January 27, 2013Passage:  Matthew 9:14-38Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God is always working His old message in new ways. I. God works old truth in new ways.  (14-17)            A. Many struggle with change.            B. God’s plan includes new ways. II. Some will welcome God’s work.  (18-31)            A. Jesus shows God’s power at work.            B. God…

January 20, 2013Passage:  Matthew 9:1-13Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  You should reflect the mercy of God. I. Jesus shows mercy to a paralytic.            A. He heals the soul.            B. He heals the body. II. The religious leaders show no mercy.            A. Jesus calls Matthew.            B. Matthew hosts a dinner.            C. The guests are undesirables. III.…

January 13, 2013Passage:  Matthew 8:5-34Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  People respond to Jesus hot, cold or lukewarm. I. Some respond to Jesus with their whole heart.            A. A Roman commander believes the Lord.            B. Jesus is amazed at his faith in contrast to Israel.            C. Many are glad to receive the healing Jesus offers. II.…

January 6, 2013Passage:  Matthew 8:1-4Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God always works to His glory and that is good. I. God heals according to His will.            A. Jesus has just finished His teaching.            B. The leper understands Jesus’ power.            C. The Lord heals and sends to the temple. II. Disease came with the fall of…