November 18, 2018Passage: Revelation 21:1-8Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God provides a new realm free from any stain of sin or curse. I. A new eternity requires a new home. (1-2) A. Heaven and Earth are replaced. B. The sea has been removed. C. The New Jerusalem is brought out of heaven. (Revelation 21:16) II. Life…
November 11, 2018Passage: Revelation 20:11-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Despite our best efforts (works) no one can enter heaven without Jesus. I. The courtroom and Judge are ready. (11) A. The throne reveals the importance of the event. B. Creation flees into non-existence. II. The cases presented are examined in detail. (12-13) A. Every charge and…
November 4, 2018Passage: John 14:6Speaker: Josh Holland
October 28, 2018Passage: James 4:1-6Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: The bride of Christ sets self aside and follows Jesus at all costs. I. God’s family should be known for a uniting, selfless love. (v.1-2) A. Conflict within the church is rooted in self–pleasing. B. Recognize the enemy as your sinful nature, not other people. (Romans 7;…
October 21, 2018Passage: Revelation 20:1-10Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. I. The enemy of God and creation is bound. (1-3) A. A single angel seizes the dragon. (Revelation 12:7-9; Jude 9) B. The one who lusted for power eats dust. (Genesis 3:14-15; Isaiah 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:12-15) II.…
October 14, 2018Passage: Revelation 19:11-21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The world is cleansed by the Lord’s rule of righteousness. I. Jesus returns just as He promised. (11-13) A. Called Faithful and True, He comes to bring justice. (Hebrews 4) B. The names of Jesus reveal His glory and majesty. 1. Hidden—only the Godhead knows, eternal Sonship. …
October 7, 2018Passage: Revelation 19:1-10Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: All heaven sings with joy at God’s victory celebration. I. A vast multitude in heaven begin to sing. (1-3) A. Hallelujah is the same in every language. B. Victory over the power of sin becomes victory over the presence of sin. C. The judgment lasts forever. II.…
September 30, 2018Passage: James 3:13-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Wisdom from God transforms thoughts, attitudes and actions. I. Many claim to be wise. (v.13) A. Wisdom is characterized by humility. B. How you speak depends on how you think. (cf. Jas. 3:1-12) C. Wisdom is measured in action and attitude, not degrees. II. Beware of worldly…
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.…