Warren Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Warren Baptist Church
Connecting God's Word to life. Listen and learn how God's Word speaks to our circumstances in life. These message by Dr/,Jim Wright consists of unfiltered, honest teaching of the Scriptures.
How can a diverse church stay united? Pastor Jim answers this question in a special combined worship service with our three congregations.
Is the resurrection of Jesus a fictional work? Is it a myth? Pastor Jim examines the unexpected events in the account and argues that these help demonstrate Jesus' resurrection was an historical event.
Guest speaker Chad Temple, founder of Network Indy, walks us through Psalm 23 providing valuable insight into what it means to have God as our shepherd.
What happened when Jesus was on the cross? What did these miracles mean? How are they proof that Jesus Christ was the Son of God who died for our sins so we can enjoy eternity with God? Pastor Jerome answers these questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
Everyone can learn something from someone! In this case, there are several lessons we can learn from two criminals. Your eternal destiny depends upon understanding these lessons.
Everyone who comes into contact with Jesus will make a response to Him. As Jesus was moving toward Golgatha where He was crucified, Luke records three responses to Him. Which of the three responses is your response to Jesus?
See how God's grace unexpectedly shines through in humanity's darkest hour. This account is a reminder that no matter how bad your past is, God's grace can break through and deliver you.
Deception is increasing so living in the last of the last days requires discernment. What are characteristics of deception and how do we have discernment? The trial of Jesus provides us with answers to these questions. Join us as we continue our travels through the Gospel of Luke.
What causes people who love Jesus to stumble at moments when they need to take their stand? What causes us to run when opposition comes against us? How can we stand when others run away from Jesus? Join us as Pastor Jim examines Peter's failure to stan for Jesus.
Why did Judas betray Jesus? What causes some people who seem to follow Jesus to turn their back on Him? How do we explain the "reconstruction" movement that appears to be sweeping our nation?
What is prayer? How does prayer help a believer stand firm in difficult times? Pastor Jim answers these questions in our Stand Firm series.
Pastor Jerome shares the necessity of preparation for standing firm in your faith. Join us as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
How will remembering Christ's sacrifice empower you to stand firm in difficult times? Pastor Jim answers this question as we continue our journey through Luke 22.
What does it mean to serve others? How can serving others help us to stand firm in difficult times? Pastor Wright answers these questions and more as he continues the series, Stand Firm in Difficult Times, in Luke 22.
How do you stand firm for Christ in difficult days? Has God given us any reason to stand firm in our faith? Pastor Jim begins a new series in the Gospel of Luke where he will unpack ways believers can stand firm in difficult times. Join us as we begin this new series from Luke 22.
How should believers live as we wait for the return of Christ? Pastor Jerome unpacks Paul's encouragement to the Thessalonian church as they wait for the return of Christ.
in Luke 21, Jesus gave several clues that identify the final generation. Pastor Wright unpacks those clues,, which he argues provide evidence we are in the final generation.
How will the second coming of Christ be different than the Great Deception? What are the events before, during, and after the Second Coming of Christ? What will happen when Christ returns? Pastor Jim provides answers from Scripture so that you will not be deceived.
Why should a woman aspire to be a Mary Magdalene? Based on films and books about her, should a lady follow her example? Yes! Pastor Jim explains why everyone should strive to be a Mary Magdalene in this Mother's Day sermon.
What is the foundation for the Great Deception? What did Jesus mean when He indicated that believers may fall for the Great Deception? How is it possible for believers to believe the Great Deception? Pastor Jim will answer these questions as he examines the foundation for the coming deception.
Jesus warned His followers about a great deception that is coming. Jesus said the whole world will follow after this deception; He noted that the deception will be so strong that it may even fool some of His followers. In the continuing series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor Jim unpacks Luke 21 and the great deception in the first part of a two-part sermon.
Why is Jerusalem in the news? What makes this city unique among all the cities of the world? Pastor Jim gives us a timeline of Jerusalem and explains why this city is unique.
