April 14, 2013
Passage:  Matthew 13:24-43
Speaker:  Pastor Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Jesus warns of the dangers ahead.

I. The church will grow despite evil in the world.
            A. The weeds are enemies of God.
            B. God will judge all in the end.

II. The church will be a force in the world.
            A. The church’s growth is global.
            B. The church’s influence is great.

III. The church will be pushed to conform.
            A. With influence will come opposition.
            B. Opponents will seek to compromise the church.