Williamsburg Baptist Church

Thanks for listening to our podcast! This week we continue with the Narrative Lectionary as we move into the Advent season. This sermon is based on Jeremiah 29:1–14. To find more out about the Narrative Lectionary, head on over to our website at https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/fall-2021-sermon-series.html . While you are there, you can also find out updated information about  our fall pro...

We  are so glad you are listening to our podcast! This week we welcome our own Lynn Underwood to our pulpit. His sermon is based on Genesis 1:26–27. Lynn serves as the moderator of our Leadership Council, is a wonderful author, and a true mystic at heart. We were delighted to have him preach for us. To find out more about Lynn and his writing, check out https://lynnunderwoodauthor.com . To fi...

Thanks for joining us for this important conversation between Rev. Dr. Donnie Anderson (she/her) and our pastor, Rev. Dr. Art Wright (he/him), as they discuss theological perspectives and a scriptural basis for understanding gender identity and trans persons, as well as the importance of paying attention to pronoun usage in churches. It is important for Christians and churches, regardless of theol...

Thanks for listening to our podcast! This week we continue with the Narrative Lectionary and our fall theme, "New Beginnings." This sermon is based on Amos 1:1–2, and 5:14-15, 21-24. To find more out about our fall sermon series and the Narrative Lectionary, head on over to our website at https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/fall-2021-sermon-series.html .  While you are there, you can also fin...

We are so glad you are listening to our podcast! This week we continue with the Narrative Lectionary, as we welcome Rev. Dr. Paul Wallace to our pulpit. Dr. Wallace is an astrophysicist and pastor. He teaches physics and astronomy at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, and serves as Pastor for Adult Education at First Baptist Church of Decatur. His sermon is based on 1 Kings 19:1–18. We were...

We are so glad you are listening to our podcast! This week we continue with the Narrative Lectionary and our fall theme, "New Beginnings." This sermon is based on 1 Kings 5:1–5 and 8:1–13, the story of the building of the Temple in Jerusalem. To find more out about our fall sermon series and the Narrative Lectionary, head on over to our website at https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/fall-2021-serm...

We are so glad you are listening to our podcast! This week we continue with the Narrative Lectionary and our fall theme, "New Beginnings." This sermon is based on 1 Samuel chapter 16, the story of the anointing of David as the next king of Israel. To find more out about our fall sermon series and the Narrative Lectionary, head on over to our website at https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/fall-2021...

We are so glad you are listening to our podcast! This week we continue with the Narrative Lectionary and our fall theme, "New Beginnings." Today's sermon is from 1 Samuel chapter 3, the story of the call of Samuel. To find more out about our fall sermon series and the Narrative Lectionary, head on over to our website at https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/fall-2021-sermon-series.html . While you a...

We are excited to announce our Speakers Series for 2021 and 2022! This series began in October, and our upcoming speaker is Rev. Dr. Paul Wallace, who will be joining us on Nov. 6th at 4:30pm, to share his lecture, "An Ash Heap With a View: Science, Religion, and the Strangest Book in the Bible." In this podcast, our pastor Art talks to Paul about his life and the intersection of science and relig...

We are so glad you are listening to our podcast! This week we continue with the Narrative Lectionary and our fall theme, "New Beginnings." Today's sermon is from Exodus 16:1–18 and the story of God providing "manna from heaven" for the Israelites to eat on their wilderness journey. To find more out about our fall sermon series and the Narrative Lectionary, head on over to our website at https://ww...

We are so glad you are listening to our podcast! This week we continue with the Narrative Lectionary and our fall theme, "New Beginnings."  Today's sermon is from Genesis 27 and the story of Jacob and Esau. To find more out about our fall sermon series and the Narrative Lectionary, head on over to our website at https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/fall-2021-sermon-series.html .  While yo...

We are so glad you are listening to our podcast! This week we continue with the Narrative Lectionary and our fall theme, "New  Beginnings." Today's sermon is from Genesis 21:1–3 and 22:1–14. To find more out about our fall sermon series and the Narrative Lectionary, head on over to our website at https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/fall-2021-sermon-series.html . While you are there, you can a...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide and mental health are often taboo topics in churches. In this special episode, our pastor talks with Lynne Fetter, MSW, about some practical guidelines for individuals and churches to respond well to mental health crises and loved ones who may be suicidal. Lynne also offers guidance to persons who may be struggling with suicidal ideations the...

