February 10, 2019Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-12Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Decide to follow Jesus, no matter what the cost. I. Suffering is part of our mission. A. Timothy is commanded to “suffer together with” Paul. B. Believers still suffer today for the Gospel. C. Jesus is close to those who suffer for him. (Acts 9:1-9) II.…
February 3, 2019Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Feed the flame of faith with Christ, His church and His Word. I. New life in Christ unites us as one family, with one purpose. (v 1-2) A. God’s redemptive plan is at the core of all history. B. This plan is at the core of…
January 27, 2019Passage: Philippians 4Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Staying centered on Christ keeps us from straying. I. Learn to let go in self-importance. (v1-9) A. Take care of your relationships for the sake of unity. B. There is peace in the presence of Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 II. Learn to let go in material things. (v10-20) …
January 20, 2019Passage: Philippians 3Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Focusing on Jesus will guide your entire life to maturity. I. Rejoicing in Jesus is our protection. (v 1-9) A. We boast only in Jesus Christ. B. Nothing is more valuable than knowing Jesus. II. Conforming to Jesus is our life goal. (v 10-14) A. We make…
January 13, 2019Passage: Philippians 2Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Consider others more important than yourself. I. Unity is preserved through humility. (v1-11) A. Unity is worth protecting. B. Humility’s best example is Jesus. Philippians 2:3 II. Unity requires diligent care. (v12-18) A. The church labors to produce unity. Philippians 2:12, Acts 7:25, 13:26, 13:47, 16:17, 27:34,…
January 6, 2019Passage: Philippians 1Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The satisfied life is serving Christ. I. Be thankful for what God is doing. (v1-11) A. You are on a journey of becoming complete. B. Challenges are places to grow not give up. II. Watch the gospel change lives. (v12-20) A. Even defeat is turned into victory. …
December 30, 2018Passage: Revelation 20:11-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus will reward the faithful believer. I. Salvation is a free gift from God by faith. A. The one who believes in Jesus Christ is not condemned. (John 3:16, John 3:18, John 5:24, John 6:37, Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 11:32) B. The one who does not…
December 23, 2018Passage: Philippians 2:6-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus left the glory of heaven to serve the needs of a dark world. I. Glory was traded for grime. (6-7) A. Jesus is God. B. But Jesus did not cling to His glory. C. He took on humanity. II. Jesus humbled Himself to death on a…
December 16, 2018Passage: John 6:53-71Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Discipleship is helping the one who is right behind you. I. Teach others to think well. (53-59) A. Jesus challenged others to think deeply. (John 14:6) B. Help people see the truth that demands thought. II. Teach others to obey the Father. (60-65) A. Jesus led others…
December 9, 2018Passage: John 3:16-21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s radical love overpowers evil. I. God loves the world with sacrificial love. (16-17) A. The world is hostile toward God. B. But God invaded the world anyway. II. The sinner has been granted the chance to be saved. (18) A. The act of faith results in…