July 3, 2016Passage: JoelSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Believers are called to confess the sins of a whole nation. I. “Wake Up!” (Chap 1) A. A plaque of locusts is the platform for a sermon. B. The people mourn the loss. 1. There are no grapes for wine. (v 5-7) 2. There are no supplies for…
June 26, 2016Passage: HoseaSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s loyal love is proven by His faithfulness. I. God takes the initiative in love. (Hosea 1:1-3) A. God tells Hosea to marry Gomer. B. God uses Hosea to reveal His love for Israel. C. God still loves those He has called. II. Love leads to chastening when…
June 19, 2016Passage: DanielSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: No matter how confused we are, God is in control. I. Daniel was given visions of the world’s kingdoms. A. The order of the kingdoms was revealed. (Ch 2) B. The insanity of the king was revealed. (Ch 4) C. The end of the Babylonian empire was seen. …
May 29, 2016Passage: EzekielSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God offers hope in the middle of darkness. I. The Lord is forever on His throne. A. Ezekiel is a prophet to the captives. (v 1:1-3) (in Babylon) B. Ezekiel is given visions by God. (v 1:4-21) (a link to the coming savior – Jesus) Face Man Lion…
May 22, 2016Passage: JeremiahSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Trust God even in the darkest hour. I. Running from God causes pain. A. They oppress the weak. (v 7:6) B. They steal, murder and lie. (v 7:9) C. They worship idols and nature. (v 7:18) D. They sacrifice their children! (V 7:31) II. God desires us to…
May 15, 2016Passage: IsaiahSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God has the answer to the problem of sin. I. Much of the world ignores God. A. Their behavior was bad. v 1:1-4 B. Their worship was empty. v 1:11-13 C. Their society was corrupt. v1:21-23 D. Wealth but no love of God. v2:7-8 E. Proud and self…
