AM Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9.6-15 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “The Proof of this Ministry” 2 Corinthians 9.13 Introduction: In verse 13 we find the phrase, “the proof of this ministry…” (nkjv) – Greek: teés dokimeés teés diakonías. “The test of this service” (rsv). “The experiment of this ministration” (kjv). “The proof given by this ministry” (nasb). Any biblically authorized endeavor should achieve two goals: Produce good in others. Glorify God! What can we concluded about our recent lectureship? GOD’S WORD WAS PREACHED! Every sermon was biblically based & spiritually challenging! They “preached the word!” (2 Tim. 4.2) […]

AM Scripture Reading: Titus 1.4-9 Sermon Series: Keeping The Church Strong & Growing Brent T. Willey Lesson #2: GOD’S APPOINTED LEADERS IN THE CHURCH Introduction: “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you” (Titus 1.5). Why? The local church will always be in need of leadership! Notice how the apostle Paul addressed the Philippian church: “To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons” (Phil. 1.1). DEFINING THE BIBLICAL DESCRIPTIONS The Eldership: […]