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…
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.…
November 1, 2015Speaker: TJ & Stella Eiswald
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…