Wilkesboro Baptist Church

Title: A Church Who Loves? Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Chris HefnerThree Messages We Hear from ChristWe hear (see) that Christ is in control. We hear Christ's commendations. a. Works b. Doctrine c. Endurance 3. We hear Christ's correction. a. Concerning abandoned love. b. Commanding repentance. c. Inviting to conquer.        (These commendations emphasize the gospel's credibility).       (This correction emphasizes the gospel's plausibility). Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Elder Candidate Steven MercerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Missionary Heart Text: Acts 17:16-34 Dr. Will Brooks1. Missionaries hurt when they see those who don't know Christ. 2. A missionary applies the gospel to people's worldview. 3. A missionary proclaims the risen Christ. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Why is the Gospel Necessary? Wrath and RighteousnessText: Romans 1:18-32Tad CraigPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Vision of Christ Text: Revelation 1:9-20 Chris HefnerThree Ways We Experience the Vision of the Unveiled Christ 1. We experience the vision of the unveiled Christ by embracing the model of Christ's servant. 2. We experience the vision of the unveiled Christ by looking to the vision of Christ's glory.   a .Christ empowers his churches.   b. Christ intercedes for his churches.   c. Christ purifies his churches.   d. Chris speaks to his churches.   e. Christ controls his churches.   f. Christ protects his churches.   g. Christ shines through his churches. 3. We experience the vision of the unveiled Christ by receiving the comfort of Christ's touch.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Got the Power of Gospel on My MindText: Romans 1:8-17Tad CraigPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Text: Revelation 1:1-8Chris HefnerWitness the centrality of Jesus Christ Witness the sovereignty of the Triune God Witness the blessings to and through God's people Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Text: Revelation 1:1-8Chris HefnerWitness the centrality of Jesus Christ Witness the sovereignty of the Triune God Witness the blessings to and through God's people Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Introduction to RomansText: Romans 1:1-7Chris HefnerPlease reach out via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Too Many for God to Use? Text: Judges 7 Chris HefnerThree Principles for Understanding God's InterventionsOur weaknesses become the opportunities for God's interventions. Sometimes, God makes us even weaker to show his strength even more. Our participation in God's interventions should always direct attention to God's glories. Three Practices for Participating in God's InterventionsAcknowledge weakness through prayer and the Word. Advance in obedience through attentiveness and courage. Announce in worship and witness the glory of God's promises and interventions. Please reach out via emial at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Sin Cycles Text: Judges 2:6-10; 17:6; 21:25 Chris HefnerCycle of Sin in Judges Sin—judgment—confession—judge rescues. Three Parts to the Sin Pattern in Judges When we don't know the Lord, we won't know or do what is right. When we don't know what is right, we'll do what is right in our own eyes. When we know the King, we'll surrender and obey. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You OutText: Joshua 7  Chris HefnerTwo Sins that Can't be Hidden1. For the leader, we see the sin of self-reliance. 2. For the rebel, we see the sin of self-obsession. Three Responses to Our Sins1. Pray that God will show you your sin before he judges you for it. 2. When you see your sin, waste no time and repent of it. 3. Plead the forgiveness of God who can turn the place of trouble into a place of grace. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org 

Title: Have Courage and Obey Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Three Reasons We Need Courage Fear of past failures. Fear of future challenges. Fear of leadership losses. How Courage Supports our FaithCourage inspires our faith in God's promises.Courage strengthens our obedience to God's commands.Courage stills our hearts in God's presence. Means to Build CourageMeditate on and obey God's Word.Rely on the Lord's presence.Trust in the Savior's deliverance.  Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org 

Title: A Call To ArmsText: 1 Peter 4:1-2Steve Robinson 1.A call to be armed with the example of Christ.Christ's suffering is a vital weapon in our warfare.We should be willing to suffer for righteousness because:  -It is the way Christ suffered. -Christ suffered for us. -We are called for this purpose. 2.A call to be armed with the mind of Christ.Remember Christ's submissive spirit. Remember Christ's forgiving spirit.3.A call to be armed with the victor's character.A victorious sufferer ceases from sin. -This does not suggest we will never sin again. -We are no longer under the power of sin, but of Christ.  -Sin no longer holds the same grip on the victor since we are dead to sin and alive to God. 4.A call to be armed with the purpose of Christ.Christ's purpose was to do the will of the Father.Life is short! Pursue God's will.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Pride and Peril of Peor's ProphetText: Numbers 22-25Chris HefnerFour Statements about God's Sovereignty God is sovereign in his purposes even when unsolicited opportunities arrive on our doorstep. God is sovereign in his directions even when we are resigned to go our own way. God is sovereign through his Word even when we are tempted to ignore or reject it. God is sovereign in his judgments even when life and circumstances leave us in a conundrum of understanding. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Pride and Peril of Peor's ProphetText: Numbers 22-25Chris HefnerFour Statements about God's Sovereignty God is sovereign in his purposes even when unsolicited opportunities arrive on our doorstep. God is sovereign in his directions even when we are resigned to go our own way. God is sovereign through his Word even when we are tempted to ignore or reject it. God is sovereign in his judgments even when life and circumstances leave us in a conundrum of understanding. 

