October 26, 2014Passage: Romans 2:17-29Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus must be on the throne of your heart. I. We have been given much. (17-20) A. We have knowledge of the will of God. B. We have become a light to mankind. II. To those given much, much is required. (21-24) A. Our walk must agree…
October 5, 2014Passage: Psalm 91Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Those who only fear God will fear nothing else. I. God is a Protector. (1-2) A. Those who choose God receive a great reward. B. The wise person will make this choice. II. God’s protection covers all of life. (3-13) A. He protects His Own from…
September 28, 2014Passage: Romans 2:1-16Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: In humility, we see our great need for a great salvation. I. The church has had some who were self-righteous. A. God’s judgment is impartial based on truth. (1-5) B. God’s justice is punishment or reward. (6-10) C. God deals with all people the same. (11-15) D.…
September 21, 2014Passage: Romans 1:16-32Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The gospel is God’s power for salvation over all evil. I. The human heart denies the truth about God. (v18-23) A. Mankind is without excuse. (18-20) B. Claiming to be wise, they are foolish. (21-23) II. Therefore, God grants them the desires of their heart. (v24-32) A.…
September 14, 2014Passage: Romans 1:1-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Good News from God compels us to tell others. I. Jesus Christ is Lord of all. (v1-4) A. Jesus is the One who was promised. B. Jesus is the One born into the world. C. Jesus is the One exalted to the highest place. II. God’s grace…
September 7, 2014Passage: Psalm 127:1-2Speaker: Pastor Bill Knepper I. Life is full of challenges. (Psalm 37) A. We all face difficulties. B. We’ve all faced them since the garden. II. God is always in control. (Psalm 127) A. God was in control in Noah’s day. B. God was in control in Moses’ day. C. God…
June 29, 2014Passage: Hebrews 11:1 – 12:3Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Live to end well. I. We live by faith. A. Faith means we can’t see it yet. B. Faith lasts a lifetime. II. Because we live by faith we endure. A. Endurance is steadfast perseverance. B. Endurance is a race. III. We endure by…
June 22, 2014Passage: Job 2:9-10Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: We respond to suffering with faith in God. I. Suffering is part of life. A. The fall brought a curse on the planet. (Genesis 3:17) B. The results of the fall affect us all. (Romans 3:23) II. We respond to suffering by faith in God. A.…
June 15, 2014Passage: Philippians 2:3-9Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God is opposed to the proud. I. Humility means recognizing our limits. A. Humility is the opposite of pride. B. Humility is not a low self-image. C. Humility is something we put on willingly. D. Humiliation is something forced on by another. II. Jesus walked in…
June 8, 2014Passage: Philippians 3:1-11Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Live life fully committed to Jesus. I. Passion drives us to excellence. A. There is passion in sports. B. There is passion in art. C. There is passion in business. D. There is passion in war. II. Passion comes from knowing our Lord. A. We remind…
