Sermons from May 2016

The Prophets – Ezekiel  (592–570 BC) (Ezekiel)

May 29, 2016Passage:  EzekielSpeaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God offers hope in the middle of darkness. I. The Lord is forever on His throne.         A. Ezekiel is a prophet to the captives.   (v 1:1-3) (in Babylon)         B. Ezekiel is given visions by God.   (v 1:4-21)                   (a link to the coming savior – Jesus) Face Man Lion…

The Prophets – Jeremiah (627-585 BC) (Jeremiah)

May 22, 2016Passage:  JeremiahSpeaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Trust God even in the darkest hour. I. Running from God causes pain.            A. They oppress the weak.  (v 7:6)            B. They steal, murder and lie.  (v 7:9)            C. They worship idols and nature.  (v 7:18)            D. They sacrifice their children!    (V 7:31) II. God desires us to…

The Prophets – Isaiah (680-740 BC) (Isaiah)

May 15, 2016Passage:  IsaiahSpeaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God has the answer to the problem of sin. I. Much of the world ignores God.            A. Their behavior was bad.  v 1:1-4            B. Their worship was empty.  v 1:11-13            C. Their society was corrupt.  v1:21-23            D. Wealth but no love of God.  v2:7-8            E. Proud and self…

Cultivate Contentment (Philippians 4:4-13)

May 8, 2016Passage:  Philippians 4:4-13Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Contentment is learned by trusting in Jesus. I. Knowing Jesus enables you to have peace in all situations. (v 4-7)            A. Enjoy your relationship with Jesus.            B. Other people are not the enemy.            C. Remember that God is always in control. II. Walking with Jesus preserves…

The Thin Red Line (Genesis 2:25 – Revelation 21:4)

May 1, 2016Passage:  Genesis 2:25 – Revelation 21:4Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus’ death for sin is the only possible way to rescue us. I. God created us in innocence.  (Genesis 2:25   Opportunity Failure Consequence Innocence Obey the rule in the garden of Eden and enjoy lifeGenesis 2:16-17 Disobeyed God by violating the ruleGenesis…