February 17, 2019Passage: 2 Timothy 1:13-2:2Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Standfast in understanding and explaining the Gospel to others. I. Don’t back away from Gospel-centered teaching. (13-14) A. God’s very words are entrusted to you. B. God’s Spirit gives you all you need for Christ-like life. C. Let Christ’s love shape everything you do. II. Gospel-centered…
February 10, 2019Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-12Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Decide to follow Jesus, no matter what the cost. I. Suffering is part of our mission. A. Timothy is commanded to “suffer together with” Paul. B. Believers still suffer today for the Gospel. C. Jesus is close to those who suffer for him. (Acts 9:1-9) II.…
February 3, 2019Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Feed the flame of faith with Christ, His church and His Word. I. New life in Christ unites us as one family, with one purpose. (v 1-2) A. God’s redemptive plan is at the core of all history. B. This plan is at the core of…
December 30, 2018Passage: Revelation 20:11-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus will reward the faithful believer. I. Salvation is a free gift from God by faith. A. The one who believes in Jesus Christ is not condemned. (John 3:16, John 3:18, John 5:24, John 6:37, Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 11:32) B. The one who does not…
September 30, 2018Passage: James 3:13-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Wisdom from God transforms thoughts, attitudes and actions. I. Many claim to be wise. (v.13) A. Wisdom is characterized by humility. B. How you speak depends on how you think. (cf. Jas. 3:1-12) C. Wisdom is measured in action and attitude, not degrees. II. Beware of worldly…
July 22, 2018Passage: Matthew 7:1-6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Always speak the truth in love. I. Do not judge. (Matthew 7:1-5) A. Judging is pronouncing guilt or innocence according to your own standard. B. Jesus commands us not to judge one another. 1. The motive— (because we care) 2. The words— (do not use harsh…
July 8, 2018Passage: 2 Samuel 16:5-14Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Whether the criticism is right or wrong, we need to be both tough and teachable. I. Accept criticism with tough skin and a teachable heart. A. Critics usually choose a bad time. B. Critics often use a poor approach. C. Critics always provide a chance…
May 20, 2018Passage: Luke 10:25-37Speaker: Rodney DeJager Three Questions to ask about parables What is the context? What is the question being asked? What is the outlandish thing in the story? The neighbor you want is the neighbor to be!
March 4, 2018Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus is the vine and we are the branches; apart from Him we can do nothing. I. All glory belongs only to God. (5-7) A. There are many servants in the church. B. But only God provides the growth. II. All servants will receive a reward. …
December 24, 2017Passage: Matthew 5:1-12Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The brokenness of the world is made right by Jesus Christ. I. Those that are taught have strength from the truth. A. The crowds came to Jesus. B. Jesus taught them. II. Those that are in Christ are not victims of circumstances. A. The poor in spirit…