Why should you study Bible prophecy and how do you study it? In this introduction to Luke 21, Pastor Jim gives basic principles for studying Bible prophecy. Before you open a commentary, read a prophecy book by your favorite theologian, you need to walk through the text yourself using these simple tools.
Many Bibles contain the heading "The Triumphal Entry" to describe Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, but Pastor Wright contends that it was not the triumphal entry of Christ. Watch as Pastor Wright traces the prophetic fulfillment of that day from Genesis forward pointing details the Gospel writers omitted and why they omitted them.
What motivates you to give money to God's work? Is the amount you give important? How much should you give? Why should you give? Pastor Jim answers these questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
Christians believe God exists in three persons, yet He is one God. Was this a belief created by a council or rooted in Scripture? Jesus recited a passage that was hotly debated in his day because the literal interpretation was not something the religious leaders could accept. However, we now understand, after the resurrection, that the passage does have a literal fulfillment.
Did you know that other than Jesus, no one has been resurrected? What does it mean to be resurrected? Who will be resurrected? When will the resurrection occur? Pastor Jim will answer these questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
Should you pay taxes, even if you do not agree with the government? Also, what do you give to the Lord? Is there a percentage? Pastor Jim explores the answer to these questions as we examine the last week of Jesus' life.
Is there a point when God moves on? Pastor Jim unpacks a warning from Jesus in Luke 20 as we walk with Jesus during the last week of His life.
Why was Jesus challenged by the religious leaders? In this passage, Jesus gives a template for how to respond to questions. Using Jesus' method will help you respond to questions about your faith.
What makes Jesus angry? Pastor Jim walks us through Jesus angry reaction in the temple and the implications it has for today.
Why do we want to justify our actions, even when they are wrong? What is the real danger in justifying wrong actions?
Pastor Jim look what appears to be a disjointed passage in the Gospel of Luke and explains why the Holy Spirit had Luke included these seemingly disconnected words of Jesus.
Is it wrong to earn money? Is it wrong to make a lot of money? How are we to use our money? Pastor Jim examines an unusual parable of Jesus that answers these questions.
Why were people drawn to Jesus? What were some people complaining about Jesus? What is the difference between religion and a relationship with God? Pastor Jim will answer these questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke while investigating the parable of the Prodigal Son.
How does God respond to those who repent? Is He mad? Does He berate them? Pastor John Pierre looks at the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke's Gospel and answers these questions.
Does God care about people? If He does, what kind of people does God pursue and why does He pursue them? We will answer these questions as we look at two parables of Jesus in Luke's Gospel.
Many people claim to know Jesus, but are they following Jesus? Pastor Jim looks at the difference between "traveling with Jesus" and "following Jesus" as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
One day there will be a great banquet and everyone is invited. However, many will be locked out, not by God, but by their own excuses. What causes a person to make excuses not to attend God's upcoming feast? Jesus addresses this issue when He attended His third and final dinner party in the Gospel of Luke.
What are the consequences of pride? What does the opposite of pride look like? Why should we respond to God with humility? Jesus confronts powerful people about their lack of humility as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
What keeps people from following Jesus? Why are people resistant to Christ? Pastor Jerome discusses this issue as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke
Can God's plan be stopped? Can God be derailed? We will examine how the Pharisees attempted to derail Jesus' and Jesus' responses as we journey through the Gospel of Luke.
Can there be a time when it is too late to respond to God's offer of salvation? If so, when will that be? What are we supposed to do to make sure we don't miss God's salvation? We will answer these questions as we continue our walk through the Gospel of Luke.
What is the Kingdom of God? Who is in the Kingdom of God? Is the Kingdom of God present on this earth? What happens in the Kingdom of God? Pastor Jim will address these questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke
What is bondage? How do you break free from it? Join us as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke
What is grace? How does God show His grace? Can God's grace come to an end? Learn about this topic as we explore the parable of the fig tree in the Gospel of Luke.
Why is repentance necessary for salvation? Why is repentance important after salvation? Pastor Jerome answers these questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
What makes people adversaries? How are we adversaries of God? We will answer these questions and more as we conclude chapter 12 of Luke.
