First Baptist Church Wimberley

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "Jesus asks us to do some things in secret. Giving to the needy, praying, and fasting are some of those things. Listen to this message to comprehend how important these things are to God, and how He blesses those who take part in these spiritual disciplines."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "Who are you to love? You are to love all the people you come in contact with. Jesus tells us to love our enemies and do good to them. If you're having a difficult time with this, ask God to help you. It's not a matter of feelings; it's a matter of doing the right thing."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "There's a fine line between protecting ourselves and retaliation. Christ tells us to \"turn the other cheek,\" but it's so hard. Instead of retaliation and retribution, we need to look for reconciliation. Our Lord tells us to \"love our enemies.\""]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "In Jesus' day, Pharisees made oaths all the time, but were always looking for loopholes. But Jesus says that oaths shouldn't even be necessary. Our \"yes\" should mean \"yes,\" and our \"no\" mean \"no.\" The bottom line is our character means more than our words."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "Read just a few pages of the New Testament, and you find that Jesus said some really hard things. This message has to do with one such subject: Divorce. As you listen, consider the 1) Permanence of Marriage, 2) Problem of Divorce, and 3) Possible Exceptions."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "We can pretend that pornography is not a big problem in our culture, but we'd be wrong. It is rampant. It leads to lust, which sometimes leads to adultery. Jesus says that if a man even looks at a woman lustfully, he has committed adultery in his heart. This message encourages all of us to guard our minds, our eyes, and our ways."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "When we're angry with another person it's a big deal with God. Therefore, it should be a big deal to us. Jesus equated being angry with another with murder itself! If we have that kind of anger, we're liable to judgment."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "We talk a lot about grace. But the Bible teaches that there is a law. And this law applies to us today. We may live in a different culture and time, but what God said then is still true today. So when you read the Word of God and ask yourself, \"does this stuff apply to me?,\" rest assured it does."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "In ancient times salt was used to purify and to heal. But the primary purpose of salt was to preservative. Jesus was saying then as well as today that we are to be a preservative in the culture around us. As we are doing so, He also wants us to let His light shine. Put another way, we are to make an impact for Christ in our world today."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "The movie \"God is Not Dead\" had to do with Christianity vs. Atheism, which leads to so many other questions, such as the one having to do with creation vs. evolution. Listen as Pastors Mike and Kyle share a well-reasoned defense for the biblical view of creationism."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "What you believe about salvation and other things are based on your worldview. Your worldview is the lens through which you see things. In fact, what you believe about Genesis 1:1 determines what you believe about everything else."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "There are three foundational truths about the Noahic Covenant: 1) It's unconditional. 2) It applies to all living creatures, and 3) It was sealed with a sign. To understand these three truths is to understand the hope and value of human life: Although our culture is more and more devaluing human life, with God's help, we must stand for the sanctity of l...

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "The Stoever's continue their \"Relationship Road Trip\" series with this message on maintaining \"Fuel for the Journey.\""]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "There was a Mindset around Noah's Ark: The world was violent and corrupt. There was also the Making of the Ark itself: It wasn't until the mid-19th century before a ship was built that was larger than the ark. Also, there was the Message of the Ark: There are waves of justice, as well as waves of grace. It really comes down to this: God in His holiness...

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "\"Noah found favor in the eyes of The Lord.\" Perhaps that's why God called him to Salvation, to Serve, and to Share. Four characteristics of Noah stand out: 1) He was righteous. 2) He was blameless. 3) He walked with God, and 4) He did all that God commanded. Can these same things be said of us?"]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "Who would ever start a movement talking about the persecution that is bound to come if you embrace it? That's what Christ did. It will cost you if you sign up for what He is calling you to. If you're ever persecuted, 1) learn to grow through the pain, 2) learn to wait--because \"great is your reward in heaven,\" and 3) learn to pray."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "God has called us to live a life of righteousness. But when we do, some people will hate us. Jesus assures us that we're blessed when we are persecuted. This message deals with the reality, response, and result, of persecution. Be strong and courageous when you face it. God is on your side!"]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "Hebrews 2 asks the question \"how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?\" The Author of our Salvation, Jesus, is a Great Savior, a Divine Sustainer, and a Great Sacrifice. He also gives us a Great Offer (grace and mercy). But there is a Great Danger, which is simply neglecting Him."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "The first four beatitudes have to do with our relationship to God. Beginning with the 5th, they deal with how we relate to others. This 7th beatitude is about making peace, which is not simply the absence of conflict. A more biblical definition of \"peace\" means \"to bind together that which is divided, and set them as one.\" What a message f...

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "What does the word \"heart\" mean? In scripture it has to do with the will, which is the control center of the mind. If we want to see God, our hearts must be pure. This message describes how that's even possible."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "This message on being merciful is a continuation of our counter-cultural series on the Beatitudes. The fact is sometimes when we show mercy to others, it may not be reciprocated. But the good news is that Jesus promises that those who show mercy will receive mercy from God!"]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "Could it be that the reason we are always looking for the next \"thing\" that will satisfy us is that we spend our life trying to satisfy our spiritual soul with natural food? God wants so much for us to feed our soul with the right things, as this message makes clear."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "Power under control: That's the picture of meekness in the scripture. It's to allow your power and authority to be brought under the control of someone else. For the Christian, it means being brought under the control and power of the Holy Spirit."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "Pastor Mike continues the series on the Sermon on the Mount. In today's message he explains the paradoxical, counter-cultural statement having to do with the happiness of those who are sad."]]

Send us Fan Mail [[:encoded, "The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most cherished parts of scripture. But the principles within it are so counter-cultural that we must have 201Ckingdom character201D to live them out in our world."]]