Sermons from December 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…