Sermons from 2021

God Works In Amazing Ways (Matthew 2:1-15)

December 26, 2021Passage:  Matthew 2:1-15Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Keep your eye on Jesus and trust the plan of God. I. Those seeking the truth will find it.            A. The Magi were scholars seeking truth.            B. A relentless search for truth will lead to the light. II. Some prefer to live a lie.            A. King Herod…

Too Busy To Notice (Luke 2:1-11)

December 19, 2021Passage:  Luke 2:1-11Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point: Be intentional about coming to Jesus as we celebrate His birth. I. The greatest event in history is the coming of the Messiah. (1-3)            A. The birth of Jesus was expected and looked-for.            B. Jesus was born in a busy time, busy place with busy people.            C.…

Count the Ways (Genesis 29)

December 12, 2021Passage:  Genesis 29:1-35Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point: We see God’s love in the cross, through life’s turns and in times of loss. I. God’s love for us is greater than we realize. (1-14)            A. Have great expectations of our good God.            B. Jacob gives me a glimpse of how much Jesus loves us.            C.…

Confident Walk (Genesis 28)

December 5, 2021Passage:  Genesis 28:10-22Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Don’t run in fear; worship Jesus, and walk confidently with Him. I. The Lord is my strength. (10-15)            A. God brings me to the place of greatest need.            B. God reveals his interest in my life.            C. In Christ I have God’s promise, presence and provision. II.…

Pain In The Flesh (Genesis 27:1 – 28:9)

November 28, 2021Passage:  Genesis 27:1-28:9Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God’s grace allows me to live with confidence and without fear. I. Open my eyes of faith and stop blindly following the flesh. (v1-4)            A. Self-focus and favoritism are idolatry.            B. Isaac willfully disobeyed God’s instruction about Jacob. (25:23)            C. Respond to God’s revealed Word, rather than…

The Quiet Man (Genesis 26)

November 21, 2021Passage:  Genesis 26:1-35Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God leads me through conflict, teaching me to rely on His blessing, promise and peace. I. In the face of hardship, focus on the promise of God. (1-11)            A. God guides me through trials, but I must respond with trust.            B. God’s blessing to me is based…

Boaz – A Kinsman-Redeemer (Ruth)

November 14, 2021Passage:  RuthSpeaker:  Bill Knepper I. Boaz was a man who obeyed God.   (Ruth 2:1-3)            A. He is introduced as a prominent person.            B. He lived as an obedient man.  (Lev. 23:22) II. Boaz rescues a family as a Kinsman-Redeemer.            A. Ruth’s family has seen hard times.  (v. 1:1-5; 15-17).            B. Ruth happens unto…

At the Ready (Nehemiah 4:1-23)

November 7, 2021Passage:  Nehemiah 4:1-23Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  We are ready to answer the call of our awesome God. I. God’s people face opposition when they do His work. (1-6)            A. People are not the enemy.            B. Respond to opposition in prayer and perseverance.            C. Have a mind for the mission. II. Respond with encouraging…

Blessed (Genesis 25:1-34)

October 24, 2021Passage:  Genesis 25:1-34Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Trust the good God, who blesses all who receive the Son. I. We are blessed with a righteousness by faith. (1-11)            A. Thank God and be a blessing to others. (cf. 24:1)            B. Salvation comes only through the promised Son (Jesus).            C. Have a faith in God…