Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts

Parable of the Sower Texts: Mark 4:1-9; 13-20 Tad Craig The Seed is the Word of God The Sower is the proclaimer of the Word of God Hard Path is the hearer with a closed mind Rocky Ground is the hearer with an emotional mind Among the Thorns is a hearer with a wandering mind Good Soil is the hearer with a prepared mind Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Three verses we don’t take out of context Job 25:6 how much less man, who is a maggot, and the son of man, who is a worm! (ESV) Ecclesiastes 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, wine makes life merry, and money is the answer for everything. (NIV) Hosea 3:1 And the Lord said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, even as the Lord loves the children of Israel...

A Resurrection Day Prayer Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Chris Hefner Because Jesus rose, you can know God. Because Jesus rose, you can have life. Because Jesus rose, you can have peace. Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

The Bible as Authority Isaiah 66:1-2 Middle Ages and Reformation Sola Scriptura Challenge of Rationalism (over and above Revelation) David Hume Jean Jacque Rousseau Immanuel Kant John Locke Scientism Modernism Postmodernism Emphasis on personal truth and individual reader interpretation. values/revelation/faith/personal/truth Facts/Reason/Science/Public/Truth Takeaways: Because the Bible is author...

Enemies of the Gospel Texts: 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Chris Hefner We need to realize we are in a spiritual war over the gospel We need to identify the tactics the enemy is using to keep people from the gospel Lies Legalism Liberalism We need to abide in the goodness of God through the Gospel Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Three Challenges to Sufficiency Mysticism charismatic and new revelation Traditionalism Roman Catholicism Woke Theology CRT and Intersectionality Scripture is clear with relation to the message of salvation. Term is perspicuity. Three Hermeneutic Strategies Typological Allegorical Literal 5 Hermeneutical Principles Interpret Scripture with Scripture. Interpret in light of the literary genre. Right...

Title: The Church as a Pillar of Truth Texts: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Chris Hefner In the gospel, we discover the truth about who we are. This truth guides our conduct We are the “household” family of God We are the church of the living God We are the pillar and the buttress of truth In the gospel, we discover the truth about who we believe. This truth is the content of our creed Reach out to us via ema...

The Character of Deacons Texts: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Chris Hefner We are to look for those who carry themselves with dignity We are to look for those who walk with integrity We are to look for those who hold a faithful theology We are to look for those who already have a ministry We are to look for those that are respectable in their domesticity These kinds of servants can expect confidence in eternit...

Jesus came to fulfill Scripture Jesus taught the saving and sanctifying purposes of Scripture Jesus held the inviolability of Scripture Jesus understood himself to be the centerpiece of Scripture 3 Takeaways If Jesus is God, then the doctrine of Revelation and the Doctrine of God are inextricably linked. Jesus’ view of Scripture means that God’s Word is powerful to save and to sanctify. Jesus’ vie...

Title: Why Polity Matters Chris Hefner Biblical Warrant WBC History Church Health Weight of Elder Responsibilities Elder Accountability Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

What is Inspiration? 2 Timothy 3:16—“All Scripture is inspired” Luke 24:25-27; 44-45—Moses and the prophets; Moses, Prophets Psalms John 10:35—Jesus “said in your Law” and quotes Ps. 82:6 2 Peter 1:19-21—Prophecy of Scripture comes from the Holy Spirit 2 Peter 3:16—Peter affirms Paul’s writings with other Scriptures 1 Timothy 5:18—Paul quotes OT and NT as Scripture (Luke 10:7; Deut. 25:4) Theories...

Title: First Love Texts: Revelation 2:1-7 Tad Craig Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

We desire that Bible doctrines will develop our devotion to God and form us spiritually as followers of Jesus Christ. Scripture is “the authority of God exercised through Scripture.“—N.T. Wright. The Bible is a collection of 66 books over 1500 years with 40 different authors. Canon: “rule of faith”; “straight rod”, or “list.” The Old Testament canon came down from a series of years and is generall...

The Character of the Overseer Texts: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Chris Hefner Consider the office of the overseer Consider the character and competencies of the overseer Consider the church of the overseer Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

One Major Aim: Our study of theology will help us to know God. Biblical theology —Investigates how each author or book of the Bible considers a particular doctrine. Historical theology —How different doctrinal ideas arose and were developed in history (over time). Systematic theology —Is a collection of Bible doctrines that flows out of an organized, logical framework. Practical theology —Connects...

Men and Women in the Church Texts: 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Chris Hefner Interpret a text within its context When we face a controversial or difficult text, let Scripture interpret Scripture Since the Bible is God’s Word, the teaching of Scripture is authoritative As a local church, we have an obligation to apply interpretations to church ministry and polity We can and should affirm the ministry role of w...

Praying and Preaching the Gospel Texts: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Chris Hefner We are to be a church that prays We are to be a church that prays for our neighbors and the nations We are to be a church that prays for our neighbors and the nations because Jesus came to save our neighbors and the nations We are to be a church that prays because we are a church that preaches the gospel to our neighbors and the...

Christ Jesus, Savior and King of the Gospel-Centered Church Texts: 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Chris Hefner We can receive Jesus We can remain in Jesus We can reject Jesus Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Law and Doctrine in the Gospel-Centered Church  Texts: 1 Timothy 1:8-11 Chris Hefner The law restrains wickedness The law and doctrine function together to reveal holiness The law condemns while the gospel offers forgiveness Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

The Aim of the Gospel-Centered Church Texts: 1 Timothy 1:1-7 Chris Hefner Embrace one aim: Love Distinguish two types of teachers: false and true Cultivate three sources of love: pure heart, good conscience, sincere faith Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Prescriptions for Anxiety Texts: Philippians 4:2-9 Chris Hefner Rejoice in the Lord Pray to the Lord Meditate on the things of the Lord Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Naps and Snacks | 01.16.22 Texts: 1 Kings 19:1-8 Tad Craig There are evil forces working to hinder your spiritual health Eventually you will become exhausted which affects your spiritual health Meeting physical needs is necessary for your spiritual health Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Identity Through Doubt |  01.09.22 Texts: John 20:24-31 Tad Craig Doubt Comes from Disappointment Isolation fuels Doubt Doubt Out-Loud Doubt brings Real Identity Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

The Mission of Advent | 01.02.22 Texts: Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11; John 1:35-51 Chris Hefner 4 Invitations to Participate in Redemptive Mission Look Meet Follow Lead Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Advent from John | 12.26.21 Text: John 1:1-18 Chris Hefner 1) Jesus came as the Word so that we might know God. 2) Jesus cam in flesh so that we might relate to God. 3) Jesus came full of grace and truth to give us what we needed from God. Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org