Pm Scripture Reading: Acts 20.28-32 David M. Fiddament BEWARE, THE APOSTASY Introduction: The Holy Spirit warned of a great falling away in 1 Tim. 4.1. άποστασία (apostasia): a falling away. (2 Thess. 2.3) Paul says that Christ won’t come till the apostasy happens. We must always beware of apostasy and stand fast in the Truth! (Read Acts 20.28-32) I. APOSTASY PRODUCED A. By Satan. (John 8.44) B. By False Teachers. (2 Pet. 2.12; Matt. 7.15-20) C. By Stubbornness. (Acts 7.57; Acts 28.25-28) D. By a Love of the World. (Mark 10.17-22, 1 John 2.15-16) II. APOSTASY EXHIBITED A. In Resisting […]

AM Scripture Reading: Acts 17.22-28 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey THE UNKNOWN GOD (“Though He Is Not Far From Each Of Us”) Acts 17.16-34 Introduction: The Athenians were superstitious enough to erect an altar to “the unknown God” (read vs. 23-28). They were not diligently seeking the Lord; they were feeding their own curiosities (read vs. 16-21). In “ignorance,” they needed to “repent” (read vs. 29-34). The applications for today should be obvious! I. UNBELIEF IS “WITHOUT EXCUSE” – Romans 1.20 The same preacher, the same message. (Rom. 1 & 1 Cor. 1) The invisible God is clearly seen! […]

AM Scripture Reading: Acts 16.25-33 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Words of Salvation Introduction: The Philippian jailer asked the most important question that can be asked, “What must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16.30). The New Testament is replete with words of salvation! I. THE CASES OF CONVERSION IN ACTS While Luke speaks of multitudes coming to Christ in generic terms (Acts 4.4; 5.14; 6.7; 9.31, 42; ), he also records some specific accounts. The Jews on Pentecost: Acts 2.1-47 The Samaritans: Acts 8.4-13 The Ethiopian Eunuch: Acts 8.26-39 Saul of Tarsus: Acts 9.1-19; 22.6-16 Cornelius’ Household: Acts […]

Today’s Sermon:  AM Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 5.1-6 Brent T. Willey THELEGACY OF THETEN COMMANDMENTSANDBEYOND Part One Introduction: The lasting influence of the “Ten Commandments” is quite remarkable, but well beyond coincidence. The 10 Commandment Law has been grossly misunderstood, as well as misapplied. Let’s dispel the confusion… I. GOD’S COVENANT WITH ISRAEL God made this covenant with Israel (the Hebrews) after their deliverance from Egyptian bondage. (Exod. 19.1-8) The “Ten Commandments” on Mount Sinai. (Exod. 20.1-17) Moses received it directly from God! (Exod. 20.22-23) Israel’s immediate idolatry… (Exod. 32.1-35) The new tablets… (Exod. 34.1-35)  Deuteronomy contains the second listing. (Deut. […]

PM Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4.1-6 This Evening’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey THE “ONENESS” OF CHRISTIANITY Introduction: “It is possible to fail in many ways…while to succeed is possible only in one way.” (Aristotle; ca 350 BC). Jesus epitomized “oneness” more than anyone else in history! (Cf., John 10.30; 14.6; 10.16) What is “oneness” in Christianity? I. “ONENESS” IN WHO WE ARE Our “oneness” is the result of our obedience to the one saving gospel! (Cf., Mark 16.15-16; Rom. 1.16-17; Gal. 1.8-9) Paul’s emphasis of “one” in Ephesians 4.4-6 is defining! Our bond to “one God.” (Matt. 28.19) We are a […]

AM Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10.21-25 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “You Will Be Missed” (1 Samuel 20.18) Introduction: When David told Jonathan that he would not be attending the meal for the new moon, Jonathan replied, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty” (1 Sam. 20.18). Allegorically, I wish to apply this to the all-to-often empty pews found at many of our worship services and Bible classes. I. YOU WILL BE MISSED… Because you are a member of God’s spiritual family. Who are the family members? (Matt. 10.47-50) Please don’t […]

AM Scripture Reading: Mark 10.13-16 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey HINDER NOT OUR YOUTH Matthew 19.13-15; Mark 10.13-16; Luke 18.15-17 Introduction: Jesus told His disciples, “Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Mark 10.14). Look at His statement, “do not hinder them.” The KJV, NKJ & ASV-01 use the word “forbid.” Kōlúō: “i.e., prevent (by word or act)” (Vine); “to hinder…to withhold a thing from anyone” (Thayer). (E.g., Matt. 9.38-39; Acts 8.36; Acts 10.47) How many children are “hindered” from coming to Christ? We must employ positive methods […]

AM Scripture Reading: Colossians 1.24-29 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “HIM WE PROCLAIM” Colossians 1.28 Introduction: Paul’s aim was to “warn everyone” and to “teach everyone with all wisdom,” and to “present everyone” mature in Christ. Two important contextual considerations: #1 – Colossians is Paul’s exposé of Gnosticism. #2 – “Everyone” is accountable to God. Without Christ there is no hope of eternal life! I. WARNING EVERYONE…WITH ALL WISDOM “With all wisdom” modifies how Christ is to be proclaimed. “Everyone” needs “warning.” [nouthetéō: “to put in mind, to warn” – used of both instruction & warning (Vine).] The non-Christian. […]

AM Scripture Reading: Psalm 89.1-8 This Morning’s Sermon:                                                          Brent T. Willey UNDERSTANDING FAITHFULNESS Introduction: What does it mean to be faithful? The Biblical usage: Hebrew: aman- “to be firm, endure, be faithful, be true, stand fast…” [Vine]. Three words derive from this verb: Amen- “So be it!” (Psa. 106.48) Emet- “truth” (Psa. 25.5) Emunah- “faithfulness” (Psa. 89.1ff) Greek: pistos- “trusty…that can be relied on” [Thayer]. (53x in the New Testament) Faithfulness is […]

AM Scripture Reading: Numbers 12.1-9 This Morning’s Sermon:                              Brent T. Willey WHAT IT MEANS TO BE “FAITHFUL” Introduction: The Lord said of Moses, “He is faithful in all My house. With him I speak mouth to mouth, clearly, and not in riddles, and he beholds the form of the Lord. Why then were you not afraid to speak against My servant Moses?” (Num. 12.7-8). 1,500 years later the author of Hebrews used this passage to emphasize Jesus’ character. (Read Heb. 3.1-6) Aman (Hebrew) & pistos (Greek)are […]