First Baptist Church of Wisconsin Rapids

Text: Luke 10:25-42 Preacher: Josh Kohn summary In this sermon, Pastor Josh expounds the relationship between the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan and the story of Martha and Mary, revealing how they teach us about righteousness, faith, and reliance on Christ for eternal life. keywords Bible, Gospel, Righteousness, Faith, Jesus, Parables, Salvation, Grace, Law, Gospel of John key topics Th...

Text: Mal. 4:1-3 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: Daniel 1 Preacher: Josh Kohn summary The story of Daniel in exile, emphasizing God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and the importance of trusting in a great God amidst adversity. Challenges listeners to stand firm in faith like Daniel and Jesus, even when faced with overwhelming opposition. keywords Daniel, faith, sovereignty of God, exile, biblical lessons, trust in God, Christian faith, b...

Text: John 15:1-5 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 2 Peter 3:14-18 Preacher: Josh Kohn summaryHow our outlook on the future, especially the hope of a new heaven and new earth, should influence our present living. Emphasizes diligence in faith, the importance of understanding scripture, and living in anticipation of Christ's return. keywordsChristian living, hope, faith, scripture, diligence, second coming, salvation, perseverance, biblic...

Text: 2 Peter 2:18-22 Preacher: Josh Kohn keywords False teachers, Christian liberty, Sin, Salvation, Biblical warning, Christian living, Gospel, Spiritual freedom, Peter, Biblical teaching key topics False teachers as wells without water and clouds without rain The deception of false promises of liberty Slavery to sin and corruption The danger of falling back into old sins after professing faith...

Text: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Preacher: Josh Kohn

Preacher: Josh Kohn keywords Gospel, Reminders, Spiritual Growth, Eternal Life, Grace, Exodus, Sanctification, Christian Living key topics The importance of reminders in spiritual growth The analogy of maple syrup boiling to spiritual stirring The biblical concept of exodus from sin The need for constant spiritual nourishment Living with an eternal perspective

Text: 1 Peter 5:6-14 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 Peter 5:1-5 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 John 5:1-5 Preacher: Jeffrey Visser

Text: Luke 24:1-12 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 Peter 4:1-6 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 Peter 3:7 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Text: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Preacher: Josh Kohn

Keywords Christianity, suffering, patience, Christ, example, faith, endurance, hope, cross, grace Summary In this sermon, Pastor Josh discusses the importance of suffering patiently as Christians. The speaker emphasizes that Christians are called to endure suffering, especially when wrongfully accused, and to follow Christ's example of patience and grace. The power of the cross is highlighted...

Summary In this sermon, Josh emphasizes the importance of strong leadership within the church, advocating for a unified board of elders to guide the congregation effectively. He argues that while tradition has its place, it must be examined against the teachings of Scripture to ensure the church remains focused on its mission. Josh highlights the necessity of appointing elders who are not only kno...

Keywords change, church, tradition, innovation, adaptation, growth, unity, mission, faith, community Summary In this sermon, Josh emphasizes the importance of change within the church, drawing parallels between organizational growth and the necessity of adapting to new circumstances. He discusses the dangers of clinging to tradition without understanding its relevance, using the metaphor of the ra...

Keywords prayer, church, discipleship, salvation, spiritual growth, evangelism, Christian ministry, fruitfulness, devotion, faith Summary In this sermon, Pastor Josh emphasizes the critical role of prayer in the life of the church and individual believers. He discusses the nature of salvation as both a gift and a miracle, the importance of bearing fruit as disciples of Christ, and the cost of true...