Sermons from 2014

A Gift Cannot be Earned (Romans 4:1-8)

December 28, 2014Passage:  Romans 4:1-8Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Life forever is God’s gift to the One who believes. I. God has said the same thing for 4000 years.  (1-3)            A. Abraham was saved by faith.            B. Abraham was the father of faith. II. God offers the gift of salvation by faith.  (4-5)            A. Those who…

A Christmas Concert (Luke 2:21-35)

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…

A Christmas Gift (Luke 2:14)

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…

A Christmas Story (Matthew 21:33-46)

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…

Lamb of God (John 1:19-34)

November 30, 2014Passage:  John 1:19-34Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Understand that Jesus is here. I. Missing Jesus is the greatest tragedy of all.  (v. 19-28)            A. Pride has its own agenda and rules.  (v 19, 21-25)            B. Humility is concerned about the mission.  (v 20, 23, 27)            C. Jesus won’t fit in your box. II.…

Justified By Faith (Romans 3:21-31)

November 23, 2014Passage:  Romans 3:21-31Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Everyone has access to God through faith in Jesus Christ. I. We fall short of the glory of God.  (21-23)            A. None of us is righteous.            B. But God is righteous.            C. We all have sinned. II. God offers righteousness as a gift.  (24-26)            A. We are…

Church Elders (Part 2) (1 Timothy 3:1-7)

November 16, 2014Passage:  1 Timothy 3:1-7Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Elders are good men mature enough to guard the church. I. Jesus is the head of the church.            A. Jesus is the One who builds the church.            B. Elders are those who lead the church. II. Elders are to be those becoming more like Jesus.           …

Church Elders (Part 1) (1 Timothy 3:1-7)

November 9, 2014Passage:  1 Timothy 3:1-7Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Elders are good men mature enough to guard the church. I. The church is God’s plan and design.            A. Jesus declared He would build the church.  (Matthew 16:18)            B. It is the pillar & foundation of truth.  (1 Timothy 3:15)            C. Jesus’ final prayer was…

Thanks Be to God (Romans 3:1-20)

November 2, 2014Passage:  Romans 3:1-20Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God meets our overwhelming need with overwhelming grace. I. God is always right.  (1-4)            A. His truth is revealed to us.            B. Unbelief does not cancel truth. II. Truth stands in contrast to error.  (5-8)            A. Some try to say the contrast glorifies God.            B. But those…

The Throne Of Your Heart (Romans 2:17-29)

October 26, 2014Passage:  Romans 2:17-29Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus must be on the throne of your heart. I. We have been given much.  (17-20)            A. We have knowledge of the will of God.            B. We have become a light to mankind. II. To those given much, much is required.  (21-24)            A. Our walk must agree…