First Baptist Church Wimberley Sermons

[[:encoded, "Join Scott Tidwell as he offers practical teaching out of 1 Peter chapter 2. Peter was a witness of Christ’s sufferings (5:1); he knew that his Lord had done no sin and that He was condemned wrongfully. In word, attitude, and deed, our Lord set a perfect example for us to follow. He did not argue; He did not fight back; He did not revile His accusers after they had reviled Him. He simply committed Himself to His Father and left the outcome with Him. Since He lives in us (Gal. 2:20), He can enable us to act as He acted when the world persecutes us."]]

[[:encoded, "How do Christians live in a place, a time, a culture, that isn’t compatible with their beliefs? The big answer is that you have to realize that home for Christians is not a Place. It's a Person. Join Matt Lombardi as he delves into this timely topic with the scripture passage 1 Peter 2:11-17."]]

[[:encoded, "New Testament believers are God's People. And if we are God's People, how did we get there? What did we get? Who did we get if from, and what do we do with it? Scott Tidwell answers these questions here. Give it a listen."]]

[[:encoded, "For today's message, Scott Tidwell presents the ideas that 1) New Testament believers are God's people, 2) Believers are the true children of Abraham, 3) the Church is the the People of God, and 4) Jesus Christ sends believers into all the world.\n\nThe \"Living Stones\" that Peter talks about in his first epistle become a \"Living House.\""]]

[[:encoded, "Today we're beginning a new series on Knowing the Hope of God. We have a secure hope in Jesus that empowers us with joy in our suffering. And today we're asking the question, \"Is Your Hope Passing or Permanent?\"\n\nPermanent hope can hold up in our mess, provides joy in our suffering, and is part of God's bigger plan. Thanks for joining us! We hope you can tune in each week to our series on knowing the hope of God."]]

[[:encoded, "Today we want to talk about the resurrection of Christ. This central event of religious history 1) validates Jesus Christ's identity as the divine Son of God, 2) demonstrates His victory over sin and death, and 3) secures the present salvation and physical resurrection of all believers. Happy Easter!"]]

[[:encoded, "Today's talk is not for the faint of heart; we're looking at issues that don't have neat and tidy answers.\n\nJacob had some really bad qualities: He was a deceiver and manipulator. But Jacob's story doesn't just begin and end with him. It's a story about God and His faithfulness, about His love relationship with one of the most unlikely candidates."]]

[[:encoded, "Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us to \"finish the race before us.\" But what's the motivation to do this? It's God's faithfulness. And the greatest evidence of His faithfulness is Jesus!"]]

[[:encoded, "God is faithful! We can trust God. He proves Himself over and over. Throughout scripture we see God coming through. Even in our own lives we can look back and see how faithful He is.\nBut we still struggle with the question \"Is God going to come through this time?\" This common insecurity is a scheme of Satan and a big problem for us because we cannot know the future. This is where faith comes in.\n\nWhat about you? God is extending His faithfulness to you. He is busy writing your life’s story, all the while wanting you to trust Him."]]

[[:encoded, "Today's scripture passage deals with what is probably the most difficult test that Abraham ever faced. And he passed! But what about when God tests us? Tests from God are tailor-made to bring about God's best for you. Listen as Pastor Scott discusses these things. We hope you find comfort and strength \"knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance\" (James 1:3)."]]

[[:encoded, "Have you ever breathed a sigh of relief and said \"it’s about time?\" Have you ever waited for something or someone to finally come through or come around? I am sure we all can say yes to these questions. Have you ever thought, “God, what is taking you so long?” I know I have. It is hard to wait on something or someone.\n\nThis message gives much needed insight into the process of waiting for answers, as difficult as it can be. At the end you'll see that it's God who is waiting on YOU. Trust Him today!"]]

[[:encoded, "The names of Sodom and Gomorrah ring in our ears as cities of debauchery and perversion. In fact the two cities were so bad that God burned them to the ground. When you read about these two cities in Genesis, the compelling part isn't their destruction, but the encounter between God and Abraham. Listen now as Pastor Scott deals with this well known scripture passage."]]

[[:encoded, "Listen to this message about the life of Abraham. It centers around a time that Abraham needed reminding about some Godly truths. Today God also reminds us about things, such as that He loves us, He saves us, and He makes us new and gives us a new name and identity!"]]

[[:encoded, "When God makes a promise He keeps it! We, on the other hand, have a problem keeping our promises. So let's be thankful that \"all of God’s promises are yes and amen\" (2 Corinthians 1:20). Join us as we look at Genesis 15 where God makes a promise to Abraham. And maybe we can learn how to respond to God's promises today!"]]

[[:encoded, "We are defined by our choices. Every decision becomes a destiny. And the most important choice is what you make about Jesus. How is choosing wisely related to God's faithfulness? Listen to Pastor Scott as he deals with this topic in this glimpse into the life of Abraham."]]

[[:encoded, "Today, we are starting a new series in Genesis about Knowing God’s Faithfulness. We will take a deep look at how God displayed His faithfulness through the lives of several people in different circumstances.\n\nWe start with Abraham. When God spoke to Abraham his name was Abram. I am sure Abram had heard the promise made in the garden of one who would bruise the serpent’s head. So when God spoke, Abram heard his voice.\n\nWe gather in worship today because this one man believed and obeyed. The adventure of Abraham is still unfolding today. Will you listen to the voice of God and obey?"]]

[[:encoded, "We somehow have relegated the account of Noah as either mythical or childish. It is neither. It is profound and applies to our lives today. Geological evidence is overwhelming that the flood of the earth was in fact an event that changed the course of the whole planet. Because the flood was real the account of Noah is real. Noah knew God through obeying an outrageous assignment. Let's trace the scarlet thread and discover the profound promise of God in the life of Noah."]]

[[:encoded, "Today we are discovering Knowing God by taking a look at the first recorded worship gathering. I titled this talk the curse of preference. We have a tendency to do what we like to do. When it comes to expressing love to God we fall into this trap. We like what we like and we expect God to be ok with whatever makes us “feel good.\" Maybe you have been worshipping wrong all these years. Maybe not. What response does Jesus want you to make today?"]]

[[:encoded, "There is a deep longing in the heart of every human - to love and be loved, to know and be known. We are looking for connection. And God is all about relationships - yours to Him and yours to each other. Come to the cross and find the joy of true and real relationships."]]

[[:encoded, "God created everything! Listen as Pastor Scott discusses the very first words of the Old Testament. The beautiful thing is that God can even re-create each of us through Christ: 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us that if we are in Christ, we are a NEW creation!"]]