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…
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…
