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: 1 Timothy 6.17-21 This Morning’s Sermon:            Brent T. Willey “What Then?” 1 Timothy 6.17-19 Introduction: Paul instructed Timothy to “command those who are rich in this present age” to pursue lives that honor and glorify God. However, the passage is not just for the “wealthy,” but is equally important for all who wish to succeed, because there are several factors to consider on the “road to success.” If we are able to achieve certain things in this life, what then? I. TRUST THE LIVING GOD – Verse 17 It is easy to “trust” [Elpizō: expect] in […]

AM Scripture Reading: Luke 6.46-49 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey DEFINE THE RELATIONSHIP Introduction: There is nothing more important than “relationships,” but they need to be well defined. When Jesus posed the question, “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6.46), He was defining the relationship between Himself & His disciples. God’s Word defines what our relationship with Christ is to be… I. DEFINING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST Jesus Christ is our Savior His name, Jesus, means “salvation” (Matt. 1.21). “Through the washing of regeneration” (Titus 3.4-7). Jesus […]