AM Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9.6-15 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “Thanks Be To God…” (Beware of Ingratitude) Introduction The sin of ingratitude may be the most glaring sin of our time! (Cf., Luke 17.17; Rom. 1.21) The Lord is not so much denied as He is simply ignored; not so much blasphemed as much as He is just not included. But this should never be the shortcoming of Christians! Four times Paul exhorted the Corinthian brethren, “thanks be to God…” (1 Cor. 15.57; 2 Cor. 2.14; 8.16; 9.15). WHO GIVES US VICTORY! The Text: 1 Corinthians 15.57 The […]

PM Scripture Reading: Joshua 7:3-5 David M. Fiddament THE GREATER DEFEAT Introduction: After the mighty victory at Jericho, I can only imagine Joshua’s confusion from the defeat at the battle of Ai. Israel was defeated by more than the people of Ai; they were defeated by sin. I. SIN CAUSES PROBLEMS Sin gets people killed. (v. 4-5; Rom. 6:23) Sin keeps people from their home. (Rom. 3:23) Sin is not worth it. (v. 21; Gal. 6:7-8) Sin makes God turn His back. (v. 12; Rom. 1:32) II. GOD SEES EVERYTHING Achan hid his sin. (v. 21) He thought no one […]