AM Scripture Reading: Psalm 24.1-6 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey “Bless Your Heart” (Psalm 24.3-5) Introduction: David ponders who it is that can approach God and maintain a blessed relationship with Him. (Psa. 24.3-5) In the Bible, the “heart” [Hebrew: lev & Greek: kardia] is that which is central to man. God looks at the heart, not merely the outward appearance. (1 Sam. 13.14; 16.7; cf., Acts 13.22) The condition of one’s heart indicates one’s true spiritual condition. (Prov. 4.23; 23.7; 27.19) What do we need to know about the heart? CRITICAL HEART PROBLEMS AMONG US It started in […]

PM Scripture Reading: Romans 8.5-11 Brent T. Willey THE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES OF GOD’S SPIRIT Introduction: God’s Holy Spirit is clearly referred to as an animate “Person,” not an inanimate “Thing.” What do we know about God’s Holy Spirit? THE DIVINE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD’S SPIRIT Eternal (Heb. 9.14) Omnipotent (Rom. 8.11) Omniscient (1 Cor. 2.11-12) Omnipresent (Psa. 139.7-8) THE ACTIVE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD’S SPIRIT He speaks… (1 Tim. 4.1) He teaches… (John 14.26) He testifies… (John 15.26) He guides… (John 16.13) He permits or forbids… (Acts 16.6-7) He fellowships… (Phil. 2.1) THE WORKING ATTRIBUTES OF GOD’S SPIRIT Assisted in the creation… […]

AM Scripture Reading: John 4.19-26 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey PERSONALIZING WORSHIP & GETTING MORE OUT OF IT Introduction: Some background regarding the Samaritans is necessary in order to understand the discourse between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. (John 4.5-26; cf., 2 Kings 17; Ezra 4.1-3) In verse 22, Jesus accurately concluded of the Samaritans at large, “You worship what you do not know…” God desires that we personalize worship and make it a more meaningful experience, but this requires an investment on our part – physically, spiritually and emotionally! PERSONALIZING WORSHIP This does not mean making worship about “me.” […]

AM Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 1.12-18 This Morning’s Speak:        Brent T. Willey AGAINST THE WIND Ecclesiastes 1.14 Introduction: “The struggle for mankind for happiness has been a constant and engrossing one for centuries, probably since the advent of man on this earthly planet. Yet as we look about in this year of advanced civilization, we see unhappiness all around. In fact, there are those who say that as civilization continues, the woes and unhappiness of man increase.” [Forward by Dr. Clarence Bellinger; How To Live With Yourself, by Murray Banks, M.D.] In his search for the meaning of […]