was a great man of faith, a righteous and blameless man, according to scripture. See now why Noah was such a wonderful example to all of us."]]

[[:encoded, "Pastor Mike continues in his series on Jude."]]

[[:encoded, "Pastor Mike continues in the Jude series, Contend for the Faith."]]

[[:encoded, "Part 2 in the message series."]]

[[:encoded, "The writer of Jude wanted His letter to encourage its readers. But he realized there was a battle for the truth of the gospel. That same battle rages on even today. Jude's central message then and now is \"contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people\" (Jude 3)."]]

[[:encoded, "When you love someone, you pursue them with all your heart. God is like that toward us. This message is all about God's goodness and mercy. It's a promise from God that these gifts are ours if the Lord is our Shepherd."]]

[[:encoded, "Psalm 23:5 gives us an unusual image: \"God prepares a table for me in the presence of my enemies.\" Yes, God cares for each of us in every situation, including the rough times. Anyone who has read Psalm 23 knows this in His head. But now let's all know it in our hearts: God loves and cares for you!"]]

[[:encoded, "God is interested in the very best for us. Fact is, sometimes our sin nature keeps us from knowing His best for us. But God wants to do do more than just give us direction. He wants to take us to a destination."]]

[[:encoded, "God is always with us in the highs and lows of life, but often it's in the valleys that we see Him most clearly. In fact, if you're going to have peace in your life, you'll have to go through some valleys. But here's the promise: The scripture doesn't say you will walk IN the valley. It says you will walk THROUGH the valley. If you're a believer, problems are temporary , but His blessings are eternal."]]

[[:encoded, "God is our protector. He wants to give us rest and peace. When we understand the promises of God, it helps us to gain a better appreciation of \"He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters.\" Let God, the Shepherd, be your Protector today."]]

[[:encoded, "The original word for \"Lord\" in the Bible is so sacred that those who first wrote the words of scripture wouldn't even say the name. This speaks of how powerful is God! He is omnipotent and eternal. And yet, this same God is our shepherd, personally interested in each of us. The Great Shepherd provides, protects, guides and directs us."]]

[[:encoded, "Pastor Mike plays the part of Simon of Cyrene as he performs this moving monologue. At first Simon says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but by the end of the story, he realizes he was actually in the right place at the right time."]]