Widefield Community Bible Church: Recent Episodes
How do we deal with heretics? Listen to this sermon and see what Paul says (Titus 3:9-15).
Crying Wolf can be dangerous. Some Christians think that anyone who disagrees with them is a wolf. That is not true. Wolves are unbelievers. False teachers who mix truth with error. Very deceptive. Listen to this sermon to see how to identify them and minister to them.
What should we look for in our spiritual leaders?1. Look at their home (family)2. Look at their heart (character)3. Look at their handle of God's Word (Convictions)
Preach the Word!!!I love this passage. Please listen to this sermon and study 2 Timothy 4:1-5 with us.
If you had one sentence to summarize the purpose of the Bible, what would it be? Study this sermon with us and find out!
False Teachers are wolves in sheep's clothing. We learn a lot about them in 2 Timothy 3:6-9. Their tactics - they sneak into churchesTheir victims - women who are gullible Their defeat - God puts a limit on their deception. Listen to this sermon and see how Paul encourages Timothy.
Why is the world such a mess?Short answer...people. We have:1. Misdirected Love2. Broken Relationships3. Powerless ReligionThe solution? The gospel. The power of the gospel to change lives. Have you experienced it?
Bless the Lord...all that is within me...Why?1. He forgives our sins.2. He heals our diseases.3. He rescues us from the pit - we are still here. 4. He surrounds us with His love and His compassion.5. He satisfies us with good things.
God has not called us to win arguments but to be an instrument in His hands to win souls. How does that happen? 1. We must represent Him well by not being quarrelsome. 2. We must be kind to all. 3. We must be able to teach. 4. We must be willing to endure being wronged. 5. We must be gentle as we correct those in error. Our hope is that "if perhaps God grants repentance".
How can we be a vessel useful for the Lord? (2 Timothy 2:20-22) 1. Cleanse ourselves from dishonorable teaching and dishonorable living. 2. Flee from youthful lusts - things such as: pride, impatience, harshness, and contentiousness. 3. Follow after...righteousness, faith, love, and peace. 4. Surround yourself with people who are saved and are pursuing holiness.
How can we present ourselves to God as a workman who is unashamed? 1. Study the Scripture with all diligence 2. Live for the approval of God, not man3. Correctly handle His truth - cut it straight...don't deviate from it or dilute it.
2 Timothy 2:8-13…motivations to endure life's hardships…we have the Person of the gospel (v. 8), the power of the gospel (vs 9-10) and the promises of the gospel (vs 11-13).
God has not given us His Spirit so that we would be cowards. He has given us everything we need so that we are not ashamed to identify with Christ and with other Christians. Listen to this sermon and study us with us this wonderful passage of Scripture.
The day of the Lord is coming...Are you ready? Listen to this sermon and see what Malachi tells us....
What's in it for me-- --Some people wonder if they serve the Lord, obey the Lord, and confess their sins, God is obligated to bless them. --What's in it for me is an attitude that has destroyed relationships, churches, and the workplace. Is there a better way-- Listen to this sermon and study with us what is really in it for us -Malachi 3-13-18-.
What does it mean that God will bless us if we honor Him with our giving-- Listen to this sermon and study with us this amazing passage of Scripture.
Parents with young children seldom hear that it goes fast. Now as a father of two college kids, I couldn't agree more. Listen to this sermon and see how God wants us to respond to the brevity of life...
If you had only word to describe the Christian faith, what would it be-- The writer of Hebrews describes the Christian life as a race. The word -race- in the Greek is where we get our word agony. Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage of Scripture -Hebrews 12-1-3-
How do you response to life's challenges-- Paul encourages us to respond the following ways---1. Instead of focusing on self, we are to ask God to help us channel His comfort to others. -2. Instead of trusting in self, we are to ask God to help us lean on Him more. -3. Instead of trying to go through it alone, we are to ask others to join us in prayer.
Have you ever wondered why God keeps you alive-- Listen to this sermon and study with us why God keeps His children around...
What do you do when God puts you through the wringer-- Paul tells us to reflect on two truths...--Our standing with God will never change-Our character will be changed--Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage...
Where is the God of Justice-- Malachi tells us that He is coming to judge...--1. The Certainty of His Coming-2. The Characteristics of His Coming-3. The Compassion of His Coming
What do you do when you feel stuck-- Paul tells us to live to know Christ....--It is a personal experience. It is a powerful experience. It is a painful experience. It is a progressive experience.
