December 9, 2018Passage: John 3:16-21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s radical love overpowers evil. I. God loves the world with sacrificial love. (16-17) A. The world is hostile toward God. B. But God invaded the world anyway. II. The sinner has been granted the chance to be saved. (18) A. The act of faith results in…
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 17, 2017Passage: Matthew 1:20-25Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The divine glory takes on humanity to save us from our sins. I. The problems of the world started at the beginning. A. The world and its people were made perfect. B. The people believed a lie and rebelled. C. The difficulties we face are part of…
December 21, 2014Passage: Luke 2:21-35Speaker: Bill Knepper I. The Savior is perfect in every way. (21-24) A. Jesus fulfilled the Law in His life. (Matthew 5:17) B. Jesus even kept the Law in infancy. II. The Savior is presented to all. (25-32) A. He has been announced. B. He is recognized by Simeon. C. He…
December 14, 2014Passage: Luke 2:14Speaker: Josh Holland I. Peace is greatly needed. (Luke 2:14) A. It is more than a greeting and a feeling. B. Many are looking for it. C. The angels proclaim a new reality. (Luke 2:14) II. Peace has a great cost. (Luke 12:51) A. The world wars against God. B. Jesus…
December 7, 2014Passage: Matthew 21:33-46Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Only a humble heart will understand the Christmas story. I. God has blessed the world. (33-37) A. The landowner developed the vineyard. B. The landowner leased the vineyard to others. C. The landowner sent for his payment. II. But some hearts remain hard. (38-41) A. The tenants…
December 23, 2012Passage: Matthew 2:1-12Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Worship God in spirit and in truth. I. Some seek truth. A. The Magi sought truth. B. Truth leads to God. II. Some pursue a lie. A. Herod pursued a lie. B. Some people pursue a lie. III. God reveals truth to the seeker. A. The…