Should Christians look for signs of Jesus' return? What are some signs that we see today that indicate Jesus is coming back? We will answer these questions and more as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
The disciples were clearly becoming fearful due to Jesus' recent actions so Jesus told them something shocking: He divides people. Why does Jesus divide people? How does Jesus divide people? Who does Jesus divide? We will look at those questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
What is baptism? Who should be baptized? When should you be baptized? Why was Jesus baptized? Pastor Jerome answers all these questions in his sermon on this important topic.
It's been 2,000 years since Jesus last walked on this earth; yet, we are told that He is returning. What are believers supposed to do while we wait? How does Jesus expect us to act while we wait? How are the actions of those who claim to be believers possibly revealing who they really are during this waiting period? Pastor Jim addresses those questions as we journey through the Gospel of Luke.
Did you know that it is a sin to worry? How do we avoid worrying when there is so much to worry about? In the message, Pastor Jim returns to Luke 12 to look at what Jesus says about worry.
If you have doubts about Jesus rising from the dead, you are not alone! You may be surprised at the people who doubted the resurrection. You may also find it interesting how the resurrection of Jesus is recorded in Scripture and why it actually has a "ring of authenticity" to it. Join us as Pastor Jim looks at Luke's account of resurrection morning.
Why did the mention of Jerusalem trigger Jesus? What did Jesus know about Jerusalem that no one else understood? What did Jesus see coming for His people and those who would reject Him? What did Jesus see that is yet to occur? Pastor Jim looks at two passages in Luke in the Palm Sunday sermon.
It is natural to want more of something than we need; however, we often put ourselves in dangerous situations when we feed this desire. Jesus knew His current and future disciples would struggle with greed. In this passage in Luke, He gives us some ways to fight against greed.
Why should a believer stand up for Jesus in the midst of fear? What does a believer need to remember when faced with fear? Pastor Jim answers these questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke
Fear is a powerful emotion! Fear paralyzes some from making decisions and can be used by others to manipulate people. What should a follower of Jesus Christ fear? Should a follower of Christ be afraid of what people can do to him or her? Pastor Jim answers these questions as we travel through the Gospel of Luke.
What is a hypocrite? Why are some who profess to be Christian hypocrites? What is the danger of being a hypocrite? What can a hypocrite expect?
Is it wrong to be a religious person? Yes! How do you know when you have crossed the line as a religious person? What are the warning signs of a religious person? How do you avoid becoming a religious person? Pastor Jim addresses these questions as we continue to follow Jesus through the Book of Luke.
What does it mean to be a light in the darkness? Who is supposed to see our light? Why do we need to let our light shine? What is the source of our light? Pastor Jerome unpacks Luke 11:33-36 as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
Who faces the judgment of God? Why will they face God's judgment? When does the judgment of God occur? Pastor Jim continues to unpack Jesus' teachings as we journey through the Gospel of Luke.
Is it possible to be blessed when you are struggling financially? Is it possible to cause yourself to be blessed? What does it mean to be blessed? Pastor Jim answers these questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
What happens when demons return? Have the demons returned to the West, particularly America? Hear what Jesus said about returning demons from Luke 11.
One of Satan's favorite ways to deceive is through the use of misinformation and disinformation! Although you may think those are new terms, they were used by Satan all the way back in the Garden of Eden. In this message, we will see how they were used against Jesus and what Jesus had to say about it!
Do you feel like you have hit a wall in your prayer life? Does it seem like God is not longer listening? How do keep praying when you don't feel like it is making a difference? Pastor Jim answers those questions as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
Everyone has prayed at some point, but what does it take to pray powerful, meaningful prayers that connect to God? How do we keep from going through the motions of prayer and actually connect to God? As we journey through the Gospel of Luke, pastor Jim unpacks what is commonly called the Lord's prayer.
As we move into 2023, what is the most important thing? What must be our top priority? As we continue to journey through Luke, Pastor Jim looks at two sisters who have different priorities, but only one has the right priority.
What did the angels have to say about Jesus? Why was Gabriel the main angel in the Christmas story? There are some treasures hidden in what Gabriel had to say about the coming Messiah!
