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.…
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…
