Washington Baptist Church

Contemporary Service sermon from February 22, 2026

He is Christ the Lord Luke 2:10-11             1.  The Revelation of His Lordship Luke 2:11 Acts 2:36Hebrews 1:3   2. The Realm of His Lordship Matthew 28:18Acts 10:36   3.  The Realization of His Lordship Philippians 2:10-11Romans 12:1-2 · Ownership Psalm 24:1Colossians 1:18 · Obedience John 2:5 · Obsession Philippians 3:7-8 · Opportunity Psalm 34:1-3

A Home with a Heart for God Deuteronomy 5:29 Truth or Consequences  Deuteronomy 5:20  1.   The Reality of a False Witness John 8:44James 4:11 Proverbs 6:16-19      Slander Genesis 2:16-17Genesis 3:4-5 Spreading Rumors Exodus 23:1-2 Slick Flattery Psalm 55:21 Proverbs 26:28 The Flatterer will say to your face what he will not say behind your back        The Hypocrite will say behind your back  what he will not say to your face 2.   The Responsibility of a Family Witness Proverbs 27:5-6 It is better to stand alone with the truth than to be wrong with the multitude It is far better to ultimately succeed with truth than to temporarily succeed with a lie Trust and Contentment Deuteronomy 5:21 1.   A Perplexing Problem It is a Deceitful Thing It is a Debasing Thing – Mark 7:21-23 It is a Destructive Thing - I Timothy 6:6-10 2.   A Proper Response   Cultivate an Attitude of GratitudePsalm 37:25 Cultivate an Attitude of Giving Luke 6:38

A Home with a Heart for God Deuteronomy 5:29  ‘Honesty’ Deuteronomy 5:19 1.   The Principle of Integrity Ephesians 4:28 ·      Direct Stealing ·      Defraudment -       In the Workplace Colossians 3:22-24Romans 12:19Colossians 4:1James 5:4 -       In the Withholding Love Romans 13:8 -       In the Worship of our Lord I Corinthians 6:19-20John 10:10bMalachi 3:8-9 2.   The Principle of Investment Acts 20:33-35 Mark 8:35  

A Home with a Heart for God             Deuteronomy 5:29 ·     A True Spiritual Heart ·     A True Sincere Heart ‘Seventh Commandment’ Deuteronomy 5:18 I John 5:3 Galatians 6:7 Romans 1:21-32                                ‘Magnificent Marriage’                              Genesis 2:21-24   1.   The Priority of Marriage Genesis 2:24 Deuteronomy 32:11   2.   The Permanence of Marriage Genesis 2:24 Mark 10:9 3.   The Preciousness of Marriage Genesis 2:24Ephesians 5:21

A Home with a Heart for GodDeuteronomy 5:29Families Choosing LifeDeuteronomy 5:17 1. A Specific CommandDeuteronomy 5:17Genesis 9:6 2. A Sacred CommandGenesis 1:27Physical LifeColossians 1:16Psalms 139:13-15 Dr. George Wald(Biochemist/Evolutionist) Spiritual LifeJohn 10:10bJohn 3:7II Corinthians 5:17 Eternal LifeJohn 10:27-28Romans 6:23 3. A Significant CommandJohn 10:10aSatan’s Motivation is Deadly HateSatan’s Method is Deadly Lies @ Our Response as ParentsPrayingPresentingPursuing

“A Home with a Heart for God”Deuteronomy 5:29‘Has the Nuclear Family Bombed’Deuteronomy 5:16 1. Why did God give us Families• For LivingGenesis 1:28• For LearningDeuteronomy 6:4-7• For LastingDeuteronomy 5:16 2. How to be Honorable Parents? • By Loving them• By Listening to them• By Lifting themColossians 3:21Ephesians 4:29• By Limiting them• By Leading themProverbs 22:6

A Home with a Heart for God Deuteronomy 5:29 'Making the 'Rest Day' the 'Best Day' Deuteronomy 5:12-14 The Purpose of this CommandmentGenesis 2:1-3Exodus 20:11Exodus 31:16-17Mark 2:27 The Person of this CommandmentMark 2:28John 9:4Hebrews 10:12Colossians 2:13-17 The Principle of this Commandment • Reasons for Sunday Worship Resurrection of Christ - Mark 16:9 Reunion with the Disciples - John 20:19 Receiving of the Holy Spirit - Acts 2:1-4 Redeemer's Gathering Day - Acts 20:7 Regular Giving of their Tithe - I Corinthians 16:2 • Revitalizing Sunday Worship Be Proactive Be Personal Be Purposeful

