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: John 4.19-26 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey PERSONALIZING WORSHIP & GETTING MORE OUT OF IT Introduction: Some background regarding the Samaritans is necessary in order to understand the discourse between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. (John 4.5-26; cf., 2 Kings 17; Ezra 4.1-3) In verse 22, Jesus accurately concluded of the Samaritans at large, “You worship what you do not know…” God desires that we personalize worship and make it a more meaningful experience, but this requires an investment on our part – physically, spiritually and emotionally! PERSONALIZING WORSHIP This does not mean making worship about “me.” […]

PM Scripture Reading: Acts 6.1-7 Brent T. Willey “PHILIP THE EVANGELIST” (The 4th Philip) Introduction: There are four “Philips” referred to in the New Testament: “Philip” the apostle – (Matt. 10.3; John 1.43-46) Two sons of Herod the Great – (Matt. 14.3; Luke 3.1) “Philip the evangelist” – (Acts 6, 8 & 21) “Philip the evangelist” is the focus of our study. PHILIP IN JERUSALEM – Acts 6.1-5 The need of the widows among the Hellenistic Jews resulted in selecting seven men of good reputation, including Philip. Learning to work in cooperation with others is crucial! PHILIP IN SAMARIA – […]