PM Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 4.12-16 This Evening’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey MORE THAN A GLANCE (“Give Attention To Reading” ) 1 Timothy 4.13 Introduction: The Bible is no ordinary book. It is the only revelation of God’s specific will and plan for humanity; it alone is “profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3.16; cf., 2 Pet. 1.3; Jude 3; 1 Tim. 4.13). It can make us “wise unto salvation” (2 Tim. 3.15). It is “able to save our souls” (James 1.21). Who needs to read the Bible? Everybody! Kings (Deut. 17.19; cf., 1 Tim. […]

AM Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 4.1-5 This Morning’s Sermon:   Brent T. Willey FIXING THE WRONG & DOING THE RIGHT 2 Timothy 4.2 Introduction: God’s “word” is our counseling manual when it comes to all the significant relationships we have in life, beginning with our relationship with God! Paul appealed to Timothy in 2 Tim. 4.2: “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction” (NAU). Let’s take a close look at Paul’s statement… EXAMINING THE TEXT – 2 Timothy 4.2 The Charge:“Preach the word!” Sola Scriptura vs. Prima Scriptura […]

AM Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 33.14-18 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey It’s A “Good Thing” Introduction: When promoting or endorsing something we like or something that is helpful, we often say, “It’s a good thing.” The verbiage connotes something positive – it pleases us. Let’s look at some biblical examples. I. GOD’S WORD – IT’S A “GOOD THING” Josh. 21.45: “Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken to Israel. All came to pass.” 2 Tim. 1.14: “That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.” II. […]

AM Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55.6-11 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey THREE TENETS The McDonald’s Corporation has enjoyed great success because of the vision of businessman Ray Kroc and the unique philosophy he aggressively endorsed. Profundity, Simplicity & Consistency are three tenets that are vitally important for the success of Christianity. I. PROFUNDITY God’s Word is profound! (Isa. 55.8-11; Heb. 4.12-13) God’s Word reveals profound facts that we need to know: The depth of sin. (Rom. 3.23; 6.23; Eccl. 7.20; Gal. 3.22) God’s love. (John 3.16; Rom. 5.6-8; 1 John 4.9) The gospel’s power. (Rom. 1.16; 1 Cor. 1.18) Christ’s church. […]

PM Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 11.1-4 Brent T. Willey Keeping It Simple Introduction: Paul was greatly concerned that the Corinthians had become “corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ” (2 Cor. 11.3). The message is clear enough: Keep It Simple! I. THE GOSPEL – KEEP IT SIMPLE! The basis is simple. (Rom. 1.16-17; 1 Cor. 15.1-4) The plan is simple. (Mark 16.15-16; Rom. 6.3-7, 15-17) Obedience is simple. (Acts 2, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 22, etc.) II. THE CHURCH – KEEP IT SIMPLE! The organization of the church is simple. Universally (Matt. 16.18; Eph. 5.23) Locally (Phil. 1.1; […]

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 […]

PM Scripture Reading: Acts 17.10-15 Brent T. Willey Open To Truth! Acts 17.11 Introduction: Acts 17.11 notes a drastic difference between the Berean Jews and the Thessalonian Jews when it came to hearing the truth. We must do what the noble Bereans did. What is that? I. OPENING OUR MINDS “They received the word…” Coming to the truth takes hearing & learning. (John 6.45) Good listeners have open minds! (Matt. 13.14-15) “They received the word with all readiness (of mind)…” “Readiness” [prothumia], indicates an eager mind-set. Such is the “honest and good heart” (Luke 8.15). “If anyone wants to do […]

A congregation in Lewisville, Texas recently gave Bibles to all the children entering the first grade. These rising first-graders were called to the front of the building with their parents and were presented with a Bible by the minister, Jeff Jenkins. Jeff related some of the responses from these first graders: One of our parents sent me a picture of her little girl in bed the night before her first day of school and she is holding her Bible. Another student came up to me at the next church service and said, “Mr. Jeff, look, I brought my new Bible!” Another […]

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