September 23, 2018Passage: Revelation 18:1-24Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Gain made at the abuse of others is not God’s design. I. The world’s commerce is judged by God. (1-8) A. Babylon the Great represents commerce ruled by greed. B. The saints are called to escape the judgment. II. The world’s leaders have profited from persecution. (9-20) …
September 16, 2018Passage: Revelation 17:1-18Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The lie of false religion is used and then destroyed by the beast. I. The name of the prostitute is shocking to the Apostle. (1-6) A. The prostitute conspires with the rulers of the world. B. The prostitute is adorned with the fruits of her sin. C.…
September 9, 2018Passage: Revelation 16:1-21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The end of the tribulation is the end of patience for a Just God. I. The Lord judges the people who have rebelled. (1-7) A. They are judged with sores. B. They are judged with blood and the loss of food. C. They are judged with the…
September 2, 2018Passage: Revelation 15:1-8Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God is perfect in justice so worship Him only. I. The judgment of the earth is about to conclude. (1-2) A. A third sign reveals the completion of God’s wrath. (Revelation 12:1; 12:3) B. Those that have won the victory are gathered in heaven. (Revelation 4:6; 15:2)…
August 26, 2018Passage: James 3:1-12Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: I need the transforming power of Jesus to change my thoughts and my words. I. A perfect God made you to represent Him. A. Greater knowledge results in greater accountability. (2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 12:36) B. The perfect God does powerful things with His words. C. Sinful…
August 12, 2018Passage: Revelation 14:12-20Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38) I. A firm faith sustains us through hard times. (12-13) A. The saints are called to persevere. B. The just shall live but the unjust will perish. (John 3:16) II. A day has been set…
August 5, 2018Passage: Revelation 14:6-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: In every age everyone must choose God or wrath. I. The first angel declares the eternal gospel to everyone. (6-7) A. The gospel is the good news. B. The gospel message has changed through the ages. 1. Genesis 3:15, 21—in the Garden of Eden 2. Genesis 8:1—with…
July 22, 2018Passage: Matthew 7:1-6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Always speak the truth in love. I. Do not judge. (Matthew 7:1-5) A. Judging is pronouncing guilt or innocence according to your own standard. B. Jesus commands us not to judge one another. 1. The motive— (because we care) 2. The words— (do not use harsh…
July 15, 2018Passage: James 2:14-26Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: A living faith walks and rests in Christ in all situations. I. God’s power for all your life is accessed with faith (v.14-17) A. The Bible describes faith in God. 1. Faith is to go to God for rescue. 2. Faith is to lean on God for…
July 8, 2018Passage: 2 Samuel 16:5-14Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Whether the criticism is right or wrong, we need to be both tough and teachable. I. Accept criticism with tough skin and a teachable heart. A. Critics usually choose a bad time. B. Critics often use a poor approach. C. Critics always provide a chance…