In this sermon, Pastor Jerome explores why Simeon is a great example of what happens when we allow the Holy Spirit to control us.
How do you praise God? When do you praise God? Understand what true praise looks like as we examine Zechariah's praise of God.
How do you praise God when you are faced with uncertainty? Why should you praise God when faced with uncertainty? We will look at Mary, the mother of Jesus, and see how she dealt with uncertainty in her life.
What is the cause of prejudice? In this message, Pastor Jim examines one of Jesus' popular parables: The Parable of the Good Samaritan. In this message, Dr. Wright will walk us through why Jesus told this parable.
Why should Christians be thankful? In this sermon from Luke 10, Pastor Jim gives several reasons why believers are to be thankful.
Believers, have you had the experience of sharing the Gospel of Jesus only to be rejected? Pastors, have you become depressed because no one is responding to the Gospel and/or the church didn't grow according to your expectations? Jesus has a word...
Jesus is training His 12 disciples and He told them things He did not tell the general public. At this point, Jesus began telling them He was going to die in Jerusalem and He challenged them to "deny yourself, take up your cross daily and follow...
Nobody wants to face rejection, but it is a part of life in this world. How do you deal with rejection? In this sermon, Pastor Jerome gives us four things to remember when facing rejection as we continue our series in the Book of Luke.
The Book of Revelation is full of the number seven. Did you know that seven is woven in the opening chapter of Genesis and throughout Scripture? What is the significance of this number and why is it so prevalent in the Book of Revelation? In this...
Most people aspire to be great at something at some point in their life; yet how does one become great for God? Some think greatness is measured in terms of wealth, fame, or achievement, but to become great for God requires the exact opposite of what...
What is a true prophet? What is an example of a real prophecy? If Jesus was a prophet, how was He a prophet, and what does that mean for us today? Pastor Jim will answer these questions as we continue our walk through the Gospel of Luke.
One of the tensions regarding Jesus is that He is 100% God and 100% human. Last week, Jesus revealed His Godhood when He was transfigured; this week we see Jesus' humanity as He ministers weighed down by the coming cross, yet His disciples and...
What does Jesus look like? Today we look at Jesus' transfiguration. Why did Jesus reveal Himself on the "mount of transfiguration"? Where is this mountain and why does it matter? Remember, Jesus never did anything accidentally. As Dr. Wright pulls...
Why did Jesus take His disciples 25 miles north to Caesarea Philippi and then come back to Galilee? Some say it was to get a little rest and relaxation and to be away from the crowds; while others admit they are baffled why Jesus took this odd trip....
People have always had opinions about Jesus. How do you know what opinions are correct? What is your opinion about Jesus and what is it based upon. Pastor Jim answers these questions and more as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke.
Our actions and attitudes show weak spots in our faith. Too often we subconsciously limit God without realizing it. As we conclude Luke 8, we will see two interwoven accounts where faith and fear mingle. As we examine these accounts, you may...
What are demons? Where did they come from? How much power do they have? Can a demon possess a person and, if so, who can they control? How can demons affect followers of Christ? Pastor Jim will answer these questions as we look at a familiar story in...
It is not a question of "if" God will test your faith, but "when" God tests your faith. Why does God test our faith? When does He test our faith? What can we learn when God tests our faith? We will answer these questions as we continue to journey...
Why do Christians talk about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? How is it possible to have a personal relationship with Jesus? What is the evidence a person is in a personal relationship with Jesus? Pastor Jim will answer these questions as...
Do we really listen to what Jesus said? Do you listen to what God is saying to us in His Word? How will live our life will reflect if we are truly listening.
We should share the Good News of the Gospel but do so with open eyes. Using a parable, Jesus gives us for ways we can expect people to respond to the Gospel. The question is, how are you responding to the Gospel?
Why did Jesus teach with parables? Why didn't Jesus just come out and say what He meant? Wasn't Jesus trying to convert as many people as possible? Learn the answer to these questions as Pastor Jim continues to unpack Luke 8