Faithful and True (Revelation 22:6-21)

December 2, 2018Passage:  Revelation 22:6-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God will do everything He has said He will do! I. The words of the Lord are faithful and true.   (6-10)            A. The Bible can be trusted.            B. The Bible must be obeyed. II. The words of the Lord bring life or death.   (11-13)            A. People will…

The New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:9-22:5)

November 25, 2018Passage:  Revelation 21:9-27 and 22:1-5Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  At last the fellowship between God and His creation will be what it was intended to be in the first place. I. The city’s design reveals great beauty.   (21:9-21)            A. The city is radiant in its glory.                        1.  Jesus is the Light of the world.                       …

No More Death (Revelation 21:1-8)

November 18, 2018Passage:  Revelation 21:1-8Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God provides a new realm free from any stain of sin or curse. I. A new eternity requires a new home.   (1-2)            A. Heaven and Earth are replaced.            B. The sea has been removed.            C. The New Jerusalem is brought out of heaven.  (Revelation 21:16) II. Life…

Great White Throne (Revelation 20:11-15)

November 11, 2018Passage:  Revelation 20:11-15Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Despite our best efforts (works) no one can enter heaven without Jesus. I. The courtroom and Judge are ready.   (11)            A. The throne reveals the importance of the event.            B. Creation flees into non-existence. II. The cases presented are examined in detail.   (12-13)            A. Every charge and…

The Real War (James 4:1-6)

October 28, 2018Passage:  James 4:1-6Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  The bride of Christ sets self aside and follows Jesus at all costs. I. God’s family should be known for a uniting, selfless love. (v.1-2)            A. Conflict within the church is rooted in self–pleasing.            B. Recognize the enemy as your sinful nature, not other people.  (Romans 7;…

The First Resurrection (Revelation 20:1-10)

October 21, 2018Passage:  Revelation 20:1-10Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. I. The enemy of God and creation is bound.   (1-3)            A. A single angel seizes the dragon.  (Revelation 12:7-9; Jude 9)            B. The one who lusted for power eats dust.  (Genesis 3:14-15; Isaiah 14:13-14;                 Ezekiel 28:12-15) II.…

The Second Coming (Revelation 19:11-21)

October 14, 2018Passage:  Revelation 19:11-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The world is cleansed by the Lord’s rule of righteousness. I. Jesus returns just as He promised.   (11-13)            A. Called Faithful and True, He comes to bring justice.  (Hebrews 4)            B. The names of Jesus reveal His glory and majesty.                        1.  Hidden—only the Godhead knows, eternal Sonship.                       …

Heaven Celebrates (Revelation 19:1-10)

October 7, 2018Passage:  Revelation 19:1-10Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  All heaven sings with joy at God’s victory celebration. I. A vast multitude in heaven begin to sing.   (1-3)            A. Hallelujah is the same in every language.            B. Victory over the power of sin becomes victory over the presence of sin.            C. The judgment lasts forever. II.…

Transforming Wisdom (James 3:13-18)

September 30, 2018Passage:  James 3:13-18Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Wisdom from God transforms thoughts, attitudes and actions. I. Many claim to be wise. (v.13)            A. Wisdom is characterized by humility.            B. How you speak depends on how you think. (cf. Jas. 3:1-12)            C. Wisdom is measured in action and attitude, not degrees. II. Beware of worldly…