AM Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10.21-25 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “You Will Be Missed” (1 Samuel 20.18) Introduction: When David told Jonathan that he would not be attending the meal for the new moon, Jonathan replied, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty” (1 Sam. 20.18). Allegorically, I wish to apply this to the all-to-often empty pews found at many of our worship services and Bible classes. I. YOU WILL BE MISSED… Because you are a member of God’s spiritual family. Who are the family members? (Matt. 10.47-50) Please don’t […]

AM Scripture Reading: Colossians 1.24-29 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “HIM WE PROCLAIM” Colossians 1.28 Introduction: Paul’s aim was to “warn everyone” and to “teach everyone with all wisdom,” and to “present everyone” mature in Christ. Two important contextual considerations: #1 – Colossians is Paul’s exposé of Gnosticism. #2 – “Everyone” is accountable to God. Without Christ there is no hope of eternal life! I. WARNING EVERYONE…WITH ALL WISDOM “With all wisdom” modifies how Christ is to be proclaimed. “Everyone” needs “warning.” [nouthetéō: “to put in mind, to warn” – used of both instruction & warning (Vine).] The non-Christian. […]

AM Scripture Reading: 1 John 1.5 – 2.2 This Morning’s Sermon:       Brent T. Willey JESUS, OUR ADVOCATE 1 John 2.1 Introduction: “Sin” is a crime against God’s law (1 John 3.4); it is a universal problem among all people (Rom. 3.23), and without acquittal, the punishment is severe (Rom. 6.23; James 1.14-15). Spiritually speaking, Christ has been designated as our legal counsel – our “Advocate.” (1 John 2.1) And we need Him!!! I.THE MEANING & THE ROLE OF AN “ADVOCATE” “Advocate” [paraklĒtos para=beside + klĒtos=called]: “lit., called to one’s side or aid.” Used in a court of […]

AM Scripture Reading: Galatians 2.16-21 This Morning’s Speaker: Brent T. Willey DID JESUS DIE IN VAIN? Introduction: “I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness came through the law, then Christ died in vain” (Gal. 2.21). Are we under “law” of any kind? (James 1.21-25) The context of the “law” in passages like Gal. 2.21… (E.g., Rom. 3.27-28; Gal. 3.10-12; 5.1-4; Phil. 3.8-9). Since Jesus “tasted death” for everyone – both Jew & Gentile (cf., Heb. 2.9), if either the Old Law or mere morality can save an individual; then Jesus died in vain! He did… […]

AM Scripture Reading: Luke 23.44-49 This Morning’s Sermon:                                               Brent T. Willey From the Cross to the Throne Acts 2.22-36 Introduction: The apostle Paul wrote, “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Cor. 1.18).   As important as the scene of the cross is, fortunately, the message does not end at the cross! I. THE STORY OF THE […]