The Hickory Rock Baptist Church Podcast
207 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Weekly sermons from Hickory Rock Baptist Church in Louisburg, North Carolina.
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The King's Ministry---Matthew 4:23-25
February 28, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at the preview Matthew gives us of Jesus ministry, specifically His teaching, preaching, and healing. We look at how each of these aspects reveals who Jesus is, and how we must respond to this today.
The King is Calling---Matthew 4:18-22
February 21, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this week's sermon, we study Jesus' calling of the first four disciples. We explore the commands Jesus gives in this passage, and how we are to respond to them today.
The Light Has Come---Matthew 4:12-17
February 14, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. We unpack why he waited for John the Baptist to be imprisoned, and why Jesus picked Galilee as the place to begin preaching.
The Wilderness Testing---Matthew 4:1-11
February 07, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this week's sermon, we unpack Matthew's account of Christ's testing in the wilderness. We explore what the tests reveal to us about Jesus, and how this gives us hope today.
The Wilderness Baptisms---Matthew 3:13-17
January 31, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore why Jesus had to be baptized. We look at the Old Testament passages that this baptism fulfills, and how this further reveals Jesus to be the Messiah.
The Wilderness Voice---Matthew 3:1-12
January 24, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this week's sermon, we take a look at the ministry of John the Baptist. We unpack his purpose, his message, and the role he fulfilled in God's redemptive plan for humanity.
Nazareth?!?---Matthew 2:19-23
January 17, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this week's sermon, we conclude Matthew 2. We explore why Jesus was a Nazarene, and what this means. From this, we learn what is expected of us as His followers.
Egypt and Ramah---Matthew 2:13-18
January 10, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at the tragedy of the slaughter of the the innocents in Bethlehem. As we examine this, we unpack the parallels between Jesus and Moses, and we unpack the reason behind Matthew use of Jeremiah 31:15.
Where is He? Bethlehem!---Matthew 2:1-12
January 03, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this week's sermon, we begin chapter 2 of Matthew's Gospel, and study the visit of the Magi. We explore the significance of Bethlehem, and how the visit of the Magi further confirms that Jesus is the Son of Abraham.
Problems, Problems, Problems---Matthew 1:18-25
December 27, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue exploring the birth narrative of Jesus. We examine the problems facing Joseph and Mary, and how God intervened to bring about solutions to these issues. We also explore why Joseph is so critical to this story, and why the virgin conception is so important to our faith.
Son of David, Son of Abraham---Matthew 1:1-17
December 20, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn today's sermon, we begin studying Matthew's account of the Gospel story. We unpack the claim Matthew makes that Jesus is the rightful King of Israel, and we explore how Matthew supports and proves this bold statement.
A Few Parting Words---Hebrews 13:1-25
December 13, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn today's sermon, we conclude our study of Hebrews by studying the author's final exhortations in chapter 13. We unpack the author's call for us to live as the people of God and to listen to what Christ is saying to us.
Sinai and Zion---Hebrews 12:18-29
December 06, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn today's sermon, we discuss God's holiness, and how we respond to it. We look at the examples of Sinai and Zion to understand how Christ has enabled us to live in God's presence.
How to Stay on the Straight Path---Hebrews 12:14-17
November 29, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn today's sermon, we explore the author's words of concerning how we conduct ourselves as followers of Christ. We look at the behaviors we are to pursue, and those we are to avoid. We also explain how we are to seek to look out for one another, and to encourage each other on our journey.
Suffering Faithfully---Hebrews 12:4-13
November 22, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn today's sermon, we explore what the author of Hebrews has to say about the purpose of suffering. As we explore this text, we discover that suffering is used by God to make us more like Christ.
The Hero of Faith---Hebrews 12:1-3
November 15, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn today's sermon, we unpack the author's words that Christ is our perfect hero of faith, and that we must focus on Him as we run our race. From this we learn that, without Christ, we cannot run our race well.
Heroes of Faith: And The List Goes On---Hebrews 11:30-40
November 08, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn today's sermon, we conclude chapter 11 and look at the author's final examples of faithful living. We also unpack the author's words about our relationship to these faithful figures, and how we received from God something even better than they did.
Heroes of Faith: Moses and The Exodus---Hebrews 11:24-29
November 01, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore the author's words concerning Moses. We unpack the numerous ways in which Moses led a life of faith, and how his example points us toward the ultimate example of a person who lived by faith--Christ.