Praying Boldly I Kings 18:20-21 I Kings 18:36-39   1. Our Position in the Lord I Kings 18:36 Ephesians 2:4-7 Matthew 28:18 Hebrews 4:16   2. Our Personal Obedience to the Lord I Kings 18:30   3. Our Purity before the Lord -  Purity in our Leadership Psalm 66:18 Isaiah 59:1-2 I Kings 18:37   4. Our Persistent Confidence in The Lord I Kings 18:38 Hebrews 11:6

Feeding of the 5 Thousand John 6:9-13 9 “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” 10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). 11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. 12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” 13 So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. Out of thousands of people in the crowds there was one boy who had his lunchbox with him and Jesus used it to do a miracle with.    The question this morning is what is in your spiritual lunchbox this morning?   Growing up especially in elementary school days I can remember wondering what is in my lunchbox. Genesis 18:19   19 For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.” God chose Abraham because He knew He could trust him to put something in his children that would outlast him. That was the great ingredient God was looking for in humankind. The number one characteristic he was looking for was if Abraham would pass on what he had—his faith, his trust in God—to his children. There is 5 quick points I have this morning I want to share with you and when it comes to packing our spiritual lunchbox and the first is… 1.    Faith in God’s promises Genesis 17:1-7 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty[a]; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. 2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” 3 Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. 5 No longer will you be called Abram[b]; your name will be Abraham,[c] for I have made you a father of many nations. 6 I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. 7 I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. 2.    Faith is an action  Genesis 22:3 Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. James 2:21-24 3.    Faith is fruitful  Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 4.    Faith is taught  We see that Abraham passed down his faith to children and grandchildren Hebrews 11:17-22 17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”[c] 19 Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death. 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones. John 13:34-35 5.    Faith is fulfilling John 6:12-13

A Home with a Heart for GodDeuteronomy 5:29Psalm 127:3-5Deuteronomy 6:4-7 ‘Name Above All Names’Deuteronomy 5:11 1. Using the Lord’s name in Vain . . .• ProfanelyDeuteronomy 5:11Matthew 12:34• FrivolouslyEphesians 5:3• HypocriticallyIsaiah 48:1Matthew 7:22-23 2. Using the Lord’s name in Victory . . .Exodus 3:13-14 • There is Power in His NameGenesis 1:1Genesis 17:1John 14:14- His Approval- His Authority- His Acclaim• There is Protection in His NameProverbs 18:10• There is Provision in His NameJohn 16:23-24• There is Praise in His NamePsalm 8:1aPsalm 34:3• There is Personal Salvation in His NameActs 4:12

“A Home with a Heart for God”Deuteronomy 5:29Psalm 119:89James 1:8‘Family Worship’Deuteronomy 5:8-10 1. A Clear Conception of GodDeuteronomy 5:8-9aJohn 4:24Matthew 22:37II Timothy 3:2 2. A Consistent Communication of GodDeuteronomy 5:9Psalm 112:1-2Deuteronomy 5:10II Timothy 1:5 3. A Contagious Celebration of GodMatthew 22:37Matthew 10:37

A Home with A Heart for God Deuteronomy 5:29 ‘One God Per Family’ Deuteronomy 5:6-7   1. The Preeminence of This Command Deuteronomy 5:6 A. Gods Existence Is Declared Genesis 1:1 Psalms 14: 1 Ecclesiastes 3:1 B. Gods Existence Is Displayed Psalm 19:1 Romans 1:20 2.  The Personal Nature of This Command Deuteronomy 5: 7  A. No Rival Il Chronicles 16:9  B. No Rebuttal Isaiah 43:10-0 C. No Refusal John 14:15 3. The Practice of This Command Deuteronomy 6:4-7 A. By Example B. By Explanation

"A Home With a Heart for God" 1. A Revelation II. Peter 3:4 2. A Reality Deuteronomy 5:29Deuteronomy 5: 22-28 The Principle (Fear God) The Precept The PromiseRomans 15:4 3. A ResponsibilityDeuteronomy 6:4-7 One LordOne LoveOne Law   Teach them ConvincinglyTeach them ConsistentlyTeach them CreativelyTeach Them Conversationally

Matthew 28:18-20 1. God’s Heart is for Individuals  Psalm 139:13-16 Luke 14:15-24 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 2. The Church’s Role Matthew 9:35-38 3. See Hospitality as a Reflection of God’s Love Hebrews 13:2 4. Personal Evangelism: Moving from Projects to Relationships  1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 5. Make it a Corporate Effort