How can we honor God's name----We must listen when He is trying to get our attention-Live out His calling for our lives-Think about how our lives affect others
What does it mean to give God our best-- Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage of Scripture.
Do you ever have a tendency to question God-- Join us in our study of the book of Malachi...
How do you know that God cares for you, will never leave you, and has a wonderful plan for your life-- Study with us Psalm 139. David tells us just how much God knows us, is with us, and cares for us-
What does a sold out life for the Lord look like-- David tells us that gratitude leads to dedication that will lead to proclamation of God's salvation to others. Our testimony is a powerful tool in the hands of the Lord. Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful psalm-
How do you deal with those pesky emotions-- David tells us in Psalm 13...--1. Express those emotions to God-2. Turn despair into prayer-3. Lean on promises, not explanations
How can we safeguard our hearts from a wrong attitude towards money-- Study this passage of Scripture with us and find out what Paul says -1 Timothy 6-17-21-.
How do we tap into Resurrection power, purpose, and promises-- Listen to this sermon and study with us John 11-21-27.
What do you look for in leadership----1. A Servant's Heart-2. Godly Character-3. Giftedness--Listen to this sermon and study what it means to select elders.
How do you confront those who are living in unrepentant sin-- Listen to this sermon and see how God wants us to confront elders.
What does it mean to consider elders worthy of double honor-- It means respect and compensation. Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage-
How do you know who to help and who not to help-- Listen to what Paul says on those who are worthy to put on the list for church support....
How do you confront other believers-- If we want to impact others for Christ, we need to be careful on how we handle sin in the lives of others. Listen to this sermon and study with us this sensitive topic...
How can you make an impact in others-- --1. Lead with conviction -2. Set an example-3. Emphasize God's Word-4. Use your spiritual gifts-5. Be all in--6. Stick it out...
What are the marks of a good servant of Jesus Christ----1. A good servant points out false doctrine.-2. A good servant nourishes himself-herself with the Scripture. -3. A good servant doesn't go down Satan's rabbit trails. -4. A good servant disciplines himself-herself for godliness. -5. A good servant fixes his-her hope on the living God.
What are the causes and cure of apostasy-- Listen to this sermon and study with us 1 Timothy 4-1-5.
Jeremiah 29-5-14-.Three ways to move from surviving to thriving in 2024---1. Establish a kingdom presence where you are at -vs. 5-7--2. Listen to the right voices - God's Word -vs. 8-10--3. Trust in God's long-term plans -vs. 11-14---God is amazing- What a privilege to minister His Word-
The Incarnation of Jesus tells us many things....--1. He knows, loves and understands us...-2. He is unique in His position, provision, and presentation...--Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful text of Scripture....
Does it matter who our higher power is-- Paul tells us that Jesus is the key to a God-Centered life. Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage of Scripture.
Why bother with church-- --1. Coming to church helps us align our lives to God's purposes and plans. -2. The church is God's People - Household-3. The presence of God is there when we gather-4. God has entrusted with us the responsibility to promote and protect the truth.
Paul in this passage answers three tough questions about deacons...--1. Can women serve as deacons-- -2. Is the deacon a leader at home-- -3. What are the benefits of being a deacon-- --Listen to this sermon and study this wonderful passage with us-
What do we need to be more thankful-- The Apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 1-3-6...--1. We need to stop looking at the faults of others and praise God for His evidence of grace in their lives -vs. 3-4--2. We need to invest our time, energy, and resources in what really matters -v. 5--3. We need to rest in God's promise that He who began a good work in us will complete it- -v. 6- --Listen to this sermon and study this wonderful passage with us-
What does God expect of deacons-- He is more concerned with character than competence...--A deacon must be worthy of respect. Listen to this sermon and see what Paul says-
What does God expect of those leading His church-- -1 Timothy 3-1-7- --1. You must have a servants heart-2. You must exemplify godly character -3. You must be able to teach HIs Word-4. You must lead your family well-5. You must be spiritually mature in the faith-6. You must have a good testimony in the community
What are some requirements for a pastor-elder-- Listen to this sermon to see what God says.
Who are you currently praying for to be saved-- Listen to this sermon to encourage your heart to prayer more effectively for those who do not know Christ.
How can you tell the difference between a good fight and a bad fight-- Too many of our battles are over things that really don't matter. This Sunday we will be studying how to have a good fight -1 Tim. 1-18-20-. Click on this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage of Scripture.
