Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts

Title: Confidence from the Word of Life Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Chris Hefner Three Truths about the Gospel (the Word of Life) 1) The gospel message is timeless. 2) The gospel message is rooted in history. 3) The gospel message is proclaimed then and now. Three Responses to the Gospel (the Word of Life) 1) You can hear the gospel and receive Jesus today. 2) You can have fellowship with God and the churc...

Deacon Ordination I 01.15.25 Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

"State of the Church" Address I 01.08.25 Chris Hefner Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesbaptist.org

Title: New Year. New You. New Covenant. Text: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Josh Pinkerton Ministry of Death vs. Ministry of the Spirit Temporary Glory vs. Eternal Glory We have hope! Hope in Understanding Hope in Freedom Hope in Transformation Please reach out to us with any questions info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Life for a New World Text: John 1:4 Chris Hefner We can have life because the One who gives it always has it We can have life now and forever because the life God promises is a relationship We can have life that doesn’t become disordered because the light is the life We can have life that never dies because Jesus died in our world to give us life in his world Please reach out to us with any...

Title: Joy for a Restored World Text: Luke 15:11-31 Tad Craig Joy is not... Joy is not feeling happy or satisfied. Joy is not religious legalism. Joy is not elitism. Discover Joy… Discover joy by repenting. Discover joy in forgiveness and reconciliation. Discover joy in celebrating redemption from suffering. Please reach out to us with any questions info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Redeeming Love for an Enslaved World Text: Colossians 1:13-14, 2:1-3 Chris Hefner Celebrate the reality of redemption through song Experience the certainty redemption through confession and repentance Unlock the mystery redemption through love Please reach out to us with any questions info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Peace in a Fallen World Text: Luke 19:41-44 Chris Hefner Sermon Theme: In order to find a real solution for the brokenness in our world, we must discover the root problem that causes brokenness. Two Possible Roots of Brokenness (lack of peace): Brokenness is easily identified by the injustice(s) done to us. Brokenness is correctly identified by the injustice we’ve done to God. Three Reasons...

Series: An Advent Worldview Sermon: The Creator Came to the Creature’s World Text: John 1:1-5, 12-14 Chris Hefner Three Worldview Truths Christmas validates creation. Christmas validates the whole person (body and soul). Christmas validates our purpose for existence. Three Applications Engage your mind. Enter into relationship. Embrace your purpose. Please reach out to us with any questions info@w...

Title: Gospel Imbedded Frienships Text: Colossians 4:7-18 Chris Hefner Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Power of Christ and His Gospel Text: Revelation 11 Chris Hefner Four Truths that Show the Power of Christ and His Gospel It may seem like all we have is just words, but what a powerful Word it is. Look to the Word. It may seem like we’re in the minority, but we’re a part of heaven’s multitudes. Look to what is real. It may seem like we lose when we die, but, like our Lord, we will be ra...

Title: Gospel Inspired Prayer Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Chris Hefner Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Spirit and Power of Elijah Text: Luke 1:8-17; 3:1-17 Chris Hefner Three Connections between Elijah and John the Baptist The spirit and power of Elijah is observable. The spirit and power of Elijah is accountable. The spirit and power of Elijah is accessible. Three Ways to Access the Spirit’s Power We receive the Spirit by faith in Christ. We are filled with the Spirit by following Chris...

Title: The Good Shepherd Text: Psalm 23 Gary Buffaloe Please reach out to us at info@wilkesborobaptist.org with any questions

Title: A Man Like Us Text: James 5:13-20 Chris Hefner Four Practices for a Well-Rounded Prayer Life The Occasion of our Prayers: Circumstantial and Missional The Intensity of our Prayers: Conversational and Fervent The Location of our Prayers: Personal and Corporate The Basis of our Prayers: Imparted and Practiced Please reach out to us at info@wilkesborobaptist.org with any questions.

Title: A Prayer for Confidence and Security Text: Psalm 27 Tad Craig 3 Phases of Knowledge as we Pray Cognitive Knowledge What do we know? Emotional Knowledge What and How we feel? Practical Knowledge How do we respond? Please reach out to us at info@wilkesborobaptist.org with any questions.

Testimony from Elder Candidate Tam Hutchinson I 10.23.24 Tam Hutchinson Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Chariots of Fire Text: 2 Kings 2:1-14 Chris Hefner Blessings to Prepare us for Life’s End May the places we’ve been remind us of the faithfulness of God May the people that surround us deepen our confidence in God May the passing of our legacy to others spread the glory of God May the parting of our lives from this world lead us to the presence of God Please reach out to us at info@wilkesbo...

Gospel-Framed Relationships Colossians 3:18 I 10.16.24 Chris Hefner Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: A Son Who Learned Too Well Text: 2 Kings 1 Chris Hefner Four Reasons We Need the Gospel We need the gospel because we inherit the sinful proclivities of our parents We need the gospel because of the impotence of idols to rescue us We need the gospel because our sins cost us more than we can pay We need the gospel because the only antidote to God’s holy judgment is his grace Please reach out...

What We Are Putting On I 10.09.24 Chris Hefner Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The State of the Nation’s Leaders Text: 1 Kings 21 Chris Hefner Principles Concerning the Intersection between our Lives and God’s Word 1) Steadfast righteousness requires courage and may prove costly. 2) Petulant selfishness never fully satisfies. 3) Rebellious wickedness knows no bounds. 4) Biblical boldness derives from Divine authority. 5) Temporary repentance will not preclude final ju...

Peter Walking on Water I 10.02.24 Tad Craig Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The State of the Nation Text: 1 Kings 20 Chris Hefner Two Examples of National Folly Ahab reveals a policy of moral compromise. Ben-hadad reveals a practice of destructive behavior. Two Examples of Divine Faithfulness God intervenes with grace. God intervenes with truth. Three Ethical Responses In our politics, we must not compromise the Word of God. In our prayers, we must plead the grace...

Title: Elijah and Elisha Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21 Chris Hefner Four Aspects of God’s Call to Follow Him The sovereignty of God’s choice The surrender of God’s servant The celebration of God’s people The business of God’s assignment Please reach out to us at info@wilkesborobaptist.org with any questions.