AM Scripture Reading: 1 John 4.7-11 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “This Is Love!” 1 John 4.10 Introduction: We sometimes forget that God loves us, even when we make a mess of our lives. (1 John 2.1-2; 4.7-11) Text: “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” (NIV). There is nothing more important than the love of God! Why? GOD’S LOVE IS RELEVANT! God’s love is the most relevant or pertinent subject there is! It is for everybody! (John 3.16; 1 John 4.9) […]

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AM Scripture Reading: Philemon 10-16 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey PHILEMON & ONESIMUS (What Brotherly Love Does) Introduction: While Paul’s letter to Philemon is rarely viewed as a “doctrinal” treatise, it astutely addresses significant instruction regarding human relationships. Background: Paul’s first imprisonment – (Acts 28; Col. 4.7-9) In Paul’s appeal for Philemon to receive Onesimus back as a brother, his epistle shows What Brotherly Love Does… ACKNOWLEDGES THE GOOD IN OTHERS! Read verses 4-7 Paul assured his gratitude for Philemon’s love and faith. MAKES REQUESTS – NOT DEMANDS! Read verses 8-9 Paul did not exercise (demand) his apostolic right. […]

AM Scripture Reading: Proverbs 6.16-19 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey The Fallacy of “Unconditional Love” Introduction: It is often stated that “God hates sin but loves sinners” – often followed by, “God loves us unconditionally!” If God didn’t love sinners, He would love no one, “for all have sinned…” (Rom. 3.23). God’s love is undeniable. (Rom. 5.6-8) However, the two Greek words for “love” (agapao & phileo) do not inherently infer a lack of conditions. In His love for humanity indeed God sent His Son, but His love does not negate conditions. (John 3.16-21) Even though God loves sinners, […]

PM Scripture Reading: Acts 28.11-16 Brent T. Willey The Challenge of Brotherly Love Introduction: Upon seeing his brethren coming out to greet him, Paul first thanked God, and then he took courage. (Acts 28.15) Brotherly love should be viewed as both a blessing and a duty. (See 1 John 3.16-19) Yet, brotherly love can also be very challenging. Why? BROTHERLY LOVE IS DEMANDING Love demands we “turn the other cheek” (Luke 6.29). Love demands forbearance. (1 Pet. 3.8-9; 1 Thess. 5.15) Love demands forgiveness. (Matt. 18.21-22; Col. 3.12-14) Love demands action! (James 2.14-17) BROTHERLY LOVE IS OFTEN UNCOMFORTABLE The Jews […]

PM Scripture Reading: Col. 3:12-17 David M. Fiddament FEEL LIKE A NEW MAN (Colossians 3:12-17) Introduction: We have heard so many people claim to be Christians, but act like heathens. Paul says that if we have indeed been born again, we had better act like new people. I. PUT ON LOVE (v. 12-14) Bearing with one another. (Gal. 6:2, 9-10) Forgiving one another. (Matt. 18:21-35) Don’t hold grudges or complaints. Forgive as Christ forgave you. (Matt. 6:14-15) The bond of perfection. (Matt. 5:21-26, 33-48) Love is obviously relational. Be perfect as God is perfect. II. FOLLOW PEACE (v. 15) Peace […]

AM Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1.17-21 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Twice Mine Introduction: Have you ever had to buy something back that at one time was originally yours? If so, we might say the item is “twice mine.” God could very well say the same thing about those individuals who have become Christians. Created in God’s image we were born innocent, but after falling prey to sin God was willing to purchase our redemption through the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. He can say, “You are twice mine!” Let’s consider three relevant facts… I. MADE IN GOD’S […]

The story has been told of a young boy named Tommy, who had just finished making his own toy boat. He brought the boat to the edge of a river and started to let out the string tied to it. He was admiring how smoothly his boat cut through the water when a strong current took hold. He tried to pull his toy back to shore but the current was too strong and the string snapped. He sprinted along the bank to catch it, but soon his boat drifted out of sight. Tommy desperately searched for the boat until darkness […]

Today’s Scripture Readings: AM: Romans 12.1-8 & PM: Romans 12.9-21 ROMANS CHAPTER 12: DEDICATED SERVICE Brent Willey [am] & David Fiddament [pm] Introduction: The first 11 chapters in Romans are highly theological, whereas, chapters 12-15 are intensely pragmatic – designed for daily living. Chapter 12 has two noticeable sections worthy of our consideration. AM Service (Brent): I. TRANSFORMED SERVICE – Verses 1-8 Leaving the Cocoon: A Changed Life! (Verses 1-2) V. 1: “Living Sacrifice” V. 2: “Conformed” versus “Transformed” [suschematízō: conform to a pattern] vs. [metamorphóō: change forms] Serving with Humility: A Measure of Faith (Verse 3) Using the Gifts: […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13.4-8 Tim Barkas LOVE CONQUERS ALL Introduction: Try to imagine what our world would be like if the genuine love as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13 was in the hearts of everybody today, or at least, in the hearts of most people. I. GOD’S LOVE TOWARD MANKIND God has loved man from the beginning. (Eph. 1.3-6) God’s love exemplified. (John 3.16; Rom. 5.8; 1 John 4.9-10) II. LOVE IS DEFINED BY GOD (I Cor. 13.4-8) Love is long suffering & is patient with others. (Eph. 4.2) Love is kind & does the right thing. (Eph. […]