Servants of the Most Kind God (Romans 6:15-23)

March 8, 2015Passage:  Romans 6:15-23Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  No longer slaves of futile dreams, we serve the God of grace. I. We can be slaves of the ideas that seize us.  (15-16)            A. To understand grace we must understand ourselves.            B. Slavish devotion is still slavish. II. The new center of our heart is the…

Worship The Savior (Psalm 57:1-11)

March 1, 2015Passage:  Psalm 57:1-11Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Thank God at all times and everywhere for Jesus, your Savior. I. Our God saves.  (v. 1-3)            A. People, power and plans cannot save.  (v. 1-2; 1 Samuel 18-21)                        1.  Make an inward turn toward God.                        2.  Call on God daily.            B. Jesus was sent to…

The Reign of Grace (Romans 6:8-14)

February 22, 2015Passage:  Romans 6:8-14Speaker:  Bill Knepper I. A believer in Christ is united with Him in His work.  (8-11)            A. We are united with Christ in His death and life.            B. Jesus’ defeat of death is our assurance of life.            C. Christ’s death was final and His life eternal.            D. Those in Christ are…

The Work of Grace (Romans 6:1-7)

February 15, 2015Passage:  Romans 6:1-7Speaker:  Josh Holland I. Grace stops the work of sin.  (6:1-2            A. You can be justified by grace.  (v; cf. 5:20)            B. Grace doesn’t justify sin.  (v1-2; cf. Jude 1:4)            C. Grace stops your sinful nature.  (v2)                        1. You can still choose to sin.                        2. You are no longer compelled to…

The Reign of Life (Romans 5:12-21)

February 8, 2015Passage:  Romans 5:12-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The reign of life has replaced the reign of death. I. Sin entered the world through Adam.  (12-14)            A. Death spread to all from one man.            B. The period without the Law still saw death.            C. Adam is a type of Christ. II. Condemnation in Adam leads…

Proven Love (Romans 5:6-11)

February 1, 2015Passage:  Romans 5:6-11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s love is revealed by the greatness of His sacrifice. I. Sacrifice is the proof of love for anyone.  (6-7)            A. The helpless need help.            B. Those who will sacrifice everything are rare. II. God’s love is proven by His sacrifice.  (8)            A. His love is on…

Hope That Does Not Disappoint (Romans 5:1-5)

January 18, 2015Passage:  Romans 5:1-5Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Our hope is based on God’s love not human emotion. I. We rejoice in God’s glory.  (1-2)            A. We have peace with God by declaration.            B. We are granted access to ongoing grace.            C. We stand boasting in the glory of God. II. We rejoice in our…

Saving Faith (Romans 4:13-25)

January 11, 2015Passage:  Romans 4:13-25Speaker:  Josh Holland I. Salvation only comes by faith.  (4:13-15)         A. The promise is to Abraham and his descendants.  (v13)         B. Works and religious tradition cancel the promise.  (v14)                  1. The promise was unconditional.                  2. Only a few received the law.         C. The law exposes your need for salvation.  (v15) II.…

Grace for All (Romans 4:9-12)

January 4, 2015Passage:  Romans 4:9-12Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Like Abraham we are heirs of God’s family by faith. I. We are justified by faith not works.            A. Our debt is greater than we can pay.            B. Our Savior has paid our debt. II. Salvation is available to the entire world.            A. Some have an advantage.           …