PM Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5.1-7 This Evening’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Take Control of Your Life! Introduction: “You are in control!” (Mrs. Erabedie, 1st grade teacher). We must be in control of our own lives and stop placing blame on outside circumstances. (Read James 1.12-16) What must I do to Take Control of My Life? I WILL NOT THINK THAT! Our thoughts control our direction. (Rom. 12.3; Prov. 16.18; 1 Cor. 10.12; 2 Cor. 10.4-5) Take control and think on good things! (Phil. 4.8) I WILL NOT SAY THAT! Controlled speech is a must. (Eph. 5.1-4; James 3.1-12) Take control […]

This Morning’s Sermon: Pete Regan We are a Holy Nation 1 Peter 2: 9-12. 1 Peter 2: 9-10 We are a Chosen Race. We are a royal Priesthood. We are a Holy Nation. We are God’s own possession. 1 Peter 2: 11-12 What does God expect our behavior to be. How important is our behavior to the work of spreading the Gospel. Our behavior, no matter the circumstance, must reveal the glorify God. How does God reveal Himself? Creation: Rom. 1: 18ff. Man: Gen. 1&2; Ps. 8: 5. Jesus: Jn. 1: 18, 14. The Gospel: Rom. 1: 17. Our behavior: […]

PM Scripture Reading: Philippians 2.1-4 This Evening’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey In The Interests Of Others Philippians 2.3-4 Introduction: Each of us has been given the solemn warning, “Not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think” (Rom. 12.3). When properly applied, this will result in always seeking the well being of others. (1 Cor. 10.24; 13.5; Phil. 2.3-4) In the interests of others, how are we to put others first? When neglected by others, but you don’t react with hurt or insult, this is in the interests of others. (Matt. 5.10-12) When your good is evil […]

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) […]

AM Scripture Reading: 1 John 4.7-11 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “This Is Love!” 1 John 4.10 Introduction: We sometimes forget that God loves us, even when we make a mess of our lives. (1 John 2.1-2; 4.7-11) Text: “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” (NIV). There is nothing more important than the love of God! Why? GOD’S LOVE IS RELEVANT! God’s love is the most relevant or pertinent subject there is! It is for everybody! (John 3.16; 1 John 4.9) […]

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 […]

She had lost her husband. Now she walked by those carrying the body of her only son. We don’t know if she had daughters, but perhaps she did not. Her son was her reason for living, and now he was gone. How could she make it alone? Where would she go? What would she do? Her tears and grief blinded her. But Jesus saw her. The heart of our Lord was filled with compassion toward her. Jesus said, “Do not weep” Then He reached out and touched the bier. “Young man, I say unto you, arise,” Jesus commanded. Immediately the […]

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 […]