PM Scripture Reading: Hebrew 11.39–12.2 Brent T. Willey A Great Cloud of Witnesses Hebrews 12.1-2 Introduction: The faithful men & women of old serve as testimony of God’s faithfulness. (Heb. 11.1-40; cf., Rom. 15.4) The author of Hebrews refers to them as “so great a cloud of witnesses” (Heb. 12.1). [I imagine these notable characters looking down on us…] I. WHO ARE THESE INDIVIDUALS? [* I have given the passages for your personal consideration…] Abel – His righteousness speaks today; though he has been dead for centuries! (Heb. 11.4; cf., Gen. 4.1-5) Noah – He overcame the nay Sayers of […]

AM Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 9.11-12 This Morning’s Sermon: John Krueger SALVATION IS A MARATHON Introduction: A marathon race, like salvation through Jesus Christ is open to everyone. (Mark 9.23) Running a marathon takes commitment, discipline, overcoming adversity, and is a long term project. (1 Cor. 9.24-27) Let us look at the specifics: I. SALVATION IS A LONG RANGE PROJECT: Salvation like running a race are not a sprint (Eccl. 9.11) Both require proper preparation (Matt. 13.1-9) II. SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND SALVATION REQUIRES DISCIPLINE: How is discipline accomplished (2 Tim. 2.5) To a certain extent, we must wear blinders (Heb. 12.1-2) […]

The first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, passed away August 25, 2012. He was 82 years old. We will never forget his words as he stepped on the surface of the moon, July 20, 1969. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” This stupendous accomplishment took place just eight years after the Soviet cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, orbited the earth for the very first time. Armstrong is just one of many who risked their lives to go where no one else has gone, and do what no one has ever done. This adventure of quest is rare since […]

What Shall I Believe About Jesus? Part 3

What Shall I Believe About Jesus? Part 2

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! […]

What Shall I Believe About Jesus? Part 1

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