The Church We Aspire to Be?Chris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Embracing ChangeText: Acts 13Josh PinktertonSaul Embraces a New IdentityPaul Embraces a New LeadershipPaul Embraces a New PeoplePlease reach out via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Series: More Grace Sermon: The Bronze Serpent and Salvation Text: Numbers 21:4-9 To understand this passage, we'll observe the course we're on, the curse we inherited, and the cure we need. The course we're on. Is tainted by grief and sadness. Is littered with difficulties and battles. Is often jaded by the lengthy journey. The curse we inherited. Is seen in our pattern of blame and complaint. Is expressed in our contempt for God's blessings. Is illustrated in the fiery bite of the serpents. The cure we need. Begins with conviction that leads to confession. Builds through intercession that births confession. Takes effect when the curse becomes the cure. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Rebellion, Intercession, Failure of FaithText: Numbers 14 Chris HefnerLessons from Israel's Failure of Faith 1. Be warned.     a. Regarding what we listen to.     b. Regarding what we say.     c. Regarding what we remember/think about. 2. Be inspired.     a. To believe.     b. To speak.     c. To intercede. 3. Be amazed.     a. By God's glory.     b. By the clarity and restraint of God's judgments.     c. By the provision, presence, and promise of God's grace. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Tabernacle: God's Presence Made KnownText: Exodus 40:34-38Tad CraigIntentional Presence:God intentionally creates sacred spaces for us to encounter his presence. Communal Presence:God's presence is magnified through community.Guiding Presence:God's presence is guiding us to fulfill His will.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org 

Title: Tabernacle: God's Presence Made KnownText: Exodus 40:34-38Tad CraigIntentional Presence:God intentionally creates sacred spaces for us to encounter his presence. Communal Presence:God's presence is magnified through community.Guiding Presence:God's presence is guiding us to fulfill His will.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org 

SBC Report 2026Chris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Complaint and Judgment Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Chris HefnerThe causes of the complaint. a. Israel was without water. b. Israel worried they would die. The condition of the complainers. a. They quarreled with the Lord's directions. b. They tested the Lord's patience. c. They doubted the Lord's presence. The cure for the complaint. a. God took Israel's place. b. God was judged for Israel's sins. c. God provided for Israel's needs. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Grace to be SentText: Romans 1:1-7 Chris HefnerTheme: We never graduate from the gospel. Three Gospel Lessons for Being Sent By the gospel, God governs us. Through the gospel, we grow in grace and faith. With the gospel, we are sent to our neighbors and the nations for the sake of His Name. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Cleansing and CovenantText: Exodus 6:24-26 Chris HefnerThree Prerequisites for Fulfilling God's Call on Our Lives Before we can fulfill God's call, we have to be clean. Before we can fulfill God's call, we have to be in the covenant. Before we can fulfill God's call, someone has to bleed.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org 

Title: God Remembers His Covenant Texts: Exodus 2:24-25Chris HefnerGod heard his people then, so God hears his people now. God remembered his covenant then, so God remembers his covenant now. God saw his people then, so God sees his people now. God knew his people then, so God knows his people now. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Washing the Disciples' FeetJohn 13Nathan BowmanPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Sabbath and Salvation Texts: Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 12:12-15; Colossians 2:16-17Chris HefnerTwo Reasons for the Sabbath Command Creation God designed us for the 7 day rhythm of work and rest/worship. God's best for us is Himself, not our work. Redemption Through redemption we are slaves to God who gives us command (permission) to rest. It is God's work that redeems, not our own labors. Two Categories for Understanding the Sabbath Today Time: the distinction between chronos and Kairos The LORD's Day as Sabbath fulfilled in Jesus Christ Four Non-Legalistic Ways to rest/worship on the LORD's Day Keep the LORD's Day as a day of worship and rest. Pause normal working practices on the LORD's Day. Do what brings life on the LORD's Day. Take a digital Sabbath. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

