First Baptist Church Wimberley Sermons

[[:encoded, "Although churches hire staff members, God has called every believer to be a minister. But are you committed to the personal ministry God has given you? This message addresses three aspects of ministering for Christ: The Call, The Cost and The Commission."]]

[[:encoded, "Becoming a friend of God begins with recognizing our alienation from Him, and is a process of reconciliation, presentation and continuation."]]

[[:encoded, "When you have seen Jesus, you have seen the image of the one true God."]]

[[:encoded, "Ordination of new deacons Buddy Ellisor and Ryan Wilkes"]]

[[:encoded, "If we are to live our lives pleasing to God, we need to practice being grateful and thankful to God."]]

[[:encoded, "If your aim is to please Christ, and to walk worthy of His calling, what price are you willing to pay?"]]

[[:encoded, "In order to be pleasing to God, we should be growing in our knowledge of Him. To do this, we need to be introduced to Jesus, and to come to know Him intimately."]]

[[:encoded, "As saints, we are called to bear fruit in every good work, grow in the knowledge of God, be strengthened with all power, and give thanks to the Father."]]

[[:encoded, "Our salvation is not earned through our own efforts. Becoming a saint is not an achievement or attainment by the individual, but rather the state of being set apart by God."]]

[[:encoded, "Because in the end times, all earthly things will pass away, we need to live our lives in godliness and holiness."]]

[[:encoded, "With all of the activity of the holiday season, it can be all too easy for us to miss the true meaning and significance of Christmas."]]

[[:encoded, "When you come to faith in Christ, you are a part of the royal priesthood. As such, you don't need a go-between or mediator in order to reach God. Because you have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, you have free access into the presence of God at any time."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus established the Church, among other purposes, because we are called to live in community with each another. Within the church body, we find comfort, peace and counsel."]]

[[:encoded, "When you become a believer, you become a priest in the house of God. Priests are chosen, cleansed, clothed, anointed, ordained and consecrated (set apart)."]]

[[:encoded, "When we are transformed by the saving power of Christ Jesus, we are freed from the power of sin, the presence of sin and the practice of sin."]]

[[:encoded, "If you belong to Jesus, and are secure in your relationship with Him, there is nothing that can separate you from Him. This knowledge gives us the freedom to do everything that God calls us to do."]]

[[:encoded, "The Apostle Paul says we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ. We might not feel like it right now, but we are overcomers! The basis of our victory is simply the love of God."]]

[[:encoded, "The indispensable part of the Christian life is to serve. In the period between the church's birth and our Lord's return, what should we be doing? For the answer, 1 Peter chapter 4 is a good place to start: Love each other, show hospitality, and use your gifts to honor the Lord and serve others."]]

[[:encoded, "The Church is a place to believe, to belong, and to become. Bill Hybels said \"the local church is the hope of the world.\" It has been entrusted with the Gospel, and is responsible for sharing its message with the world. When you connect to a local church, you inherit a lot, And you become part of a life-changing movement that began in the first century and continues to this very day!"]]

[[:encoded, "We must be intentional about passing down our faith to the next generation. Let's cultivate a faith at home that impacts our family and community for eternity! As we do so, keep in mind the following three anchor points: 1) Encounter God, 2) Connect with People, and 3) Serve Others."]]