First Baptist Blowing Rock
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622 episodes
"Faith When the Ending is not Happy" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #40
It is easy to read Hebrews 11, the chapter described as the "Heroes of the Faith" as a lesson in how faith in God triumphs over everything but is that the whole story? The writer of Hebrews ends the chapter with a litany of very disturbing even...
"When Grace and Faith Collide" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #39
In this message we look at the story of "Rahab from Jericho" and how her destiny was changed at the place where God's Grace and Our Faith collide. From Hebrews 11:30-31. Joshua 2.
"How Faith Answers Life's Toughest Questions" In Christ Alone series from Hebrews #38
In this message we examine the life of Moses as mentioned in Hebrews 11. It goes without saying that if you were to put together a list of heroes of the faith from the Old Testament, Moses would surely be at the top of that list. He is consider...
"Leaving a Lasting Legacy of Faith" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #37
In this message we discuss how we can leave a legacy of Faith for our children, grandchildren and all of those generations that follow. Using Abraham's example of faith when he was willing to sacrifice Isaac in obedience to God, we discuss what...
"How Faith Falters" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #35
In this message we look at the struggles of faith that Abraham had on his way to becoming a "Hero of the Faith" listed in the roll call of faith in Hebrews 11. While most of us know about Abraham's great steps of faith like leaving his home in ...
"Finding Faithful Fathers" Father's Day Message 2022
As our culture continues to dimmish the role that Fathers play in the home, our families, our churches and our nation is paying the price. In this message we look at the impact that the lack of engaged fathers is having on many of the difficult...
"A Consistent Pattern of Faith" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #34
In this message we examine some common misconceptions about what faith is and how Christian's communicate about their faith. Using language like "if only I had more faith" or "If only I had prayed harder" when God doesn't answer our prayers the...
"Building a Foundation of Faith" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #33
Why is it important for Christians to practice, develop and mature in their faith in their day to day lives, and how do you do that? What might it look like in a practical sense? How is Biblical faith different from the everyday faith we practi...
"Endurance in the Season of Suck" In Christ Alone series from Hebrews #32
We have all experienced seasons in our life where everything seemed to be working against us, or nothing was going as planned or desired, and it felt like the whole world was coming down on you. It could be problems in your marriage, or work, o...
"Wasted Grace" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews # 31
In Hebrews 10:26-31, the author gives his fourth and final warning in the letter. Unlike the previous three warnings, this one is not directed at those who are already believers but rather at those who might "pretend" to be believers but have n...
"A Mothers Passion" A celebration of Mothers for Mother's Day 2022
We examine the strange encounter between Jesus and a Canaanite woman from Matthew 15:21-28 to learn how determined and passionate a mother can be when it comes to protecting and helping her children.
Session Eight "How Christians Can Engage a Hostile Culture" Sunday Night Series on What we Believe and Why
Our final Sunday night session examines why it is so important to know what you believe and why by addressing how Christians should engage those around us in a culture that is hostile towards Christians and Christian values. We look at some of ...
Session Seven "The Marks of a Healthy Church" Sunday Night Study on What We Believe and Why
In this session we examine the church, where it has come from and where it is going. How do you know if a church is sick, toxic or healthy? We look at the first church from Acts 2 to see what they did right and compare it to churches today to d...
"The Power of Worshiping Together" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #30
The writer of Hebrews follows up his encouragement from last week and the privilege we have to experience a face-to-face time of worship with God by addressing the importance of Christ followers coming together as a faith community for worship....
Session Six, The History and Heritage of FBC Blowing Rock; Sunday Night Study What We Believe and Why
While we consider the Bible alone to be our source of authority and the foundation of what we believe and why - you cannot ignore the influence that church history plays in shaping our interpretations of those truths. In tonight's study we trac...
The Privilege of Personal Worship; In Christ Alone Sermons from Hebrews #29
How do you define worship? Is it what we do on Sunday mornings when we sing songs? Is it the act of coming to Church? What about in our private life? When we read the Bible? Pray? The ability for us to worship God face to face was radically tra...
"It is Finished" Easter 2022; In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #28
In this Easter message we examine the powerful arguments comparing Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross to the Mosiac sacrificial system revealed in Hebrews 10:1-18 and how it relates to the Easter story and how we can make these truths a part of our ...
Session Five - Religious Freedom; Sunday Night Study What we Believe and Why
If we believe that every believer is a "priest" and can hear from God on their own (Priesthood of the Believer) and that each one of us is accountable to God for our own actions (Soul Competency) then we must also believe that every person shou...
"Three Absolutes in Life" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #27
After examining the differences between the sacrificial offerings of the Old Covenant High Priest and the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on the Cross with his own blood; the writer of Hebrews ends Chapter 9 with a somber note on the role that...
"Competent to Stand Trial" Sunday Night Series; What we believe and Why #4
In this study we look at the doctrine of "Soul Competency" or the requirement that every person will one day stand before God and give and account for their lives and how that same doctrine or truth is lived out in the everyday Christian life. ...
"Wonder Working Power" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #26
If you visit any Evangelical Church, it is highly likely that one of the worship songs or hymns that you will sing involves "blood" and specifically the blood of Jesus Christ. We not only sing about the blood, but we also talk about it, teach o...
"The Priesthood of the Believer" Sunday Night Series; What we Believe and Why #3
This week we examine another one of Martin Luther's "Sola's" from his 95 thesis that established the Protestant Reformation; Solus Cristus - or Christ Alone. This important tenet of our faith not only stands on the promise that Christ alone is ...
"The Emptiness of Motion without Meaning" In Christ Alone Sermons Series from Hebrews #25
In Chapter 9, the author of Hebrews continues to make the case for how the New Covenant that was established by Jesus Christ on the Cross, and of whom He alone is the High Priest, is far superior to the Old Covenant. He does so by pointing out ...
"Why the Bible is So Important" Sunday Night Series; What we Believe and Why #2
In this message we examine why the Bible is considered our sole source of Biblical Authority and what that means. How is it our authority and what does it reveal? What happens when we use other sources of authority alongside the Bible, or dimin...
"New and Improved" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #24
In this message we look at Hebrews Chapter 8 as the author brings his logical argument about the supremacy of Christ as our ultimate High Priest to bare on the Old Covenant. If Jesus is far superior in His infinite nature, sacrifice and m...