A powerful testimony should include the following---1. An attitude of gratitude-2. What your life was like before Christ-3. How Christ saved you - share the gospel-4. Allow God to be the hero of your story
I lift my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from-- -Psalm 121-1-....this verse tells us two important things...we are vulnerable and we need help...--God does help us...study this psalm with us and find out how-
Do you ever feel like your life is useless-- Study with us Psalm 90 and see how Moses encourages us to make life count-
What comes to mind when you think of Evangelism-- Most don't think about it. They just go through the motions while many are dying and headed to hell. Jude encourages us to engage others with the gospel -vs. 22-25-. We are to---1. Deal gently with those who doubt-2. Deal quickly with those who are headed to destruction-3. Deal carefully with those who are entrenched in false doctrine. --God is able to keep us from falling and present us spotless when we are in His presence.
How can a woman make an impact on a man-- --1. Practice Bible Submission-2. Focus on what matters - the heart -3. Model after godly women of the Bible
How does God want us to live among false teachers-- Listen to this sermon and study this wonderful portion of Jude with us-
False teachers know how to play the part and promise great things. However, they do not deliver. Listen to this sermon and study with us the Acts of the Apostates-
What should you when do when you feel like quitting-- Psalms 42 and 43 give us insight on what to do when we feel like giving up. The psalmist tells us to- Preach to ourselves- Hope in God- and Reflect on what He has done and will do. Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage-
We live in a world where men do not know how to treat women. Listen to this sermon and study with us Peter's encouragement to men.
Jude uses three negative examples to encourage us not to follow after false teachers. Listen to this sermon and see what God has to say-
As Christians, we need to know how to choose our battles. Listen to this sermon and study with us Jude's encouragement to contend for the faith.
We begin our study through the powerful little book of Jude. He pulls no punches as he deals with the acts of the apostates- We hope you can join us as we study some comforting truths for Christians as the world around us refuses to endure sound doctrine.
One person rightly said, -The resurrection is more than just an event that happened once in history. It's the source of the power you can experience in your own life, every day. The same resurrection power that brought Jesus from death to life is available to you, and if you tap into it, you'll see an amazing transformation in your own life, too.--How can we tap into the power of the resurrection--
Ecumenical movement has put a lot of pressure on pastors and churches. Listen to what John says about how we should respond to those who do not preach a true Christ.
The mathematics of people who preach a false Christ does not add up. They subtract from the person of Christ..they try to divide our allegiance to Christ, and they add to what the Bible says. John says they -go too far-. Listen to this sermon and study this wonderful passage with us -2 John 7-9-.
Truth and Love...two words that are almost extinct of their biblical meaning in today's society. Listen to this sermon and see what God says- 2 John 1-3
How willing are you to take a risk-- Listen to this sermon and see what God says about nothing ventured, nothing gained -Ecc. 11-1-6-
How does God want us to pray for those who are trapped in sin-- Listen to this sermon to find out-
God gives both external and internal evidence to prove the person and work of Jesus Christ. Click on this sermon and see how the Apostle John encourages us to believe God whose testimony about His Son is greater than anyone else's.
How can we make Christmas this year more meaningful-- In Luke 2-25-35, we learn from Simeon to ...--1. Look for comfort in the right place -v. 25--2. Live controlled by the Holy Spirit -vs. 25-27--3. Understand what Jesus means to you and to others -vs. 28-35---Jesus is a stone, a sign, and a sword-let's make this Christmas count- God is so good-
I love this passage. It tells us when Christ was born, how He was born, and why He was born. Please listen to this passage and study with us-
True faith produces fruit. Listen to this sermon and see how putting our faith in Christ will produce love for God, love for others, joyful obedience, and victory over the world -1 John 5-1-5-. Faith truly is the victory-
What is your worst fear-- I have many. 1 John 4-18 helps us understand that God's love casts out all fear...Those who have put their trust in Christ have no reason to fear judgment. Why-- Because we are covered by His blood and His love. Listen to this sermon and study with us this amazing passage-
Blessed Assurance...the Spirit is mine- What does that mean-- John tells us that means we will be able to grasp the truth about Jesus, understand the love that God has for us, and be able to love one another. Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage -1 John 4-13-17-.
God defines love in terms such as- sacrificial and supernatural. Listen to this sermon and learn about the Person of love, the proof of love, and the practice of love.
