September 20, 2015Passage: Romans 9:14-24Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God is wise enough to rule with justice and yet show mercy. I. God is both just and merciful. (v. 14-16) A. God is sovereign not dependent. B. God is also merciful. II. God’s mercy is evident even on His opponent. (v. 17-18) A. Pharaoh received mercy…
September 13, 2015Passage: Romans 9:1-13Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Every generation must make the decision to trust God. I. We grieve for the unsaved. (v 1-3) A. Our sorrow may run deep. B. We may grasp at any solution. II. There are missed opportunities. (v 4-5) A. Israel enjoyed God’s great love. B. Many have been…
September 6, 2015Passage: Jude 20-25Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Despite the failures of some, stay true and stay kind. I. Keep your heart true to Scripture. (v20-21) A. Build one another in the apostles’ teaching. (Acts 2:42) B. Pray according to the spirit’s will. C. Preserve your focus on the Lord’s return. II. Keep your heart…
August 30, 2015Passage: Jude 12-19Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The church must be open to everyone, yet wise about each one. I. The body of Christ is a beautiful thing. A. Lives are transformed by God’s work. B. Deep friendships are made that endure trials. C. Great fellowship encourages the heart. II. This beauty can also…
August 23, 2015Passage: Jude 5-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s patience must not be confused with God’s punishment. I. God has a record of dealing with rebellion. (v 5-7) A. He judged the worshipers of the golden calf. B. He judged the angels who deserted heaven. C. He erased the cities of sin in Canaan (Sodom…
August 16, 2015Passage: Jude 1-4Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Hold on to the truth that comes from God. I. The church began with a single congregation. A. The first church was in Jerusalem in AD 33. Acts 2:41, 4:4 B. The church began to multiply. Acts 8:1 C. The church today is diverse. II. The gospel…
August 9, 2015Passage: Ruth 4:1-22Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: A great price has been paid so God can be your strength. I. Redemption is wonderful, but costly. A. “To redeem” is to pay to set something free (v1-4). B. True love results in sacrifice – it takes a loss (v5-10). C. You are redeemed so you…
August 2, 2015Passage: Ruth 3:1-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: The way to redemption has been revealed. I. We have been shown how to approach God. A. God desires you. (v.1-2) B. Rejecting God’s authority separates you from God. (v.3-4) C. Believe God’s teaching. (v.5-6) II. God will set you free if you ask him. A. God…
July 19, 2015Passage: Ruth 2:1-23Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Faith in God’s grace brings hope to heavy hearts. I. Faith responds to truth with expectation. (v1-3) A. God knows your story. (v2) B. God’s Word is true. (v2) C. Expect God to be active in your life. (v3) II. Grace cannot be earned. (v4-17) A. Grace…
July 12, 2015Passage: Ruth 1:1-22Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: The sweetness of God’s love outshines the darkness of doubt. I. Embrace the trials that come into your life. (v1-5) A. Use trials to turn to God. B. Use trials to show others what faith looks like. C. Use trials to learn that God is enough. II.…