August 7, 2022Passage: Luke & ActsSpeaker: Pastor Bill Knepper Luke 1:1-4; 2:41-43, 49-52 Acts 1:1-3; 16:6-10; 17:1; 20:1-3, 5-6, 7-12 Colossians 4:14
Character Lessons From the Bible
July 24, 2022Passage: Matthew 14:22-33; Matthew 26:68-75; ActsSpeaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Fear has been defeated by our resurrected Lord Jesus. I. We have know times of bravery. (Matthew 14:22-33) A. Peter showed courage by walking on water. B. Our moments of courage are encouraging. II. We have known times of defeat. (Matthew 26:68-75) A.…
June 26, 2022Passage: Philippians 3:5-9; Acts 22:3, 26:4-5; Acts 9:1-9; 2 Corinthians 13:5Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God offers a new destiny to all who trust in Jesus. I. Most people want to do well with life and then go to heaven. A. Paul had a good family and impressed everyone. (Philippians 3:5-9; Acts 22:3, 26:4-5) …
November 14, 2021Passage: RuthSpeaker: Bill Knepper I. Boaz was a man who obeyed God. (Ruth 2:1-3) A. He is introduced as a prominent person. B. He lived as an obedient man. (Lev. 23:22) II. Boaz rescues a family as a Kinsman-Redeemer. A. Ruth’s family has seen hard times. (v. 1:1-5; 15-17). B. Ruth happens unto…
June 27, 2021Passage: Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Heaven and earth will pass away but My Words will never pass away. I. Every saved person was first a lost soul. A. Ambition lives in all of us. B. Ignorance lives in all of us. II. Jesus rescues anyone willing to turn…
October 18, 2020Passage: Acts, 1 Corinthians, 1 and 2 TimothySpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Keep on remembering to trust the Lord in all things. I. Life in Christ is filled with challenges and lessons. A. Timothy saw a lot, learned a lot and did a lot. 1. He joined a daring missionary team. Acts 16:1 2. …
August 16, 2020Passage: Acts 12, 13; 2 Timothy 4Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Failures cannot prevent the work Christ is ready to do in us. I. Defeat can lead to despair. A. John Mark stumbled despite great opportunities. 1. He was an eyewitness to the start of Christianity. (Acts 12:12, 25) 2. But he deserted the…
June 28, 2020Passage: Philippians 4:2Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: We are one in Christ so we must behave that way. I. Every church eventually faces conflict. A. Euodia and Syntyche are at odds. B. Conflict is a theme in the book of Philippians. C. The true partner (suzugos) is asked to help. II. The threat of…
February 23, 2020Passage: Genesis 2, 3; Romans 5Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s plan for redemption began before creation. I. Humanity was created in perfection. (Genesis 2:7-23) A. Adam was created from the dust of the ground. B. Adam was given one command to obey. C. Eve was created from the same DNA. II. Perfection was…
Series: Character Lessons From the Bible
Speaker: Bill Knepper
Main Point: Intellectual honesty will lead you to the truth.