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. […]

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 3.8-12 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey The Pursuit of Peace Introduction: “Peace” is one of the most beautiful words in any language. [Hebrew- shalōm & Greek- eirēnē: “a state of tranquility.”] The psalmist David declared, “Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it” (Psa. 34.14). Peter quoted David, “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it” (1 Pet. 3.10-11). The Pursuit […]