Individual Messages

Training Up In the Christian Way Message from Pro. 22:6	From John 14:19 "Because He Lives"	The World Must Know... The Lord; He Is God! Message from Deut. 4:32-40
Ultimate Faith Message from Job 13:15	A Mother's Day Message From Luke Chapter 1 "A Humble Servant Becomes His Mother"	Lives Given Memorial Day Message from John 15:13
That Which is Necessary Mother's Day Message from Lk. 10:42	The Precious Blood Message from 1 Pet. 1:19	Hidden in Christ Seeking Things Above Message from Col. 3:3
Watch Out! Beware! Taken from a series on our Lord's address to His disciples in Matt. 16:1-12 It is His warning against false teaching and false teachers. #5 "Do You Not Remember?"	Interceding for the Nation Message from Ex. 32:9-11	The Magi From Matt. 2 Were they kings? Were there three? Did they follow a star all the way? Did they visit a manger?
Obtaining Eternal Redemption from Heb. 9:12	Events on the Road to Redemption Taken from a series from the Gospels surrounding the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Message # 3- Pretenders on the Throne Our Lord On Trial before Wicked Men	"Those With Us" from 2 Kings 5:16

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Short Series

The Two Pillars of Biblical Salvation 2 Messages from Rom. 4:25 Pt. 1 "Delivered Up for Us" Pt. 2 "Raised Up for Us"	2 Messages from Rev. 4 & 5 A Glimpse of Glory - Pt. 1 A Glimpse of Glory - Pt. 2

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More Lengthy Series

"Heaven"

A study form the Scriptures on the topic of
where believers in Jesus will spend eternity.

"Heaven" Message # 1 "Eternity Begins Now" Pt. 1

"Heaven" Message # 2 "Eternity Begins Now" Pt. 2

"Heaven" Message # 3 "Christian's Hope of Heaven" Pt. 1

"Heaven" Message # 4 "Christian's Hope of Heaven" Pt. 2

"Heaven" Message # 5 "Christian's Hope of Heaven" Pt. 3

"Heaven" Message # 6 "Christian's Hope of Heaven" Pt. 4

"Heaven" Message # 7 "The Promise of Heaven" Pt. 1
The Kingdom of Heaven as promised by our Lord - Pt. 1

"Heaven" Message # 8 "The Promise of Heaven" Pt. 2
The Kingdom of Heaven as promised by our Lord - Pt. 2

"Heaven" Message # 9 "The Promise of Heaven" Pt. 3
The Kingdom of Heaven as promised by our Lord - Pt. 3

"Heaven" Message # 10 "The Promise of Heaven" Pt. 4
The Age to Come as promised by our Lord

"Heaven" Message # 11 "The Promise of Heaven" Pt. 5
The Age to Come as promised by our Lord - Pt. 2

"Heaven" Message # 12 "The Promise of Heaven" Pt. 6
Eternal Life as promised by our Lord

"Heaven" Message # 13 "The Promise of Heaven" Pt. 7 The Resurrection of the Dead as professed by our Lord
The Promise of Jesus to Raise His Elect from the Dead

"Heaven" Message # 14"The Promise of Heaven" Pt. 8
The Resurrection of the Dead
Professed by Jesus; Promised by Jesus; Proved by Jesus

"Heaven" Message # 15 "The Present Heaven" Pt. 1
The Intended Order - From Creation to Today
Creation - Procreation - Salvation - Glorification

"Heaven" Message # 16 "The Present Heaven" Pt. 2
The Intermediate State - Pt. 1
It Will Be Immediate

"Heaven" Message # 17 "The Present Heaven" Pt. 3
The Intermediate State - Pt. 2
It Will Be In the Presence of God

"Heaven" Message # 18 "The Present Heaven" Pt. 4
The Intermediate State - Pt. 3
Review

"Heaven" Message # 19 "The Present Heaven" Pt. 5
The Intermediate State - Pt. 4
A Thief In Paradise - Stephen Sees Paradise

"Heaven" Message # 20 "The Present Heaven" Pt. 6
The Intermediate State - Pt. 5
Paul In Paradise

"Heaven" Message # 21 "The Present of Heaven" Pt. 7
The Intermediate State - Pt. 6
John In Paradise

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"Why Would God do This?"

A study from Scripture pointing
to the reasons for the Cross.

Message # 1 - "Why Redemption?" Out of His Mercy - Unto His Glory!

Message # 2 - "Why the Incarnation?"
The Seriousness of Sin / To Be Separated from Sin / God's Sovereignty!

Message # 3 - "Why the Crucifixion?"
To Fulfil God's Promise / To Pay Our Sin Debt / Unto His Joy!

