Take a moment and contemplate Solomon’s statement in Proverbs 8.23: “I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth was made.” If someone were to ask you what God created first, you would probably look at Genesis and say that “light” was the first created thing. And, when it comes to the creation of the physical universe that is true (Gen. 1.3-5). However, in another sense there was something “brought forth” long before God created the earth. In Proverbs we see “wisdom” personified: “When there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no fountains abounding […]

AM Scripture Reading: Isaiah 59:1-2 This Morning’s Sermon: Homer Walker, Jr. “The Hand of God” Isaiah 59:1  Introduction: The expression “Hand of God” is found many times in the Bible. “Anthropomorphism” the ascription of human attributes to deity. (1 Pet. 3:12; Ex. 33:23; Matt. 5:35) By “Metonymy” the hand of God refers to His activity and power. (1 Pet. 5:6; Eccl. 12:3) God’s hand is seen in many marvelous ways. THE HAND OF GOD IS THE HAND OF CREATION The hand of God created the world in which we live. How did the world come into existence? (Psa. 8:3-6; 19:1; […]

PM Scripture Reading: Psalm 19.12-14 This Evening’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey The 19th Psalm GOD: Creator, Lawgiver & Redeemer! Introduction: The 19th Psalm is one of the most beautiful pieces of biblical literature extant. But even more impressive are the expressed truths and important applications. What relevance do we see within this remarkable psalm? I. GOD THE CREATOR – Vs. 1-6 Creation speaks: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and sky above proclaims his handiwork” (Cf., Gen. 1-2; Psa. 33.6-9). The world is “without excuse” (Rom. 1.18-23). II. GOD THE LAWGIVER – Vs. 7-10 The synonymous terms: “Law… testimony…precepts… […]