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…
November 27, 2011Passage: Matthew 28:19-20Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Report from Johannesburg
October 30, 2011Passage: Philippians 2:1-15Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Humility means considering others more important than yourself.
October 23, 2011Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Being mature in faith means learning sacrificial love. I. Love is greater than the things that impress. (1-3) A. Love is greater than declaring. B. Love is greater than knowing. C. Love is greater than doing. II. Love is learning to die to self. (4-7) A.…
October 16, 2011Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Every believer has a part in the body of Christ. I. The church is many parts but one body. (1-14) A. The test for membership in the body is faith in Jesus. B. The church is made of many kinds of people. 1. There are different…
October 2, 2011Passage: Genesis 1:1Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God uses His creative power for the good of His creation. I. Elohim describes God’s creative power. A. “In the beginning God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) B. Elohim is used 2550 times in the Old Testament. C. Elohim is plural. (Genesis…
September 25, 2011Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Humbly consider others more important than yourself. I. Selfish behavior embarrasses the church. (17-22) A. The opportunity for conflict will come. B. A potluck can be a place of offense. C. The church’s reputation suffers. II. The Lord’s Supper portrays unity. (23-26) A. The bread represents…
September 18, 2011Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The attitude of the heart must reflect the design of God. I. God has a design for our relationships. A. Every culture has behavioral norms. (2) B. Respect God’s design in relationships. 1. God’s design in the divine order. (3-6) 2. God’s design in creation. (7-9) …
