Williamsburg Baptist Church

“Being a gay Christian is a very difficult thing to be. You’re either too gay for the Christians, or too Christian for the gays. And society made you pick: You can either be gay, or you can be Christian. And I don’t fit in this crowd, but I don’t fit in with that crowd either.” (Michael D. Jones)   WBC Stories is a new, periodic series we are launching via Youtube and our podcast, in which we'll invite members and friends of our church to share stories from their journey of faith. One of the challenges of being church together is getting to know one another in deep, meaningful ways—and the pandemic has made that harder than ever! By listening in, you'll get to know Michael in a deeper way, with the hope that in turn you might feel inspired to share some of your story, too. We also believe it’s important to share stories like these to point to God’s presence in our lives all along the way. Thanks so much to Michael for his willingness to share, and thank you for taking time to listen in!

The sermon you are about to listen to is called “You Don't Belong Here.” It was part of our worship for April 25th, 2021, and is based on the  Narrative Lectionary reading for this Sunday (Acts 8:26–40). We have some great opportunities for spiritual formation and discipleship right now. Please check out our website at www.williamsburgbaptist.com for more information. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Thanks so much for listening. Enjoy!

The sermon you are about to listen to is called “There are No Good Guys.” It was part of our worship for April 18th, 2021, and is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for this Sunday (Acts 6:1–8:1, with some omissions for the sake of brevity). We have some great opportunities for spiritual formation and discipleship coming up. Please check out our website at www.williamsburgbaptist.com for more information. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Thanks so much for listening. Enjoy!

This week's sermon is based on Luke 24:13–35, which is the Narrative Lectionary reading for the second Sunday in the Easter season this year. We are so grateful to Rev. Robbie Jones Miller for her willingness to step into the pulpit for us! Rev. Miller currently works at the Virginia Baptist Historical Society/Center for Baptist Heritage and Studies on the campus of the University of Richmond. She graduated from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond with a Master of Divinity degree in 2017. She served as the Children's Ministry Associate at Central Baptist Church in Chesterfield County while in seminary. Before attending seminary, Robbie taught elementary school for seven years. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 2007 with a Master of Teaching in Elementary Education degree and a Bachelor of Arts in English degree. She is originally from Franklin County, Virginia, but now resides in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, Alex Miller. If you’d like to find out more about our congregation, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

Happy Easter! We're so glad you are listening. The sermon you are about to listen to is based on Luke 24:1–12, which is the Narrative Lectionary reading for Easter this year. Whether you are a member of our church, are looking for a church home, or just dropped in out of the blue, we are really glad you are listening in. We hope you enjoy the sermon, and that it is helpful on your spiritual journey. During this strange pandemic year, we are offering some Zoom-based spiritual formation classes and other opportunities to connect with our  church family. If you’d like to find out more, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

The sermon you are about to listen to is called “Open Your Eyes.” It was part of our worship for March 21, 2021, and is based on Luke 19:1–10,  which is the Narrative Lectionary reading for the fifth Sunday of the  Lenten Season. Whether you are a member of our church, are looking for a church  home, or just dropped in out of the blue, we are really glad you are  listening in. We hope you enjoy the sermon, and that it is helpful on  your spiritual journey. During this strange pandemic year, we are offering some Zoom-based  spiritual formation classes and other opportunities to connect with our  church family. If you’d like to find out more, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

The sermon you are about to listen to is called “Go to Hades.” It was part of our worship for March 14, 2021, and is based on Luke 16:19–31, which is the Narrative Lectionary reading for the fourth Sunday of the Lenten Season.  Whether you are a member of our church, are looking for a church home, or just dropped in out of the blue, we are really glad you are listening in. We hope you enjoy the sermon, and that it is helpful on your spiritual journey. During this strange pandemic year, we are offering some Zoom-based spiritual formation classes and other opportunities to connect with our church family. If you’d like to find out more, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

The sermon you are about to listen to is called “We Made It.” It was recorded for March 7, 2021 It is based on Luke 15:1–32, which is the Narrative Lectionary reading for the third Sunday of the Lenten Season. The sermon itself focuses on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Whether you are a member of our church, are looking for a church home, or just dropped in out of the blue… we are really glad you are listening in. We hope you enjoy the sermon, and that it is helpful on your spiritual journey. During this strange pandemic year, we are offering some Zoom-based spiritual formation classes and other opportunities to connect with our church family. If you’d like to find out more, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

The sermon you are about to listen to is called “500,000.” It was recorded for February 28, 2021. It is based on Luke 13:1–9, which is the Narrative Lectionary reading for the second Sunday of the Lenten Season. During this strange pandemic year, we are offering some Zoom-based spiritual formation classes and other opportunities to connect with our church family. If you’d like to find out more, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgbaptist1828. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Whether you are a long-time member of our church, are just dropping  in, or live on the other side of the world, we are really glad you are  listening in. Hope you enjoy the sermon.

