December 6, 2015Passage: Romans 12:1-2Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Having the gift of life, we live to serve God. I. God has rescued us from total disaster. (Romans 1-11) A. The human condition is desperate. Chap 1. Humanity is in rebellion against God. Chap 2. The self-righteous religionists are self-condemned. Chap 3. Mankind is utterly lost…
November 29, 2015Passage: Matthew 14:22-36Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Faith grows as we know Jesus better.
November 22, 2015Passage: Romans 11:25-36Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Do not be defeated by the enemies of the cross. God isn’t. I. Pray for the lost. (v 25-27) A. Blessing is not a cause for boasting. B. Salvation comes at the right time. II. God is always at work. (v 28-32) A. Even enemies are not…
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 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…
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…