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See the video of this sermon. AM Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12.25-29 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey REVERENT LIVING Hebrews 12.28  Introduction: Urging Jewish Christians to faithful commitment to Christ, the Hebrew writer contrasts Mt. Sinai & Mt. Zion (Heb. 12.18-24). The writer follows with a solemn warning that implores his Hebrew brethren to “serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear” (vs. 25-29; esp. v. 28). Reverence [eulabeia]: “properly, caution; religiously, reverence or piety” (Strong). Godly fear [deos]: “awe” (Thayer); “reverence” (Friberg). What does a reverent-filled life look like? REVERENCE BRINGS SINCERITY “Let us have grace” may be rendered, […]

AM Scripture Reading: Luke 13.22-27 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey THE NARROW WORDS OF JESUS Luke 13.22-27 Introduction: Jesus called people to discipleship, but His call was always a call to action, for immediate and continued obedience, for total commitment & consecration. Jesus responded to the question, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” by saying, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able ” (Luke 13.23-24). The restrictive response has nothing to do with “limited atonement,” but it has to do with the unwillingness […]

AM Scripture Reading: Acts 20.32-38 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey The Spirit of Giving Acts 20.35 Introduction: Paul reaffirmed his relationship with the church in Ephesus and its eldership. (Acts 20.17-38) He reserved the simple, but profound, words of Jesus to conclude his exhortation: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (v. 35). The Spirit of Giving has numerous qualities & blessings… I. The Spirit of Giving Is First Thankful “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Cor. 9.15). Truly thankful people are the most giving. (Psa. 107.21-22) II. The Spirit of Giving Is Sacrificial […]