June 21, 2015Passage: Galatians 5:1-6, Hebrews 10:26-31Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: A loving father will discipline his children. I. Our heavenly Father will correct our behavior. A. Earthly fathers practice tough love. B. God will discipline His own children. II. If we abandon grace we will reap sorrow. (Galatians 5:1-6) A. Working for acceptance denies grace. …
June 14, 2015Passage: Luke 5:1-11Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Point: Jesus wants to get into your boat and for you to be vulnerable with Him. I. Why to Not Graduate. (5:1-11) A. Jesus is calling us to be disciples of Him. B. We are in a relationship with a living God. C. As disciples we need…
June 7, 2015Passage: Philippians 2:1-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: No one is perfect but we learn to love by loving the imperfect. I. Salvation is deliverance from danger. (v12) A. Paul declares salvation is not of works. (Eph. 2:8,9) B. But he exhorts believers to work out their salvation. C. Salvation means to rescue from danger,…
May 31, 2015Passage: Hebrews 5:11 – 6:8Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Believers are warned that maturity demands effort and being lazy can lead to permanent childishness in spiritual things. I. Spiritual understanding takes work. (v 5:11 – 6:2) A. Some are too lazy to study. B. Some are on formula not steak. C. Maturity is achieved…
May 24, 2015Passage: Isaiah 30:18Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: God provides himself as the solution to your sin. I. God does not ignore sin. A. Sin ruptures your relationship with God. B. Sin hardens your heart. C. Sin wrecks your relationship with others. D. A Holy God makes your aware of your sin. II. God…
May 17, 2015Passage: Romans 8:31-39Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Our Defender is God Himself so nothing can end His love for us. I. We are not condemned by God the Father. (31-33) A. God is our advocate. B. God is our protector. C. God is our provider. D. God is our justifier. II. We are not…
May 10, 2015Passage: Romans 8:26-30Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God wins because He leads according to a perfect will. I. God helps us to trust His will. (v26-27) A. We can be confused about how to pray. B. God helps us see His purposes. II. God’s will always leads to a perfect end. (v28) A. He…
May 3, 2015Passage: Romans 8:15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Those who trust God are free from fear. I. Fear is a lack of faith. A. Sometimes we fear the future. B. Sometimes we fear the unknown. C. Sometimes we fear the routine. D. Sometimes we fear the heart of God. II. God’s children have freedom from…
April 26, 2015Passage: Romans 8:18-25Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: We are given a hope that will persevere. I. Our hope looks beyond this world. (v18) A. God’s kids share in Jesus’ suffering and glory. B. God’s kids understand suffering is temporary. C. God’s kids expect new, sinless bodies when Jesus returns. II. This world provides no…
April 19, 2015Passage: Romans 8:12-17Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s presence within proves our relationship is restored. I. We are free from serving sin. (v12-13) A. Jesus has given us a choice. B. One leads to death and one to life. II. We are adopted by God. (v14-15) A. The Spirit’s presence proves friendship. B. The…