We are so glad you are listening to our podcast! This week we return to the Narrative Lectionary and a new guiding theme for the fall: "New Beginnings." Today's sermon is from Genesis 1:1–2:4a, and the sermon title is also "New Beginnings." To find more out about our fall sermon series and the Narrative Lectionary, head on over to our website at https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/fall-2021-sermon...

This sermon was part of our worship for September 5, 2021, and is based on the story of the Great Flood and Noah's Ark. It is the last series in our summer series, "Childhood Stories of the Bible, Revisited." You can find out more about the series by visiting our website here: https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/summer-2021-sermon-series.html . To find out about our fall sermon seri...

This fall, we are returning to the Narrative Lectionary each week in worship. The Narrative Lectionary begins in Genesis and traces its way through the Hebrew Scriptures (what we often call the “Old Testament”) during the fall, before beginning in the New Testament at Christmas. Preaching from the Narrative Lectionary helps us follow the narrative arc of Scripture and the ongoing relationship betw...

Please note : We had technology issues the past two weeks (8/21 and 8/29), and had a hard time capturing the audio. We are getting a new piece of hardware and expect that the audio will sound much better next week! We really are sorry that the sermon audio is not louder this week. This sermon was part of our worship for August 29, 2021, and is based on the story of the Great Flood and Noah's...

We are excited to announce our upcoming Speakers Series for 2021 and 2022! This series will begin on Friday, Oct. 1st, 2021 as we welcome Cyrus Cormier for a lecture and conversation! In this podcast, our pastor Art talks to Cyrus about his life and what compels him to speak and advocate for racial justice. We hope you'll listen in as we look forward to hosting Cyrus in just over four weeks! Find...

We were delighted to welcome Justin Pierson to our pulpit last Sunday! Justin serves as the Pastoral Resident at Richmond's First Baptist Church. His sermon was part of our worship for August 15, 2021, and was based on the story of the Fiery Furnace from Daniel chapter 3. It is part of our summer series we are calling "Childhood Stories of the Bible, Revisited." You can find out more abo...

This sermon was part of our worship for August 8, 2021, and is based on the book of Esther. It is part of our summer series we are calling "Childhood Stories of the Bible, Revisited." You can find out more about the series by visiting our website here: https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/summer-2021-sermon-series.html . In addition to this summer sermon series, we have some great op...

This sermon was part of our worship for August 1, 2021, and is based on the story of Jonah from the book of Jonah (chs. 1–4). It is part of our summer series we are calling "Childhood Stories of the Bible, Revisited." You can find out more about the series by visiting our website here: https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/summer-2021-sermon-series.html . In addition to this summer se...

This sermon was part of our worship for July 25, 2021, and is based on the story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho from Joshua chapter 6:1–21. It is part of our summer series we are calling "Childhood Stories of the Bible, Revisited." You can find out more about the series by visiting our  website here: https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/summer-2021-sermon-series.html . In additi...

We were delighted to welcome the Rev. Jacque Green to our pulpit this past Sunday! Her sermon was part of our worship for July 18, 2021, and is based on the story of Ruth and Naomi from Ruth chapter 1. It is the part of our summer series we are calling "Childhood Stories of the Bible,  Revisited." You can find out more about the series by visiting our website here: https://www.willi...

This sermon was part of our worship for July 11, 2021, and is based on the story of Samson and Delilah from Judges chapter 16. It is the part of our summer series we are calling "Childhood Stories of the Bible, Revisited." You can find out more about the series by visiting our website here: https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/summer-2021-sermon-series.html . In addition to this summer se...

This  sermon was part of our worship for July 4, 2021, and is based on the story of Deborah from Judges chapter 4. It is the part of our summer series we are calling "Childhood Stories of the Bible, Revisited." You can find out more about the series by visiting our website here: https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/summer-2021-sermon-series.html . In addition to this summer sermon se...