First Baptist Church Wimberley Sermons

Send us a text17 Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. 18 But the Lord said to David my father, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart. 19 Nevertheless, you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.’ 20 Now the Lord has fulfilled his promise that he made. For I have risen in the place of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised, and I have built the house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.

Send us a text4 Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people;    help me when you save them,5 that I may look upon the prosperity of your chosen ones,    that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation,    that I may glory with your inheritance.

Send us a textIn this message from Luke 19:41–20:8, we see both the deep affection and absolute authority of Jesus on display. He weeps over Jerusalem for missing “the time of His visitation,” reminding us of His heart for those who still don’t see Him as Savior and calling us to care for the lost in the same way. Jesus then cleanses the temple and teaches daily in it, showing that God’s people are meant to be a house of prayer and that every believer—now a temple of the Holy Spirit—is called to cling to every word that comes from God. As His authority is challenged by the religious leaders, we’re confronted with our own motivations: Do we truly recognize Jesus as the Son of God, and are we living to please Him or to please people? This passage invites us not to miss the good news of His visitation, but to respond to the gospel with repentance, faith, and wholehearted devotion. 

Send us a textOne day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up 2 and said to him, “Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority.”

Send us a text28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’” 32 So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. 33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” 35 And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.

Send us a text12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Send us a text5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,    and do not lean on your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge him,    and he will make straight your paths.7 Be not wise in your own eyes;    fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.8 It will be healing to your flesh    and refreshment to your bones.9 Honor the Lord with your wealth    and with the firstfruits of all your produce;10 then your barns will be filled with plenty,    and your vats will be bursting with wine.11 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline    or be weary of his reproof,12 for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,    as a father the son in whom he delights.

Send us a textRejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!    Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!Behold, your king is coming to you;    righteous and having salvation is he,humble and mounted on a donkey,    on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Send us a textIn this message from Luke 19:28–40, “Here Comes the King,” we see why Jesus is the better King worth following. As He rides into Jerusalem, Jesus shows that He knows all things, keeps His promises, and comes in humility just as Scripture foretold. He is the King who brings true peace with God and with others, even as He heads toward the cross.We also see that Jesus is the King who cannot be dethroned—no religious leader, government, or cultural pressure can silence His glory. If His followers were quiet, even the rocks would cry out in praise. This message invites us, especially as we move toward Advent and Christmas, to trust this King more deeply, find our peace in Him, and respond with joyful, shameless worship to the One who gave His life for us and is worthy of all our praise.

Send us a text29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’”

Send us a text16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Send us a text13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Send us a text5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Send us a textIn this message from Luke 19:11–27, we hear Jesus’ parable of the minas as He nears Jerusalem, with the crowd expecting an immediate political kingdom. Instead, Jesus points them to a kingdom that comes through His suffering, death, and resurrection—and calls His followers to live ready for His return. The sermon highlights the stewardship principle: God rightly expects faithfulness with what He has entrusted to us, though Luke’s main emphasis goes beyond “use your gifts” to something deeper. By comparing Luke 19 with Matthew 25, we see key differences: Luke’s nobleman is portrayed like a harsh, feared tyrant, which Luke uses to contrast Jesus, the true King. Jesus is not a violent ruler; He brings peace, mercy, and righteous judgment without cruelty. The takeaway is clear: a better King is coming, and He is worth following now. The message ends with a direct invitation to make peace with Christ, keep following Him daily, and respond to the gospel with repentance and faith.

Send us a text15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Send us a text18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Send us a text3 And Solomon sent word to Hiram the king of Tyre: “As you dealt with David my father and sent him cedar to build himself a house to dwell in, so deal with me. 4 Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the Lord my God and dedicate it to him for the burning of incense of sweet spices before him, and for the regular arrangement of the showbread, and for burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths and the new moons and the appointed feasts of the Lord our God, as ordained forever for Israel. 5 The house that I am to build will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. 6 But who is able to build him a house, since heaven, even highest heaven, cannot contain him? Who am I to build a house for him, except as a place to make offerings before him?

Send us a text12 When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

Send us a textIn Luke 18:31–19:10, we meet a blind beggar on the roadside and a wealthy tax collector in a tree—two people with nothing in common except one thing: a desperate need for Jesus.This message, “Know Your Need for Jesus,” walks through five key questions that expose our spiritual blindness, our resistance to repentance, and our misunderstanding of what it means to be “saved.” As we watch Bartimaeus cry out for mercy and Zacchaeus respond with joyful, costly repentance, we see how Jesus pursues the lost, opens our eyes, and completely reorders a life.If you’re wrestling with where you stand with God—or you just need fresh gratitude for your salvation—this passage calls you to see Jesus clearly, come to Him in faith, and follow Him with joy.

Send us a text35 As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”