February 19, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-34Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The resurrection is a core belief for the Christian. I. The gospel is a message that does not change. (1-11) A. The gospel has not changed. (1-8) B. Every apostle declared the same gospel. (9-11) II. The resurrection is a core part of the gospel. (12-19) …
February 12, 2012Passage: 1 Kings 19Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Times of dryness call for faithful seeking after the Lord.
February 5, 2012Passage: Genesis 16:1-16Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God knows your need. I. El-Roi means “The God Who Sees”. A. Definition: The God who sees, He is looking out for us. B. Example: Life Guard – observing for the purpose of rendering aid. II. El-Roi shows God’s concern. A. Hagar runs from Sarah. (Genesis…
January 22, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The church gathered should be a place of order. I. Make others the main point of gathering. (26-33) A. Seeking only your own interest is selfish. B. Consider others more important than yourself. II. Obey Biblical standards in relationships. (33-35) A. Submission is a part of…
January 15, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The mature believer seeks to edify the whole church. I. Tongues are a spiritual gift of another language. (1) A. Every Biblical use refers to language or the tongue. B. The one speaking in tongues has self-control. C. What is said can be interpreted for others.…
January 1, 2012Passage: Genesis 21:33; Isaiah 40:28-31Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God exists forever so His promises are forever. I. El-Olam means God Everlasting. A. Olam comes from the word for hidden. B. The word Olam came to describe eternal. II. The Bible describes El-Olam as Everlasting. A. God’s mercy is everlasting. (Genesis 21:33) B.…
December 25, 2011Passage: John 20Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus cares for His church from His place in heaven. I. Jesus was resurrected to immortality. A. His human body died. B. His human body was raised. (John 20:27; 21:12) C. His human body was changed. (John 20:26) II. Jesus ascended into heaven. A. The disciples…
December 18, 2011Passage: Genesis 3:15Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. I. The Old Testament presents the humanity of Christ. A. The prophecies pointed to a man. (Genesis 3:15) B. The sacrifices pointed to a man. (Exodus 12:5-7) C. The types pointed to a man. (Genesis 22:10, 13) II.…
December 11, 2011Passage: Isaiah 7:14Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus is eternal. I. Jesus is the eternal God. A. Immanuel means God with use. (Isaiah 7:14) B. The Son is also the Mighty God. (Isaiah 9:6-7) C. The Son is also the Creator. (Colossians 1:15-17) II. Jesus is the Son of God. A. God is…
December 4, 2011Passage: Psalm 18:13Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: As a Christian, you are related to the Most Exalted Being over all creation. I. El-Elyon means God Most High. A. He is powerful. (Psalm 18:7-15) B. He is dependable. (Psalm 21:1-7) C. He is alone. (Psalm 83:18) II. God is opposed because He is Most…
