Sermons from September 2016

The Prophets – Zechariah (520-470 BC) (Zechariah)

September 25, 2016Passage:  ZechariahSpeaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Press on!  The Lord is coming soon. I. Eight visions – God will restore things.            A. He will rebuke the nations and bless Israel.   (v 1:15-17)            B. He will judge the nations that attacked Israel.   (v 1:20)            C. He will restore Jerusalem and bless it.   (v 2:4-5)            D.…

The Prophets – Haggai (520 BC) (Haggai)

September 18, 2016Passage:  Haggai, EzraSpeaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Keeping God first is a daily decision. I. It is easy to lose focus.            A. Israel did.            B. Many things can take our eyes off Jesus. II. We must check our focus daily.            A. Israel learned.            B. Take a look at your life:                        1. You cannot worship…

The Prophets – Zephaniah (630 BC) (Zephaniah)

September 11, 2016Passage:  ZephaniahSpeaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Every generation needs to give all allegiance to the Lord. I. The righteous long for the end of sin (2 Chronicles 34:1-21)            A. Josiah brought revival to Judah.   (Also 2 Kings 22:1)            B. America has known times of revival.   II. Revival is delayed when the people love sin.           …

The Prophets – Habakkuk (607 BC) (Habakkuk)

September 4, 2016Passage:  HabakkukSpeaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God might use people you don’t like to teach lessons you need. I. Evil often seems to defeat good.  (Chap 1)            A. Habakkuk asks God why He is allowing the evil.   (v 1:1-4)            B. God announces His plan to use the Chaldeans.   (V1:5-11)            C. Habakkuk is shocked!   (1:12-17)…