AM Scripture Reading: Romans 3. 9-18 Brent T. Willey “Good Enough” (?) Introduction: A common thought in the minds of many people when it comes to religion is: “I don’t need God; I’m ‘good enough.’” Or as a man once told his Christian wife: “I don’t need God in my life. I’m a good person.” According to human standards, many people have lived seemingly good lives and are considered as “good people.” But they don’t understand… In his epistle to the Romans, Paul addresses humanity’s dilemma: Chapter 1: Enumerates the sins of the Gentiles (vs. 18-32). Chapter 2: Reiterates the […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5.6-11 Brent T. Willey How To Beat The Devil At His Own Game 1 Peter 5.6-9 Introduction: Satan has devices! (2 Cor. 2.11; cf., 1 John 2.15-17). Peter shows us how to Beat the Devil At His Own Game! I. HUMILITY – Verse 6 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you.” “Humility” is the first step in beating the devil. (James 4.7-12; c.f., 1 Cor. 10.13; Prov. 11.2; 15.33; 18.12; 29.23) II. TRANSFERENCE – Verse 7 “Casting all your anxieties on Him, because […]