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…
July 1, 2018Passage: Revelation 14:1-5Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: People of faith see the promise over the problem. I. The shrieking of evil does not affect the steadiness of heaven. (1) A. The Lamb stood on Mount Zion. (Isaiah 2:2-4) B. The ones who are sealed belong to the Father. II. The scorn of evil does…
June 10, 2018Passage: Revelation 13:1-10Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The Antichrist is the devil’s last grasp for glory. I. The beast is identified by his appearance. (1-2a) (2 Thessalonians 2:1-3) A. He comes from the Gentiles. B. He is the ruler foretold in Scripture. 1. Revelation 17:9-10 – The seven heads are seven empires. 2. …
May 13, 2018Passage: Revelation 12:1-10Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Satan’s defeat is required for God’s restoration of righteousness. I. God’s mercy and judgment are perfect. (11:19) A. God’s mercy is in the Savior. B. God’s judgment is in the removal of sin. II. God’s mercy provides a Savior. (12:1-6) A. The woman represents Israel and all…
April 22, 2018Passage: Revelation 11:8-19Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Establishing God’s rule requires the removal of all that opposes it. I. Some oppose the rule of God. (8-10) A. The death of the two witnesses is celebrated. B. The crowd follows the lead of the beast. II. Everyone chooses to either oppose God or serve Him. …
April 15, 2018Passage: Revelation 11:1-7Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The reign of Jesus is as certain as the ticking of time. I. Preparation is made for the arrival of the King. (1-2) A. John measures the sanctuary, the altar and the people. B. The outer court is dominated by the nations. C. The 42 months are…
April 8, 2018Passage: Revelation 10:1-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Declaring the truth is best even if it is hard to bear. I. God wants the world to know what is coming. (1-4) A. The Words of Christ contradict the hopes of unbelievers. (Matthew 24:3-14) B. The truth about the end is revealed. C. But some things…