A Life of Rejoicing I Peter 1:15-16 Ephesians 5:18Ephesians 5:19-20 1. Inward Spirit of Praise Ephesians 5:19 · A Spiritually Healthy Heart Proverbs 17:22 · A Strong Healthy Heart Nehemiah 8:10 2. Inward Spirit of Personal Gratitude Ephesians 5:20 · When are we to give thanks? · What are we to give thanks for? -  Simple Faith: Our response to what God has done Psalm 107:1 -  Strong Faith: Our response to what God will do II Chronicles 20:20-22   - Supernatural Faith: Our response to what God is doing Romans 8:28 · Whom should we give thanks to?Ephesians 2:20I Timothy 2:5Ephesians 1:18-20

"Living Righteously" I Peter 1:14-16 A False Perception Il Corinthians 5:21 A Family Promise John 16:7 | Corinthians 6:19 Galatians 5:16 A Faith Principle Galatians 2:20 @ FAITH: Believing God is perfectly faithful to do as He has promised. Galatians 5:16 Galatians 5:18 Ephesians 5:18

The Race Set before Us . . . Hebrews 12:1-2 1. A Purposeful RaceHebrews 12:1 2. A Personal RaceHebrews 12:1 3.A Providential RaceHebrews 12:1Jeremiah 29:11 4. A Prepared RaceHebrews 12:1Hebrews 3:12 5. A Perpetual RaceHebrews 12:1Philippians 3:13-14 6. A Passionate RaceHebrews 12:2 7. A Prize-Driven RaceHebrews 12:2Daniel 12:3

 “How Much Do You Really want to Know God?”  Exodus 33 1. The Problem Exodus 33:1-3Psalm 106:13-14Hebrews 3:10-11 2. The Prayer Exodus 33:13Exodus 33:14Exodus 33:15-16 3. The Pursuit Exodus 33:7Exodus 33:11  

Realities Isaiah 50:10-11  The Reality of Difficulties  Isaiah 50:10 Simple Meaning of Darkness Symbolic Meaning of Darkness Disobedience Difficulties Job 1:1II Corinthians 4:8-9 The Reality of Development “Never doubt in the dark what you have learned in the Light” Warren Wiersbe: “We live by Promises not Explanations” Isaiah 50:10 Look to God Lean on GodPsalm 23:4 The Reality of Discernment Isaiah 50:3-4 Isaiah 45:3Psalm 148:3 The Reality of DangerIsaiah 50:11 The Reality of DeliverancePsalm 112:4Psalm 30:5  

Here am I. Send me! Isaiah 6:8 ·      We have Our Mission Mark 16:15a: “Go into all the world . . .”  ·      We have Our Message Mark 16:15b: “. . . and preach the gospel ·      We have our Might Acts 1:8 “You are the salt of the earth . . .” Matthew 5:13a 1.    We must be Intentional Acts 2:46-47 ·      Purpose-Driven in Christ ·      Passion-Driven in Christ ·      Power-Driven in ChristActs 4:33  Revelation 3:7-8  2.    We must be Inviting Acts 2:47b“ . . . and having favor with all the people . . .”   Matthew 5:16  3.   We must be Interceding I Timothy 2:1 I Timothy 5:17-18Matthew 5:44

Praying for Spiritual IntelligenceColossians 1:91. Paul’s RealityColossians 1:1-2Stanley Tam: “It is what you sow thatmultiplies, not what you keep in the barn.2. Paul’s ResponseColossians 1:9a“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you . . .”3. Paul’s RequestColossians 1:9b“. . . to ask that you might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” Ephesia...

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Blessing through EncouragementActs 4:36-37 I John 3:18-19II Corinthians 1:3Acts 4:361. Spirit-Led StewardshipActs 4:37Psalm 24:1 2. Spirit-Led Support· For those in the FamilyActs 9:27Romans 15:5-7Acts 11:23-24· For those who have Faltered Acts 15:39-40 II Timothy 4:11 Galatians 6:13. Our AskingI Kings 3:8-9James 1:5Proverbs 2:7a4. O...

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Receiving Wisdom from GodProverbs 2:6-7a1. Our ApproachI Kings 3:5-7I Corinthians 13:122. Our AttractionII Chronicles 20:12Isaiah 40:31I Corinthians 2:10-123. Our AskingI Kings 3:8-9James 1:5Proverbs 2:7a 4. Our AttitudeProverbs 2:7aProverbs 2:2-5 Support the Show.

