March 10, 2013Passage:  Matthew 12:1-37Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Place Your Trust in the Savior. I. Love order but love God more.            A. Sometimes the rules are broken.            B. Sometimes the rules are wrong.            C. Sometimes the rules must yield. II. Love order but love mercy more.            A. Some have a hard heart.            B. Show…

February 24, 2013Passage:  Matthew 11:1-30Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  The relief you are looking for is in Jesus Christ. I. God has told us what He is going to do.            A. He told Israel that the Messiah was coming.                        1.  John the Baptist asks if it is Jesus.                        2.  Jesus says John was Elijah.            B.…

February 17, 2013Passage:  Matthew 10:16-42Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  In every age God promises His own ultimate victory. I. Persecution will happen.  (16-25)            A. The disciples are warned about persecution.                        1.  The people have been kind.                        2.  The warning looks to the future.            B. The gospel will go to the nations.            C. The Lord will…

February 10, 2013Passage:  Matthew 10:1-15Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Serve the Lord with your whole heart. I. The Lord sends twelve Apostles into Israel.            A. Twelve is a national number.            B. Each Apostle was chosen by the Lord. The Twelve ApostlesThe Apostles are grouped in fours in all of the places where they are listed. …

January 27, 2013Passage:  Matthew 9:14-38Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God is always working His old message in new ways. I. God works old truth in new ways.  (14-17)            A. Many struggle with change.            B. God’s plan includes new ways. II. Some will welcome God’s work.  (18-31)            A. Jesus shows God’s power at work.            B. God…

January 20, 2013Passage:  Matthew 9:1-13Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  You should reflect the mercy of God. I. Jesus shows mercy to a paralytic.            A. He heals the soul.            B. He heals the body. II. The religious leaders show no mercy.            A. Jesus calls Matthew.            B. Matthew hosts a dinner.            C. The guests are undesirables. III.…

January 13, 2013Passage:  Matthew 8:5-34Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  People respond to Jesus hot, cold or lukewarm. I. Some respond to Jesus with their whole heart.            A. A Roman commander believes the Lord.            B. Jesus is amazed at his faith in contrast to Israel.            C. Many are glad to receive the healing Jesus offers. II.…

January 6, 2013Passage:  Matthew 8:1-4Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God always works to His glory and that is good. I. God heals according to His will.            A. Jesus has just finished His teaching.            B. The leper understands Jesus’ power.            C. The Lord heals and sends to the temple. II. Disease came with the fall of…

December 2, 2012Passage:  Matthew 7:24-29Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Your response to God’s commands will either protect or destroy you. I. Jesus spoke with authority.            A. Some only have an opinion.            B. Jesus reveals truth. II. Obeying Jesus’s commands leads to safety.            A. Obedience is a daily submission.            B. Obedience results in God’s protection. III.…

November 25, 2012Passage:  Matthew 7:13-23Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Beware of those offering only their only agenda. I. You have a choice to make.            A. Many make the wrong choice.            B. The correct choice is narrow. II. You have a caution to heed.            A. Some mislead on purpose.            B. Examine their fruit. III. You have…