Westport Road Baptist Church (WRBC) - Louisville, KY

05.29.2016 - Never Forget (Chip Pendleton)

Sometimes we miss the POINT of why we are together as a church family (1 Corinthians 11:17-22). The Lord's Supper reminds us of our common salvation and unity (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). We are reminded that all of us have SINNED and betrayed Jesus (11:23), we are reminded that we are only saved because of Jesus' sacrifice (11:24), we are reminded that Jesus' sacrifice has established a new COVENANT that brings us together as one family, and when we remember these things we should give thanks...

05.22.2016 - Impact WRBC - Committed to God (Chip Pendleton)

Even at CHURCH we can fall into business as usual (2 Chronicles 24:4-7). The people gave gladly and with excitement when they had a VISION of what was going to be done (2 Chronicles 24:8-11, Proverbs 29:18). The work was done as the MONEY was raised (2 Chronicles 24:12-13), and there was money LEFT OVER to do even more than they had planned (2 Chronicles 24:14). The end result was that God was GLORIFIED! (2 Chronicles 24:14b-16)

05.15.2016 - Impact WRBC - Called to Serve (Chip Pendleton)

All Christians share a common FOUNDATION that binds us together as one (Eph 4:5-6). One body, one hope, one faith, one Spirit, one Lord, one baptism, and one God and Father. All Christians have been given spiritual GIFTS by God (Eph 4:7-8). Everyone's gifts are different and UNIQUE to them (Eph 4:11), yet each one's gifts are complimentary to the others (Eph 4:12-13). The result is, together, we become the FULLNESS of Christ (Eph 4:13b). Includes a powerful testimony by Dawn Pendleton in...

05.08.2016 - Impact WRBC - The Importance of Family (Chip Pendleton)

We celebrate Mother's Day and the Impact WRBC Children & Youth Sunday with a message about the Importance of Family. A strong family, built on GOD, is the cornerstone of society (Deut. 6:1-3). A strong family passes the baton from one GENERATION to the next, and a strong family is built on loving relationships with a love for God and a love for PEOPLE (Deut. 6:1-3). A strong family makes time for one another (Deut. 6:7, 20-21) Use the time you have with one another well and take advantage...

05.01.2016 - Impact WRBC - Vision Sunday

As we see God work through us to do more than we could ever imagine, it bears constant reminding that it is not about the building, or the parking lot, or the color of the walls, but it's about connecting people within a Christian community, growing personal relationships with Christ, serving God through missions and going into the world to share the Gospel. Hear three testimonies, from Rita Briscoe, Doug Beaty, and Philip & Emily Becker. The wonderful music includes "Open Up the Heavens" a...

04.24.2016 - Why We Need...The Church (Chip Pendleton)

The conclusion to Pastor Chip's sermon series on "Why We Need..."

04.17.2016 - Why We Need...Evangelism (Chip Pendleton)

Evangelism simply means "to bring Good News". All people, were at one time, LOST and in danger. To God, all people are loved, VALUED, and worth an all-out search. It is each Christian's responsibility to be involved in the search, and there should be a great CELEBRATION whenever the one who is lost, is found. Luke 15:1-10.

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04.03.2016 - Why We Need...The Bible (Chip Pendleton)

We need the Bible because it is totally reliable! Your TEACHERS can be trusted, It is God breathed, and it is TRUE and consistent. We need the Bible because it is useful and invaluable for your life! It will show you how to be SAVED, it will help you know God better, it will CONVICT you when you are wrong, it will show you the best way to live, and it will build you up and EQUIP you for all life. (II Timothy 3:14-17) Also features music "Hosanna" by Taylor Rhea on piano, "Improvisation o...

03.27.2016 - The Greatest Impact - Why We Need the Resurrection (Chip Pendleton)

Without the resurrection, life would be completely different. First, when you DIE, it is over. Your sin is still present and you are not forgiven, and life has little MEANING or purpose (1 Corinthians 15:12-19, 32b). However, there are some legitimate proofs for the resurrection (15:3-11). There was the EMPTY tomb, over 500 eyewitnesses, CHANGED lives, and the establishment of the church and worship on Sundays. With the resurrection, life is completely different (15:20-32, 54-58). We ha...

