First Baptist Blowing Rock

In this message we examine the encouragement and warning from Hebrews chapter 3 about not taking our salvation and Jesus Christ for granted. We also look at how Jesus compares to Moses in verses 2-6 of Chapter 3; but the main discussion point is found in the idea of "House" or "home" - a word that is used 7 times in the first six verses of Chapter 3. By examining the question o...

In the past 19 months, our nation and the world has been gripped by a worldwide Pandemic with the Coronavirus and it has affected every area of our lives - including the church and the faith of many Christ followers. While we would not like to admit it, or maybe we prefer to be in denial, but fear has taken hold of our lives and for many,  it has been given a place of prominence in our hearts and...

There is nothing that any of us will ever face or ever have to deal with that Jesus Christ can not relate to' He Has Been There. This message examines the "humanity" and the "person" of Jesus Christ from Hebrews 2:9-18 and relates how He has blazed a trail that all of us can follow and what that means for our everyday lives.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we w...

Most of us lose sight of all that was lost when sin was introduced in the Garden of Eden. We talk about the introduction of death and the power of sin, as well we should - but so much more was lost that effects us on a daily basis -including our "identity". We lost the ability to understand who we were truly created to be but that doesn't stop us from trying to find our identity (an...

In this message we examine the Author of Hebrews warning to all Christians about the dangers of Spiritual Drifting. All Christ followers struggle with "drifting" in our personal relationship with Jesus and when we "drift" it is never towards a closer relationship or deeper faith; it is always in the opposite direction. While "spiritual drifting is never intentional,  the k...

In this message we examine how Jesus Christ compares to the Angels from Hebrews 4:4-14.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page .  Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715

In this message we take on all of the misconceptions and false ideas about Angels compared to what the scripture tells us. We look at four of the greatest misconceptions and compare them to what we know from scripture about who Angels are and what their role is in the Kingdom of God. Do we have guardian angels? Can we "see" angels? Can humans become angels? Why should we care? Join us to...

In this message we examine the first 3 verses from Hebrews chapter one where the Author lays out 5 deeply profound truths about the person and work of Jesus Christ. Each of these statements will form the basis for the rest of the Book as the writer will use Jewish history, religious practices and customs found in the Old Testament to show how Jesus is "superior" to anyone and anything th...

An introduction to our new sermon series from the Book of Hebrews. We examine the context, authorship, audience and purpose of the letter as well as looking at the role the Old Testament scriptures come into play throughout the book.  Hebrews 1:1-3 Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us for our weekly worship online...

Everyone deals with exhaustion of one kind or another; mental, physical, emotional and even spiritual. But what we fail to realize is that when we become exhausted or weary in one area it can dramatically affect one of the other areas. In those seasons what was once weariness can become "burnout" and then rapidly move to "breakdown" with lasting consequences. While much is writ...

We look at James 1:2-4 and discuss why God not only allows us to face the trials, struggles and difficulties of this life - He uses them to grow and strengthen our faith. Listen in to learn how to "Consider it / Count it a Joy" when you face the worst that life can throw at you.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with othe...

A look at the cost of Freedom; both as American's and Christians from Galatians 5:1-7 Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page .  Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715

In this message we examine some characteristics of a healthy church and the benefits and protections  of having a strong spiritual immunity. Every metric seems to point to the fact that The Church in North America is sick and getting sicker and instead of doing the hard work of building up our Spiritual Immunity and health, we choose "quick fixes" like new programs and pragmatism (what s...

In a celebration of Father's, we examine the Jewish Patriarch Jacob/Israel's final blessing on his sons from Genesis 49. We discuss the various ways that both biological and spiritual father's, grandfather's and other male spiritual role models can pass along and be a blessing to their children, grandchildren and the other children in their faith community.  Key Verse; Genesis...

In our final message from the Book of Esther we look at Chapter 10 and review some of the most important lessons from our Series. Esther is a great example of what it looks like to stand up for your beliefs and values in a hostile and pagan culture and in this final message, we discuss 5 steps or responsibilities that the followers of Jesus Christ can take to overcome and be victorious in a post-C...

This morning we examine the difference between Esther chapter 8 and Esther chapter 9 and the celebration of hope we find at the end of Chapter 8 and the assurance of victory experienced in Chapter 9. Most Christians love to celebrate the proclamations and promises of God on Sunday and then wonder why they are not experiencing those same promises during the week in their personal lives. This messag...

We pick up our story in Esther Chapter 8, from where we ended last week with the incredible turn of events as Haman is killed on the gallows he had erected for Mordecai and Esther is given Haman's estates. The problem is that even with Haman gone, the death edict he had put in place ordering the extermination of the Jewish people still stood. In the Persian empire, once a law had been authori...

In this message we look at Esther chapter 7 and how Esther and Mordecai dealt with their enemy, Haman, and some practical  lessons we might learn on gaining victory when engaging our own enemies. We examine three simple truths that can help all of us when we encounter people in our lives who might be considered enemies.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe...

This messages looks at the law of "reaping and sowing" and how it fits into our spiritual growth and battles. We look at the example from Esther 6, with the difference between Mordecai and Haman and how they lived their lives and the results of those choices. From Esther 6; Galatians 6:7-9.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and sha...

In this message we examine the importance of "timing" when it comes to obedience to God and doing what is right. From Esther 5, we examine how God used a time of prayer and fasting to prepare Esther for her task and gave her the boldness and faith to do what she once considered impossible. We also discuss what Christians are supposed to do while they wait for God's perfect timing an...

After making the decision to approach her husband, King Xerxes as a means of figuring out a way to remove the death edict (extermination order) that had been placed on the Jewish people under Persian rule; Esther ask for all of the Jewish people in Susa (Persian Capitol) to join her in a three day time of fasting and prayer. Why would she ask for fasting and prayer after she had made the decision...

This message examines Esther chapter 4 and the potential that one person has to change the world. What made Esther special or different that God would use her to save the Jewish people under a death sentence from the Persian Empire. Does God still use people like that today? How? Join us as we discover Mordecai's message to Esther that moved her from a place of fear to one of abandonment and...

We examine the influence and role that Mordecai played in spurring Esther to action when faced with a death sentence for the Israelites in Esther chapter 4. We also discuss the power and responsibility of  influence that each one of us have in the lives of people we encounter on a daily basis. We examine Mordecai's behavior and actions to learn some lessons for how  we can make sure we are th...

For many of us, this past year of dealing with the Coronavirus Covid 19 has felt like wandering through a graveyard. Surrounded by fear mongering and a news media who likes to emphasize the worst case scenarios filled with hyperbole; it has felt like a long dark night of isolation, unknown and confusion. Those are the same feelings that Jesus's followers must have felt after a long, dark week...

This Palm Sunday message examines the history, meanings and power of Passover and how it relates to our story from Esther. We look at the sentence of Death facing the Israelites in bondage in Egypt, the Jewish people in Persia under Xerxes and Haman and the entire human race under the curse of sin, and examine how each death sentence was and can be avoided. We also take a look at the underlying &q...