Heroes of Faith: Despite Death and Danger---Hebrews 11:17-23,35-38
October 25, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn today's sermon, we look at the examples of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and others who lived by faith in the face of death. We unpack the author's words concerning their faith, and how we might live with the same faith and boldness.
Heroes of Faith: The Hopeful Pilgrims---Hebrews 11:8-16
October 18, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn today's sermon, we begin exploring the author of Hebrews' statements about Abraham and Sarah. We dig deep into the ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith through obedience an trust, regardless of the cost to him.
Heroes of Faith: Before the Flood---Hebrews 11:4-7
October 11, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at the examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah. We explore how they lived by faith throughout their lives, and how we can model their faith in our own lives.
Assurance and Conviction---Hebrews 11:1-3
October 04, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn today's sermon, we dissect what faith is made of, and how living by faith helps prove to us the reality of our beliefs.
Faithfully Pushing Forward---Hebrews 10:32-39
September 27, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn today's sermon, we explore the importance of living by faith. We begin to unpack what it means to live by faith, and why it is so crucial to the life of a Christian.
With a Raised Fist---Hebrews 10:26-31
September 20, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn today's sermon, we explore the author's warning against apostasy and rebellion against God. We unpack the Old Testament backgrounds of this warning, and discuss the author's reminder that God is the ultimate judge of the righteous and the wicked.
Confidence, Confession, Community---Hebrews 10:19-25
September 13, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue exploring Hebrews 10. We unpack the author's call for us to draw near to the Father, to hold fast to our confession, and to be committed to having community with fellow believers.
No More---Hebrews 10:11-18
September 06, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn today's sermon, we continue exploring Hebrews 10. In this section, we see that Christ's sacrifice has destroyed the old covenant system. Because of Christ, there are no more sacrifices, no more sinful hearts, and no more shame.
Christ's Obedience, Our Salvation---Hebrews 10:1-10
August 30, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn today's sermon, we explore how Christ's complete obedience to God brought salvation to humanity. We also discuss how obedience to Christ should characterize the life of the believer.
The Perfect Solution---Hebrews 9:23-28
August 23, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue exploring the superiority of Christ's sacrifice for us. We see that His sacrifice was perfect and is good for eternity, which means it has no need to be offered again or renewed.
No Blood, No Forgiveness---Hebrews 9:15-22
August 16, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn today's sermon, we continue exploring how Christ enacted the new covenant. We discuss how His death was necessary for the new covenant to take effect, and how His blood is required for the forgiveness of sins.
How Much More Will the Blood of Christ?---Hebrews 9:11-14
August 09, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue in Hebrews 9. We explore how Christ passed entered into the true heavenly tabernacle and into the Most Holy Place, and how we makes us alive and able to worship the living God.
Outwardly Clean, Spiritually Dead---Hebrews 9:1-10
August 02, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn today's sermon, we begin Hebrews 9. We look at how the earthly tabernacle and the regulations of Israelite worship reveal to us the vast separation between God and humanity. We also explore how these regulations were never intended to give people salvation, but were intended instead to point people to God.
Blueprint of a Better Covenant---Hebrews 8:1-13
July 26, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn today's sermon, we begin looking at the new covenant enacted through Christ. We explore how this new covenant is different from the old covenant, and how God enables us to be His people.
Guaranteed To Be Better---Hebrews 7:20-28
July 19, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue exploring how Christ is the perfect high priest. We explore the guarantee of a new covenant that God has given us, and how God guaranteed that this new covenant would be superior.
A Better Priesthood---Hebrews 7:4-19
July 12, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn today's sermon, we continue exploring how the priesthood of Melchizedek is superior to the priesthood of Levi and Aaron. With this, we unpack how both the Law and the Levite Priesthood point us toward the Gospel, and why Christ alone is sufficient for salvation.
The Priest-King---Hebrews 7:1-3
July 05, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MBIn today's sermon, we continue exploring the author's argument that Christ is our high priest. We examine the figure of Melchizedek and how he was both a priest and king. We also examine how Melchizedek points us toward Christ and reveals to us the lengths to which God went to redeem humanity.