State of the Church AddressChris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Favored Eyes Text: Mark 16 Chris HefnerThree Resurrection Observations Sometimes, it takes time for our spiritual eyes to adjust. In the gospel, we see the drastic lengths to which God will go to fix what's wrong with the world. We can see the power of the gospel through the life-changing grace Jesus offers. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

The Lord our DelivererPsalm 40Chris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Children and Families Made Holy in Love and Leadership Text: 1 Corinthians 7:14Chris HefnerFour Implications for Parenting and Families Parents who remain together illustrate our covenant-keeping heavenly Father. Parents are responsible for the cultural and spiritual liturgies they encourage and allow.Parents and families need the support and gospel partnership of the church family. Parents and families, we must embrace and share Jesus as the most real relationship we can have. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Marriage Enrichment: Navigating the Tensions of MarriageTad CraigPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Singles Made Holy in Life and Focus  Text: 1 Corinthians 7:6-8, 11, 15, 17, 25-35Chris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.orgWhat is singleness? For some, singleness is a gift. For some, singleness is a calling. For all, we should not define singleness by negation. For some, singleness is a challenge. For some, singleness is a conundrum or curse. For any, singleness can be a privilege.What are some reasons to embrace singleness?The distresses of present circumstances when life is short.The pressures (troubles) of married life when singleness can offer freedom.The concessions regarding singleness when marriage demands permanence.  What does the church do with this message? Embrace a gospel-oriented view of humanity and identity.Embrace community and be embraced by community.Be embraced by Christ and embrace Christ and his call.  

Marriage Enrichment: Languages of MarriageTad CraigPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Marriage Enrichment: Languages of MarriageTad CraigPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Marriage Made Holy in Love and Struggle Text: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Three Marriage Principles Concerning Love and Life Chris HefnerLife is too short to be anxious about the trivial or idolatrous. Marriage is too significant to be encumbered by extraneous anxieties or activities. Extraneous activity/idolatry #1: Put your spouse or child/children in the place of God. Extraneous activity/idolatry #2: Give something/someone else the attention your spouse deserves. Love is too important to be sidelined for less significant priorities.  Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Ambassadors of Reconciliation2 Corinthians 5:11-21Chris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Marriage Made Holy in Purpose and Privilege Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Chris HefnerThree General Observations about Belonging Christians belong to God through Jesus Christ in the covenant of salvation. Belonging to God through Jesus means that spouses belong to each other through the marriage covenant. This covenant belonging, first to God, then to each other requires certain marriage behaviors. Three Marriage BehaviorsEmbrace a biblical sexual ethic. Remain together. Live the gospel in your marriage/home. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Dry BonesText: Ezekiel 37 Chris HefnerThe Power of God's Promises to Dry Bones One Principle: God's promises reflect the magnitude of his name/glory not the significance of our situations. Two Precepts: 1. The Word of God displays the power of God to the people of God.2. The Spirit of God through the Word of God gives life to the people of God. Three Purposes: 1. For the glory of the name of the Lord (36:16-22).2. That we (the people of God) will know the Lord is God (37:6, 13, 14).3. That the nations will know the Lord is God (36:36-38; 37:28). One Person who makes God's promises possible: Jesus Christ, the Son of David, crucified King, Risen Savior. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Temple of the Living GodText: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1Chance Freeman

Easter SundayText: Hebrews 10Tad CraigPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Faith in Prayer and Soul Winning Text: James 5:13-20 Chris HefnerMusicWhat an Awesome GodHow Great is Our GodHis Mercy is MoreTurn Your EyesThree Opportunities to Practice Genuine Faith 1. When sick and suffering, pray to the God who heals, but also praise with one another. 2. When troubled by sin in self and others, pray to the God who judges, but also confess to one another. 3. When burdened by those who are lost and astray, pray to God who seeks and saves, but also go and share with one another. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Paul's Ministry of the Gospel2 Corinthians 4Chris HefnerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Faith As Patient Endurance Text: James 5:1-12Chris HefnerThree Reminders that Display Genuine Faith   Heed the warning against self-indulgence. Hoarding Fraud Self-indulgenceMurder 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 your promises. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Faith Versus Boasting Text: James 4:11-17 Chris HefnerThree 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 know is good. When you do what is good, you're believing God and his gospel. The gospel teaches that we do good, not for salvation, but from salvation.  Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

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

Love2 Peter 1:5-8Steven MercerPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Faith Versus Worldliness Text: James 4:1-10Chris HefnerTheme: 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 Someone we need to experience: Receive by faith the grace that transforms our hearts. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Brotherly LoveJosh PinkertonPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org