PM Scripture Reading: Mark 8.34-38 Brent T. Willey THE SOUL EXCHANGE Mark 8.34-38 Introduction: The “Faustian bargain” refers to one surrendering one’s soul to Satan in order to obtain power or success in this lifetime. Jesus dealt with a Soul Exchange that many people are willing to make, that is, “selling their souls to Satan.” The Soul Exchange is easy, but it is equally damning! I. THINGS EXCHANGED FOR THE SOUL Can one really make a deal with the devil? (Vs. 36-37) Who is he? (John 12.31; 14.30; 16.11; 2 Cor. 4.4) Does he deliver? (2 Cor. 2.11; 1 John […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5.6-11 Brent T. Willey How To Beat The Devil At His Own Game 1 Peter 5.6-9 Introduction: Satan has devices! (2 Cor. 2.11; cf., 1 John 2.15-17). Peter shows us how to Beat the Devil At His Own Game! I. HUMILITY – Verse 6 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you.” “Humility” is the first step in beating the devil. (James 4.7-12; c.f., 1 Cor. 10.13; Prov. 11.2; 15.33; 18.12; 29.23) II. TRANSFERENCE – Verse 7 “Casting all your anxieties on Him, because […]

AM SCRIPTURE READING: 2 TIM. 4.6-8 TIM BARKAS “THE GOOD FIGHT” INTRODUCTION: One who would successfully engage in battle must put up a good fight. Paul, in 2 Tim. 4.6-8, knowing that his days were numbered, wrote the words that are an encouragement to all Christians. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day — and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for […]

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AM Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5.6-11 This Morning’s Speaker: Brent T. Willey THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Introduction: During the War of 1812, General Andrew Jackson once said to his bickering troops: “Gentlemen! Let’s remember, the enemy is over there.” Spiritually, who is our real enemy? (1 Pet. 5.8) Our adversary the devil is a formidable opponent. (Eph. 6.11) Beware of his schemes… DISTRACTION Satan seeks to distract us from godliness. By temptation. (1 Cor. 10.12-13; 1 John 2.15-17) By time. (Acts 24.25; cf., 2 Cor. 6.1-2; James 4.14)  The correct mind-set offsets this distraction! (Rom. 8.1-8) DISCOURAGEMENT This is […]