Sermons from December 2017

The Virgin Birth (Genesis 3:1-9; Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38)

December 31, 2017Passage:  Genesis 3:1-9; Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus is uniquely able to be the Savior of mankind. I. The penalty for sin began with Adam.   (Genesis 3:1-9)            A. Knowledge is learned intellectually and experientially.            B. The world and mankind were cursed through Adam. II. Forgiveness is found…

A Wonderful Promise (Matthew 5:1-12)

December 24, 2017Passage:  Matthew 5:1-12Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The brokenness of the world is made right by Jesus Christ. I. Those that are taught have strength from the truth.            A. The crowds came to Jesus.            B. Jesus taught them. II. Those that are in Christ are not victims of circumstances.            A. The poor in spirit…

A Christmas Story (Matthew 1:20-25)

December 17, 2017Passage:  Matthew 1:20-25Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The divine glory takes on humanity to save us from our sins. I. The problems of the world started at the beginning.            A. The world and its people were made perfect.            B. The people believed a lie and rebelled.            C. The difficulties we face are part of…

Refined in the Crucible (James 1:1-11)

December 10, 2017Passage:  James 1:1-11Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God wants you to understand that trials are for maturity. I. James was written to persecuted believers (v.1)            A. Grace transforms.            B. James’ message applies to all believers. II. Trials are the maturing process for God’s kids (2-4)            A. If trials are for my good, then joy…