June 17, 2012Passage:  Matthew 4:1-11Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Temptation comes in ways we can anticipate. I. Jesus defeats the temptation to serve Himself.            A. The Devil suggests Jesus take charge.            B. Jesus yields to the will of the Father. II. Jesus defeats the temptation to exalt Himself.            A. The Devil suggests Jesus obey Scripture.           …

June 10, 2012Passage:  Matthew 3:1-17Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Humility allows God to bring His blessing into your life. I. A king has a forerunner.  (1-6)            A. John fulfills prophesy.            B. John was a Nazirite.            C. John prepared the people. II. A king looks for loyalty.  (7-12)            A. John rebukes their unbelief.            B. John warns…

May 27, 2012Passage:  Matthew 2:1-23Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s ways may be hard to understand but not His love. I. Jesus is the rightful King.  (1-8)            A. The magi knew He was King.            B. Herod knew He was King. II. Wise men worship the King.  (9-15)            A. The Lord will lead.            B. The Lord…

May 20, 2012Passage:  Matthew 1:1-25Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus has all the right to rule over all the world. I. The gospels present four aspects of Jesus.            A. Matthew presents Jesus as King.            B. Mark presents Jesus as Servant.            C. Luke presents Jesus as Son of Man.            D. John presents Jesus as Son of…