Message # 5 - "Why the Ascension?" For the Bestowment of the Holy Spirit

Message # 6 -"Why the Ascension?" For the Advancement of the Kingdom

Message # 7 - "Why the Ascension?" For the Establishment of the Church

Message # 8 -"Why the Ascension?"
For the Development of Faith / For the Excitement of His Return!

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Leading up to Resurrection Sunday...
Pastor Hildebrandt is bringing a series of messages entitled:

"Six Certainties From
the Resurrection of Jesus"

Taken from various texts... focusing on the things that we
learn for certain from the Resurrection of Jesus.

Message # 1 - "The Certainty the Jesus Rose From the Dead"

Message # 2 - "The Certainty of Jesus' Divinity"

Message # 3 - "The Certainty of Jesus' Soteriology"

Message # 4 - "The Certainty of Jesus' Theology"

Message # 5 - "The Certainty of Jesus' Ongoing Ministry"

Message # 6- "The Certainty of Our Going to Glory"

 

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God's Peace in a Troubled World	#1 - Jn. 14, Jn. 16 & Jer. 8 "The World's Delusion of Peace"
	#2 - Ps. 29 & Isa. 53 "The Source of All True Peace" Pt. 1 The Finished Work of Christ
	#3 - Lk. 1 & Lk. 2 "The Source of All True Peace" Pt. 2 He Came to Give Men Peace
	#4 - Jn. 14:25-29"The Source of All True Peace" Pt. 3 Through His Peace Which He Gives Us
	#5 - Jn. 14:27"The Source of All True Peace" Pt 4 Through His Peace Which He Gives Us
	# 6 - Jn. 14:27"The Blessings of God's Peace Pt. 1 Not Anxious, Not Fearful
	#7 - Ps. 4:6-8"The Blessings of God's Peace Pt. 2 Gladness, Restfulness, Safeness
	#8 - Eph. 2:1-18"The Blessings of God's Peace" Pt. 3 Peace Christ Gives Brings Unity - New Life!
	#9 - Eph. 2:1-18"The Blessings of God's Peace" Pt. 4 Peace Christ Gives Brings Unity - Peace!	N/A
	#10 - Ps. 119:165"The Maintaining of God's Peace" Pt. 1 As our Minds are Stayed Upon God's Law
	#11 - Rom. 8:1-6"The Maintaining of God's Peace" Pt. 2 As our Minds are Stayed Upon the Spirit
	#12 - Isa. 26:1-4"The Maintaining of God's Peace" Pt. 3 As We Trust in Christ
	#13 - Ps. 34:24 - Heb. 12: 14 "The Pursuit of God's Peace" Pt. 1 A Command to All Christians	N/A
	#14 - 1 Cor. 14:20-32 "The Pursuit of God's Peace" Pt. 2 A Command to His Church	N/A

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Close to Christ, Close to the Cross Messages regarding the events leading to the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus and those who were with Him there.	Message # 1 Close to Christ at the Table	N/A
	Message # 2 Close to Christ in the Garden
	Message # 3Close to Christ on the Way to the Cross
	Message # 4 Close to Christ on the Cross
	Message # 5 Close to Christ at the Tomb on the First Day of the Week	N/A

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The Person and Manifestation of the Holy Spirit A series taken from various passages in Scripture meant to show God's People what the Bible teaches regarding who the Holy Spirit is and what He brings to the individual Christian and to the Church.	Message # 1 - The Person of the Holy Spirit"
	Message # 2 - The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit"
	Message # 3 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit "Erroneous Teachings"
	Message # 4 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit - An Explanation from Scripture - Pt. 1 From 1 Jn. 2:20 "What is the Anointing?"
	Message # 5 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit - An Explanation from Scripture - Pt. 2 From 1 Cor. 1:21-22 "The Sanctifier of God's People"
	Message # 13 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit - An Example in Scripture - Pt. 3 From Acts 4:31 "It Was a Place That was Shaken"
	Message # 14 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit - An Example in Scripture - Pt. 4 From Acts 4:31 "It Was a Place That was Filled with the Holy Spirit"
	Message # 15 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit - An Example in Scripture - Pt. 5 From Acts 4:31 "It Was a Place That was Blessed by God"
	Message # 16 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit - An Explanation of Being Filled - Pt. 1 From Eph. 5:18 "Don't Be Drunk, Be Filled with the Holy Spirit"
	Message # 17 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit - An Explanation of Being Filled - Pt. 2 From Eph. 5:18 "Don't Be Drunk, Be Filled with the Holy Spirit"
	Message # 18 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit - The Need of a Manifestation - Pt. 1 From Various Tests "The Church Needs the Hope the Holy Spirit Brings"
	Message # 18 - The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit - The Need of a Manifestation - Pt. 2 From Various Tests "The Church Needs the Transforming Power the Holy Spirit Brings"

