First Baptist Blowing Rock
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622 episodes
"Hey Jude - Introduction to the Book of Jude" Enemy in the Camp Series #2
In this introduction to the Book of Jude, we examine the author, date, recipients and context of the letter as well as the similarities between the churches Jude is addressing and the Amercian Christian Church. We also discuss the importance of...
"Wolves Among the Sheep" Enemy in the Camp Series # 1
We start our new series from the Book of Jude with a preview by looking at the warning Jesus gives from the Sermon on the Mount about the dangers of false teachers and false teachings within the church. Join us as we lay the groundwork for the ...
"I will know it When I see it" Vision for 2023 for First Baptist Blowing Rock
In this message we examine our church purpose statement and how it motivates us and cast our church vision for the new year. We strive to be a "place to belong, a place to believe and a place to become" and in this message we explain what that ...
"Give us Eyes to See" New Years 2023
In this message we examine the power of a changed perspective. The ability to look at circumstances, situations and opportunities through a new lens can not only allow us to make more informed decisions, it can also unlock our ability to see th...
"Where is the Dangerous Faith?" New Years 2023
For most of its history, Christianity and those who followed the teachings of Jesus were considered "dangerous" to kings, rulers and nations. When you look at the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul and all he endured and faced, it would be e...
"Regaining our Wonder and Passion" New Years 2023
In this message we address a few goals that we can all set for the new year when it comes to our spiritual journey. Over time, many Christians find themselves in spiritual "ruts" and end up going through the motions and lose their passion in th...
"Will You Have Room?" Christmas Message 2022
In this message we take a deep dive on the Christmas narratives of Luke 2 and discuss the actual birthday of Jesus, some common misconceptions about the scene at Jesus's birth and why the town of Bethlehem is so important. We also try to put Lu...
Behold He Comes - Christmas/Advent 2022
As we start the Advent season, we look at the message and ministry of John the Baptist to give us some help in preparing our hearts for Christmas. From Luke 3:1-8.
The Recipe for a Thankful Heart - Thanksgiving 2022
Learning to be thankful does not come naturally to us - it is something that requires work and effort. This message looks at how the Apostle Paul learned to be thankful in any situation or circumstance and how we can apply his lessons to our ow...
"Finding Freedom through Forgiveness"
As we continue to look at the barriers that can keep us from being truly thankful, this message looks at the importance of Forgiveness. We examine the parable of the ungrateful servant from Matthew 18 to find some clues on why forgiveness is so...
"Justification and Sanctification" What we Believe and Why Fall 2022 #6
In this class we examine the Biblical idea of "Justification" and the role it played in the Protestant Reformation. We discuss how it can get confused with "Sanctification" and how that can lead to legalism in your relationship with God. ...
"A Cure for Cancel Culture" Thanksgiving 2022
As we lead into the Thanksgiving season, we will first look at a few issues that might rob us of our ability to be thankful and the first of those is found in today's message. While cancel culture seems to be everywhere from social media, the m...
"Heaven and Hell" What we Believe and Why Fall 2022 Series #4
We examine what happens spiritually when a person dies and what the Bible teaches us about Heaven and Hell. What are they like, who goes there, what will we do? We also discuss the topics of annihilationism, soul sleep, purgatory, cremation alo...
"Satan" What we Believe and Why Fall 2022 Series # 3
In this session we try to separate fact from fiction when it comes to Satan and discuss why it is so important for Christ followers to not only believe that he is real but also be warned and prepared to deal with his deception, lies and confusi...
"A Pastor's Passionate Prayer" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #49
In this message we look at the benediction found at the end of the Book of Hebrews and the prayer of blessing that the author prayed over the readers. In this short, concise and power prayer he reminds the readers and us of how blessed we are t...
"The Caretakers of Souls" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #48
In this message we examine the relationship between a local church congregation and their Pastor. We discuss both the responsibility of the church body towards the Pastor and the Pastor towards the church body. What type of Spiritual Authority ...
"Angels and Demons" What we Believe and Why Fall 2022 Series #2
In this lesson we debunk some of the most popular myths and misinformation about Angels and Demons like; Do people become angels when we die? Can a Christian be possessed by Demons? and Do I have a Guardian Angel? Using scripture as our guide, ...
"Creation and Evolution" What We Believe and Why Fall 2022 #1
We start our new Fall 2022 "What We Believe and Why" series by looking at the Biblical story of Creation. Does the Biblical account contradict science, or can we find some agreement between the two "theories"? We examine all of the various theo...
"Offering a Sacrifice of Praise" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #47
How important is our worship to our spiritual growth and maturity? What role does corporate worship with other believes play into that growth? Join us as we examine what Sacrificial Worship means and might look like lived out in our every...
"One Constant in an Ever-Changing World" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #46
How do we handle change? From the everyday changes that arise from the different seasons of our lives like getting marries, having kids, the teen years, empty nest, grandparents, retirement to change that might be forced upon us like a bad heal...
"Christian Common Sense" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #45
As the writer of Hebrews closes out his letter, he offers up some closing thoughts with very practical application and expectations for those who call themselves Christians. While they may seem like "common sense" for some, as we find ourselves...
"A Tale of Two Mountains" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #44
You hear people say it all the time when asked about their life and what they hope for when they might face God. It sounds something like, "I think I have lived a good life" or "I hope I have done enough" with the idea being that how we live in...
"Keys to Navigating your Race" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #43
As we continue to build on our study of Hebrews Chapter 12, We discover that there are certain areas that our "Spiritual Race" (Christian Life) should always use as guidepost and other areas that we must avoid at all costs. After the author giv...
"The Hardest Expression of Love" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #42
Many Christians are confused by the concept or thought that God disciplines "his children" or those who follow Jesus Christ. We ask, "Why and How would he do that?" This message looks at God's discipline in the context of Hebrews 12:1-3 from th...
"A Race Worth Running" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #41
As the writer of Hebrews moves into more practical application in Hebrews Chapter 12, he starts by encouraging Christians to "run the race set before them" but what does that mean? In this message we look at why "running a race" is used as a me...