Sermons from February 2011

When Bad Things Happen to Good People (Daniel 6:1-28)

February 27, 2011Passage:  Daniel 6:1-28Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God always has the last word. I. Our conduct should be superior.  (1-9)            A. Daniel could only be trapped not caught.            B. All we do should be done for Christ. II. Our convictions should be sound.  (10-15)            A. Daniel knew, but did not compromise.            B. We obey…

Handwriting on the Wall (Daniel 5:1-31)

February 20, 2011Passage:  Daniel 5:1-31Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God is patient, but eventually everyone will give an account. I. God is patient to a point.  (1-4)            A. Belshazzar was becoming arrogant.            B. God is patient with me and the other guy. II. God is clear if you’ll look.  (5-12)            A. God wrote it on the…

Pride Goes Before Destruction (Daniel 4:1-37)

February 13, 2011Passage:  Daniel 4:1-37Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God cares enough about our character to change it. I. God exposes the pride of Nebuchadnezzar. (1-27)II. God humbles Nebuchadnezzar.  (28-37)            A. His condition would last 7 periods of time.            B. It is called Boanthropy—acting like an animal because you think you are one.            C. He recovers …

A Really Hard Day at the Office (Daniel 3:1-30)

February 6, 2011Passage:  Daniel 3:1-30Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God wants you to be faithful, not famous. I. Real faith trusts God for any outcome.            A. Challenges to faith arise suddenly.            B. People of faith trust completely.            C. God will do what is perfect. II. Trials lead to mature faith.            A. Be faithful!            B. Be available!           …