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A Christians Help in Time of Need Messages from Heb. 4:14-16	Message # 1 - Christ's Association with Our Weakness Pt. 1 - By His Incarnation
	Message # 2 - Christ's Association with Our Weakness Pt. 2 - By His Temptation
	Message # 3 - Christ's Adequacy to Deal with Our Weakness He is Sinless, He is Sovereign, He is the Son of God
	Message # 4 - Christ's Aid in Our Time of Weakness Pt. 1 - The Duty that is Ours, The Destination that is Holy
	Message # 5 - Christ's Aid in Our Time of Weakness Pt. 2 - The Desires that Are Met, The Day We Would Go

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Fathers: Lead! Love! Live! Messages from Eph. 5:22-6:4	Message # 1 - Wives, Be Submissive
	Message # 2 - As To Christ
	Message # 3 - Husbands: Lead!
	Message # 4 - As Christ is the Head of His Church
	Message # 5 - A Fathers Love Is Steadfast - Pt. 1
	Message # 6 - A Fathers Love Is Steadfast - Pt. 2
	Message # 7 - A Fathers Love is Sacrificial - Pt. 1	N/A
	Message # 8 - A Fathers Love Is Sacrificial - Pt. 2
	Message # 9 - A Fathers Love Is Sanctifying - Pt. 1
	Message # 10 - A Fathers Love Is Sanctifying - Pt. 2
	Message # 11 - A Fathers Love Is Substantial
	Message # 12 - A Fathers Love is Satisfying	N/A

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The Good Shepherd Several of the Messages from this series taken from Jn. 10	Message # 1 - "Truly" Passionate
	Message # 2 - Thieves and Robbers
	Message # 3 - The Promised Shepherd
	Message # 4 - The Sheep of the Shepherd Pt. 1
	Message # 5 - The Sheep of the Shepherd Pt. 2
	Message # 6 - The Sheep of the Shepherd Pt. 3
	Message # 7 - The Sheep of the Shepherd Pt. 4

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The Good and Right Way Messages from 1 Sam. 12:23-24	Message # 1 - Introduction Context of Conquest, Carelessness, Contrast, & Command
	Message # 2 - The Theology of the Fear of God - Pt. 1What it Means to Fear God - Pt. 1
	Message # 3 - The Theology of the Fear of God - Pt. 2 What it Means to Fear God - Pt. 2
	Message # 4- The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 1 It is the Basis for Our Worship
	Message # 5 - The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 2 Is the Basis for Evangelism / God's Love	N/A
	Message # 6 - The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 3 It is the Basis for all Wisdom
	Message # 7- The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 4 It is the Result of True Salvation
	Message # 8 - The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 5 It is the Goal of Godly Men
	Message # 9 - The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 6 It is God's Means for Provision
	Message # 10 - The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 7 It is the New Covenant Promise
	Message # 11 - The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 8 The Liberation from All Other Fears
	Message # 12 - The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 9 It is to be the Disposition of the Church
	Message # 13 - The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 10 - The Basis for Christian Holiness - Pt. 1	N/A
	Message # 14 - The Centrality of the Fear of God - Pt. 11 The Basis for Christian Holiness Pt. 2

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Knowing the God of the Bible Messages on the Trinity	Message # 1 - Introduction to the Trinity
	Message # 2 - An Overview of the Trinity
	Message # 3 - God the Father
	Message # 4 - God the Son
	Message # 5 - God the Holy Spirit
	Message # 6 - The Order of the Trinity
	Message # 7 - The Triune God of the Bible	N/A

Afterwards, We Shall be Received to Glory! Messages from: Psalm 73	Message # 1 - He Saw Their Prosperity
	Message # 2 - He Slipped Into Envy
	Message # 3 - He Considered Their End
	Message # 4 - He Felt the Pangs of a Tender Conscience
	Message # 5 - He Practiced Penitence

God's Chosen Instrument - From Saul to Paul	#1 - 1 Tim. 1:15, Acts 6-8 "The Chief of Sinners" Pt. 1 Being Religious, Doesn't Bring Peace
	#2 - 1 Tim. 1:15, Acts 6-8"The Chief of Sinners" Pt. 2 Being Religious, Doesn't Make One Right

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Series Which are Related

"As for the mystery of the seven stars which you say in My right hand, and the
seven golden lampstands; the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches
and the seven lampstands are the seven churches." Rev. 1:20

At the beginning of each of the past three years, Pastor Hildebrandt has
taken one of the churches addressed by our Lord in Rev. 2 and 3.
These messages have been given as "New Year's Perspective" series
and have been meant to meet some of the specific needs of GBC.
Here is a record of those messages with a few of the recordings included.
More recordings may be added.

