82 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2019–2026 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/first-baptist-church-of-waldorf.html
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Jul 31, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionCreation CareThe Cost of Discipleship
“And this is a judgment.”
Jul 26, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
MarriageService & Spiritual GiftsFriendship & Belonging
“If I then, your Lord and teacher have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one on another's feet, for I have given you an example that you also s…”
Jun 27, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
The Cost of DiscipleshipSalvation & GraceHope & Encouragement
“And whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life if anyone serves me He must follow me and where I am there will my servant be…”
Jun 26, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Palm Sunday / Triumphal EntrySuffering & PerseveranceChrist the King
“Did they not understand that he was Messiah?”
Jun 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Baptism & CommunionPoverty & CompassionCrucifixion & Atonement
“"'Again the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant "'in search of fine pearls, "'who on finding one pearl of great value went "'and sold all that he ha…”
May 30, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionWorship & PraiseResurrection & Easter
“And my prayer for today is that that would be the same for us, as we read this passage that we would have maybe come with a new perspective with fres…”
Apr 24, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Crucifixion & AtonementBible & ExpositionThe 'I AM' Sayings
“Anyone can lay his life down but it was only Christ and Christ alone that rose again in his own power.”
Apr 24, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Resurrection & EasterGod the Father / CreatorFaith & Doubt
“Matthew seven, and this is a familiar passage, 21 to 23, says, everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, won't enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Apr 24, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Crucifixion & AtonementResurrection & EasterThe 'I AM' Sayings
“Anyone can lay his life down, but it was only Christ and Christ's alone that rose again in his own power.”
Apr 2, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
The 'I AM' SayingsSpiritual GrowthJohn
Apr 2, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Abraham & IsaacThe ExodusSpiritual Growth
“Alright, they got Jesus now so they come back then it's God is our Father okay well then let's look at that possibility is there any resemblance of t…”
Mar 13, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Spiritual GrowthAbraham & IsaacAddiction & Recovery
“As a branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.”
Mar 13, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Evangelism & MissionSpiritual GrowthSalvation & Grace
“And so here Jesus is basically giving a statement without any backup and they say you're bearing witness without testimony or without a witness, so w…”
Feb 27, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionCrucifixion & AtonementForgiveness & Reconciliation
“But when we come to the foot of the cross, the ground is level, we are all guilty, we are all sinners and we need Jesus desperately.”
Feb 21, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Spiritual GrowthThe NativityBible & Exposition
“And all three out John, and I'll give you a bunch of verses from the book of John, John 5, 23, says, whoever does not honor the Son does not honor th…”
Jan 31, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Identity & WorthSalvation & GraceSpiritual Growth
“And in verse 66 says after this many of his disciples, this group turned back and no longer walked with him.”
Jan 24, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Salvation & GraceBible & ExpositionJoseph
“And they said, this, is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph?”
Jan 2, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionHoly SpiritSin & Repentance
“And And as you read this particular passage, there are actually a number of applications that we can take out of it.”
Dec 26, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasThe NativityContemplative Prayer & Silence
“Alright, it was first played on Christmas Eve in In 1818 in Austria, a priest named Joseph Moore insisted on having some special kind of music elemen…”
Dec 12, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasSalvation & GraceLuke
“Does for sky or heavens and so in modern English it was basically listen how all the sky rings and this is giving an illusion giving the picture of t…”
Dec 5, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasBaptism & CommunionJoseph
“But if my friend over here, he's not going to ask forgiveness of you for what I've done.”
Nov 28, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Evangelism & MissionSalvation & GraceFaith & Doubt
“Back in John 1, we remember that when Philip found Nathaniel, he said to him, we have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote,…”
Nov 15, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionSabbath & RestIsaiah
“And this is where the Jews of all people start turning on Jesus and this is where we've seen Jesus at work and this was one of his more public signs…”
Nov 7, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & DoubtBible & ExpositionChurch Life & Membership
“It reminds me of James chapter 1 says, counted all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your fai…”
Nov 2, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
The Woman at the WellEvangelism & MissionWorship & Praise
“It doesn't matter where we're from or what we've done loving Jesus and following Jesus by the way verse 42 says the Savior of the world, hey God so l…”
Sep 26, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Worship & PraiseCrucifixion & AtonementHoly Spirit
“And we're gonna take a look at this passage where Jesus shows up to the temple during Passover, and he is gonna get a little irritated because there…”
Sep 12, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Crucifixion & AtonementJesus: Life & TeachingsJoseph
“He mentions Moses in the law, the prophets, speaking of Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
Aug 29, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Crucifixion & AtonementAdvent & ChristmasBible & Exposition
“And by the way, if you want to start your Christmas shopping, because Carrie and I love Cracker Barrel like once every couple of weeks, go get it to…”
Aug 22, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Evangelism & MissionPrayer & DevotionBible & Exposition
“All who Jesus is as God is in His name, and it gives us the entire picture of His saving grace of His death on the cross and His blood shed for our s…”
Aug 8, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Creation & EdenSalvation & GraceCrucifixion & Atonement
“Says, in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
Aug 2, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionEvangelism & MissionSalvation & Grace
Jul 12, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Salvation & GraceHope & EncouragementWorship & Praise
“You know when I sit down and when I rise up, you discern my thoughts from afar.”
May 31, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Suffering & PerseveranceElijahGrief & Lament
“You have Moses who wandered into wilderness and had to endure a whole bunch of complaining people to get them through that situation.”
May 23, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Suffering & PerseveranceEvangelism & MissionHoly Spirit
May 16, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionWorship & PraiseSpiritual Growth
“Because all through James, you see the phrase that he'll use brethren, speaking to those, his brothers and sisters in Christ.”
