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…
May 1, 2016Passage: Genesis 2:25 – Revelation 21:4Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus’ death for sin is the only possible way to rescue us. I. God created us in innocence. (Genesis 2:25 Opportunity Failure Consequence Innocence Obey the rule in the garden of Eden and enjoy lifeGenesis 2:16-17 Disobeyed God by violating the ruleGenesis…
April 17, 2016Passage: Romans 16:21-27Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The wisdom of God brings the power of God to our rescue. I. God works through people. (v 21-24) A. Every building is only a tool. (Church is people not buildings) B. Every person is an eternal being. 1. V21 – Timothy is the Timothy of 1&2…
April 10, 2016Passage: Romans 16:17-20Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: An open door policy means anyone can come in so stay alert. I. The church serves on a battlefield. (v 17) A. Some people exist to cause conflict. (1 John 2:13) B. Be on guard for them II. The church encourages a loving attitude. (v 18) A.…
April 3, 2016Passage: Romans 16:1-16Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Start now enjoying those with whom you will spend eternity. I. Hospitality is part of the character of a Christian. A. We are commanded to be hospitable. 1 Peter 4:9 B. We are encouraged to be hospitable. Hebrews 13:2 II. Hospitality grows by being hospitable. (Romans 16:1-15) …
March 27, 2016Passage: RomansSpeaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God is working to restore life and you better believe it. I. Managers are held accountable for results. A. Authority is given to a few to fix things. B. The world has a lot of problems. II. God has revealed His fix for the world’s ills. A. The…
March 13, 2016Passage: Romans 15:22-33Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Watch God work in the everyday part of life. I. Have a long term goal for your life. (v 22-24) A. Paul’s plan was to preach in Spain. B. Everyone has a dream of the future. II. Faithfully do what lies in front of you. (v 25-29) …
March 6, 2016Passage: Romans 15:14-21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Our actions with one another are to yield mature disciples. I. The church is God’s design. (v 14-15a) A. God has equipped us to equip one another. B. We remember our responsibility to one another. II. The glory goes to Jesus Christ. (v 15b-17) A. Reaching the…
February 28, 2016Passage: Romans 15:7-13Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: We must learn to see others with eyes trained by God’s promises. I. Unity is the laurel of the church. (v 7) A. We are those transformed by Jesus Christ B. Therefore, we love each other completely II. Jesus is the Savior of the world. (v 8-12) …
