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 […]

AM Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10.21-25 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “You Will Be Missed” (1 Samuel 20.18) Introduction: When David told Jonathan that he would not be attending the meal for the new moon, Jonathan replied, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty” (1 Sam. 20.18). Allegorically, I wish to apply this to the all-to-often empty pews found at many of our worship services and Bible classes. I. YOU WILL BE MISSED… Because you are a member of God’s spiritual family. Who are the family members? (Matt. 10.47-50) Please don’t […]

AM Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 13.8-14 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey THE DANGER OF EMOTIONALISM Introduction: There is a difference between “emotion” and “emotionalism.” The love that Jesus displayed on Calvary’s cross stirs up our “emotions.” Emotion is defined as the “the affective aspect of consciousness; a state of feeling” (Webster). To say that a loving God would never condemn anyone is “emotionalism.” Emotionalism is defined as an “undue indulgence in or display of emotion; a tendency to regard things emotionally” (Webster). Too many people allow emotionalism to influence their beliefs and religious practices, as opposed to objectively studying […]

AM Scripture Reading: Joshua 24.22-28 This Morning’s Sermon:                                                        Brent T. Willey DECISIONS, DECISIONS! Joshua 24 Introduction: Decision-making is forced upon us daily – some important, some trivial… In his farewell address to Israel, Joshua calls for a decision: “choose you this day whom you will serve…” (v. 15). We too have important decisions to make! I. “BEFORE YOU DECIDE…” Beware of impulsiveness! (Prov. 18.13) Seek God’s wisdom first! (2 Tim. 3.16-17; James 1.5-8; […]