June 7, 2015Passage: Philippians 2:1-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: No one is perfect but we learn to love by loving the imperfect. I. Salvation is deliverance from danger. (v12) A. Paul declares salvation is not of works. (Eph. 2:8,9) B. But he exhorts believers to work out their salvation. C. Salvation means to rescue from danger,…
May 31, 2015Passage: Hebrews 5:11 – 6:8Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Believers are warned that maturity demands effort and being lazy can lead to permanent childishness in spiritual things. I. Spiritual understanding takes work. (v 5:11 – 6:2) A. Some are too lazy to study. B. Some are on formula not steak. C. Maturity is achieved…
May 17, 2015Passage: Romans 8:31-39Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Our Defender is God Himself so nothing can end His love for us. I. We are not condemned by God the Father. (31-33) A. God is our advocate. B. God is our protector. C. God is our provider. D. God is our justifier. II. We are not…
May 10, 2015Passage: Romans 8:26-30Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God wins because He leads according to a perfect will. I. God helps us to trust His will. (v26-27) A. We can be confused about how to pray. B. God helps us see His purposes. II. God’s will always leads to a perfect end. (v28) A. He…
May 3, 2015Passage: Romans 8:15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Those who trust God are free from fear. I. Fear is a lack of faith. A. Sometimes we fear the future. B. Sometimes we fear the unknown. C. Sometimes we fear the routine. D. Sometimes we fear the heart of God. II. God’s children have freedom from…
April 19, 2015Passage: Romans 8:12-17Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s presence within proves our relationship is restored. I. We are free from serving sin. (v12-13) A. Jesus has given us a choice. B. One leads to death and one to life. II. We are adopted by God. (v14-15) A. The Spirit’s presence proves friendship. B. The…
April 12, 2015Passage: Romans 8:5-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Those in Christ live by the Spirit of God. I. We live out the motivations of our heart. (5-8) A. We are driven by what empowers us. B. Without the Spirit it is impossible to please God. II. Believers are empowered by the Spirit. (9-10) A. With…
April 5, 2015Passage: Romans 8:1-4Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God removes condemnation and provides righteousness. I. The Point—No Condemnation. (1) A. The judgment has been removed. B. The freedom is for those in Christ Jesus. II. The Power—The Rule of the Holy Spirit. (2) A. You were ruled by the law of sin and death. B.…
March 29, 2015Passage: Romans 7:14-25Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The sin nature is at war with the spiritual but God has a plan. I. There is a battle within me. (14-17) A. The law is spiritual but the flesh is not. B. This is proven by my struggle. C. The behavior is explained but not excused.…
March 22, 2015Passage: Romans 7:7-13Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God uses His law to lead us to Himself. I. The law exposes sin. (7-8) A. The law is a test revealing a rebel heart. B. Without the law sin remains hidden. II. The law condemns the sinner. (9-11) A. Without law the sinner thinks he is…
