Jehovah-Jireh: The Lord Is Our Provider (Genesis 22:1-14)

May 6, 2012Passage:  Genesis 22:1-14Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Our trials can make us stronger when we trust in God. I. God permits trials in the believer’s life.            A. God tested Abraham.            B. God still tests His children. II. Some fail and some grow stronger.            A. Some experience hardship and abandon God.            B. The faithful…

Jehovah-Nissi:  The Lord Is Our Banner (Exodus 17:8-16)

April 1, 2012Passage:  Exodus 17:8-16Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God wants us to both work and trust. I. God is our strength.            A. God delivers Israel from a strong enemy.            B. God still rescues His children. II. God empowers our efforts.            A. Joshua fought and Moses prayed.            B. Faith is the engine for effort. III.…

Stand Firm in the Faith (1 Corinthians 16:1-24)

March 11, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 16:1-24Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Following Jesus is a decision that changes your life. I. Following Jesus impacts your finances.            A. Our giving should be planned.            B. Our giving should be gracious. II. Following Jesus impacts your conduct.            A. We honor those the Lord uses.            B. We consider the cost of…

Yahweh:  I Am (Exodus 3:13-14; Leviticus 11:41-45; Isaiah 53:6)

March 4, 2012Passage:  Exodus 3:13-14; Leviticus 11:41-45; Isaiah 53:6Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  In Yahweh, holiness is joined with love. I. Yahweh reveals God’s concern for His creation.            A. This name conveys relationship.  (Exodus 3:13-14)                        1.  Elohim portrays God’s power.                        2.  Yahweh portrays God’s relationship.            B. The pronunciation is lost. II. Yahweh reveals God’s holiness.…