How do you distinguish between truth and error-- Listen to this sermon and see how John gives us two tests to help us to distinguish truth from error.
Our hearts are quick to call us out. What do you do when that happens-- John gives us some strong medicine to help when our hearts condemn us. Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage-
When you say the words, -I love you-, what do you really mean-- Please listen to this sermon and study with us a wonderful passage of Scripture that will help us understand how God defines love -1 John 3-16-18-.
The destructive power of hate can be seen all over the world. Politicians hate one another. Nations hate other nations. Bosses hate their employees. Employees hate their employers. Even some parents hate their children and children their parents. God has a better way to live. Come this Sunday and study with us the destructive power of hate -1 John 3-11-15-. If you are harboring hatred toward anyone, you don't want to miss studying together this passage.
Which most accurately describes your pursuit of holiness-- --God then me-God not me-God and me-God in me--Listen to this sermon and see what God says in His Word-
Can a Christian sin-- Of course, he or she can- The question is...can someone who professes Christ live in deliberate, habitual sin-- Listen to this sermon and see what the Apostle John says in his letter -1 John 3-4-7-.
Have you ever pondered God's love for you-- Listen to this sermon and study with us all that is involved in God's -Love Package- for us- -1 John 3-1-3-
Chuck Swindoll hit the nail on the head when he wrote, -Christ is coming back one day. It may be today. It may be next week. It may be years, decades, even centuries from now. Nobody knows when -Mark 13-32-. But His future coming from heaven is as certain as His past ascension to heaven -Acts 1-9-11-. The fulfillment of this prophecy, based on the unbreakable promise of God, is certain. But the responses of believers to the coming of Christ vary. For those who are ready, it brings comfort and promotes purity. For those who are unprepared, it strikes fear and shame. How should we live in light of Christ's return----Listen to this sermon and study with us 1 John 2-28-29.
How does God want us to respond to antichrists-- The Apostle John gives us two key responses of every believer-we must abide in the truth of God's Word and we must rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth -1 John 2-22-27-. Listen to this sermon and study with us this amazing passage-
How can you spot false teachers-- Praise the Lord that we have a built-in -lie detector- - the Holy Spirit- The moment we are saved we are sealed with the Holy Spirit. He guides us into all truth- Listen to this sermon and see how we can detect the antichrists of our present day.
As believers, it is easy for us to fit God around our priorities- rather than making God our first priority and building our lives around Him. The apostle John warns us to -not love the -world.- -1 John 2-15-. What does that mean-- Listen to this sermon and study with us this wonderful passage of Scripture.
How do Christians battle against the world-- One person said it well, -today, the greatest challenge facing American evangelicals is not persecution from the world, but seduction by the world.- Listen to this sermon and learn how John encourages us for our battle against the world-
Who is Jesus to You-- Your answer to that question will not only affect your life here on the earth, but will determine what happens to you after you die. Listen to this sermon and study with us the identity and mission of Jesus Christ-
How can you know for sure that you are a true child of God-- Listen to this sermon and see what God says in His world-
One person said it well, -People today minimize and redefine sin, often alleging that the 'failures' of their lives and certain 'disorders' exist because of how others have treated them.- This victim mentality only hinders our fellowship with God and each other. Listen to this sermon and find out how God wants us to respond to sin.
What do you do when you don't know what to do- Who or what do you run to for comfort- Listen to this sermon and find out what King Jehoshaphat did when he didn't know what to do.
Have you ever blown it- Where was God during that time- Listen to this sermon and see how God was there all along- Our mistakes are no match for God's Sovereignty.
How do you respond to God's warnings- Listen to this sermon and study with us the life of Jeroboam. He teaches us how not to respond-
Be strong and show yourself a man- Great word from King David to his son Solomon. What do they mean- Listen to this sermon and find out-
What do you do when life goes disarray- David turned to the Lord and submitted to His will -2 Sam. 15-26-. Study with us this wonderful passage-
King David was a man after God's own heart. What does that mean- As we look into the psalms, we see that David had a thankful heart -Psalm 9-1-- a truthful heart -Psalm 15-1-2-- a transparent heart -Psalm 139-23-24-- a trusting heart -Psalm 62-8-- and most of all - a contrite heart -Psalm 51-17-. Listen to this sermon and study with us in more detail the heart of David.
Understanding God's Calendar---1. God's Calendar is heavenly -2. God's Calendar is evangelistic-3. God's Calendar is set