Sermons from 2013

Prince Of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)

December 29, 2013Passage:  Isaiah 9:6Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Everlasting peace will come from Jesus Christ. I. The world hungers for peace.            A. Many just want relief.            B. But we actually need shalom. II. Jesus is the Prince of Peace.            A. The world is under a curse.            B. The Prince of Peace will break it.…

Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6)

December 22, 2013Passage:  Isaiah 9:6Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  The Messiah cares for His own forever. I. Jesus is a Father Forever.            A. The emphasis is on Father.            B. The Son in the Trinity is Father to us. II. Jesus is a Perfect Father.            A. Not all dads do well.            B. The example here is…

Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6)

December 15, 2013Passage:  Isaiah 9:6Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  The Mighty God rescues all who trust Him. I. He is the Mighty God.            A. He is the Wonderful Counselor.            B. He is the God who is able. II. He is the Incarnate God.            A. A child will be born.            B. He is God Almighty. III.…

Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)

December 8, 2013Passage:  Isaiah 9:6Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  You can trust the One who has perfect wisdom. I. He is the boy born to rule.            A. The Lord called Isaiah as a prophet.  (Chapter 6)            B. Isaiah reveals a coming invasion.  (Chapter 8)            C. The hope of the nation rests in a child.   (9:6)…

Thank God For Grace (Matthew 23:1-39)

November 24, 2013Passage:  Matthew 23:1-39Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  We stand in grace not religious garb. I. Some crave reverence.  (1-12)            A. The proud will be humbled.            B. The jumble will be exalted. II. Some hide behind ritual.  (13-24)            A. They use the faith for fraud.            B. They fail to see God’s grace. III. Some…

Become Like Christ (Matthew 22:1-46)

November 10, 2013Passage:  Matthew 22:1-46Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  In Christ is wisdom, assurance and courage. I. You must have the righteousness of Christ.  (1-14)            A. Those invited are both evil and good.            B. But those who remain are clothed. II. You must trust the Lord for wisdom.  (15-22)            A. The enemies of Christ set…

God Is Love (1 John 4:7-11)

November 3, 2013Passage:  1 John 4:7-11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Because God loves us we are to love one another. I. God’s love means He is always committed to the best.            A. Everyone is an “expert” on the love of God.            B. God is both compassionate and correcting.            C. God became emotionally involved with mankind. II.…