September 6, 2015Passage:  Jude 20-25Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Despite the failures of some, stay true and stay kind. I. Keep your heart true to Scripture.  (v20-21)            A. Build one another in the apostles’ teaching.    (Acts 2:42)            B. Pray according to the spirit’s will.            C. Preserve your focus on the Lord’s return. II. Keep your heart…

August 30, 2015Passage:  Jude 12-19Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The church must be open to everyone, yet wise about each one. I. The body of Christ is a beautiful thing.            A. Lives are transformed by God’s work.            B. Deep friendships are made that endure trials.            C. Great fellowship encourages the heart. II. This beauty can also…

August 23, 2015Passage:  Jude 5-11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s patience must not be confused with God’s punishment. I. God has a record of dealing with rebellion.  (v 5-7)            A. He judged the worshipers of the golden calf.            B. He judged the angels who deserted heaven.            C. He erased the cities of sin in Canaan (Sodom…

August 16, 2015Passage:  Jude 1-4Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Hold on to the truth that comes from God. I. The church began with a single congregation.            A. The first church was in Jerusalem in AD 33.  Acts 2:41, 4:4            B. The church began to multiply.  Acts 8:1            C. The church today is diverse. II. The gospel…