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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 […]

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 […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13.1-8   Brent T. Willey “ADD TO YOUR FAITH…LOVE!” 2 Peter 1.5-11 (Part Eight) Introduction: It is no coincidence that inspiration reserved “love” as the final quality to be added to all the other spiritual attributes. The human concept of “love” may be subject to personal desires and feelings, but the biblical principle of agapé is the most comprehensive emotion expressed in Scripture! Agapé love cannot be masked; it is unfeigned, not faked – it is sincere! (Rom. 12.9 – niv, rsv, etc.) I.AGAPÉ LOVE RISES TO THE OCCASION! Agapé rises to the occasion and […]

PM Scripture Reading: Romans 12.9-16   Brent T. Willey “ADD TO YOUR FAITH… BROTHERLY KINDNESS!” 2 Peter 1.5-11 (Part Seven) Introduction: Our ability to effectively worship and work together as the body of Christ is absolutely dependent upon “brotherly kindness!” Philadelphia: phileo- to love & adelphos- brother; “fondness of one’s brethren” (Strong). Rom. 12.10; 1 Thess. 4.9; Heb. 13.1; 1 Pet. 1.22; 2 Pet. 1.6 How is “brotherly kindness” manifested?  I.THROUGH THE VALUE OF ACCEPTANCE! Accept allowable differences… (Rom. 14) Take an interest in others… (Phil. 2.3-4) Practice hospitality… (1 Pet. 4.9) II.THROUGH POSITIVE COMMUNICATION! Cautious with criticism… (Mark 14.3-9; […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 4.6-11 This Evening’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “ADD TO YOUR FAITH…GODLINESS!” 2 Peter 1.5-11 (Part Six) Introduction: What is “godliness?” Eusebeia: eu [“well”] & sebomai [“to worship”] – the radical idea is “worship rightly directed” (Vincent). In verse 6 its main meaning seems to be devotion to or complete commitment to God – “true religious life” (tev). “Godliness” is more than just a state of mind – it is a way of life that honors God in action and attitude! I.GODLINESS BEGINS WITH EMPTYING SELF! The thoughts of the godly are well established. (Prov. 16.3) […]