PM Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5.1-7 This Evening’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Take Control of Your Life! Introduction: “You are in control!” (Mrs. Erabedie, 1st grade teacher). We must be in control of our own lives and stop placing blame on outside circumstances. (Read James 1.12-16) What must I do to Take Control of My Life? I WILL NOT THINK THAT! Our thoughts control our direction. (Rom. 12.3; Prov. 16.18; 1 Cor. 10.12; 2 Cor. 10.4-5) Take control and think on good things! (Phil. 4.8) I WILL NOT SAY THAT! Controlled speech is a must. (Eph. 5.1-4; James 3.1-12) Take control […]

Pm Scripture Reading: Phil. 3:17-21 David M. Fiddament GOING ON A DIET Introduction: People choose to start a diet for many reasons. Dieting can make one feel healthier and more energetic. Let’s look at what it takes to go on a spiritual diet. I. CHOOSING A DIET A. There are many diets one can choose. (John 14:6) B. Get started!!! C. If you wait till you’re healthy to start a diet, you won’t. (1 Tim. 1:15) II. FOLLOWING THE DIET A. Set yourself up for success. 1. Restock your kitchen. (Matt. 12:43-45) 2. Turn off the TV. (Luke 10:38-42) 3. […]

AM Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5.1-11 Brent T. Willey WHAT WE MAKE IT Introduction: “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him” (2 Cor. 5.9). Philotiméomai: “eager or earnest to do something” (Strong). We shall examine four important applications… I. ATTITUDES We can choose our attitudes! It’s a conscious decision. Listen to Scripture: Every day is from God – be positive! (Psa. 118.24) We are the products of our thoughts! (Prov. 23.7) Possess Christ’s attitude! (Phil. 2.5 – niv). II. BEHAVIOR We decide what our own behavior is going to be! Paul […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 9.24-27 This Evening’s Sermon:                                     Brent T. Willey “ADD TO YOUR FAITH…SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1.5-11 (Part Four) Introduction: “I’d rather lose a match than my self-respect.” [Arthur Ashe] Within our text (v. 6), “self-control” follows “knowledge,” which suggests that what is learned must be applied. Clearly, we must “add to our faith…self-control!” I.WHAT EXACTLY IS “SELF-CONTROL”? Egkrateia: “the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, especially his sensual appetites” (Thayer). Kratos: “strength” – an inner strength […]