This sermon was recorded for February 21, 2021, and is entitled “There Are No Bad Guys.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the sixth Sunday of the Epiphany season, which is Luke chapter 10, verses 25–37: The Parable of the Good Samaritan. During this strange pandemic year, we are offering some Zoom-based spiritual formation classes and other opportunities to connect with our church family. If you’d like to find out more about these opportunities, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgbaptist1828. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Whether you are a long-time member of our church, are just dropping in, or live on the other side of the world, we are really glad you are listening in. Enjoy the sermon.

This sermon was recorded for February 14, 2021, and is entitled “Mountaintop Highs and Valley Reality.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the sixth Sunday of the Epiphany season, which is Luke chapter 9, verses 28–36.  Our guest preacher this week is Rev. Tom Baynham. Tom is the Senior Pastor at Friedens United Church of Christ in St. Charles, Missouri. Tom is a native of Richmond, VA and has served congregations in Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, New Hampshire, and Missouri. Tom: Welcome! 
We are grateful for your willingness to join us, and to share words of wisdom, encouragement, and challenge today. During this strange pandemic year, we are offering some Zoom-based spiritual formation classes and other opportunities to connect with our church family. If you’d like to find out more, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you! Whether you are a member of our church, or are just dropping in, we are really glad you are listening in. Hope you enjoy the sermon.

This sermon was recorded for February 7, 2021, and is entitled “Mrs. Lemon.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the fifth Sunday of the Epiphany season, which is Luke chapter 7, verses 1–17. Whether you are a member of our church, are looking for a church home, or just dropped in out of the blue… we are really glad you are listening in. During this strange pandemic year, we are offering some Zoom-based spiritual formation classes and other opportunities to connect with our church family. If you’d like to find out more, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you!

This sermon was recorded for January 31, 2021, and is entitled “Breathe.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the third Sunday of the Epiphany season, which is Luke chapter 6, verses 1–11. Whether you are a member of our church, are looking for a church home, or just dropped in out of the blue, we’re so glad you’re listening. If you’d like to find out more about our congregation, check us out at www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you!

This sermon was recorded for January 24, 2021, and is entitled “The Sun Also Rises.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the third Sunday of the Epiphany season, which is Luke chapter 5, verses 1–11. Whether you are a member of our church, or live in another state or on the other side of the world, we’re so glad you’re listening. If you’d like to find out more about our congregation, check us out at www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you!

This sermon was recorded for January 17, 2021 and is entitled “The Power of Words.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the second Sunday of the Epiphany season, which is Luke chapter 4, verses 14–30. This week we welcome Rev. Mandy England Cole as our guest preacher.  We hope this sermon is meaningful and helpful for you on your spiritual journey. To find out more about our congregation, head over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com.

This sermon was recorded for January 10, 2021, and is entitled “Muddy Waters.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the first Sunday of the Epiphany season, which is Luke chapter 3, verses 1–22, and centers on Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist. Whether you are a longtime member or are just tuning in out of the blue, we are glad you are listening. We hope you enjoy the sermon, and that it is helpful on your spiritual journey. To find out more about our congregation, head over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com.

This sermon was recorded for January 3, 2021, and is entitled “#parentingfail.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the second Sunday of the Christmas season, which is Luke chapter 2, verses 41–52. We’re so glad you are listening. If you’d like to find out more about our congregation, check us out at www.williamsburgbaptist.com. We’d love to hear from you!

This sermon was recorded for December 27, 2020, and is entitled “Enough.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the fourth week of Advent, which is Luke chapter 2, verses 21–38. We’re so glad you are listening. If you’d like to find out more about our congregation, check us out at www.williamsburgbaptist.com. We’d love to hear from you!

This sermon was recorded for December 20, 2020, and is entitled “What to Expect When You Aren’t Expecting.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the fourth week of Advent, which is Luke  1:26–45. To find out more about our congregation, head over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com.

This sermon was recorded for December 13, 2020, and is entitled “Joy in the Rubble.” It is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for the third week of Advent, which is Isaiah chapter 61, verses 1–11.  Whether you are a longtime member or are just tuning in out of the blue, we are glad you are listening. We hope you enjoy the sermon, and that it is helpful on your spiritual journey. To find out more about our congregation, head over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com.