Promises, Promises---Hebrews 6:11-20
June 28, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn today's sermon, we explore the unchanging nature of God's promises. By examining and understanding God's faithfulness to His promises to Abraham, we can fully understand His faithfulness to keep His promises to us.
Milk and Maturity---Hebrews 5:11-6:12
June 21, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn today's sermon, we explore the author's call for us to pursue spiritual maturity. We discuss the importance of spiritual "meat" and why we should learn from the examples of those who have gone before us.
High Priests---Hebrews 5:1-10
June 14, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn today's sermon, we explore the argument presented by the author of Hebrews regarding Christ being our high priest. We discuss who the high priest was and what their role was, what Christ's qualifications for the priesthood were, and why we need a high priest.
Renewed and Transformed---Romans 12:1-21
June 07, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn today's sermon, we take a moment to explore Romans 12 to see Paul's words regarding living the Christian life. We unpack what it means to offer ourselves as living sacrifices and to have our minds renewed by Christ, and we examine how we are to respond to the sadness and brokenness of the world.
Compassion and Confidence---Hebrews 4:14-16
May 31, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn today's sermon, we begin exploring the topic of Jesus being our great high priest. We discuss what it means that He "passed through the heavens," and how He allows us to confidently approach the throne of God.
Work Hard for the Rest---Hebrews 4:1-13
May 24, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn today's sermon, we unpack how we are to avoid falling into the disobedience and rebellion that Israel fell into while in the wilderness. We discuss the importance of belief and faith, and how these two things manifest themselves in our daily lives. We also explore how and why we must work hard to enter into the rest that God has prepared for us.
The Cost of Unbelief---Hebrews 3:7-19
May 17, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn today's sermon, we continue in Hebrews 3. We examine the author's plea for believers to remain steadfast in their belief in Christ, and we discuss the parallels between Israel's sin of rebellion in the wilderness and our situation in the world today.
Turn Your Eyes to Jesus---Hebrews 3:1-6
May 10, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBIn today's sermon, we begin Hebrews 3 and start exploring the author's point that Jesus is superior to Moses. We read the author's call for believers to focus their attention upon Jesus and to firmly place their hope and confidence in Him.
One of Us---Hebrews 2:5-18
May 03, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn today's sermon, we continue in Hebrews 2 and unpack the question of why Christ had to come to earth as a human. As we explore this question, we learn that Christ came, not only to save us but to show us how to be truly human.
Superior to the Angels---Hebrews 1:4-2:4
April 26, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn today's sermon, we continue in chapter 1 and unpack the author's argument that Christ is superior to the angels. We discuss why this claim had to be made and we unpack the texts that the author used to support this claim. We also study the word of warning that the author gives in chapter 2:1-4 about the danger of not paying close attention to the message that Christ has given to us.
Long Ago and In Various Ways---Hebrews 1:1-3
April 19, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn today's first sermon of a series on the Book of Hebrews, we explore how God has been communicating to the world since the beginning of time. We unpack how God communicated first through the prophets, but how He is now speaking to us through His Son. The question we are left asking is, are we listening to the message that the Son is speaking to us?
Tell the Good News---John 20:1-20
April 12, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn today's Easter sermon, we study John's account of Christ's resurrection. We examine how the Light of the World--Christ--drove out the darkness and fear that His followers were experiencing after His death. We look at how both Mary and the Disciples reacted to Christ's resurrection, and we examine how Easter is a call to action for followers of Christ to share the good news of His resurrection with the world.
Good Friday: The King is Crowned
April 10, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this special Good Friday Bible study, we study the Gospel accounts of Christ's crucifixion. We look at the imagery in the Gospels, as well as other clues throughout Scripture, to help us view the moment of Christ's crucifixion as the moment of His coronation and glorification.
Save Us Now!---Matthew 21:1-17
April 05, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn today's sermon, we look at Matthew's account of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. We unpack all the deep scriptural connections between the Old Testament and the events of that first Palm Sunday, and we explore how the events of that day asserted that Jesus is the Messiah.
The Lord is Near!---Philippians 4:1-23
March 29, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn the final sermon of our Philippians series, we explore Philippians 4. In this chapter, we read some of Paul's most well-known writings, and we read his final exhortations to pursue unity and humility. We also read the wonderful reminder Paul gives us that Christ is near to us and that He will strengthen us for every trial and situation.