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…
July 1, 2018Passage: Revelation 14:1-5Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: People of faith see the promise over the problem. I. The shrieking of evil does not affect the steadiness of heaven. (1) A. The Lamb stood on Mount Zion. (Isaiah 2:2-4) B. The ones who are sealed belong to the Father. II. The scorn of evil does…
June 24, 2018Passage: Psalm 13:1-6Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Trials teach me that I need Jesus. I. Seasons of pain are times to cry out to God. (v.1-2; Psalm 14) A. God hears me. B. I need to be reminded of my true need. (Psalm 2; Acts 2; 2 Samuel 7) C. Cultivate a longing…
June 17, 2018Passage: Revelation 13:11-18Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Worship to God is freely given because of His great love for us. I. The false prophet serves the dragon. (11) A. He looks like a lamb but he sounds like a dragon. 1. 1st beast is anti-Christ 2. 2nd beast is the false prophet 3. Dragon…
June 10, 2018Passage: Revelation 13:1-10Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The Antichrist is the devil’s last grasp for glory. I. The beast is identified by his appearance. (1-2a) (2 Thessalonians 2:1-3) A. He comes from the Gentiles. B. He is the ruler foretold in Scripture. 1. Revelation 17:9-10 – The seven heads are seven empires. 2. …