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.…
February 26, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The resurrection makes all things new. I. Our resurrected body is a different nature. (35-44) A. Different natures are all around us. (35-41) 1. A seed produces an entire plant. 2. Creatures are different from one another. 3. Stars and planets are made differently. B. Our…
February 19, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-34Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The resurrection is a core belief for the Christian. I. The gospel is a message that does not change. (1-11) A. The gospel has not changed. (1-8) B. Every apostle declared the same gospel. (9-11) II. The resurrection is a core part of the gospel. (12-19) …
February 12, 2012Passage: 1 Kings 19Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Times of dryness call for faithful seeking after the Lord.
February 5, 2012Passage: Genesis 16:1-16Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God knows your need. I. El-Roi means “The God Who Sees”. A. Definition: The God who sees, He is looking out for us. B. Example: Life Guard – observing for the purpose of rendering aid. II. El-Roi shows God’s concern. A. Hagar runs from Sarah. (Genesis…
January 29, 2012Passage: Judges 2:10Speaker: Elder John Lawrence
January 22, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The church gathered should be a place of order. I. Make others the main point of gathering. (26-33) A. Seeking only your own interest is selfish. B. Consider others more important than yourself. II. Obey Biblical standards in relationships. (33-35) A. Submission is a part of…
January 15, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The mature believer seeks to edify the whole church. I. Tongues are a spiritual gift of another language. (1) A. Every Biblical use refers to language or the tongue. B. The one speaking in tongues has self-control. C. What is said can be interpreted for others.…
January 8, 2012Passage: Luke 14:1-24Speaker: Pastor Josh Holland
January 1, 2012Passage: Genesis 21:33; Isaiah 40:28-31Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God exists forever so His promises are forever. I. El-Olam means God Everlasting. A. Olam comes from the word for hidden. B. The word Olam came to describe eternal. II. The Bible describes El-Olam as Everlasting. A. God’s mercy is everlasting. (Genesis 21:33) B.…