AM Scripture Reading: 1 John 4.1-6 This Morning’s Sermon:                                                  Brent T. Willey COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY Introduction: Counterfeit: “Something that is likely to be confused with the genuine thing” (Merriam-Webster, 2003). God’s laws speak against counterfeits in religion. (Eccl. 5.1; Luke 6.46; Col. 2.23) Those who abide in the genuine receive God’s blessings! (Psa. 119.1; Luke 11.28; James 1.25, 27) I.THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM IN CHRISTIANITY! Counterfeit Churches Jesus said, “I will build My church…” (Matt. 16.18; […]

AM Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4.11-16 This Morning’s Sermon:                                                             Brent T. Willey THE “CHURCH OF CHOICE” Introduction: What do you think of the catchphrase, “Join the church of your choice”? Does God have any choice in the matter? It is our duty to obey and please God, not men. (Acts 5.29; cf., Eccl. 12.13; Matt. 6.33)   What about the church of God’s choice, is it available to us? I.THE “CHURCH […]

AM Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3.8-12 Brent T. Willey CHURCH MISCONCEPTIONS Introduction: Paul stated that the church was a manifestation of God’s manifold wisdom (Eph. 3.10-11). How can that be? Only because it was designed and built by Christ (Matt. 16.18)!   Yet, misconceptions about the church sadly abound… The Church Is Not: The Church Is: A. Composed of perfect people. Made up of people who follow a perfect Savior! * 2 Cor. 5.21; Heb. 4.15; 7.26; 1 Pet. 2.22 B. Composed of people claiming to better than others. Made up of people who wish to better themselves! * Phil. 3.12-14; […]

AM Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5.25-30 This Morning’s Sermon:                                        Brent T. Willey The Church In Splendor Ephesians 5.27 Introduction: In Ephesians 5, Paul illustrates two important relationships: the husband & wife, and Christ & His church. His primary focus is “Christ and the church” (v. 32). He the church in Ephesus how they must remain pure: “so that He might present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without […]