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EVIL & THE ABSENCE OF GOD By Brent T. Willey Central Coast Preachers’ Meeting September 13, 2011 Introduction: For years, those who have criticized the Bible and have denied the very existence of God have fueled their skepticism by focusing on the subject of “evil” – bad things that occur in life, which also includes pain, suffering and other “negative” things experienced in life. Unfortunately, many Christians have stuttered and stumbled in their attempt to answer the loaded questions of atheists, agnostics and other types of unbelievers. First, we must admit that we do not have all the answers and […]

AM Scripture Reading: Psalm 89.1-8 This Morning’s Sermon:                                                          Brent T. Willey UNDERSTANDING FAITHFULNESS Introduction: What does it mean to be faithful? The Biblical usage: Hebrew: aman- “to be firm, endure, be faithful, be true, stand fast…” [Vine]. Three words derive from this verb: Amen- “So be it!” (Psa. 106.48) Emet- “truth” (Psa. 25.5) Emunah- “faithfulness” (Psa. 89.1ff) Greek: pistos- “trusty…that can be relied on” [Thayer]. (53x in the New Testament) Faithfulness is […]

AM Scripture Reading: 1 John 1.5 – 2.2 This Morning’s Sermon:       Brent T. Willey JESUS, OUR ADVOCATE 1 John 2.1 Introduction: “Sin” is a crime against God’s law (1 John 3.4); it is a universal problem among all people (Rom. 3.23), and without acquittal, the punishment is severe (Rom. 6.23; James 1.14-15). Spiritually speaking, Christ has been designated as our legal counsel – our “Advocate.” (1 John 2.1) And we need Him!!! I.THE MEANING & THE ROLE OF AN “ADVOCATE” “Advocate” [paraklĒtos para=beside + klĒtos=called]: “lit., called to one’s side or aid.” Used in a court of […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 4.6-11 This Evening’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “ADD TO YOUR FAITH…GODLINESS!” 2 Peter 1.5-11 (Part Six) Introduction: What is “godliness?” Eusebeia: eu [“well”] & sebomai [“to worship”] – the radical idea is “worship rightly directed” (Vincent). In verse 6 its main meaning seems to be devotion to or complete commitment to God – “true religious life” (tev). “Godliness” is more than just a state of mind – it is a way of life that honors God in action and attitude! I.GODLINESS BEGINS WITH EMPTYING SELF! The thoughts of the godly are well established. (Prov. 16.3) […]