Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts

Paul's Ministry of the Gospel 2 Corinthians 4 Chris Hefner Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Faith As Patient Endurance  Text: James 5:1-12 Chris Hefner Three Reminders that Display Genuine Faith    Heed the warning against self-indulgence.  Hoarding  Fraud  Self-indulgence Murder  Hear the invitation to patient endurance.  Be patient like the farmer.  Establish your heart.  Do not grumble.  Look to past examples.  Look to the mercy and compassion of the Lord.  Honor the truth with...

Title: Faith Versus Boasting  Text: James 4:11-17  Chris Hefner Three Commands that Reveal Genuine Faith  Don’t be judgmental.  When we are judgmental, we’re acting as if we’re superior to one another.  The gospel teaches that we’re not better than others.  Don’t be boastful.  When we boast, we’re putting ourselves in the place of God.  The gospel teaches that God alone is sovereign.  Do what you...

Strategic Planning Committee Town Hall Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Love 2 Peter 1:5-8 Steven Mercer Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Faith Versus Worldliness Text: James 4:1-10 Chris Hefner Theme: Regarding faith versus worldliness, there is something we need to see, there are some things we need to do, and there is Someone we need to experience. 1. There is something we need to see: Observe the pattern of faithless desires. 2. There are some things we need to do: Practice the imperatives of faithful living. 3. There is...

Brotherly Love Josh Pinkerton Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Authentic Faith: Wisdom from God Text: James 3:13-18 Tad Craig Questions to Recognize and Display Wisdom from God Are you trying to gain intellectual points?  Are there any ulterior motives behind your instruction? Are you seeking to create order in the relationship? Did you genuinely listen before forming your own opinion?  Do the people you speak to know that you care about them?  Is the...

Adding Godliness Steve Melton Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Faith through Speech Text: James 3:1-12 Tad Craig Speech is instructional.  A Genuine Faith shows the awareness of your teaching Speech is influential. A Genuine Faith shows the awareness for self-control Speech is powerful. A Genuine Faith shows the awareness of the intentions of words Speech is inconsistent. A Genuine Faith shows the awareness of motives  Please reach out to us via email...

Adding to Your Faith: Steadfastness Dustin Deal Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Genuine Faith: Having a Living Faith Text: James 2:14-26 Tad Craig A living faith produces works of love. A living faith produces works of understanding. A living faith produces works of obedience. A living faith produces works of transformation. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Supplementing Faith with Self-Control Chance Freeman Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Sin of Partiality—The Need for Understanding Text: James 2:1-13 Steve Robinson 1. A Call to Understand the Principle (2:1-4) * The exhortation against partiality is rooted in the deity and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. * Favoritism is defined as a biased judgment based on external circumstances with no regard for inner reality. * The rich man was favored for his outward appearance whi...

The Commands of Christ Tam Hutchinson

Virtue Bruce Nisley Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Genuine Faith: Eternal Reminders for Genuine Faith  James 1:19-27 Tad Craig Eternal Reminders for Genuine Faith Quick to understand Slow to speak Slow to anger Produce righteousness of God Put away wickedness Receive God’s word Practice the truths of the Bible Worship through love Guard yourself from the stains of the world Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Blueprint for Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 1:5-11 Steve Robinson Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Blessing of Being Steadfast Text: James 1:12-18 Chris Hefner Thesis: We are blessed if we remain steadfast under trials. Three Questions about Remaining Steadfast: Why should we remain steadfast? Three Reasons: 1. Because of the certainty of future rewards. 2. Because of the consequences of present trials. 3. Because of the contribution of Divine grace. How do we remain steadfast? Three...

Deacon Commissioning Chris Hefner Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Great Expectations: James 1:5-11 Josh Pinkerton 4 Expectations Expect God to grant wisdom generously Expect doubt to limit our prayers Expect our lowness to bring highness Expect His Highness to bring lowness 4 Applications : Pray for wisdom Pray in faith Hope in the Kingdom Chase things that last Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

James: Genuine Faith James 1:1-4 Tad Craig 1. Find joy in your change of perspective. *You cannot escape trials, so change your mental narrative. *Recognize that the testing is to build strength. 2. Understand the value of the tests. *Build your faith past your emotions. *Equip your faith for strength beyond yourself. 3. Only through maturing in the Holy Spirit will your faith become genuine. *The...

Message: Jesus as God Text: Matthew 1:22-23 Chris Hefner Jesus as God Means Three Gifts Immanuel: “God with us.” God.  Christmas means we get the gift of knowing God. With.  Christmas means we get the gift of God coming down. Us.  Christmas means we get the gift of a relationship with God. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Sermon: Jesus as King Text: Ephesians 1:22-23 Chris Hefner Jesus as King is a gift to the church. The Dimensions of Jesus’ Kingdom The Nature of Jesus’ Kingdom is Theological. The Tenure of Jesus’ Kingdom is Eternal. The Extent of Jesus’ Kingdom is Cosmic—Universal, Political, Spiritual. The Front of Jesus’ Kingdom is Ecclesial. The Gifts to the Church of Jesus’ Kingdom We don’t have to fear the p...

Elder Commissioning Chris Hefner Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org