Lake Wildwood Baptist Church

In The Garden

On the night when darkness fell and every follower scattered, Jesus walked forward with calm, sovereign courage. These four scenes from Gethsemane expose our frailty and exalt Christ’s faithfulness. Come behold the Savior who stood alone so we would never stand alone again.

A Lesson in Surrender

In the quiet shadows of Gethsemane, Jesus faced the darkest night of His soul. While His disciples slept, He wrestled in prayer, submitting fully to the Father’s will. This passage pulls back the curtain on the cost of obedience and the agony of redemption. Before there was a cross on Calvary, there was surrender in the garden.

 

 

 

From 'is it I?' to 'Not Me!'

In “From Is It I to Not Me” (Mark 14:22–31), we trace the journey from self-doubt to self-confidence — and how both can miss the mark without faith in Christ. As Jesus transitions the Passover into the Lord’s Supper, we see the old covenant give way to the new, and the disciples move from asking, “Is it I?” to insisting, “Not me!” — reminding us that humility, not pride, keeps us near the Savior when others fall away.

Is It I?

In the Upper Room, Jesus reveals that one of His own will betray Him — and the question echoes through every heart: “Is it I?” Judas’ tragic choice reminds us how close one can be to Christ and still be lost. This message from Mark 14:10–21 calls us to examine our hearts, trust God’s sovereign plan, and marvel at how He uses even sin to accomplish salvation.

The Way, The Truth, & The Life

Listen as Rev. Jay Lauritsen unpacks Jesus' declaration in John 14.

When Worship Smells Like Death

While the world plotted His death, one woman poured out her treasure in love.
In Mark 14:1–9, Jesus calls her act “beautiful” — a fragrance that still fills the house of faith.
Discover what true, costly worship looks like when love meets the cross.

Our Faithful Shepherd

Psalm 23 – “The Shepherd and His Sheep”
On our 50th Anniversary Homecoming Sunday, Pastor Paul returns to the very text that began his ministry here 25 years ago. Together we give thanks for God’s faithfulness, renew our commitment to follow the Shepherd into the future, and call all people to trust in Christ, our Faithful Shepherd-King.

Stay Awake

“No one knows the day or the hour — not the angels, not even the Son. But the Father does. Jesus calls us not to speculate, but to stay awake. Listen in as we close Mark 13 with a word every generation needs: Be ready. Stay faithful. Live today for the Day.

Generation Zero Hour

“Jesus said heaven and earth would shake—but His Word would never fail. In Mark 13:24–31 we see prophecy fulfilled in AD 70, proving Christ’s authority and the certainty of His promises. When worlds collapse, His Word still stands.”

Now What?

Charlie Kirk’s murder is a sobering reminder that evil is real — but God is sovereign. This sermon calls the church to Lament, Repent, and Comment: to grieve biblically, cleanse our hearts of compromise, and speak gospel truth with courage and hope.