September 28, 2014Passage: Romans 2:1-16Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: In humility, we see our great need for a great salvation. I. The church has had some who were self-righteous. A. God’s judgment is impartial based on truth. (1-5) B. God’s justice is punishment or reward. (6-10) C. God deals with all people the same. (11-15) D.…
September 21, 2014Passage: Romans 1:16-32Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The gospel is God’s power for salvation over all evil. I. The human heart denies the truth about God. (v18-23) A. Mankind is without excuse. (18-20) B. Claiming to be wise, they are foolish. (21-23) II. Therefore, God grants them the desires of their heart. (v24-32) A.…
September 14, 2014Passage: Romans 1:1-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Good News from God compels us to tell others. I. Jesus Christ is Lord of all. (v1-4) A. Jesus is the One who was promised. B. Jesus is the One born into the world. C. Jesus is the One exalted to the highest place. II. God’s grace…
September 7, 2014Passage: Psalm 127:1-2Speaker: Pastor Bill Knepper I. Life is full of challenges. (Psalm 37) A. We all face difficulties. B. We’ve all faced them since the garden. II. God is always in control. (Psalm 127) A. God was in control in Noah’s day. B. God was in control in Moses’ day. C. God…
August 31, 2014Passage: John 15:1-8Speaker: Rodney DeJager
August 24, 2014Passage: Esther 8:1 – 10:3Speaker: Josh Holland I. Jesus is all the power you need. (8:1-10) A. All authority has been given to Jesus. (v1-2, 7; cf. Matt. 28:18) B. God loves you already. (v3-6) II. The message needs to be proclaimed and claimed. (8:11-9:16) A. The power of sin and death is…
August 17, 2014Passage: Esther 7:1-10Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Grace frees us from fear’s grip. I. Grip grace, not glory. (7:1-2) A. Nothing you have can save you. (Lk. 9:25) B. Worship the God who gives grace. (Jas. 1:17) II. All are gripped by sin. (7:3-4) A. Slavery is the Bible’s picture of sin. B. Sin…
August 10, 2014Passage: Esther 5:6 – 6:14Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: God wants to replace your pride with Christ-like-humility. I. He strips away pride. (5:6-14) A. God will accomplish His work in your life. (v6-8) B. Christ’s cross confronts and convicts. (v9) C. Let the Holy Spirit strip away your masks. (v 10-14) II. His stripes…
August 3, 2014Passage: Esther 4:1 – 5:5Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Humbly turn and boldly come to the table of Grace. I. Respond humbly. (4:1-9) A. The law reveals my shame. (v 1-3, 8) B. Don’t cover up with comforts of the world. (v4) C. The law requires a royal intervention. (v8) II. Turn from self-preservation.…
July 20, 2014Passage: Esther 2:19 – 3:15Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Surrender becomes rest when you have God’s perspective. I. God’s provision and timing are perfect. (2:19-23) A. God puts His people in place for His purpose. B. Salvation comes from a Jew. (v 22; cf. Jn. 4:22) C. Sometimes reward is postponed. (v23) II. Surrender…