"Dear Philadelphia"

Our Lord's address to this first century church as recorded in Rev. 3:7-13.

Delivered at the beginning of 2014

Message # 1 - Intro - "Christ in the Head of His Church" An Introduction to the Book of Revelation
Message # 2- "The Identity of the Angel; The Identity of the Church"
Message # 3- "The One Addressing the Church" He was the One Who Was Holy - Our High Priest!
Message # 4 - "The One Addressing the Church" He was the One Who is Truth - Our True Prophet!
Message # 5 - "The One Addressing the Church" He was the One Who Had the Key of David - Our King!
Message # 6- "The One Who Opens Doors" Be They Had Little Power
Message # 7 - "The One Who Opens Doors" Because He Knew Their Works
Message # 8- "The One Who Opens Doors" Because They Kept His Word Pt. 1
Message # 9 - "The One Who Opens Doors" Because They Kept His Word Pt. 2
Message # 10 - "The One Who Opens Doors" Because They Kept His Name Pt. 1
Message # 11- "The One Who Opens Doors" Because They Kept His Name Pt. 2
Message # 12- "The One Who Opens Doors" Because They Kept His Name Pt. 3
Message # 13- "The One Who Opens Doors" Only He Can - We Pray He Will

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"Dear Sardis "

Our Lord's address to this first century church as recorded in Rev. 3:1-6.

Delivered at the beginning of 2013

Message # 1 - "The Revelation in the Revelation" An Introduction to the Book of Revelation
Message # 3- "Beautiful on the Outside" They Had an Appearance of Life
Message # 4 - "Dead Men's Bones on the Inside" They Didn't Fool Jesus - They Were Dead!
Message # 5 - "The Need to Heed the Head!" Pt. 1They Needed to Wake Up! and Strengthen
Message # 6 - "The Need to Heed the Head!" Pt. 2They Needed to Remember! and Repent!
Message # 7 - "The Need to Heed the Head!" Pt. 3They Needed to Walk with Jesus and Listen!

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"Dear Thyatira"

Our Lord's address to this first century church as recorded in Rev. 2:18-29.

Delivered at the beginning of 2012

Message # 1 - "The Lost City" The Location, Identity of Thyatira
Message # 2- "The Ever Present Leader of His Church" The One Addressing Thyatira
Message # 3- "The Good Deeds in the Church" Pt. 1 Their Love and Service
Message # 4- "The Good Deeds in the Church" Pt. 2 Their Faith and Perseverance
Message # 5- "The False Teaching in the Church" Pt. 1 The Woman Jezebel
Message # 6- "The False Teaching in the Church" Pt. 2 The Wrong Teaching
Message # 7- "The False Teaching in the Church" Pt. 3 The Wicked Worship
Message # 8- "To the Rest of the Church... Hold Fast!"

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"Dear Pergamum"

Our Lord's address to this first century church as recorded in Rev. 2:12-17.

Delivered at the beginning of 2011

Message # 1 - The Place Pergamum - "The Identity of the City"
Message # 2 - The Place Pergamum - "The Identity of the Angel"
Message # 3 - The Place Pergamum - "The Identity of the One Addressing the Church "
Message # 4 - The Place Pergamum - "The Identity of the One Addressing the Church" Pt. 2
Message # 5 - The Place Pergamum - "The Identity of the Enemy"
Message # 6 - The Praiseworthiness of Pergamum - "Carrying the Name of Jesus"
Message # 7 - The Praiseworthiness of Pergamum - "Maintaining Doctrinal Integrity"
Message # 8 - The Praiseworthiness of Pergamum - "Remaining Faithful to the End"
Message # 9 - The Problem with Pergamum - "Pagan Teachings Hated By God"
Message # 10 - The Problem with Pergamum - "Promise of Retribution if No Repentance"
Message # 11 - The Promise to Pergamum - "Hidden Manna"

 

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"Dear Smyrna"
Our Lord's address to this suffering first century church as recorded in Rev. 2:8-11.

Delivered at the beginning of 2010.

