Faithful Generations (Romans 11:17-24)

November 15, 2015Passage:  Romans 11:17-24Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  May all who come behind us find us faithful. I. The believer has no basis for boasting.  (v 17-20)            A. Many of the Jews did not believe.              B. Many of the Gentiles did believe.              C. But all believers only stand by faith.   II. You cannot believe on…

God’s Long Range Plan (Romans 11:11-16)

November 8, 2015Passage:  Romans 11:11-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God will accomplish His purposes in His people. I. God is not surprised by our failure. (v 11)            A. Israel has stumbled.                          1. They rejected Jesus.   Rom 9:33                        2. They rejected faith.    Rom 10:3                        3. They are defiant.        Rom 10:21            B. Israel has not been abandoned.   II.…

God’s Family Suffers Together (Hebrews 13:1-6)

October 25, 2015Passage:  Hebrews 13:1-6Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Persecution is used by God to grow the Body of Christ. I. The enemy intends to separate you from Jesus.  (v 1-5)            A. Satan wants believers to be divided. (v 1)            B. Satan wants believers to feel alone.  (v 2)            C. Satan wants believers to be…

God’s Plans Never Fail (Romans 11:1-10)

October 18, 2015Passage:  Romans 11:1-10Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s purposes will succeed no matter what. I. God’s eternal plans cannot be defeated.  (v 1-2)            A. God has not rejected His people.              B. Paul is an example of a Messianic Jew.              C. God is God and His will, will be done.                          1. Foreknow does not mean…

Hearing Aids (Romans 10:14-21)

October 11, 2015Passage:  Romans 10:14-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  An obedient believer declares the gospel of Christ no matter what the response. I. Unbelievers must hear the Good News.  (v 14-15)            A. They cannot call on someone they do not believe in.            B. They cannot believe in someone they do not know.            C. They cannot know…

The Gospel Is For Everyone (Romans 10:1-13)

October 4, 2015Passage:  Romans 10:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The only way to gain eternal life is the gift of Jesus Christ. I. Pray for the lost.  (v 1-3)            A. Have a heart of compassion.            B. Understand their condition.            C. Look out for self-deception. II. The lost need Jesus.  (v 4-10)            A. The law leads to…

God’s Amazing Plan (Romans 9:25-33)

September 27, 2015Passage:  Romans 9:25-33Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Anyone can be a child of God by faith in Jesus Christ. I. God loves all His people.  (v 25-26)            A. God used Hosea to teach Israel about grace.                (Refers to a passage in Hosea)            B. Paul used Hosea to teach us about faith. II. God…

Justice and Mercy (Romans 9:14-24)

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…

Made Children By Faith (Romans 9:1-13)

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…