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Wilkesboro Baptist Church exists to lead our neighbors and the nations to follow Jesus. We accomplish this through worship, learning, serving, and replicating disciples in Wilkesboro and throughout the world.
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Genuine Faith: Eternal Reminders for Genuine Faith James 1:19-27Tad CraigEternal Reminders for Genuine FaithQuick to understandSlow to speakSlow to angerProduce righteousness of GodPut away wickednessReceive God’s wordPractice the truths of the BibleWorship through loveGuard yourself from the stains of the worldPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Blueprint for Spiritual Growth2 Peter 1:5-11Steve RobinsonPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Title: The Blessing of Being Steadfast Text: James 1:12-18 Chris HefnerThesis: We are blessed if we remain steadfast under trials. Three Questions about Remaining Steadfast:Why should we remain steadfast? Three Reasons: 1. Because of the certainty of future rewards. 2. Because of the consequences of present trials. 3. Because of the contribution of Divine grace. How do we remain steadfast? Three Responses: 1. Receive and live by the Word of truth. 2. Anticipate temptation's internal and external deceptiveness. 3. Be loved by and love God.Who do we look to when we fail to remain steadfast? Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Deacon Commissioning Chris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Great Expectations: James 1:5-11Josh Pinkerton4 ExpectationsExpect God to grant wisdom generouslyExpect doubt to limit our prayersExpect our lowness to bring highnessExpect His Highness to bring lowness4 Applications:Pray for wisdomPray in faithHope in the KingdomChase things that lastPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
James: Genuine FaithJames 1:1-4Tad Craig1. Find joy in your change of perspective. *You cannot escape trials, so change your mental narrative. *Recognize that the testing is to build strength.2. Understand the value of the tests. *Build your faith past your emotions. *Equip your faith for strength beyond yourself.3. Only through maturing in the Holy Spirit will your faith become genuine. *The tests of our faith allow us to practice for improvement. *The Holy Spirit fills the real needs in our lives.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Message: Jesus as GodText: Matthew 1:22-23Chris HefnerJesus as God Means Three GiftsImmanuel: “God with us.”God. Christmas means we get the gift of knowing God.With. Christmas means we get the gift of God coming down.Us. Christmas means we get the gift of a relationship with God.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Sermon: Jesus as KingText: Ephesians 1:22-23Chris HefnerJesus as King is a gift to the church.The Dimensions of Jesus’ KingdomThe Nature of Jesus’ Kingdom is Theological.The Tenure of Jesus’ Kingdom is Eternal.The Extent of Jesus’ Kingdom is Cosmic—Universal, Political, Spiritual.The Front of Jesus’ Kingdom is Ecclesial.The Gifts to the Church of Jesus’ KingdomWe don’t have to fear the powers of lesser kingdoms.We are and we get the inheritance of the kingdom.We get the fulfillment and joy of Jesus as our King and Bridegroom.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Elder Commissioning Chris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Title: Jesus as Priest who Gives Us Salvation Text: Hebrews 7:23-25 Chris Hefner As Priest Jesus gives the gift of Salvation. Four Questions about Jesus and his priestly office:What does a priest do?A priest represents people to God and God to people.What does Jesus uniquely do as the Great High Priest?Jesus saves through his priestly ministry.Jesus intercedes through his priestly ministry.What gifts does Jesus, our Priest, give us?Gift of salvation—receive by faith.Gift of access—practice it by prayer.How are these gifts possible?Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Titus: The Gospel as the Baseline for Sound DoctrineChris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Title: Jesus as Prophet who Gives Us the Word Text: Hebrews 1:2; Luke 4:16-22Chris HefnerJesus gives the gift of His Word as he is God’s Prophet.Two Aspects of Jesus’ Prophetic MinistryJesus tells us the truth about God—Revelation.Jesus tells us the truth about ourselves—illumination. Five Gifts that Jesus’ Prophetic Ministry BringsGospel—good news to the spiritually poor.Freedom—from sin, self, society, Satan.Healing—from spiritual and relational brokenness.Justice—for those oppressed by the enemy.Jubilee—restoration of God’s creation.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Title: Reject or Receive: “Leah: God’s Gracious Generosity to an Unwanted Girl” Text: Genesis 29 and 30Chris Hefner Three Reasons We Need the Good NewsThe comprehensiveness of our sins.The depth of our longings.The futility of our solutions (idols). Three Ways God Intervenes with the Good NewsGod intervenes long before we notice—His Sovereignty.God’s interventions are always worthy of praise—His Worth.God intervenes in order to redeem—His Purpose.
Titus: Sound Doctrine in Daily LifeChris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Title: Reject or Receive: “Rachel: The Danger of Self-Absorption as Idolatry” Text: Genesis 29:15-20; 30:1-3; 14-18; 22-24; 31:19; 34-35; 35:17-20Chris Hefner Two General Observations about IdolatryWe can idolize what we have.We can idolize what we don’t have.Six Symptoms of IdolatrySmugnessEnvyStrifeResentmentObsessionDissatisfactionOne Solution to IdolatryWe need to know and worship the One True God.Please reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Titus: The Character and Necessity of Sound DoctrineChris Hefner
Title: Reject or Receive: “Jacob: The Blessing of a Broken Man Wrestling with an Electing God”Text: Genesis 32:22-32Chris Hefner Stages of ConversionThe journey reveals our need.a. We need to experience the consequences of our sin.b. We need to develop a true view of God.The wrestling match illustrates our opportunity to meet God.a. Our unconverted souls are at war with God.b. God doesn’t need to wrestle with us, but he does.The blessing of conversion marks and changes us.a. We need to be marked by God.b. We need to be changed by God.
Titus: The Greatness and Practicality of God and his Gospel Chris Hefner
Title: Reject or Receive: “Esau: The Folly of Uncontrolled Appetites” (the Unrestrained Self)Text: Genesis 25:29-34; 27:37-42; 28:6-9; Romans 9:12-13Chris Hefner 1. The Causes of the Unrestrained SelfNatureNurture2. The Casualties of the Unrestrained SelfDiscernmentSelf-awarenessRelationshipsHoliness and morality3. The Cure for the Unrestrained SelfA Changed Heart
Title: Reject or Receive: “Lot and his Wife: The Destructive Allure of Worldly Allegiances” Text: Genesis 19Chris HefnerTwo Truths that Startle1. We’re startled by the sins of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.2. We’re startled by the juxtaposition of the judgment and grace of God.Two Warnings Against Worldly Allegiances1. Beware of the progressive nature of the world’s allure.2. Beware of looking to anything other than God for your security or salvation for it ensures destruction.One Solution to the World’s Allure1. We must look to God who alone can bring goodness from the depths of our depravity.
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