February 11, 2018Passage: Revelation 5:8-14Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. (Romans 8:18) I. The promise of God’s rule is being fulfilled. (8-10) A. God’s rule of justice was promised long ago. (Psalm 2) B. But things are clearly out…
February 4, 2018Passage: Revelation 5:1-7Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The story of the whole world is centered on Jesus Christ. I. The scroll contains the solution for earth’s problem. (1-3 A. The scroll is held by God—the Father. 1. Written inside and out— 2. It is sealed with 7 seals— 3. It contains the solution for…
January 28, 2018Passage: James 1:19-27Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Believing the right thing must result in doing the right thing. I. Welcome the Truth. (v.19-21) A. Understanding God’s Word results in life change. B. My anger fails to produce God’s work in me or others. (Ephesians 4:26, Psalm 4:4, 37:8) C. Surrender to the new life…
January 21, 2018Passage: Revelation 4:6-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God is worthy of worship and we are fulfilled when we worship. I. The throne displays God’s creative and redeeming work. (6-7) A. The tabernacle of Moses was a copy. Hebrews 8:5 B. The living creatures portray His majestic character. 1. These are cherubim—Psalm 80:1 2. They…
January 14, 2018Passage: Revelation 4:1-5Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Heaven is real and our blessed hope is the Lord’s coming for us. I. The revelation moves from earth to heaven. (v. 1) A. From this point forward the events are future. (1:19) B. Eschatology is the study of future things. 1. Three broad terms define how…
January 7, 2018Passage: James 1:12-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Learn to recognize God in the midst of trials. I. Life’s trials make sense to those who learn to wait on God (v.12) A. A future, eternal reward is for all who learn to believe in God. B. Loving Jesus is where salvation begins. II. Persevering through…
December 31, 2017Passage: Genesis 3:1-9; Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus is uniquely able to be the Savior of mankind. I. The penalty for sin began with Adam. (Genesis 3:1-9) A. Knowledge is learned intellectually and experientially. B. The world and mankind were cursed through Adam. II. Forgiveness is found…
December 24, 2017Passage: Matthew 5:1-12Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The brokenness of the world is made right by Jesus Christ. I. Those that are taught have strength from the truth. A. The crowds came to Jesus. B. Jesus taught them. II. Those that are in Christ are not victims of circumstances. A. The poor in spirit…
December 17, 2017Passage: Matthew 1:20-25Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The divine glory takes on humanity to save us from our sins. I. The problems of the world started at the beginning. A. The world and its people were made perfect. B. The people believed a lie and rebelled. C. The difficulties we face are part of…
December 10, 2017Passage: James 1:1-11Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: God wants you to understand that trials are for maturity. I. James was written to persecuted believers (v.1) A. Grace transforms. B. James’ message applies to all believers. II. Trials are the maturing process for God’s kids (2-4) A. If trials are for my good, then joy…