May 27, 2018Passage: Revelation 12:10-17Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Persecution tests our conviction about Jesus’ promises. I. The forces of evil in the heavens are expelled. (10-12) A. Our salvation extends even to the heavens. B. Jesus has defeated evil at its very core. C. Although doomed the enemy rages on. II. The dragon rages against…
May 20, 2018Passage: Luke 10:25-37Speaker: Rodney DeJager Three Questions to ask about parables What is the context? What is the question being asked? What is the outlandish thing in the story? The neighbor you want is the neighbor to be!
May 13, 2018Passage: Revelation 12:1-10Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Satan’s defeat is required for God’s restoration of righteousness. I. God’s mercy and judgment are perfect. (11:19) A. God’s mercy is in the Savior. B. God’s judgment is in the removal of sin. II. God’s mercy provides a Savior. (12:1-6) A. The woman represents Israel and all…
May 6, 2018Passage: James 2:5-13Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: In Christ, we are freed from judgment and free to have mercy. I. All alike are precious to God. (v.5) A. Adopt God’s perspective. B. Don’t oppose God’s plan (for the lost). C. We must love God and love others with a Jesus–shaped love. II. All sin…
April 22, 2018Passage: Revelation 11:8-19Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Establishing God’s rule requires the removal of all that opposes it. I. Some oppose the rule of God. (8-10) A. The death of the two witnesses is celebrated. B. The crowd follows the lead of the beast. II. Everyone chooses to either oppose God or serve Him. …
April 15, 2018Passage: Revelation 11:1-7Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The reign of Jesus is as certain as the ticking of time. I. Preparation is made for the arrival of the King. (1-2) A. John measures the sanctuary, the altar and the people. B. The outer court is dominated by the nations. C. The 42 months are…
April 8, 2018Passage: Revelation 10:1-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Declaring the truth is best even if it is hard to bear. I. God wants the world to know what is coming. (1-4) A. The Words of Christ contradict the hopes of unbelievers. (Matthew 24:3-14) B. The truth about the end is revealed. C. But some things…