June 24, 2012Passage: Matthew 4:12-25Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Do not be distracted from the work of the Savior. I. The church advances in persecution. A. The world is upside down. B. The saints suffer. II. The church declares a life-changing message. A. The message is a call to repent. B. The message is a…
June 17, 2012Passage: Matthew 4:1-11Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Temptation comes in ways we can anticipate. I. Jesus defeats the temptation to serve Himself. A. The Devil suggests Jesus take charge. B. Jesus yields to the will of the Father. II. Jesus defeats the temptation to exalt Himself. A. The Devil suggests Jesus obey Scripture. …
June 10, 2012Passage: Matthew 3:1-17Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Humility allows God to bring His blessing into your life. I. A king has a forerunner. (1-6) A. John fulfills prophesy. B. John was a Nazirite. C. John prepared the people. II. A king looks for loyalty. (7-12) A. John rebukes their unbelief. B. John warns…
June 3, 2012Passage: 1 Samuel 1:3Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Be still and know that I am God. I. Jehovah-Sabaoth means “The Lord of Hosts”. A. Sabaoth is from a word pertaining to armies. B. God is the King of creation. II. Jehovah-Sabaoth is Lord of All. A. He reigns over the stars. 1. “It…
