March 30, 2014Passage:  Matthew 27:1-31Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Self-rule is on trial, not the Lord Jesus. I. The rebellious heart is on trial.  (1-2)            A. The leaders of Israel come to Pilate.            B. Judas regrets the result of his actions.            C. But Judas is the fulfillment of prophecy. II. The government is on trial.…

March 23, 2014Passage:  Matthew 26:57-75Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  The grace of God stands in stark contrast with the sin of mankind. I. The heart of man is desperately wicked.  (vv. 57-68; Jeremiah 17:9)            A. History is full of evil deeds.            B. The religious leaders lied to stay in power.            C. They even lowered themselves…

March 9, 2014Passage:  Matthew 26:31-56Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  True courage comes from truly trusting in the plans of God. I. We often think more highly of ourselves than we should.  (31-35)            A. Peter was certain of what he would do.            B. Our greatest battle is in our own heart. II. Jesus shows us how…

March 2, 2014Passage:  Matthew 26:1-30Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God works all things together to accomplish His will. I. God uses the schemes of enemies.            A. The leaders call a meeting to plot treachery.            B. They declare their goal is murder. II. God uses the gratefulness of friends.            A. At great expense a woman of…