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. […]

PM Scripture Reading: Acts 6.1-7 Brent T. Willey “PHILIP THE EVANGELIST” (The 4th Philip) Introduction: There are four “Philips” referred to in the New Testament: “Philip” the apostle – (Matt. 10.3; John 1.43-46) Two sons of Herod the Great – (Matt. 14.3; Luke 3.1) “Philip the evangelist” – (Acts 6, 8 & 21) “Philip the evangelist” is the focus of our study. PHILIP IN JERUSALEM – Acts 6.1-5 The need of the widows among the Hellenistic Jews resulted in selecting seven men of good reputation, including Philip. Learning to work in cooperation with others is crucial! PHILIP IN SAMARIA – […]

AM Scripture Reading: Romans 12.3-8 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey …WE CARE… Introduction: The apostle Peter exhorted Christians: “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Pet. 5.7). The apostle Paul emphasized the importance of every member of Christ’s body. (Rom. 12.3-8 & 1 Cor. 12.12-27) Rom. 12.5: “so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.” 1 Cor. 12.25: “that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.” God uses His faithful children to provide the […]

Louie Giglio, preacher for the Passion City Church in Atlanta, had been invited to deliver the benediction during the President’s inauguration. He withdrew from participating in the event after some “gay-rights” advocates protested. A statement from a sermon Giglio preached in the 1990’s was the cause of the opposition against his participation in the inauguration. “If you look at the counsel of the word of God, Old Testament, New Testament, you come quickly to the conclusion that homosexuality is not an alternative lifestyle… homosexuality is not just a sexual preference, homosexuality is not gay, but homosexuality is sin. It is […]

How does my behavior affect my neighbor’s attitude toward God and His word? That is an intriguing question, and one that should not be ignored. The apostle Paul reminded the evangelist Titus to instruct the Cretan brethren, “that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things” (Titus 2.10). Paul employs the Greek word, kosmeō, which means “to put in proper order, i.e., to decorate” (Strong). Thayer says, “metaphorically, to embellish with honor, to gain honor.” It is used of the “putting on of apparel” (1 Tim. 2.9). Our behavior, in a manner of speaking, is the […]