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 […]

AM Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4. 1-6 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Why The “Lord’s” Church?  Introduction: We must be members of the church, but not just any church… Unfortunate Fact: There are many “churches” in the world, many which claim to be following biblical teachings. Is that possible in light of Eph. 4.1-6? This fact emphasizes our need to recognize the characteristics of the Lord’s church as seen in the New Testament. IT TEACHES THE PURE GOSPEL There is only one true gospel! (Gal. 1.6-9) The “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20.27-32; 2 Tim. 3.16-17). The saving gospel! (Rom. […]

AM Scripture Reading: Matthew 7.7-14 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey CAN THE NARROW BECOME WIDE? Matthew 7.13-14 Introduction: Jesus emphatically stated, “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” (Matt. 7.13-14, nkjv). Luke records a question asked of Jesus, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” Jesus responds, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many will […]

AM Scripture Reading: Psalm 119.57-60 Brent T. Willey Three Timeless Questions Introduction: Whenever brother Gus Nichols (1892-1975) did any sort of counseling, he began the first session with three questions: “Do you really want to do what is right?” “Are you ready for the Bible to tell you what is right?” “Are you willing to do what the Bible says right now?” For brother Nichols, a “no” answer ended the sessions. These three questions are extremely valid. I. DOING WHAT IS RIGHT “Do you really want to do what is right?” (Col. 3.17) God gives us the opportunity to do […]

Brent T. Willey, evangelist January 11, 2011 Introduction: In many respects I was catapulted into this study. Never did I imagine that I would ever be involved in this kind of an examination of one of the most fundamental and important aspects of our worship as the body of believers: the Lord’s Supper. It had come to my attention that in a congregation, where in my earlier years I had served as the evangelist, a few members were “re-thinking” their understanding of the Lord’s Supper and had decided to incorporate an “agapé feast” along with the “normal” observance of the […]

AM Scripture Reading: 1 John 4.1-6 This Morning’s Sermon:                                                  Brent T. Willey COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY Introduction: Counterfeit: “Something that is likely to be confused with the genuine thing” (Merriam-Webster, 2003). God’s laws speak against counterfeits in religion. (Eccl. 5.1; Luke 6.46; Col. 2.23) Those who abide in the genuine receive God’s blessings! (Psa. 119.1; Luke 11.28; James 1.25, 27) I.THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM IN CHRISTIANITY! Counterfeit Churches Jesus said, “I will build My church…” (Matt. 16.18; […]