AM Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9.6-15 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “The Proof of this Ministry” 2 Corinthians 9.13 Introduction: In verse 13 we find the phrase, “the proof of this ministry…” (nkjv) – Greek: teés dokimeés teés diakonías. “The test of this service” (rsv). “The experiment of this ministration” (kjv). “The proof given by this ministry” (nasb). Any biblically authorized endeavor should achieve two goals: Produce good in others. Glorify God! What can we concluded about our recent lectureship? GOD’S WORD WAS PREACHED! Every sermon was biblically based & spiritually challenging! They “preached the word!” (2 Tim. 4.2) […]

4 preachers from California and Nevada, all former trainees of the Los Osos congregation’s preacher training program, returned for the second former trainee lectureship this year. Brothers Mario Marin, Chris Pruitt, Danny Matchniff, and David Fiddament chose five beautiful Psalms we thought we all knew and had exhausted the application of. But, they magnified a depth of wisdom contained within these poetic works that remains untapped by many Christians and non-Christians alike. Play All 5 Sermons: Play Individual Sermons: Psalm 1: “The Blessed Man” – Mario Marin Psalm 11: “Indestructable Foundations” – Chris Pruitt Psalm 51: “Whiter Than Snow” – […]

AM Scripture Reading: Psalm 24.1-6 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “Bless Your Heart” (Psalm 24.3-5) Introduction: David ponders who it is that can approach God and maintain a blessed relationship with Him. (Psa. 24.3-5) In the Bible, the “heart” [Hebrew: lev & Greek: kardia] is that which is central to man. God looks at the heart, not merely the outward appearance. (1 Sam. 13.14; 16.7; cf., Acts 13.22) The condition of one’s heart indicates one’s true spiritual condition. (Prov. 4.23; 23.7; 27.19) What do we need to know about the heart? CRITICAL HEART PROBLEMS AMONG US It started in […]

AM Scripture Reading: Matthew 7.24-29 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Some Causes of Spiritual Erosion Introduction: I question the wisdom of building homes on the cliffs and hillsides along the California coastline. Most of us remember the devastation of the 2005 La Conchita landside. This reminds us Jesus’ powerful conclusion to His challenging Sermon on the Mount. (Matt. 7.24-27) Spiritual erosion is a serious problem among us… A LACK OF APPLICATION CAUSES EROSION This is Jesus’ primary conclusion. (Matt. 7.24-27) What’s the problem? Some won’t even listen. (Mark 8.18) Some hear, but will not do. (James 1.22-25) Some exhibit […]

AM Scripture Reading: James 4.13-17 This Morning’s Sermon:  Brent T. Willey Too Short The Days Introduction: American naturalist & essayist, John Burroughs, wrote: “I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, all the friends I want to see.” Moses declared in Psalm 90.10: “The days of our lives are seventy years; and if by reason of strength they are eighty years, yet their boast is only labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” […]

PM Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 1.1-9 This Evening’s Sermon:  Brent T. Willey The Last Sunday Sermon (The Days Of Our Lives)   Introduction: How would you characterize this year? Good, bad, interesting? By inspiration, Solomon insightfully wrote: “That which has been is what will be, that which is done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun” (Eccl. 1.9). From God’s viewpoint, one year is like most other years. Nothing takes God by surprise! In this final Sunday sermon of 2014, let’s highlight three important areas: Beginnings, Transitions & Decisions BEGINNINGS Marriages – (Gen. 2.18-25; Mark […]

AM Scripture Reading: Acts 2.42-47 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey THE FIRST SUNDAY SERMON (What A Beginning!) Introduction: In my Last Sunday Sermon (The Days of Our Lives), I dealt with beginnings, transitions and decisions. Having embarked upon a new year (2015), we now turn our attention to The First Sunday Sermon… The first Sunday on which the early disciples met on the Day of Pentecost in the city of Jerusalem over 1900 years ago has tremendous significance for Christians today! (Acts 2.1-47) FIRST SUNDAY PLANNING Nothing occurred coincidentally on that Sunday in Jerusalem! Jesus promised to build His […]

AM Scripture Reading: Jonah 2.1-10 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “The Voice of Thanksgiving” (Within the Belly of the Great Fish) Introduction: Deep within the belly of the “great fish” [dawg gadowl], Jonah prayed perhaps his most ardent prayer ever. He cried, “But I will sacrifice to Thee with the voice of thanksgiving. That which I have vowed I will pay” (Jonah 2.9 – nasb). How many times do we find ourselves resorting to fervent prayer because some calamity has come our way? Can we learn “Thanksgiving” lessons from this account? THANKFUL THAT GOD HAS A PLAN FOR US! […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2.9-12 Brent T. Willey The People of God 1 Peter 2.9-12 Introduction: Our identity means absolutely nothing if we do not belong to God! Peter speaks about those “who once were not a people but are now the people of God…” (1 Pet. 2.10) – Christians! How can that be? This is another one of those idiomatic expressions suggesting relationship with God, distinguishing between covenant people and non-covenant people. After the apostle reminds us of our past, alienated from God and thereby without mercy, he then outlines our new identity and the purpose of this […]

AM Scripture Reading: Romans 3. 9-18 Brent T. Willey “Good Enough” (?) Introduction: A common thought in the minds of many people when it comes to religion is: “I don’t need God; I’m ‘good enough.’” Or as a man once told his Christian wife: “I don’t need God in my life. I’m a good person.” According to human standards, many people have lived seemingly good lives and are considered as “good people.” But they don’t understand… In his epistle to the Romans, Paul addresses humanity’s dilemma: Chapter 1: Enumerates the sins of the Gentiles (vs. 18-32). Chapter 2: Reiterates the […]