November 20, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:21-23Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The Gospel calls us to a lifelong journey of discovery and sharing. I. Before – We were lost and confused. (v 21) A. Without Christ we were aliens. B. Without Christ we were confused and often hostile. (Prayers not always answered as we want or expect, we…
November 13, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:18-20Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God Himself has dealt with the separation between God and man. I. Jesus holds the first place in everything. (v 18) A. He is the head of the church. (Gnosticism) B. He is the first raised from the dead. (Born) C. He is preeminent over all. II.…
November 6, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:15-17Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus is the Most High God who made you. I. Jesus is the Head of everything. (v 15) A. Jesus is the eternal God. B. Jesus is the head of all creation. II. Jesus created everything. (v 16) A. Jesus created everything on earth. B. Jesus created…
October 30, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:9-12Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Knowing God better makes life better. I. Knowing God’s will is vital for growing. (v 9) A. Paul prays that they will learn about God. B. Learning involves wisdom not just facts. C. Learning about God is spiritual understanding. II. The fruit of knowledge about God is…
October 23, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:1-8Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The Gospel is taught by those willing to say something. I. Those who know teach those who want to know. (v 1-2) A. Colossians is a letter from prison. (Paul) B. Pouring your life into another is the plan. II. The truth taught is the Gospel. (v…
October 16, 2016Passage: Philippians 2:12-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Own the work God has begun in you. I. Own your salvation. (v 12-13) A. Obey with confidence. B. Obey with anticipation. C. Obey with joyful satisfaction. II. Own your attitude. (v 14-16) A. Attitude speaks louder than action. B. God’s kids are progressively sanctified. C. God…
October 9, 2016Passage: Philippians 2:1-11Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Jesus’ humility rules the hearts of God’s kids. I. God’s family is characterized by love for others. (v 2:1-4) A. God enjoys loving you. B. Loving each other takes work. C. Loving others takes humility. II. God’s family follows in the footsteps of Jesus. (v 2:5-8) A.…
October 2, 2016Passage: MalachiSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Obedience is key to joy. I. God’s love is evident through history. (Past) A. God chose Israel for His blessing. (v1:1-5) B. When we look over our shoulder we see His love. II. Living in obedience ensures our joy. (Present) A. The priest of Israel did not obey. …
September 25, 2016Passage: ZechariahSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Press on! The Lord is coming soon. I. Eight visions – God will restore things. A. He will rebuke the nations and bless Israel. (v 1:15-17) B. He will judge the nations that attacked Israel. (v 1:20) C. He will restore Jerusalem and bless it. (v 2:4-5) D.…
September 18, 2016Passage: Haggai, EzraSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Keeping God first is a daily decision. I. It is easy to lose focus. A. Israel did. B. Many things can take our eyes off Jesus. II. We must check our focus daily. A. Israel learned. B. Take a look at your life: 1. You cannot worship…