AM Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6.10-18 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS: “Strengthened in the Faith & Increased in Number” Acts 16.5 Introduction: Luke records, “So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily” (Acts 16.5; cf., 15.41). Strong congregations obviously respect the authority of God’s inspired word, and also pray for guidance. (Eph. 6.10-18) The church needs to be properly armed. (Vs. 13-17) Fervent prayer is a must! (V. 18) Please consider six biblical principles of strength and growth… EDUCATION A good solid diet! (Heb. 5.12-14; Acts 20.28-32) Carefully handling God’s word. […]

AM Scripture Reading: Mark 10.1722 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “ONE THING” Introduction: We often use the expression “one thing” for emphasis sake. (E.g., “Just one more thing.” “One thing you should know.”) English versions of the Bible translate a variety of phrases into the common idiom, “one thing.” [18x in the NKJV] We shall consider five occurrences of this expression… Joshua 23.14: “Not One Thing Has Failed…” Had God ever failed in His promises to Israel? No!!! God is the ultimate “Promise Keeper.” (Titus 1.1-3; cf., Num. 23.19; e.g., Gen. 3.15  Gal. 4.4) Psalm 27.4: “One Thing […]

AM Scripture Reading: Psalm 92.12-15 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey STILL ON THE TRACK (“Faithful Until Death” ) Introduction: The 92nd Psalm portrays “the righteous” as healthy trees. “Flourish like a palm tree” and “grow like a cedar in Lebanon” (v.12). “They shall bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing” (v. 14). How important is it to “be faithful until death” (Rev. 2.10)? There is so much we can learn from the faithfulness and dedication of our senior saints… DOING WHAT THEY CAN DO Read Mark 14.1-9 } V. 8: “She has done what she […]

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 […]

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 […]

AM Scripture Reading: Daniel 5.22-31 This Morning’s Speaker:                 Brent T. Willey “WEIGHED IN THE BALANCES!” Daniel 5.27 Introduction: The word Mozendescribes the action of something being weighed: literally, “a pair of scales,” used in the dual sense. “Honest scales” (Lev. 19.36; Prov. 11.1) God uses honest scales! (Job 31.6; Prov. 16.11) The Aramaic form of mozen is found in Daniel 5.27. We too are “weighed in the balances,” and this “balance” has two sides that are necessary for procuring our salvation! I. THE BALANCE OF SALVATION Divine Side of Salvation: Grace! (Titus […]