May 1, 2016Passage: Genesis 2:25 – Revelation 21:4Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus’ death for sin is the only possible way to rescue us. I. God created us in innocence. (Genesis 2:25 Opportunity Failure Consequence Innocence Obey the rule in the garden of Eden and enjoy lifeGenesis 2:16-17 Disobeyed God by violating the ruleGenesis…
July 6, 2014Passage: Genesis 45:3-8; 51:20; Proverbs 3:5-6Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: You can trust God whole-heartedly in every situation. I. God is always in control. A. Joseph did not live out his own dreams. B. Sin is not from God. (cf. Psalm 5:4, James 1:13) C. God’s grace brings order to evil’s chaos. D.…
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…
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 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.…
December 18, 2011Passage: Genesis 3:15Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. I. The Old Testament presents the humanity of Christ. A. The prophecies pointed to a man. (Genesis 3:15) B. The sacrifices pointed to a man. (Exodus 12:5-7) C. The types pointed to a man. (Genesis 22:10, 13) II.…
October 2, 2011Passage: Genesis 1:1Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God uses His creative power for the good of His creation. I. Elohim describes God’s creative power. A. “In the beginning God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) B. Elohim is used 2550 times in the Old Testament. C. Elohim is plural. (Genesis…
April 13, 2008Passage: Genesis 4Speaker: Elder John Lawrence
April 1, 2007Passage: Genesis 22Speaker: Pastor Bill Knepper
