November 11, 2018Passage: Revelation 20:11-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Despite our best efforts (works) no one can enter heaven without Jesus. I. The courtroom and Judge are ready. (11) A. The throne reveals the importance of the event. B. Creation flees into non-existence. II. The cases presented are examined in detail. (12-13) A. Every charge and…
October 21, 2018Passage: Revelation 20:1-10Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. I. The enemy of God and creation is bound. (1-3) A. A single angel seizes the dragon. (Revelation 12:7-9; Jude 9) B. The one who lusted for power eats dust. (Genesis 3:14-15; Isaiah 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:12-15) II.…
October 14, 2018Passage: Revelation 19:11-21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The world is cleansed by the Lord’s rule of righteousness. I. Jesus returns just as He promised. (11-13) A. Called Faithful and True, He comes to bring justice. (Hebrews 4) B. The names of Jesus reveal His glory and majesty. 1. Hidden—only the Godhead knows, eternal Sonship. …
October 7, 2018Passage: Revelation 19:1-10Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: All heaven sings with joy at God’s victory celebration. I. A vast multitude in heaven begin to sing. (1-3) A. Hallelujah is the same in every language. B. Victory over the power of sin becomes victory over the presence of sin. C. The judgment lasts forever. II.…
September 23, 2018Passage: Revelation 18:1-24Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Gain made at the abuse of others is not God’s design. I. The world’s commerce is judged by God. (1-8) A. Babylon the Great represents commerce ruled by greed. B. The saints are called to escape the judgment. II. The world’s leaders have profited from persecution. (9-20) …
September 16, 2018Passage: Revelation 17:1-18Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The lie of false religion is used and then destroyed by the beast. I. The name of the prostitute is shocking to the Apostle. (1-6) A. The prostitute conspires with the rulers of the world. B. The prostitute is adorned with the fruits of her sin. C.…
September 9, 2018Passage: Revelation 16:1-21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The end of the tribulation is the end of patience for a Just God. I. The Lord judges the people who have rebelled. (1-7) A. They are judged with sores. B. They are judged with blood and the loss of food. C. They are judged with the…
September 2, 2018Passage: Revelation 15:1-8Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God is perfect in justice so worship Him only. I. The judgment of the earth is about to conclude. (1-2) A. A third sign reveals the completion of God’s wrath. (Revelation 12:1; 12:3) B. Those that have won the victory are gathered in heaven. (Revelation 4:6; 15:2)…
August 12, 2018Passage: Revelation 14:12-20Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38) I. A firm faith sustains us through hard times. (12-13) A. The saints are called to persevere. B. The just shall live but the unjust will perish. (John 3:16) II. A day has been set…
August 5, 2018Passage: Revelation 14:6-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: In every age everyone must choose God or wrath. I. The first angel declares the eternal gospel to everyone. (6-7) A. The gospel is the good news. B. The gospel message has changed through the ages. 1. Genesis 3:15, 21—in the Garden of Eden 2. Genesis 8:1—with…
