Whites Run Baptist Church

Encouraging Preaching

The word gospel literally means -good news.- So what is the good news-- What does it mean to us here today--

By Faith in His Name

Miracles often accompanied the proclamation of the Gospel in the book of Acts. But is there something better than miracles today--

Continually Devoted

Do you sometimes feel stuck in your walk of faith-- How can you find the motivation necessary to embrace the basics of Christian living-- To move on to the next level in your faith--

Commanding Preaching

What right does a Christian have to preach the Gospel-- What place should Gospel preaching have in the world--

Biblical Preaching

What protects the Gospel message from the bias of the hearer-- How about the bias of the preacher-- What one thing ensures that God's work of saving the lost goes forward--

Christocentric Preaching

Does preaching in the Christian church today parallel preaching in the Christian church in the book of Acts-- Should it-- To what extent--

At Pentecost

Acts 2 records an amazing event in the life of the church. What does it mean to us today-- Should we expect the same thing-- Something even better--

Waiting Faithfully

What lessons can we learn from the gathered believers from before the Day of Pentecost-- Are there lessons relevant to today--

Preparing the Witnesses

How did a small group of mostly unlearned fishermen turn the world upside down-- How can the church today be more effective-- Our study of the book of Acts begins today-

To God Be the Glory

What is the primary purpose of mankind-- How can realizing it bring great blessing into our lives--

Why We Remember

Why do we honor the sacrifice of those who lost their lives serving our country-- How can we best observe this holiday from a truly Christian perspective--

Content in Every Situation

How can we learn to be content in whatever situation we find ourselves in-- Is it really possible--

Think about These Things

Rejoicing, prayer, and right thinking are the keys to taking on the mind of Christ, having the peace of God instead of anxiety, and maintaining unity in the gospel work. This message focuses on right thinking.

Rejoice and Pray

What is the cure for anxiety-- How can we press on in the upward call when things get tough, when we don't get along, or when we lose hope--

Agree in the Lord

How does the unity of the church affect its strength, and how do maintain this unity--

Stand Firm Thus

How can we stand firm in this world-- How do strangers in a strange land make it-- Let's find our motivation here in the letter to the Philippians.

Pressing On

What is the call of God-- How can I respond-- What is the key to moving forward in the Christian life--

Debits and Credits

What gains credit with God-- What does our heavenly balance sheet look like-- According to God's Word, it depends on where we place our confidence.

The Centrality of the Resurrection

Why should we believe that Jesus rose from the Dead-- If indeed He did, what does that mean to us today-- Surprisingly, as much as the resurrection of Jesus Christ proves the entirety of the Christian faith, the existence of the Christian faith proves the entirety of the resurrection.

A Phenomenal Scene

There are many unique details concerning the crucifixion of Jesus, but what is the single most profound difference between the death of Jesus and any other death in history--

Fellow Workers

What does the activity of working out our salvation look like-- Does our cultural context blind us from the obvious opportunities to serve our Lord--

Work out Your Salvation

What does Paul mean when he says, -Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling--- The answer is profoundly relevant to how we can live out our faith today-

The Mindset of Humility

Though the call is upward in Jesus Christ, it begins by lowering oneself as much as possible. Come learn with us from Jesus' example of humility.

United We Stand

Is it possible to be a devoted Christian without being involved with the work of the church-- How is it that believers should advance the gospel into the world--

Salvation down Every Path

How can we see God at work in a time of difficulty or struggle-- Is he still at work-- Has he abandoned us--

The Right Prayers

Are you praying the right things for yourself-- For your fellow Christians-- For the Lost-- How can your prayer life become more effective-- Find out here as we explore the content of some of Paul's prayers, and find fruitfulness and joy in your prayer life.

