December 4, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:24-29Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: We invite the world to be mature in Jesus Christ. I. The body of Christ suffers in the name of Christ. (v 24) A. Saints have suffered for two millennia. B. Saints bear the persecution not the work of the cross. C. Perspective allows joy in the…
November 20, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:21-23Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The Gospel calls us to a lifelong journey of discovery and sharing. I. Before – We were lost and confused. (v 21) A. Without Christ we were aliens. B. Without Christ we were confused and often hostile. (Prayers not always answered as we want or expect, we…
November 13, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:18-20Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God Himself has dealt with the separation between God and man. I. Jesus holds the first place in everything. (v 18) A. He is the head of the church. (Gnosticism) B. He is the first raised from the dead. (Born) C. He is preeminent over all. II.…
November 6, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:15-17Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus is the Most High God who made you. I. Jesus is the Head of everything. (v 15) A. Jesus is the eternal God. B. Jesus is the head of all creation. II. Jesus created everything. (v 16) A. Jesus created everything on earth. B. Jesus created…
October 30, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:9-12Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Knowing God better makes life better. I. Knowing God’s will is vital for growing. (v 9) A. Paul prays that they will learn about God. B. Learning involves wisdom not just facts. C. Learning about God is spiritual understanding. II. The fruit of knowledge about God is…
October 23, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:1-8Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The Gospel is taught by those willing to say something. I. Those who know teach those who want to know. (v 1-2) A. Colossians is a letter from prison. (Paul) B. Pouring your life into another is the plan. II. The truth taught is the Gospel. (v…
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. …