03.25.2016 - Good Friday - Our Sins Washed Away (Chip Pendleton)

Pastor Chip Pendleton explains why we need Good Friday. Featuring music from the Victory Choir "Even the Heavens Are Weeping" and the Praise Team & Band "At The Cross (Love Ran Red)"

03.20.2016 - The Greatest Impact - Leading By Example (Chip Pendleton)

Jesus confronted His PROBLEMS with faith, strength, dignity, and care for others (Luke 23:32-43). Jesus' LIFESTYLE was simply different and above that of other people (Matthew 27:39-44; Matthew 27:50-54). Jesus was unafraid to stand for what he BELIEVED, regardless of the consequences (John 19:38-42).

03.13.2016 - The Greatest Impact - I Doubt That (Chip Pendleton)

All of us have times in life when we QUESTION our faith. There is nothing wrong with having DOUBTS about God, it is what you do with those doubts that count. Jesus asks us to TRUST Him even in the midst of our doubts. A RELATIONSHIP with God helps us through the puzzling questions of life. (Mark 9:14-32)

03.06.2016 - The Greatest Impact - Embracing Interruptions (Chip Pendleton)

We live in a BUSY, hectic world (Luke 8:40-42). We need to see INTERRUPTIONS as opportunities from God and give God the permission to interrupt us (Luke 8:43-48). Interruptions can cause us to grow, learn, be helped, and interruptions can lead us to help OTHERS. We need to know the difference between Godly interruptions and DAILY distractions (Luke 8:49-53). Our greatest ENCOUNTERS with God often come through interruptions (Luke 8:54-56).

2016.03.02 - Impact WRBC - Special Business Meeting

On March 2, 2016, the church was called to a special business meeting to hear and see the design concepts presented by the Church Council committees. This 90-minute presentation including devotions by Chip Pendleton and Rodney Lynch, surround the new Parking and Entrance, the Sanctuary renovations, and the new Preschool facility, as presented by Dennis Anderson, Dave Pfeiffer, and Patti Speck. It includes the full Q&A session prior to the historic vote to move forward based on the strength ...

02.28.2016 - The Greatest Impact - Compassion of Grace (Rodney Lynch)

(Matthew 14:13-21) Compassion: To be turned inside out by experiences someone's need and share it with them. Compassion is to do for others what they cannot do for themselves. Compassion gives HOPE and a REASON to live, and compassion DRAWS people to Jesus. Generosity: Willing to share out of compassion by using what God has blessed you with. Generosity is the more we GIVE, the more we become like Jesus. Generosity CONNECTS me with others, and Generosity gives my life satisfaction in Je...

02.21.2016 - The Greatest Impact - Invasion (Chip Pendleton)

Sorry, you can't do it alone (John 3:1-14), human effort can't bring you into a right relationship with God and the only way to be SAVED is to be Born Again. It required an INVASION for us to be born again (John 3:15-16). God sent Jesus because of his LOVE for us and the cross of Jesus forgives us of our sins, bringing us into an ETERNAL relationship with God. Jesus cam to save the world, not CONDEMN it (John 3:17)

02.14.2016 - Be My Valentine - Love & Sex, Is There a Difference?

God created and designed human attraction, romance, and sex! (Gen 1:26-28). Why did God invent this good thing called sex? To have babies (Gen 1:28), for pleasure (Proverbs 5:18-19), and for expressing love and oneness (Gen 2:20-26). Like a lot of the good things of God, sex can be abused. Sex is the outgrowth of a loving, intimate relationship (Proverbs 5:15-19). Sex is your intimacy. Sex has a proper place, one man and woman in a marriage relationship (Proverbs 5:20-23). Sex is to fu...

02.07.2016 - Impact Louisville - Bringing the Kingdom Down

#ImpactLouisville The sermon series concludes with a message about how we can and should continue to Impact Louisville and the world around us.

