April 16, 2017Passage: The GospelsSpeaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: The resurrection is an irrefutable fact. I. Jesus was declared to be dead. A. John 19:31-37; He was pierced. B. Mark 15:42-45; The centurion testified. C. John 19:39-42; He was wrapped with 75 lbs. of spices. II. A tomb was available and used. A. Matthew 27:59-60; …
April 9, 2017Passage: Colossians 4:2-18Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Prayer and people are the daily concerns of the believer. I. Keep prayer a priority. (v 2-4) A. The challenge is to be alert. B. The context is to be thankful. C. The content is to be strategic. II. Keep relationships real. (v 5-6) A. The method…
April 2, 2017Passage: Colossians 3:20-4:1Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Love leads us in all our relationships. I. Children honor the Lord by obeying their parents. (v 20) A. Parents have a job to do. 1.safety. 2.joy. 3.direction. B. But trust belongs with the Lord. II. Parents produce great kids by not discouraging them. (v 21) A.…
March 26, 2017Passage: Colossians 3:18-19Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Healthy marriage is built on unity of purpose and radical love. I. Biblical submission is yielding one’s will for unity. (v 18) A. Submission is not 1. weakness 2. passivity 3. inferiority 4. sub-human B. Submission is 1. strength 2. intelligence 3. long range II. Biblical love…
March 19, 2017Passage: Luke 15Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Topic from conference.
March 12, 2017Passage: Luke 1:26; Luke 2:1; Matthew 2:13Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Report on Israel Trip.
February 12, 2017Passage: Colossians 3:15-19Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s truth for your life can come from anywhere if you will listen for it. I. Make peace the priority in your relationships. (v 15) A. Jesus Christ brings real peace. B. Submit your heart to what Jesus is doing. II. Make Bible truth the priority in…
February 5, 2017Passage: Colossians 3:12-14Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus is the Head of the church so work with His team. I. Keep your mind on Jesus. A. The church can be attacked. B. The response is to have the right focus. II. Be a peacemaker in the church. A. Learn compassion and humility. B. Learn…
January 22, 2017Passage: Colossians 3:1-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Growing in Christ means to be more like Him. I. In Christ, you are seated in heaven already. (v 1-4) A. Jesus is seated at the right hand of God. B. You are in Christ so set your mind there. C. Live today in what will be…
January 15, 2017Passage: Colossians 2:20-23Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Maturity comes through Jesus. I. The believer is changed from death to life by faith in Jesus. (20) A. The believer has died with Jesus. B. The believer becomes a new creature in Jesus. C. The old “elemental forces” are now dead. 1. The bondage of ignorance…