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Who are the Faithful Disciples?of Christ?”Luke 14:25-35Faithful Disciples . . . 1. Worship at any costLuke 14:25-27· Personal Relationships· Personal Reputation· Personal Realizations2. Work at any costLuke 14:28-293. War at any costLuke 14:31-32· Disciples who are not Cowards· Disciples who are CompromisersRomans 8:314. Walk...

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Is there Hope for America?I Peter 3:15Esther 4:141. Principle of LordshipI Peter 3:15a“But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts . . .”I Peter 3:162. Principle of LearningI Peter 3:15b“ . . . always being ready to make a defense to everyone whoask you to give an account of the hope that is in you . . . “3. Principle of LowlinessI Peter 3:15c“ . . . yet with gentleness and reverence.”James 1:19-20I Peter 2:23 Support the Show.

Dressed and Ready Every Saturday evening… I have a little ritual… If we are going to work… we dress this wayIf we are going to cut the grass… If we are going to the ball game…If we are going fishing… playing a sport…vacation…Etc... Some of us go to the store weeks ahead in order to purchase the perfect ensemble for an occasion… We dress to “fit” our activities… the purpose for that time, that day…And we as followers of Christ have … a purpose… a job to do… an assignm...

Our FATHER in HeavenMatthew 6:9John 8:44John 1:12Galatians 4:61. Our FATHER in HeavenCares for UsMatthew 6:11Matthew 6:26-29Philippians 4:18-19 2. Our FATHER in HeavenCorrects UsHebrews 12:5-63. Our FATHER in HeavenCommunes with Us· We do not Pray to Instruct HimRomans 11:33-34· We do not Pray to Impress HimMatthew 6:5-7· We do not Pray to Inform HimMatthew 6:8· We do Pray to Invite HimPhilippians 4:6Support ...

Are You Ready?I John 2:28-291. AbideI John 2:28· The Spiritual BodyEphesians 5:25- Your PresenceHebrews 10:25- Your PrayersEphesians 6:18- Your ParticipationI Corinthians 12:7· The ScripturesRevelation 1:3· The Spirit of GodGalatians 5:162. AppearingI John 2:28Hebrews 9:24-28· Christ’s First AppearingHebrews 9:25-26· ...

Rich Toward GodLuke 12:20-21Luke 12:13Luke 12:14Luke 12:15Luke 12:16-19Luke 12:20-21God’s Hand of Favor is . . .Available Numbers 6:22-27Genesis 12:2God’s Hand of Favor is not . . .AutomaticFervent PrayerII Chronicles 4:10Genesis 32:26Faith-Driven HeartRevelation 1:3Hebrews 11:6Fearless ObediencePsalm 5:12Fruitful GivingLuke 6:38 Support the Show.

Stones of RemembranceJoshua 4:1-7Joshua 1:10-11 1. A Memorial of the Faithfulness of God Joshua 4:1-3 Deuteronomy 6:10-12 Deuteronomy 8:11-142. A Memorial of our Faith in God Joshua 4:4-7 Deuteronomy 4:9 Psalms 145:4 Judges 2:103. A Memorial of the Force of God Joshua 4:23-24 Joshua 2:8-11 ...

Matthew 28:201. Trust in the LordProverbs 3:5-62 Corinthians 12:92. Have “a want mindset” vs. “a have to mindset” John 14:153. Make them countPhilippians 1:272 Timothy 4:7-8Support the Show.

HonorableExodus 20:12Ephesians 6:1-3Psalm 11:3 1. By Loving Them· Showing AffectionLuke 15:20· Sharing AffirmationColossians 3:21Proverbs 17:22Proverbs 18:21· Staying Active in Intercessory PrayerI Samuel 3:132. By Limiting ThemI Samuel 3:133. By Leading themProverbs 22:6 Support the Show.

Help is AvailablePsalm 121(Psalm of Ascents)Psalm 121:1-2Ephesians 3:201. The Perception of the Lord Psalms 121:3-4 Psalm 119:132-133 Psalm 23:32. The Protection of the Lord Psalm 121:5-6 · He Protects Us from our EnemiesPsalms 121:5· He Protects Us from the ElementsPsalm 121:6I Corinthians 10:13II Corinthians 10:3-53. The Preservation of...

