November 15, 2015Passage:  Romans 11:17-24Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  May all who come behind us find us faithful. I. The believer has no basis for boasting.  (v 17-20)            A. Many of the Jews did not believe.              B. Many of the Gentiles did believe.              C. But all believers only stand by faith.   II. You cannot believe on…

November 8, 2015Passage:  Romans 11:11-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God will accomplish His purposes in His people. I. God is not surprised by our failure. (v 11)            A. Israel has stumbled.                          1. They rejected Jesus.   Rom 9:33                        2. They rejected faith.    Rom 10:3                        3. They are defiant.        Rom 10:21            B. Israel has not been abandoned.   II.…

October 18, 2015Passage:  Romans 11:1-10Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s purposes will succeed no matter what. I. God’s eternal plans cannot be defeated.  (v 1-2)            A. God has not rejected His people.              B. Paul is an example of a Messianic Jew.              C. God is God and His will, will be done.                          1. Foreknow does not mean…

October 11, 2015Passage:  Romans 10:14-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  An obedient believer declares the gospel of Christ no matter what the response. I. Unbelievers must hear the Good News.  (v 14-15)            A. They cannot call on someone they do not believe in.            B. They cannot believe in someone they do not know.            C. They cannot know…

October 4, 2015Passage:  Romans 10:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The only way to gain eternal life is the gift of Jesus Christ. I. Pray for the lost.  (v 1-3)            A. Have a heart of compassion.            B. Understand their condition.            C. Look out for self-deception. II. The lost need Jesus.  (v 4-10)            A. The law leads to…

September 27, 2015Passage:  Romans 9:25-33Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Anyone can be a child of God by faith in Jesus Christ. I. God loves all His people.  (v 25-26)            A. God used Hosea to teach Israel about grace.                (Refers to a passage in Hosea)            B. Paul used Hosea to teach us about faith. II. God…

September 20, 2015Passage:  Romans 9:14-24Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God is wise enough to rule with justice and yet show mercy. I. God is both just and merciful.  (v. 14-16)            A. God is sovereign not dependent.            B. God is also merciful. II. God’s mercy is evident even on His opponent.  (v. 17-18)            A. Pharaoh received mercy…

September 13, 2015Passage:  Romans 9:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Every generation must make the decision to trust God. I. We grieve for the unsaved.  (v 1-3)            A. Our sorrow may run deep.            B. We may grasp at any solution. II. There are missed opportunities.  (v 4-5)            A. Israel enjoyed God’s great love.            B. Many have been…

May 17, 2015Passage:  Romans 8:31-39Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Our Defender is God Himself so nothing can end His love for us. I. We are not condemned by God the Father.   (31-33)            A. God is our advocate.            B. God is our protector.            C. God is our provider.            D. God is our justifier. II. We are not…

May 10, 2015Passage:  Romans 8:26-30Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God wins because He leads according to a perfect will. I. God helps us to trust His will.  (v26-27)            A. We can be confused about how to pray.            B. God helps us see His purposes. II. God’s will always leads to a perfect end.  (v28)            A. He…