AM Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:7-8 This Morning’s Sermon:   David M. Fiddament BLIND LIKE BARTIMAEUS Mark 10:46-52 Introduction: Let us read the account of a man who tried as hard as he could to seek Christ. (Mark 10:46-52) Mark 2:1-5, 11-12, and Mark 5:25-29, 34 are also stories of people with the determination to find Christ and to be healed. Today, as we study the account of Bartimaeus, let us make some applications to our own lives. Let us learn about what it takes to receive sight and to help others receive as well. I. BLIND LIKE BARTIMAEUS A. Searching. […]

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 […]

AM Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2.1-4   Brent T. Willey PAYING CLOSER ATTENTION Hebrews 2.1 Introduction: The author of Hebrews is giving a clear warning! We must not forget the context of this epistle: Many Jewish Christians were defecting from the faith; some even returning to Judaism. The Book of Hebrews has great relevance today! I. “FOR THIS REASON…” The expression, Dia\ tou=to[diá toúto], connects vs. 1-4 with the whole argument of chapter one (UBS Translator). The kjv, nkj, asv-01, rsv & esv all translate the phrase as “therefore” – the simple conclusion expressing cause. “For this reason” is much more […]

AM Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12.1-2 This Morning’s Sermon: John Krueger LOOK UP…TO THE CROSS OF JESUS   Introduction: Mankind has a history of believing the unbelievable. (E.g., Exod. 32.1,4-6, 2 Tim. 4.3-4) It is common to look down or to look around for answers, instead of looking up to the Lord. (Cf., Deut. 4.39; Psa. 57.9-11; Isa 45.18-19; Col. 3.1-2) When we get mired down in the cares of this world, we need to look up to the Cross of Jesus.(Psa 69.13-16; Heb. 12.1-2) JESUS FULFILLED GOD’S PROMISE ON THE CROSS Jesus, the Son of God. (Isa 9.6) Jesus, the […]

Consider Paul’s following statement: “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Cor. 5.21). Did you happen to notice on your calendar that this past Wednesday, September 26, was Yom Kippur? “Yom” is the Hebrew word for day, and “Kippur” means atonement. So, Yom Kippur is the “Day of Atonement,” as described in Leviticus 16. Under the Law of Moses, this was the annual day upon which the High Priest entered the Most Holy Place to apply animal blood to the Mercy Seat (the […]

AM Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 3.5-11 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “NO OTHER FOUNDATION” 1 Corinthians 3.11 Introduction: Jesus emphasized spiritual foundations. (Luke 6.47-49) Paul wrote, “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 3.11). There are forces eager to destroy the most important foundations in life! (Cf., Psa. 11.3) Christ is the only foundation that can insure stability! I. The Word of Christ is Foundational to Truth “Truth” is more than some philosophical notion! Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you […]

What Shall I Believe About Jesus? Part 3

AM Scripture Reading: John 14.1-6 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey The Exclusive Savior John 14.6 Introduction: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14.6). Note the definite articles: “the way, the truth, & the life.” No less than 18 times, as recorded in the gospel of John alone, Jesus says,  )Egw/ ei)mi [egō eimi] – “I am.” If His statement is the absolute truth, then Jesus Christ is indeed The Exclusive Savior! I. JESUS CHRIST, THE WAY Christ’s first clause, “I am the […]

What Shall I Believe About Jesus? Part 2

What Shall I Believe About Jesus? Part 1