October 15, 2017Passage: Revelation 2:18-29Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Politically correct is a muzzle for those who would speak the truth. I. Jesus knows exactly what is going on. (18-19) A. Jesus is the One who sees all. B. Jesus is the One who is powerful. C. Jesus commends those who serve Him. II. The church…
October 8, 2017Passage: Revelation 2:8-17Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Believe Jesus’ promise of a great reward and press on. I. Hold on to God’s promise no matter what. (v 8-11) A. Jesus is worthy of our total trust. B. Even persecution cannot undo the promise. C. The plan of God will not be stopped. II. Hold…
October 1, 2017Passage: Revelation 2:1-7Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus at the center of life keeps everything else in its place. I. Jesus gives praise where it is due. (v 1-3) A. The Lord knows our strengths. (Acts 1:21) B. The Lord knows the price we’ve paid. II. Jesus gives correction where it is needed. (v…
September 24, 2017 Passage: Revelation 1:9-20Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus sent a letter to tell you He has the future in His hands. I. Jesus wants His church to know what will happen. (1:9-11) A. John is a companion in the trials and triumphs. B. John is called to write the prophecy. (See 1 Kings…
September 17, 2017Passage: Revelation 1:1-8Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus always speaks the truth, so listen. I. Revelation is a challenging book for Bible students. A. The author is John. 1. He was in the inner circle of disciples (Peter and James) 2. He was a leader in the church and an Apostle. 3. He was…
June 25, 2017Passage: Psalm 90Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Think long term about the life you live. I. Psalms teach us life lessons. (1-2) A. Psalm 90 is the oldest Psalm in the Bible. B. Psalm 90 begins with the protection of God. II. The brevity of life invites us to be wise about life. (3-12) …
June 11, 2017 Passage: Psalm 27Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: We can live on earth like a citizen of heaven. I. We come. (v 1-6) A. God is our protector. B. God is our passion. II. We seek. (v 7-12) A. We seek His face. B. He directs our paths. III. We wait. (v 13-14) A. We…
June 4, 2017Passage: Psalm 77Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Hope means we remember God’s loyal love and wait for it now. I. Some days are not as good as others. (v 1-6) A. We cry out to God B. We ponder on our pillow. II. We can question God’s goodness. (v 7-9) A. We use words…
May 21, 2017Passage: Psalm 73Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Live now in light of eternity. I. Evil triumphs too often. (v 1-12) A. Asaph reveals his struggle. B. Wicked people seem to do very well. II. The triumph of evil leads to despair. (v 13-15) A. We question trying to live righteously. B. We suffer in…
May 7, 2017Passage: Psalm 6Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: No matter how desperate, don’t let go of God. I. Troubles can come suddenly. (v 1-3) A. David was struggling. B. Things can change quickly. II. Turn to the Lord right away. (v 4-7) A. David depends on God’s faithful love. B. The Lord loves His own…
