September 2, 2012Passage: Isaiah 6:1-7Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Adonai is Lord over all of me. I. Adonai means Lord. A. The word is sometimes used of men. B. The most frequent use is of God. II. Adonai reveals God’s authority as Lord. A. Isaiah saw the Lord’s majesty. (Isaiah 6:1-4) B. God’s majesty exposes…
August 5, 2012Passage: Exodus 31:13Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Because God is Holy, His people must be holy. I. God is the one who sanctifies. A. Kadash means “consecrated, set apart. (Exodus 31:13) 1. Here, the word means to cause to be holy. B. The word applies to: 1. Places – the temple, Mount Sinai. …
July 1, 2012Passage: Jeremiah 23:5-6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: The only standard is God’s standard. I. God is the standard for righteousness. A. Tsidkenu means “righteousness.” (Jeremiah 23:5-6). 1. The root word means “to be straight.” 2. The word developed to mean norm, standard. 3. Leviticus commanded judges to be truthful. B. God is absolute…
June 3, 2012Passage: 1 Samuel 1:3Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Be still and know that I am God. I. Jehovah-Sabaoth means “The Lord of Hosts”. A. Sabaoth is from a word pertaining to armies. B. God is the King of creation. II. Jehovah-Sabaoth is Lord of All. A. He reigns over the stars. 1. “It…
May 6, 2012Passage: Genesis 22:1-14Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Our trials can make us stronger when we trust in God. I. God permits trials in the believer’s life. A. God tested Abraham. B. God still tests His children. II. Some fail and some grow stronger. A. Some experience hardship and abandon God. B. The faithful…
April 1, 2012Passage: Exodus 17:8-16Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God wants us to both work and trust. I. God is our strength. A. God delivers Israel from a strong enemy. B. God still rescues His children. II. God empowers our efforts. A. Joshua fought and Moses prayed. B. Faith is the engine for effort. III.…
March 4, 2012Passage: Exodus 3:13-14; Leviticus 11:41-45; Isaiah 53:6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: In Yahweh, holiness is joined with love. I. Yahweh reveals God’s concern for His creation. A. This name conveys relationship. (Exodus 3:13-14) 1. Elohim portrays God’s power. 2. Yahweh portrays God’s relationship. B. The pronunciation is lost. II. Yahweh reveals God’s holiness.…
February 5, 2012Passage: Genesis 16:1-16Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God knows your need. I. El-Roi means “The God Who Sees”. A. Definition: The God who sees, He is looking out for us. B. Example: Life Guard – observing for the purpose of rendering aid. II. El-Roi shows God’s concern. A. Hagar runs from Sarah. (Genesis…
January 1, 2012Passage: Genesis 21:33; Isaiah 40:28-31Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God exists forever so His promises are forever. I. El-Olam means God Everlasting. A. Olam comes from the word for hidden. B. The word Olam came to describe eternal. II. The Bible describes El-Olam as Everlasting. A. God’s mercy is everlasting. (Genesis 21:33) B.…
December 4, 2011Passage: Psalm 18:13Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: As a Christian, you are related to the Most Exalted Being over all creation. I. El-Elyon means God Most High. A. He is powerful. (Psalm 18:7-15) B. He is dependable. (Psalm 21:1-7) C. He is alone. (Psalm 83:18) II. God is opposed because He is Most…
