Sermons from July 2018

Ten Rules for Giving Criticism (Matthew 7:1-6)

July 22, 2018Passage:  Matthew 7:1-6Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Always speak the truth in love. I. Do not judge.    (Matthew 7:1-5)            A. Judging is pronouncing guilt or innocence according to your own standard.            B. Jesus commands us not to judge one another.                        1.  The motive—  (because we care)                        2.  The words—  (do not use harsh…

Living Faith (James 2:14-26)

July 15, 2018Passage:  James 2:14-26Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  A living faith walks and rests in Christ in all situations. I. God’s power for all your life is accessed with faith (v.14-17)            A. The Bible describes faith in God.                        1.  Faith is to go to God for rescue.                        2.  Faith is to lean on God for…

Ten Rules for Receiving Criticism (2 Samuel 16:5-14)

July 8, 2018Passage:  2 Samuel 16:5-14Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Whether the criticism is right or wrong, we need to be both tough and teachable. I. Accept criticism with tough skin and a teachable heart.            A. Critics usually choose a bad time.            B. Critics often use a poor approach.            C. Critics always provide a chance…