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  • Joel Gilbert

    Contributing sermons since Aug 29, 2022
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Poolesville Baptist Church
Poolesville, Maryland 20837
3013494090

About Joel
  • Education: MDiv - in Pastoral Studies from Liberty University. BS in Music Composition - Taylor University.
  • Experience: Pastor of Poolesville Baptist Church - 2019-present Youth Pastor, Worship Pastor, Executive Pastor (at various times) - First Baptist Rockville - 1999-2019
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  • Resurrection And Revelation

    Contributed on Feb 10, 2026
     | 85 views

    Jesus addresses the rationalism of the Sadducees as He discusses both the resurrection and His identification.

    Theological debates have baffled people as long as there have been humans on the earth. Adam and Eve wrestled with the Sovereignty and goodness of God and the Volition of Humans as they listened to the serpent and ate of the forbidden fruit (Gen. 3) Cain faced the balance between grace and justice ...read more

  • Contesting The Christ

    Contributed on Feb 2, 2026
     | 86 views

    As Jesus enters the temple, He enters into a series of contests or conflicts with the religious leaders.

    Introduction Worship wars - conflicts within churches and schools battling over styles of worship music. Hymns, tradition, theological richness Choruses, emotive, passionate Relevance vs. reverence New vs. old contests and grand conflicts can happen in religious circles in a variety of ways. the ...read more

  • The Pursuit Of Peace

    Contributed on Jan 20, 2026
     | 143 views

    There are a variety of ways through which peace pursues, but the peace that Jesus provides surpasses them all.

    What is peace? Peace is something that we often long for in a variety of areas of our lives - interpersonal, political, financial, academic, even internal, and spiritual peace. Peace in all of these things is achieved through a variety means, but many of those means seem to contradict one another. ...read more

  • Accountable Stewardship

    Contributed on Jan 12, 2026
     | 172 views

    In the parable of the minas, Jesus uses recent events to prompt His followers to be faithful stewards.

    Introduction Herod ruled over Judea in the decades leading up to the birth of Christ. He was the same ruler (Mt. 2) ruler who killed hundreds of babies in response to the visit of the magi. As he was nearing the end of his life, he divided his kingdom between a couple of his sons. Around 4BC, he ...read more

  • The Passion Puzzle

    Contributed on Dec 29, 2025
     | 127 views

    Over the course of His time with the disciples, Jesus has been giving clues to help the disciples understand the grand picture of the Gospel.

    There is something quite interesting about putting a puzzle together. A single piece provides a little information, but when connected with many or all of the other pieces, the picture comes into view. The Apostle Paul has referred to the gospel as a “mystery.” Just as puzzles need to be ...read more

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