Lake Wildwood Baptist Church

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.

The Two Fires

Judgement in inevitable because sin is a reality.  This week's sermon is designed to remind us of choices & chaos, decisions & destiny.  History really does repeat itself...

Let the Reader Understand

🎙️ New Sermon Audio: Let the Reader Understand
Jesus warned His disciples about a coming tribulation that would shake Jerusalem to its core. What did He mean by “the abomination of desolation”? Why did He urge them to flee without looking back? In this message, we unpack the prophetic words of Mark 13:14–23 and see how they were fulfilled in history—and why they still call us today to repentance, faith, and endurance.

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Hated by All, Saved by One

Dragged into courts. Betrayed by family. Hated by all. Jesus warned His disciples what was coming—and every word came true before AD 70. Discover how their endurance saved the church, and why your endurance matters today.

When the Stones Fall

“When the Stones Fall” (Mark 13:1–8)
What did Jesus mean when He said the Temple would be torn down stone by stone? Was He talking about our future—or theirs? In this sermon, we explore how His prophecy came true in AD 70 and why that gives us confidence to trust His Word today. Don’t miss this eye-opening look at one of Jesus’ boldest predictions.