Cultivate Contentment (Philippians 4:4-13)

May 8, 2016Passage:  Philippians 4:4-13Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Contentment is learned by trusting in Jesus. I. Knowing Jesus enables you to have peace in all situations. (v 4-7)            A. Enjoy your relationship with Jesus.            B. Other people are not the enemy.            C. Remember that God is always in control. II. Walking with Jesus preserves…

The Thin Red Line (Genesis 2:25 – Revelation 21:4)

May 1, 2016Passage:  Genesis 2:25 – Revelation 21:4Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus’ death for sin is the only possible way to rescue us. I. God created us in innocence.  (Genesis 2:25   Opportunity Failure Consequence Innocence Obey the rule in the garden of Eden and enjoy lifeGenesis 2:16-17 Disobeyed God by violating the ruleGenesis…

The Only Wise God (Romans 16:21-27)

April 17, 2016Passage:  Romans 16:21-27Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The wisdom of God brings the power of God to our rescue. I. God works through people.  (v 21-24)            A. Every building is only a tool.                    (Church is people not buildings)            B. Every person is an eternal being.                        1. V21 – Timothy is the Timothy of 1&2…

Stay Alert (Romans 16:17-20)

April 10, 2016Passage:  Romans 16:17-20Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  An open door policy means anyone can come in so stay alert. I. The church serves on a battlefield.  (v 17)            A. Some people exist to cause conflict.   (1 John 2:13)            B. Be on guard for them II. The church encourages a loving attitude.  (v 18)            A.…

Hospitality (Romans 16:1-16)

April 3, 2016Passage:  Romans 16:1-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Start now enjoying those with whom you will spend eternity. I. Hospitality is part of the character of a Christian.            A. We are commanded to be hospitable.   1 Peter 4:9            B. We are encouraged to be hospitable.   Hebrews 13:2 II. Hospitality grows by being hospitable.  (Romans 16:1-15)           …

The Roman Road (Romans)

March 27, 2016Passage:  RomansSpeaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God is working to restore life and you better believe it. I. Managers are held accountable for results.         A. Authority is given to a few to fix things.           B. The world has a lot of problems.   II. God has revealed His fix for the world’s ills.         A. The…

Worship The Risen King (John 12:1-19)

March 20, 2016Passage:  John 12:1-19Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Worship the King who meets your deepest need. I. The goal of the resurrection is faith.  (v1-11)            A. Resurrection is real.            B. Respond with worship.                        1.  Worship by welcoming Jesus.                        2.  Worship is surrender.                        3.  Worship reveals the heart                        4.  Worship is what Jesus wants II.…

One Life To Live (Romans 15:22-33)

March 13, 2016Passage:  Romans 15:22-33Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Watch God work in the everyday part of life. I. Have a long term goal for your life.  (v 22-24)            A. Paul’s plan was to preach in Spain.            B. Everyone has a dream of the future. II. Faithfully do what lies in front of you.  (v 25-29)           …

Transparent Motives (Romans 15:14-21)

March 6, 2016Passage:  Romans 15:14-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Our actions with one another are to yield mature disciples. I. The church is God’s design.  (v 14-15a)            A. God has equipped us to equip one another.            B. We remember our responsibility to one another. II. The glory goes to Jesus Christ.  (v 15b-17)            A. Reaching the…