Sermons from December 2018

The Bema of Christ (Revelation 20:11-15)

December 30, 2018Passage:  Revelation 20:11-15Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus will reward the faithful believer. I. Salvation is a free gift from God by faith.            A. The one who believes in Jesus Christ is not condemned.                 (John 3:16, John 3:18, John 5:24, John 6:37, Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 11:32)            B. The one who does not…

Selfless Service (Philippians 2:6-11)

December 23, 2018Passage:  Philippians 2:6-11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus left the glory of heaven to serve the needs of a dark world. I. Glory was traded for grime.   (6-7)            A. Jesus is God.            B. But Jesus did not cling to His glory.            C. He took on humanity. II. Jesus humbled Himself to death on a…

Driven Discipleship (John 6:53-71)

December 16, 2018Passage:  John 6:53-71Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Discipleship is helping the one who is right behind you. I. Teach others to think well.   (53-59)            A. Jesus challenged others to think deeply.  (John 14:6)            B. Help people see the truth that demands thought. II. Teach others to obey the Father.   (60-65)            A. Jesus led others…

Radical Love (John 3:16-21)

December 9, 2018Passage:  John 3:16-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s radical love overpowers evil. I. God loves the world with sacrificial love.   (16-17)            A. The world is hostile toward God.            B. But God invaded the world anyway. II. The sinner has been granted the chance to be saved.   (18)            A. The act of faith results in…

Faithful and True (Revelation 22:6-21)

December 2, 2018Passage:  Revelation 22:6-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God will do everything He has said He will do! I. The words of the Lord are faithful and true.   (6-10)            A. The Bible can be trusted.            B. The Bible must be obeyed. II. The words of the Lord bring life or death.   (11-13)            A. People will…