January 21, 2018Passage: Revelation 4:6-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God is worthy of worship and we are fulfilled when we worship. I. The throne displays God’s creative and redeeming work. (6-7) A. The tabernacle of Moses was a copy. Hebrews 8:5 B. The living creatures portray His majestic character. 1. These are cherubim—Psalm 80:1 2. They…
January 14, 2018Passage: Revelation 4:1-5Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Heaven is real and our blessed hope is the Lord’s coming for us. I. The revelation moves from earth to heaven. (v. 1) A. From this point forward the events are future. (1:19) B. Eschatology is the study of future things. 1. Three broad terms define how…
January 7, 2018Passage: James 1:12-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Learn to recognize God in the midst of trials. I. Life’s trials make sense to those who learn to wait on God (v.12) A. A future, eternal reward is for all who learn to believe in God. B. Loving Jesus is where salvation begins. II. Persevering through…
December 31, 2017Passage: Genesis 3:1-9; Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus is uniquely able to be the Savior of mankind. I. The penalty for sin began with Adam. (Genesis 3:1-9) A. Knowledge is learned intellectually and experientially. B. The world and mankind were cursed through Adam. II. Forgiveness is found…
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…
December 10, 2017Passage: James 1:1-11Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: God wants you to understand that trials are for maturity. I. James was written to persecuted believers (v.1) A. Grace transforms. B. James’ message applies to all believers. II. Trials are the maturing process for God’s kids (2-4) A. If trials are for my good, then joy…
November 26, 2017Passage: Revelation 3:14-22Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus always speaks the truth, motivated by love. I. Jesus is the Creator and the last word. (14) A. Jesus is the Author of creation. (Col 1:16) B. Jesus is faithful and true. C. Jesus is the Amen, the “so be it,” the final word. II. Jesus…
November 19, 2017Passage: Revelation 3:7-13Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Our purpose is to tell others of the good news of Jesus Christ. I. The message of the church is Jesus. (7) A. Jesus is pure. B. Jesus is genuine. C. Jesus is in charge. II. Jesus has a message for the church. (8-10) A. A way…
November 12, 2017Passage: Luke 17:11-19Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: We worship with thanksgiving because Jesus saves us from sin. I. Healing is found in Jesus. (v.11-13) A. Leprosy in the Bible is a picture of the consequences of sin. B. Jesus took the shame and death of sin upon himself. C. Jesus has changed my…
November 5, 2017Passage: Matthew 20:20-28Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Love for one another seeks to serve rather than suppress. I. People seek significance. (20-23) A. James and John ask for a place of power. B. Many people want to be in charge. C. Many fail to grasp the cost. II. People resent significance. (24) A.…
