August 30, 2015Passage: Jude 12-19Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The church must be open to everyone, yet wise about each one. I. The body of Christ is a beautiful thing. A. Lives are transformed by God’s work. B. Deep friendships are made that endure trials. C. Great fellowship encourages the heart. II. This beauty can also…
August 23, 2015Passage: Jude 5-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s patience must not be confused with God’s punishment. I. God has a record of dealing with rebellion. (v 5-7) A. He judged the worshipers of the golden calf. B. He judged the angels who deserted heaven. C. He erased the cities of sin in Canaan (Sodom…
August 16, 2015Passage: Jude 1-4Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Hold on to the truth that comes from God. I. The church began with a single congregation. A. The first church was in Jerusalem in AD 33. Acts 2:41, 4:4 B. The church began to multiply. Acts 8:1 C. The church today is diverse. II. The gospel…
August 9, 2015Passage: Ruth 4:1-22Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: A great price has been paid so God can be your strength. I. Redemption is wonderful, but costly. A. “To redeem” is to pay to set something free (v1-4). B. True love results in sacrifice – it takes a loss (v5-10). C. You are redeemed so you…
August 2, 2015Passage: Ruth 3:1-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: The way to redemption has been revealed. I. We have been shown how to approach God. A. God desires you. (v.1-2) B. Rejecting God’s authority separates you from God. (v.3-4) C. Believe God’s teaching. (v.5-6) II. God will set you free if you ask him. A. God…
