AM Scripture Reading: Luke 10.38-42 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Mary, Martha, and the Master Luke 10.38-42 Introduction: This is a time of transition within the ministry of Jesus. Once again, Jesus travels to Bethany. What happens? Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus – learning… Martha weighed down with serving – complaining… Jesus, the Master, lovingly responds – teaching… In many respects, Jesus’ encounter with Mary and Martha describes us all, and is worthy of our thoughtful consideration. MARY LISTENING “Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to His teaching” (v. 39). At the “feet of […]

AM Scripture Reading: Philippians 2.5-11 Brent T. Willey LIFE INTERRUPTED Introduction: Distinguishing between Jesus’ temporary earthly identity and His eternal spiritual identity has some interesting implications. Eternal (Heb. 1.5; John 14.9; Rev. 1.8; John 1.3; Col. 1.15-17; Heb. 1.3; John 14.6; 1 Pet. 1.22; 2 Cor. 5.21; Acts 4.12) Earthly (Phil. 2.7-8; Heb. 5.8; Matt. 26.38-42; Heb. 4.15; Heb. 2.17-18; John 11; Matt. 23; John 2.13-17) It is difficult to relate to “the Christ of God” (Luke 9.20), but we can related to His human experience! (Phil. 2.7-8) His Deity confirms His authority & doctrine (Matt. 28.18); His humanity gives […]

AM Scripture Reading: Matthew 25.14-30 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Buried Talents – Wasted Lives Matthew 25.14-30 Introduction: A “talent” was a sum of money; a weighted measurement. Our English word “talent,” meaning “an ability or aptitude,” came from Jesus’ usage of the Greek word talanton, as found in two of His parables (Matt. 18.24 & 25.15-28). Here are four reasons why the man in this parable hid his talent… I. HE VIEWED HIS MASTER AS UNFAIR! Verse 24: “Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have […]