May 9, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Worship & PraiseBible & ExpositionFriendship & Belonging
Apr 18, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
MarriageBible & ExpositionWorship & Praise
Apr 11, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Peace & NonviolenceWorship & PraisePrayer & Devotion
Apr 5, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Crucifixion & AtonementShame & GuiltHoly Spirit
“And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”
Mar 21, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Poverty & CompassionSpiritual GrowthPrayer & Devotion
“This is the same word as meek in James and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls.”
Mar 7, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Salvation & GraceWorship & PraisePrayer & Devotion
“Give Him all the praise, honor, and glory to speak the things of Jesus, to talk about the Holy Spirit, to in song, we just had an amazing time of wor…”
Feb 24, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionMatthewSpiritual Growth
“And we know that no one is perfect, that we all stumble and Romans 3 23 talked about that we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God and…”
Feb 7, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & DoubtWorship & PraiseHope & Encouragement
Jan 31, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Abraham & IsaacWorship & PraiseSalvation & Grace
“But especially this moment of having to sacrifice his son out of obedience to God shows amazing faith and it's a faith that is rooted in his relation…”
Jan 17, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Holy SpiritJamesSpiritual Growth
“I have Let me read to you my favorite verse, and then we'll kind of get back into James one of my favorite passages the second Corinthians 4 8 throug…”
Jan 10, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & CompassionFriendship & BelongingCrucifixion & Atonement
“But I have to say social media is wiping me out and it frustrates me and it's it gets me so frustrated that even within our church family there is no…”
Dec 27, 2020 · unitarian universalism
MarriageHope & EncouragementParenting & Children
“And so verse 27 says, a pure religion and one that God loves is to visit orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained from th…”
Dec 20, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
The ExodusFear & AnxietyAdvent & Christmas
Dec 6, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Service & Spiritual GiftsBaptism & CommunionWorship & Praise
“And a lot of times I kind of would always jump right into that to give his life as a ransom.”
Nov 29, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Parenting & ChildrenContentment
Nov 23, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionThanksgiving & HarvestPoverty & Compassion
“And so as we close, I want to give us a couple of points to help us keep that soil at its best receiving the word continually and it's so much more t…”
Nov 15, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Sin & RepentanceSuffering & PerseveranceSalvation & Grace
“and so we need to hold on to that and remember that and then verse 18 the best part is this goodness that God brings us ultimately is life and this i…”
Nov 1, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Sin & RepentanceSuffering & PerseveranceSalvation & Grace
“Matthew 4 1 through 11 says, then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil and after fasting 40 days and 40 nigh…”
Oct 11, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Suffering & PerseveranceFaith & DoubtStewardship & Giving
“And we're going to be in James chapter one verses five through eight today.”
Oct 5, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Suffering & PerseveranceGod the Father / Creator
Sep 27, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Suffering & PerseveranceBible & ExpositionJoy & Gratitude
“You know who doesn't want to be happy in life, but joy and happiness are two very different things Happiness is external where joy is internal.”
Sep 20, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionPentecostRomans
“All of us have sinned and we have all fallen short of the glory of God.”
Sep 13, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionResurrection & EasterFaith & Doubt
Aug 30, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionFriendship & BelongingCreation Care
“And I have the audacity to think that this God would stop and pay attention to me, because here's the fact of the matter.”
Aug 16, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Forgiveness & ReconciliationPrayer & DevotionWork & Vocation
Aug 9, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
God the Father / CreatorFaith & DoubtLent & Holy Week
“But he put it this way, this is Matthew 6 starting in verse 25, and Jesus said, therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life.”
Aug 2, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Evangelism & MissionSalvation & GraceMarriage
“But I've used that word probably the last two or three times in talking to marriage counseling or relationships is to fight for each other.”
Jul 28, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Crucifixion & AtonementBible & ExpositionGod the Father / Creator
“And while you're filming, you see if that toddler's going to reach out and grab the treat that's right in front of them or are they going to obey Mom…”
Jul 19, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Friendship & BelongingMarriageBible & Exposition
“to read with me starting Philippians chapter 2 verse 1, and I have so, it also could be there, oh it says therefore.”
Jul 12, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
The Kingdom of GodSin & RepentanceSalvation & Grace
“If you wanted to summarize the preaching of Jesus, you would do it the way that the gospel of Matthew and Mark do you would say that Jesus came preac…”
Jul 5, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Friendship & BelongingCrucifixion & AtonementService & Spiritual Gifts
“And because we are connected to God, we can connect with others and love and encourage one another in this journey called life because of this let's…”
Jun 28, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionMatthewThe Exodus
“And so he said, when you pray, just pray our Father, and then in Matthew it says, which art in heaven?”
Jun 21, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Salvation & GraceCreation & EdenHoly Spirit
“And so ultimately, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we are set free by the grace of God, even to call upon our Father in heaven, letting go the injur…”
Jun 14, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionRomansMark
“So even in heaven was this question of how long, but then if you skip over to chapter 8, book of Revelation, and we'll move on from this in just a mo…”
Jun 7, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionThe Kingdom of GodForgiveness & Reconciliation
“It would be something more like Matthew is you know our Father It's art in heaven, and heaven, how would be thy name.”
May 31, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Creation CareContemplative Prayer & SilenceFriendship & Belonging
May 24, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Parenting & ChildrenBaptism & CommunionGod the Father / Creator
Apr 7, 2019 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionGod the Father / CreatorDoxology & Benediction
“And so as Paul says to these Philippians, and I know we've gone very quickly through it, but he says, I'm praying that this whole experience would be…”
Apr 1, 2019 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Salvation & GraceSin & RepentanceWork & Vocation
“And so Paul says, I have confidence and boldness and access because of the grace of God in Christ Jesus.”
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