This ‘One Thing’Philippians 3:13-14Philippians 3:13Romans 6:4· A Different Set of Attitudes- Attitudes Driven by the Love of God- Attitudes Delivered from Resentment & Bitterness- Attitudes Demonstrating Grace & Mercy· A Different Set of Activities- Activities that Please to the Lord- Activities that Promote the Goodn...

OvercomersPsalm 46II Kings 18:29-32II Kings 19:6-7II Kings 19:14-19II Kings 19:32-37Overcomers . . . 1. Seek out the LordPsalm 46:1-3The Lord is . . .· An Awesome RefugePsalm 46:1a· An Accessible Refuge Psalm 46:1b· An Anchored RefugePsalm 46:2-32. Surrender to the Lord Psalm 46: 4-7· Re-energize Their Power WithinPsa...

Receive or Reject I Corinthians 1:9KoinoniaActs 2:16I Corinthians 1:9Romans 10:9-11Romans 8:44Satan seeks to deceive man into . . .1. Despising God’s GoodnessGenesis 3:1Genesis 2:16Psalms 37:4Psalms 84:11John 10:102. Deny God’s TruthfulnessGenesis 3:2-4Genesis 2:17Hebrews 6:183. Defy God’s RighteousnessGenesis 3:5Ephesians 1:3Support the Show.

Significantly ImportantI Corinthians 12:131. Scriptural InsightGalatians 5:13Romans 15:15-16Romans 15:8Romans 15:30-31Romans 16:1 2. Spiritual InspirationDeuteronomy 11:13-14Philippians 4:18-193. Sincerely IntentionalMatthew 28:18II Timothy 2:4Matthew 12:30Support the Show.

Life ChangingI Corinthians 15:12-17Romans 6:4Here is the Reality · Our Preaching would be FutileI Corinthians 15:12-14a · Our Praise would be FoolishI Corinthians 15:14b· Our Purpose would be FalseI Corinthians 15:15-17Romans 4:25Luke 24:39Here is the ResultsRomans 6:4II Corinthians 5:17Galatians 2:20Colossians 3:17· Do Everything with the Approval of Christ· Do Everything in the Auth...

Our Passover LambI Corinthians 5:7-81. Consider these FactsI Corinthians 5:7II Timothy 2:21II Corinthians 5:21· The Foreshadowing of our Salvation- A Spotless LambExodus 12:5- A Sacrificial LambExodus 12:6- A Saving LambExodus 12:7,13Leviticus 17:11Hebrews 9:22 · The Fulfillment of our SalvationJeremiah 31:31-34Luke 22:19-20I Peter 1:19John 19:30Hebrews 10:14-17...

Scripture RefrencesJohn 10:10John 3:16Genesis 17:1-8Joshua 1:1-2Joshua 3:14-15Joshua 3:14Joshua 3:15-16Joshua 3:17Support the Show.

“As I Have Loved You”John 13:34Christ-Like Love is Selfless LoveJohn 13:4Philippians 2:5-8Luke 2:24-26John 13:3I John 3:8Christ-Like Love is Steadfast LoveJohn 13:1Luke 6:27-35Christ –Like Love is Sanctifying LoveJohn 13:6-15Matthew 25:40I John 1:9Ephesians 4:32Support the Show.

Fireproof Our FellowshipPart IIMatthew 16:18Satan seeks to . . . 1. Seduce us into CompromisingOur Response: Unapologetic Commitment to the truth of the Word of God2. Seduce us into ConflictOur Response: Unwavering Commitment to Onenessof heart and mind 3. Seduce us into Casual FaithOur Response: Unrestricted Commitment to Courageous FaithHebrews 11:6Proverbs 9:1...

Fireproof Our FellowshipMatthew 16:18Satan seeks to . . .1. Seduce us into CompromisingOur Response: Unapologetic Commitment to TruthEphesians 4:14-15- Strong in their DoctrineEphesians 4:14- Strong in their DevotionEphesians 4:15Ø We do not yield to the Pressures of the Wayward WorldNo Matter the CostØ We do not yield to the Pressures of the Woke Revoluti...

Fireproof Your FamilyPart III1. ExamineMatthew 7:122. ExemplifyEphesians 5:1-2Matthew 18:6-7Psalm 127:3-43. ExplainEphesians 6:4Deuteronomy 6:4-7· The Great Revelation: One LordDeuteronomy 6:4· The Great Response: One LoveDeuteronomy 6:5· The Great Responsibility: One LawDeuteronomy 6:6-7- Teach Them Convincingly- Teach Them Consistently- Teach Them Crea...