February 2, 2014Passage:  Matthew 25:1-30Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Live every day with firm faith in God’s promise. I. We are accountable for our use of time.            A. Marriage in the East was….                        1.  Arranged by parents.                        2.  A formal ceremony with a parade.                        3.  A wedding feast at the groom’s home.            B. The wedding…

January 26, 2014Passage:  Matthew 24:32-51Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Those of faith should read the signs and stay faithful to the task. I. The Lord’s return will be evident.  (32-39)            A. Some will see the signs.                        1.  There are general signs.                        2.  There are specific signs            B. Some will not see the signs. II. The…

January 19, 2014Passage:  Matthew 24:29-31Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  The Second Coming will bring God’s answer to man’s rebellion. I. The judgment on rebellion has come.            A. The sun, moon and stars will darken.  (Revelation 6:12-13, 8:12)            B. The heavenly powers will be shaken.                        1.  Revelation 12:4                        2.  Isaiah 14:12-15                        3.  Psalm 19                        4.  Job…

January 12, 2014Passage:  Matthew 24:1-28Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Things will get much worse but God will win the final victory. I. The world is headed toward chaos.            A. Many want to know the future.            B. Many have their own agenda. II. Believers must stay faithful.            A. The anger of man is turned against the…

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…

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…

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.…

September 29, 2013Passage:  Matthew 21:1-22Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus Christ causes everyone to choose life or death. I. Jesus arrives the day prophesied 500 years earlier.  (1-11)            A. The King arrives on a donkey.            B. The King arrives according to Scripture.            C. The King arrives to the cheers of believers. II. Jesus forces a…

September 22, 2013Passage:  Matthew 20:1-33Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Grace is the currency of God’s Kingdom. I. Grace is generous.            A. God’s kingdom has different rules.            B. God’s standard is grace not debt. II. Grace is expensive.            A. Jesus prepares the disciples.            B. The debt will be paid. III. Grace is all-consuming.            A. James and…

September 15, 2013Passage:  Matthew 19:13-30Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  All that really matters is having a relationship with Jesus. I. Children show us how to trust.  (13-15)            A. The disciples rebuked the parents.            B. The Lord instructed the disciples. II. The rich man trusts the wrong thing.  (16-22)            A. He has a desire for God.           …