To All the Saints

What does it mean to be a saint-- How can an understanding of that title help all Christians rightly respond to their upward call in Jesus Christ--

Open Heart, Open House

God directed Paul and his companions to where He was working in others, so they could reap a harvest of souls for His Glory. Here we learn some of the keys for being a part of such great things-

The New Covenant

Blessings, Curses, and Grace

Why did God mess around with the Old Testament-- Why not just bring Jesus and explain him-- Good reasons- Accounted Here.

The Feasts of Israel

How can we be encouraged in dark times that God still cares-- Is he still fulfilling his plans in Jesus Christ--

The One Necessary Thing

The past and the future both dictate to the Christian what is necessary for the present. We -strain forward to what lies ahead- and -toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.- But how do we do it-- How do we maintain focus, and keep our eye on the prize-- Paul's instruction will help us rise above obstacles both within and without to claim the prize-

The Magi and Me

A caravan of influential and highly educated gentiles from the Far East showed up in Judea, upsetting the capital, and risking a diplomatic incident, to pay homage to a toddler-- Now what could this possibly mean to me--

O Come O Come Emmanuel

As we face uncertain times, how can we be sure that God is continuing to unfold his plan to save humanity and bring everlasting peace to the world-- The answer can be found in truths at the center of the celebration of Christmas-

The Tabernacle

About 3500 years ago God gave instructions to his people for a worship center to be placed in the center of their camp. What does that have to do with today-- And the Christmas season--

The Covenant with Israel

Does God play favorites-- What does it mean that He called Israel his -treasured possession--- What could that possibly mean to us today--

Whom Shall We Thank?

What do the years 1621, 1863, 1870, and 1942 have in common-- They actually have two things in common each. Find out here what they are.

The Law of God

Have you kept the Ten Commandments-- How important is it-- Are they still relevant today-- What part do they play in God's salvation plan--

The Blood of the Lamb

Fifteen hundred years before Jesus came, God brought the nation of Israel out of Egypt with great power, signs, and wonders. But other than freeing a nation of oppressed people, was there another and even more significant reason for these events--

I Am Who I Am

The Exodus is a stunning depiction of the power of God radically intervening in human events. But what does it really mean to us-- What does it reveal about God--

God Meant It for Good

Some things never change. Through the life of Joseph, who lived almost 4000 years ago, we learn that God, in His providence, works through the faithfulness of His people to bring salvation to many. He is working in your life today. Do you want to know how--

A Bride for Isaac

Wisdom, Devotion, and Honor are universally recognized as desirable character attributes. But did you know that spending time in God's Word can actually impart these attributes to you-- Find out how as we travel to the east with Abraham's servant to find a bride for Isaac.

The Test of Faith

What made Abraham obey God when God asked him to sacrifice his only son whom he loved- After all, this was the very son that God promised to bless- Was he crazy- Did he not love the boy- As it turns out, what motivated Abraham should be what motivates every believer to move forward in their walk with God.

The Covenant through Abraham

What does God's covenant with a man almost 4000 years ago have to do with us today- How can this possibly be relevant to us living in what in many ways is a different world-

Human Rebellion and Divine Intervention

Nine short verses summarize a pivotal moment in human history. But this moment is not only history, but is relevant to understanding our world today.

Race and Racism

What does the Bible say about Race and Racism- Is there a greater issue we need to consider to get a grip on the problems in our world today-

The Covenant through Noah

We've all heard about when God flooded the earth to rid the world of -evil- people, but have we considered his definition of evil- Have we considered that he intends another similar judgment but with fire- How will we fare in that judgment-

As in the Days of Noah

What can Genesis chapters 4 and 5 teach us about life today- How is this account from so long ago still relevant- According to Jesus, we are living in the same kind of days right now.

The Two Religions

Two brothers represent the only two religions that have ever existed in the history of the world. Here we see in a single account, the struggle that spans the ages. How can we understand the scriptures and the world better through this account- How can I better understand my own heart and my standing before God-

Sin and Consequences

What is wrong with the world- What is wrong with people- Honestly...what is wrong with me- The answers to these questions, and the solution to these problems are found in the Word of God.