Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts

The Doctrine of Eschatology - Last Things Chris Hefner Three Overarching Principles: 1. The Hebrew linear view of history means that the world is advancing toward a telos or end. 2. We need to enlarge our perspective on the subject of what is to come because of the vastness of what has been. 3. We would be wise to hold our eschatological perspectives a little less tightly than the other main doctr...

Title: Identity Reassurance Text: Exodus 33:12-34:9 Tad Craig Creating Reassurance with God Have an intentional place to meet with God Communicate with God regularly Study God’s Word Worship Authentically Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Identity Crisis Text: Exodus 3:7-12 Tad Craig Moses’ Identity Questions Who am I? (Exodus 3:11): Stop chasing labels and enter into God’s holy ground What is the name of the God who you encountered? (Exodus 3:13): Religious answers will not fix your brokenness Why would anyone believe me? (Exodus 4:1): True credibility comes from a relationship with God What skills do I have? (Exodus 4:10):...

Title: The Blessing of Announcement Text: Luke 2:1-14 Chris Hefner “A Tale of Two Announcements” Contrast of authority—who authorized the announcement Contrast of audience—who heard the announcement Contrast of content—what the announcement said Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Blessing of Salvation Text: Luke 2:22-35 Chris Hefner The nature of salvation blessing is personal The extent of salvation blessing is universal The content of salvation blessing is revelation The value of salvation blessing is glory Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Blessing of Worship Text: Luke 1:46-56 Chris Hefner Two Truths about Worship as Blessing Worship is learning to see, say, and sing what is true about God our Savior When we see the truth and worth of God our Savior, we learn to see ourselves truly Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Ecclesiology: Church Mission Chris Hefner Church Mission How are we doing at church? Are we doing church well? Jesus gave the church her mission because Jesus is the Founder, Leader, and Lord of the church. See Matthew 28:18-20 Our mission at WBC is to lead our neighbors and the nations to follow Jesus To follow Jesus according to Mt. 28:18-20 includes: Submitting to his authority Obeying his comm...

Title: Blessing of Prophetic Fulfillment Text: Luke 1:57-80 Chris Hefner Three Prayers of Blessing from Zechariah’s Prophetic Hymn A prayer of blessing for each person: May God give us a voice that we may bless him A prayer of blessing for each family: May God fill our families with his Spirit A prayer of blessing for our community: May God spread his salvation through us to our neighbors and the...

Ecclesiology: Church Leaders and Offices Chris Hefner Two Offices: Pastor/Elder/Overseer Deacon What does the Bible say about these offices? 1 Timothy 3:1-13 What to look for in Pastors/Elders/Overseers? Calling Character Competency Chemistry What to look for in Deacons? Character Conscience Competency Confidence What to pursue in church leadership and what to notice in selecting, electing, and es...

Title: Blessing of Presence Text: Luke 1:39-45 Chris Hefner Sermon Theme: To experience the blessing of God’s presence, we must believe that God wants to be with us Three Reasons to Believe God Wants to be with Us The blessing of his presence is good to us The blessing of his presence is grace for us The blessing of his presence is glory through us Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobapt...

Ecclesiology: Church Discipline Chris Hefner What does the Bible say about the church discipline? Matthew 18:15-17—Jesus defined the process of going to a brother/sister 1 Corinthians 5:4-5—Paul’s explanation regarding excommunication Hebrews 10:19-25; 13:17—Expectations of church members The Connection between Membership and Discipline Discipline was understood throughout much of church history t...

Title: Good News: The Lion is also the Lamb Text: Revelation 5 Chris Hefner 5 Reasons We Can Follow our Shepherd in Spite of the Surrounding Chaos Because he is the Lion and the Lamb, we can trust his redemptive rule Because he is between God and his people, we can experience his presence Because he is God, we can worship him Because he is Sovereign, we can pray to him Because he was slain, we can...

Ecclesiology: Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper Chris Hefner What does the Bible say about the Lord’s Supper? The Lord’s Supper took place during the Passover Celebration (Luke 22:15). The Lord’s Supper introduces the New Covenant (Luke 22:20). The Lord’s Supper is for the family of God (1 Cor. 11:17-34). Views about the Lord’s Supper Transubstantiation: The bread and wine are transformed into Christ...

Title: Good News: The Shepherd Seeks the Lost Text: Luke 15:1-10 Chris Hefner Four Interactions between Jesus’ Parable and Ourselves Observe the diligence of our God who seeks the lost Acknowledge the nature of lostness Rejoice with friends and family when the lost are found Repent and receive the rescue of our Lord Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Ecclesiology: Ordinance of Baptism Chris Hefner What is the proper mode of baptism and when should someone be baptized? Greek word for baptism is  baptizo  which means “to immerse” Baptism is for believers What about infant baptism (pedobaptism)? There is not a specific example of pedobaptism in the Bible Baptism is not in itself salvific The intersection of baptism as a sacrament and pedobaptism...

Title: Good News: The Shepherd Became the Lamb Text: Isaiah 53:6-7 Chris Hefner Like sheep, we’ve gone astray Like a lamb, Jesus took our place Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Elder Candidate Gary Buffaloe Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Good News for All Our Days Text: Psalm 23:6 Chris Hefner Two Responses to this Good News Be encouraged by the Lord’s pursuits Be present in the Lord’s dwelling place Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Special Topic: Israel/Hamas and the Last Days Chris Hefner Theological Perspectives: Dispensationalism Covenant Theology We should recognize the inordinate influence of Israel as a people upon the world and culture. Because of God’s promises to Israel and protection of Israel, the enemies of God and of his people have targeted and attacked Israel over and over again. For a proper NT understanding...

Title: Good News from the Good Host Text: Psalm 23:5 Chris Hefner 3 Invitations Experience the provision God has spread before us Enjoy the abundance God has made possible for us Exult in the life to which God has invited us Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Elder Candidate Steve Robinson Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Good News in Death’s Valley Text: Psalm 23:4 Chris Hefner Practices for the Pathway Walk in the presence of the Shepherd Fear not through the protection of the Shepherd Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Doctrine and Devotion - Dr. Kevin Purcell - Director of Missions for the Brushy Mountain Baptist Association Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Good News for the Good Name Text: Psalm 23:3 Chris Hefner Activities of the Good Shepherd The Good Shepherd receives and restores so we should return to him The Good Shepherd leads and guides so we should follow him Reasons the Shepherd Acts for the Sake of His Name The Shepherd’s reputation is on the line The Shepherd’s greatness is on display The Shepherd’s name can be known The Shepherd’...

Ecclesiology: Church Membership Chris Hefner What is a Biblical Church Member? Biblical church members  believe  the right things about the Bible, Christ, church, etc. Church Doctrine Church Ordinances   that picture the gospel. Theological Triage Biblical church members  belong  to God as Father, Christ as brother, and others as brothers and sisters. God is our “Father _ .” Mt. 6:9 Christ is our...