Worthy of Worship (Revelation 4:6-11)

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…

Come Up Here (Revelation 4:1-5)

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…

Perspective For Hope (James 1:12-18)

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…

The Virgin Birth (Genesis 3:1-9; Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38)

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…

A Wonderful Promise (Matthew 5:1-12)

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…

A Christmas Story (Matthew 1:20-25)

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…

Refined in the Crucible (James 1:1-11)

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…

Tough Love (Revelation 3:14-22)

November 26, 2017Passage:  Revelation 3:14-22Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus always speaks the truth, motivated by love. I. Jesus is the Creator and the last word.   (14)            A. Jesus is the Author of creation.  (Col 1:16)            B. Jesus is faithful and true.            C. Jesus is the Amen, the “so be it,” the final word. II. Jesus…

Hold On (Revelation 3:7-13)

November 19, 2017Passage:  Revelation 3:7-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Our purpose is to tell others of the good news of Jesus Christ. I. The message of the church is Jesus.   (7)            A. Jesus is pure.            B. Jesus is genuine.            C. Jesus is in charge. II. Jesus has a message for the church.   (8-10)            A. A way…