August 26, 2018Passage: James 3:1-12Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: I need the transforming power of Jesus to change my thoughts and my words. I. A perfect God made you to represent Him. A. Greater knowledge results in greater accountability. (2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 12:36) B. The perfect God does powerful things with His words. C. Sinful…
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 17, 2018Passage: Revelation 13:11-18Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Worship to God is freely given because of His great love for us. I. The false prophet serves the dragon. (11) A. He looks like a lamb but he sounds like a dragon. 1. 1st beast is anti-Christ 2. 2nd beast is the false prophet 3. Dragon…
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 27, 2018Passage: Revelation 12:10-17Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Persecution tests our conviction about Jesus’ promises. I. The forces of evil in the heavens are expelled. (10-12) A. Our salvation extends even to the heavens. B. Jesus has defeated evil at its very core. C. Although doomed the enemy rages on. II. The dragon rages against…
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!
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…
May 6, 2018Passage: James 2:5-13Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: In Christ, we are freed from judgment and free to have mercy. I. All alike are precious to God. (v.5) A. Adopt God’s perspective. B. Don’t oppose God’s plan (for the lost). C. We must love God and love others with a Jesus–shaped love. II. All sin…
