Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)

December 8, 2013Passage:  Isaiah 9:6Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  You can trust the One who has perfect wisdom. I. He is the boy born to rule.            A. The Lord called Isaiah as a prophet.  (Chapter 6)            B. Isaiah reveals a coming invasion.  (Chapter 8)            C. The hope of the nation rests in a child.   (9:6)…

Thank God For Grace (Matthew 23:1-39)

November 24, 2013Passage:  Matthew 23:1-39Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  We stand in grace not religious garb. I. Some crave reverence.  (1-12)            A. The proud will be humbled.            B. The jumble will be exalted. II. Some hide behind ritual.  (13-24)            A. They use the faith for fraud.            B. They fail to see God’s grace. III. Some…

Become Like Christ (Matthew 22:1-46)

November 10, 2013Passage:  Matthew 22:1-46Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  In Christ is wisdom, assurance and courage. I. You must have the righteousness of Christ.  (1-14)            A. Those invited are both evil and good.            B. But those who remain are clothed. II. You must trust the Lord for wisdom.  (15-22)            A. The enemies of Christ set…

God Is Love (1 John 4:7-11)

November 3, 2013Passage:  1 John 4:7-11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Because God loves us we are to love one another. I. God’s love means He is always committed to the best.            A. Everyone is an “expert” on the love of God.            B. God is both compassionate and correcting.            C. God became emotionally involved with mankind. II.…

A Tragic Rejection (Matthew 21:23-46)

October 13, 2013Passage:  Matthew 21:23-46Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  You are responsible for the light you’ve been given. I. Some refuse to see what is plainly before them.  (23-27)            A. The priests and elders challenged Jesus.            B. Jesus refused to answer a dishonest question. II. Sin does not disqualify you from eternal life.  (28-32)            A.…

God Is Just (Exodus 34:5-7)

October 6, 2013Passage:  Exodus 34:5-7Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus satisfies the justice of God. I. There is a penalty for breaking God’s laws.            A. Justice is required to punish disobedience.            B. Justice ensures that obedience is rewarded.            C. Justice ensures that no one is favored. II. God’s justice is taught in the Bible.            A. He…