October 2, 2016Passage: MalachiSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Obedience is key to joy. I. God’s love is evident through history. (Past) A. God chose Israel for His blessing. (v1:1-5) B. When we look over our shoulder we see His love. II. Living in obedience ensures our joy. (Present) A. The priest of Israel did not obey. …
September 25, 2016Passage: ZechariahSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Press on! The Lord is coming soon. I. Eight visions – God will restore things. A. He will rebuke the nations and bless Israel. (v 1:15-17) B. He will judge the nations that attacked Israel. (v 1:20) C. He will restore Jerusalem and bless it. (v 2:4-5) D.…
September 18, 2016Passage: Haggai, EzraSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Keeping God first is a daily decision. I. It is easy to lose focus. A. Israel did. B. Many things can take our eyes off Jesus. II. We must check our focus daily. A. Israel learned. B. Take a look at your life: 1. You cannot worship…
September 11, 2016Passage: ZephaniahSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Every generation needs to give all allegiance to the Lord. I. The righteous long for the end of sin (2 Chronicles 34:1-21) A. Josiah brought revival to Judah. (Also 2 Kings 22:1) B. America has known times of revival. II. Revival is delayed when the people love sin. …
September 4, 2016Passage: HabakkukSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God might use people you don’t like to teach lessons you need. I. Evil often seems to defeat good. (Chap 1) A. Habakkuk asks God why He is allowing the evil. (v 1:1-4) B. God announces His plan to use the Chaldeans. (V1:5-11) C. Habakkuk is shocked! (1:12-17)…
August 28, 2016Passage: NahumSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The Lord is slow to anger but great in power. I. God is merciful. A. God gave Nineveh an opportunity to change. Jonah 760 BC Nahum 660 BC The mercy of God The judgment of God Repentance of Nineveh rebellion of Nineveh Disobedient prophet Disobedient nation B.…
August 21, 2016Passage: MicahSpeaker: Bill Knepper I. God sees the heart of a nation. (Chap 1-3) A. People are accountable for Godly conduct. 1. They dream up wickedness. v2:1 2. They seize the property of others. v2:2 3. They work to silence the preachers. v2:6 B. Leaders are accountable for Godly conduct. 1. They tax…
August 7, 2016Passage: JonahSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God is patient while we learn to do life His way. I. Rebellion leads to ruin. (Chap 1) A. Jonah heard God’s call and ran away. B. Rebellion only leads to an unsettled heart. II. Repentance leads to renewal. (Chap 2-3) A. Jonah repented and God rescued. B.…
July 24, 2016Passage: ObadiahSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Decision determine destinies. I. Life is full of choices. A. Esau inherited a godly legacy. B. He did not consider that to be important. C. A life of faith is choosing to trust and obey. II. Past failures call for godly choices going forward. A. Esau lived life…
July 10, 2016Passage: AmosSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Listen to those who speak the truth to your heart. I. God can use anyone to build His kingdom. A. God used Amos. 1. Amos was a shepherd and a farmer. (v 1:1, 7:14) 2. Amos was an outsider, a Judean in Samaria. 3. Amos was obedient. B.…