01.31.2016 - Impact Louisville - Salt and Light (Chip Pendleton)

As you live your life, you must know what you care called to be as a Christian. We are called to be SALT and light. (Matthew 5:13-16, Acts 8:4-8). As you go through your day, EXPECT God to working all around you (Acts 8:26). As you go through the day, be AWARE of what is happening around you. (Acts 8:27-28). When you see Godly opportunities, take ADVANTAGE of them. (Acts 8:29-33). When you do these things, you will be amazed at what God will do! God will bring great VICTORIES and God will pro...

01.24.2016 - Impact Louisville - Obedience Marks a Disciple (Rodney Lynch)

Obedience means TRUSTING Christ, Loving Christ, FOLLOWING Christ, and Obeying Christ (Deut 6:1-25, Deut 10:12-13, 1 John 1:1-6). FAITH totally committed to Christ. Loving People, Bearing Gospel FRUIT, Growing in grace and knowledge. LIVING a worthy life (Colossians 1:3-12). Love and Obey God through Personal Growth so that Others may know Christ. The cost of OBEDIENCE is nothing compared to the cost of DISOBEDIENCE.

01.17.2016 - Impact Louisville - How to Make an Impact (Chip Pendleton)

Make an impact by caring for the less FORTUNATE (Acts 4:34-37). Make an impact by trying to see the BEST in people (Acts 9:26-27). Make an impact by putting aside your PREJUDICES (Acts 11:22-26). Make an impact by SHARING the Good News (Acts 13:2-3). Make an impact by FORGIVING people and giving them another chance (Acts 15:36-40).

01.10.2016 - Impact Louisville - Are You A Believer or a Disciple?

The traits of a disciple were they made a lifelong commitment to the rabbi, they studied the rabbi's teachings, they imitated the rabbi's lifestyle, they served and followed the rabbi, and they passed on the rabbi's teachings to others. (Matthew 28:18-20) There is a big difference in believing and BEING a disciple (Acts 4:32-5:11) A believer is about SELF. There's little learning involved. A believer imitates WORLD and wants to be served. A believer is PASSED ON. A disciple is about God an...

01.03.2016 - Impact Louisville

Our job is to GO and prepare the way for Jesus (Luke 10:1). The harvest is RIPE and ready, but someone had to reap it (Luke 10:2). Remember, our job is to be FAITHFUL and God will bring the increase (Luke 10:3-11). When we go in faith, amazing things happen (Luke 10:17-21). There will be great joy for both us and God. Satan will FALL like lightening. God will give us even more power, and we confirm, through our faith, that we are SAVED.

12.27.2015 - Unto Us..His Name Will Be Called

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)with special music played by Dr. Kevin Woosley

12.24.2015 - Christmas Eve - Unto Us...A Prince of Peace (Chip Pendleton)

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

12.20.2015 - Unto Us...Everlasting Father (Chip Pendleton)

12.13.2015 - Unto Us...Mighty God (Chip Pendleton)

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus with a Christmas Tapestry Worship of music, Chip's sermon reflected on "His name will be called Mighty God" (Isaiah 9:6, Colossians 1:15-22). Featuring one of the pieces from Tapestry, "How Great Our Joy", by the Praise Band & Choir, featuring Kerri Holder and Rachel Rommes.

12.06.2015 - Unto Us...Wonderful Counselor (Chip Pendleton)

Includes "Flawless", featuring the Praise Band, vocals by Allen Haywood and David Atcher.

11.29.2015 - Unto Us (Chip Pendleton)

Unto Us a Child is Born! Advent begins this Sunday, join us in Celebration that hope has come!

11.22.2015 - If Not...

11.15.2015 - Reflections on Paris - A Christian's Response (Chip Pendleton)

11.04.2015 - Ask Anything (Dr. Duane Garrett and Dr. Chip Pendleton)

Dr's Garrett and Pendleton answer questions from the congregation about...Anything! A very informative Wednesday evening study event, with a paper supporting the study posted here as well http://www.mywrbc.org/ask-anything-this-wednesday-630pm/