AM Scripture Reading: Psalm 24.1-6 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “Bless Your Heart” (Psalm 24.3-5) Introduction: David ponders who it is that can approach God and maintain a blessed relationship with Him. (Psa. 24.3-5) In the Bible, the “heart” [Hebrew: lev & Greek: kardia] is that which is central to man. God looks at the heart, not merely the outward appearance. (1 Sam. 13.14; 16.7; cf., Acts 13.22) The condition of one’s heart indicates one’s true spiritual condition. (Prov. 4.23; 23.7; 27.19) What do we need to know about the heart? CRITICAL HEART PROBLEMS AMONG US It started in […]

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AM Scripture Reading: Luke 8.4-6 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey THE SEED, THE SOIL, THE SURRENDER Luke 8.4-15  Introduction: All three synoptic gospels record Jesus’ initial parable, the “parable of the sower” (Matt. 13; Mark 4 & Luke 8). Parabolé [parabolh/]: “a placing one thing by the side of another; a comparison with one thing with another” (Thayer). The purpose of parables was to teach important spiritual truths to those who honestly seek God. (Vs. 9-11) To assist His disciples in deciphering the parables, Jesus explains the meaning & application of the parable of the sower. THE SEED V. […]

AM Sermon 9/29/13, speaker: Brent Willey. See the full Sermon outline (opens in a new window/tab). Or watch this video on YouTube. If you have difficulty viewing videos, try updating your flash player here.

PM Scripture Reading: Ezra 7.6-10 Brent T. Willey “Ezra Set His Heart” Ezra 7.6-10 Introduction: Ezra records the events immediately following the release of the Judeans from Babylon captivity as a result of the “decree of Cyrus” (Ezra 1.1-8; 6.3). Zerubbabel was instrumental in the rebuilding of the temple, Ezra was assigned the task of restoring the priesthood. Verse 10: “For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and teach His statutes and rules in Israel.” Ezra’s example is worthy of our examination and application… EZRA WAS “SKILLED IN THE LAW […]

PM Scripture Reading: Revelation 3.1-6 This Evening’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey THE HEART OF REVIVAL Revelation 3.1-6 Introduction: The Lord rebuked Sardis saying, “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead” (Rev. 3.1). For the church in Sardis, revival was in order! Revive: “to restore to consciousness or life, reanimate; to restore from a depressed, inactive or unused state; to renew mentally” (Webster). It is imperative that we learn from this account… WHAT IS IT THAT NEEDS REVIVAL? First, understand what doesn’t need revival or restoration: The authority of Christ (Matt. […]

AM Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3.14-19 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey AT HOME IN OUR HEARTS Ephesians 3.17 Introduction: Paul’s earnest prayer for the Ephesian brethren was “that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” (Read Eph. 3.14-19). “Dwell” is from the oikeō [oi)ke/w] family; literally, “to occupy a house, i.e., reside; by implication to cohabit” (Strong). Katoikeō [katoike/w] is the most frequent verb and properly means “to settle down in a dwelling” (Vine), or as Strong notes: “to house permanently, i.e., reside.” Kenneth Wuest’s translation: “That Christ may finally settle down and feel completely at home in your […]