Message # 1 - "The Revelation in Revelation" - An Introduction
Message # 2 - " Jesus in the Midst of His Church"
Message # 3 -" The Situation at the City" - Pt. 1 An Introduction to Smyrna
Message # 4 - "The Situation at the City" - Pt. 2 What the City was Like
Message # 5 - "The Suffering Church" - Pt. 1 What Christ said to Them
Message # 6 - "The Suffering Church" - Pt. 2 What They Were to go Through
Message # 7 - "The Strengthened Congregation" - Pt. 1 A Faithful Church
Message # 8 - "The Strengthened Congregation" - Pt. 2 A True Church # 1
Message # 9 - "The Strengthened Congregation" - Pt. 3 A True Church # 2
Message # 10 - "The Strengthened Congregation" - Pt. 4 A Living Church

 

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"Dear Ephesus"

Our Lord's address to this influential first century church as recorded in Rev. 2:1-7.

Delivered at the beginning of 2009

Message # 1 - "The Revelation in Revelation" - An Introduction
Message # 2 - "I Know My Church" - The Identity of the Ephesian Church
Message # 3 - "I Hold My Church" - Christ is the Head of His Church
Message # 4 -" I Know Your Toil" - The Works of the Church
Message # 5 - "I Know Your Perseverance" - Their Steadfastness for Truth
Message # 6 - "I Know Your Intolerance for Evil" - Stance against Evil
Message # 7 - "I Know Your Discernment" Pt. 1 - Regarding Leadership
Message # 8 - "I Know Your Discernment" Pt. 2 - Regarding Leadership
Message # 9 -"I Know Your Discernment" Pt. 3 - Regarding Factions
Message # 10 - "I Know Your Hearts" Pt. 1 - The Love You Left Listen
Message # 11 - "I Know Your Hearts" Pt. 2 - Return to Your First Love Listen

 

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For five years, beginning on Reformation Sunday, Pastor Hildebrandt brought a series taken from
the five cries of the Protestant Reformation. Here is a record of those messages with a few of the recordings.
More recordings may follow.

CRIES OF THE
REFORMATION!

Messages addressing the foundational
doctrines of the Christian Church
taken from the five cries of the
Protestant Reformation.

2010... the 5th Cry:

Soli Deo Gloria
To God Alone be the Glory!

Message # 1 - Review The First Two Cries - "Sola Scriptura - Solo Christo"
Message # 2 - Review The Next Two Cries - "Sola Fide - Sola Gratia"
Message # 3 - The Source Behind the Cry- "The Heresy of the Church of Rome"
Message # 4 - The Source Behind the Cry - Pt. 2 "The Heresy of the Church of Rome"
Message # 4 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The God Who is Shown as Glorious"
Message # 5 - The Stance Behind the Cry - Pt. 2"Our Glorious God" Listen
Message # 6 - The Stance Behind the Cry - Pt. 3 "God Will Not Give His Glory to Another"
Message # 7 - The Significance of the Cry - "The Church is to Reflect His Glory"

 

2009... the 4th Cry:

Sola Gratia
Salvation by Grace Alone!

Message # 1 - Introduction & Review "The First Three Cries"
Message # 2 - The Source Behind the CryThe Teaching of Rome - "Earned Grace"
Message # 3 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Meaning and Place of Grace" Pt. 1
Message # 4 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Meaning and Place of Grace" Pt. 2
Message # 5 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Source of Grace"
Message # 6- The Significance of the Cry - "Grace is God's to Give"

Two Years 2007 - 2008... the 3rd Cry:

Sola Fide
Salvation by Faith Alone, in Christ Alone!

Message # 1 - The Source Behind the Cry"The Teaching of Rome... Salvation By Works" Listen
Message # 2 - The Source Behind the Cry"The Sinful State of Man"
Message # 3 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Sovereign Call of God" - Pt. 1
Message # 4 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Sovereign Call of God" - Pt. 2
Message # 5 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Saving Work of Christ"
Message # 6 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Simple Act of Faith"

 

2006... the 2nd Cry:

Solo Christo
Salvation through Christ Alone!

Message # 1 - The Source Behind the Cry "The Teaching of Rome... Christ Plus"
Message # 2 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "Christ, Our Access to God"
Message # 3 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "We Are the Ministering Body"
Message # 4 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "We Are a Royal Priesthood"
Message # 5 - The Significance of the Cry - "Christ Alone is Our Access"

2005... the 1st Cry:

Sola Scriptura
Scripture Alone!

Message # 1 - The Source Behind the Cry "The Teaching of Rome... Christ Plus"
Message # 2 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Authenticity of Scripture"
Message # 3 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Authority of Scripture" Pt. 1
Message # 4 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Authority of Scripture" Pt. 2
Message # 5 -The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Authority of Scripture" Pt. 3
Message # 6 - The Stance Behind the Cry - "The Ability of the Believer"
Message # 7 -The Significance of the Cry - "The Saving Work of Christ"

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