AM Scripture Reading: Acts 7.51-60 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey A BUCKET OF ROCKS Acts 7.51-60 Introduction: Luke records in Acts 6.15: “And gazing at him, all who sat in the council saw that his face was like the face of an angel.” However, just a few hours later, citizens of Jerusalem “stoned Stephen as he was calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 7.59). Stephen was the first Christian to die a martyr’s death as a result of his faithful resolve! WHY WAS STEPHEN STONED TO DEATH? An intriguing question with interesting historical implications. The testimony of […]

PM Scripture Reading: Hebrew 11.39–12.2 Brent T. Willey A Great Cloud of Witnesses Hebrews 12.1-2 Introduction: The faithful men & women of old serve as testimony of God’s faithfulness. (Heb. 11.1-40; cf., Rom. 15.4) The author of Hebrews refers to them as “so great a cloud of witnesses” (Heb. 12.1). [I imagine these notable characters looking down on us…] I. WHO ARE THESE INDIVIDUALS? [* I have given the passages for your personal consideration…] Abel – His righteousness speaks today; though he has been dead for centuries! (Heb. 11.4; cf., Gen. 4.1-5) Noah – He overcame the nay Sayers of […]