AM Scripture Reading: Acts 4.8-12 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey JESUS CHRIST: “No Other Name” Acts 4.10-12 Introduction: In his defense before the Sanhedrin (Acts 4.5-12), Peter clearly identifies the source of the power that caused the lame man to be miraculously healed at the gate of the temple (Acts 3.1-10). Peter concludes: “Nor is there salvation in any other name, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4.12). Our identity is to be associated with “Jesus Christ” ! INDIVIDUALLY: A “CHRISTIAN” The term “Christian” has been generically […]

AM Scripture Reading: John 8.21-30 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Why I Am A Christian  Introduction: The reason I am a Christian is more complex than the reason I am a believer in God. Jesus’ claims are controversial and His demands are both stringent and challenging. (John 8.24; 14.6; 12.48) So why I a Christian? THE MESSIANIC PROPHECIES ARE COMPELLING Common objections: Prophecies after Jesus’ life. [1000 – 450 BC] Fulfilled prophecies were deliberately manipulated. Fulfillment was coincidental. [Just 8 prophecies- 1:1017] Some significant Old Testament prophecies about Jesus; Born of a virgin. (Isa. 7.14; Matt. 1.23) Born in […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2.4-10 Brent T. Willey The Who, What, Why & Where of Being A Christian Introduction: If not careful, we can suffer from a spiritual identity crisis. Individually: 3 John 9-11} Diotrephes Congregationally: Rev. 3.1-6} Sardis Consider the who, what, why & where of being a Christian. I. WHO WE ARE… Read 1 Pet. 2.7-10 The disobedient stumble over Jesus. (Vs. 7-8) Christians “dare to be different.” (Vs. 9-10) We are “Christians” – live up to the name! (1 Pet. 4.15-16) II. WHAT WE ARE NOT… Of the world. (1 John 4.4-5; Rom. 12.2) Of human origin. […]

PM Scripture Reading: Col. 3:12-17 David M. Fiddament FEEL LIKE A NEW MAN (Colossians 3:12-17) Introduction: We have heard so many people claim to be Christians, but act like heathens. Paul says that if we have indeed been born again, we had better act like new people. I. PUT ON LOVE (v. 12-14) Bearing with one another. (Gal. 6:2, 9-10) Forgiving one another. (Matt. 18:21-35) Don’t hold grudges or complaints. Forgive as Christ forgave you. (Matt. 6:14-15) The bond of perfection. (Matt. 5:21-26, 33-48) Love is obviously relational. Be perfect as God is perfect. II. FOLLOW PEACE (v. 15) Peace […]

Jesus offered these reflective words: “And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me’” (Luke 9.23) If a salesman spent time talking about the disadvantages in buying a new car, he wouldn’t be employed long. When we think about the advantages of being a Christian, we must remember Jesus said we must count the cost. Don’t get me wrong, I am a “half full glass” kind of guy, but there are serious disadvantages too. For example, the devil is more interested in Christians. After […]