AM Scripture Reading: Acts 16.1-5 Sermon Series: Keeping The Church Strong & Growing Brent T. Willey Lesson #1: AUTHORITY, ATTITUDE & ACTION Introduction: Every biblical subject must be approached from a foundational standpoint, and this is certainly true with the Lord’s church. Luke records, “So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily” (Acts 16.5), which should be our goal as well. How can this be accomplished? This is achieved by a multi-faceted endeavor that demands three essential elements: Authority, Attitude & Action! The church continues to face perilous times as there are those individuals who […]

PM Scripture Reading: James 4.13-17 Brent T. Willey Made For This Ecclesiastes 12.13 Introduction: James asked, “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4.14). Solomon reminds us of purpose: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all” (Eccl. 12.13). We Were Made For This… LIFE IS A SERIES OF CHOICES! It always has been, from Adam & Eve to us today! Joshua: “Choose for yourselves…” (Josh. 24.15). Elijah: “How long will you falter between […]

AM Sermon 9/29/13, speaker: Brent Willey. See the full Sermon outline (opens in a new window/tab). Or watch this video on YouTube. If you have difficulty viewing videos, try updating your flash player here.

PM Scripture Reading: Ezra 7.6-10 Brent T. Willey “Ezra Set His Heart” Ezra 7.6-10 Introduction: Ezra records the events immediately following the release of the Judeans from Babylon captivity as a result of the “decree of Cyrus” (Ezra 1.1-8; 6.3). Zerubbabel was instrumental in the rebuilding of the temple, Ezra was assigned the task of restoring the priesthood. Verse 10: “For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and teach His statutes and rules in Israel.” Ezra’s example is worthy of our examination and application… EZRA WAS “SKILLED IN THE LAW […]