January 11, 2015Passage: Romans 4:13-25Speaker: Josh Holland I. Salvation only comes by faith. (4:13-15) A. The promise is to Abraham and his descendants. (v13) B. Works and religious tradition cancel the promise. (v14) 1. The promise was unconditional. 2. Only a few received the law. C. The law exposes your need for salvation. (v15) II.…
January 4, 2015Passage: Romans 4:9-12Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Like Abraham we are heirs of God’s family by faith. I. We are justified by faith not works. A. Our debt is greater than we can pay. B. Our Savior has paid our debt. II. Salvation is available to the entire world. A. Some have an advantage. …
December 28, 2014Passage: Romans 4:1-8Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Life forever is God’s gift to the One who believes. I. God has said the same thing for 4000 years. (1-3) A. Abraham was saved by faith. B. Abraham was the father of faith. II. God offers the gift of salvation by faith. (4-5) A. Those who…
December 21, 2014Passage: Luke 2:21-35Speaker: Bill Knepper I. The Savior is perfect in every way. (21-24) A. Jesus fulfilled the Law in His life. (Matthew 5:17) B. Jesus even kept the Law in infancy. II. The Savior is presented to all. (25-32) A. He has been announced. B. He is recognized by Simeon. C. He…
December 14, 2014Passage: Luke 2:14Speaker: Josh Holland I. Peace is greatly needed. (Luke 2:14) A. It is more than a greeting and a feeling. B. Many are looking for it. C. The angels proclaim a new reality. (Luke 2:14) II. Peace has a great cost. (Luke 12:51) A. The world wars against God. B. Jesus…
December 7, 2014Passage: Matthew 21:33-46Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Only a humble heart will understand the Christmas story. I. God has blessed the world. (33-37) A. The landowner developed the vineyard. B. The landowner leased the vineyard to others. C. The landowner sent for his payment. II. But some hearts remain hard. (38-41) A. The tenants…
November 30, 2014Passage: John 1:19-34Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Understand that Jesus is here. I. Missing Jesus is the greatest tragedy of all. (v. 19-28) A. Pride has its own agenda and rules. (v 19, 21-25) B. Humility is concerned about the mission. (v 20, 23, 27) C. Jesus won’t fit in your box. II.…
November 23, 2014Passage: Romans 3:21-31Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Everyone has access to God through faith in Jesus Christ. I. We fall short of the glory of God. (21-23) A. None of us is righteous. B. But God is righteous. C. We all have sinned. II. God offers righteousness as a gift. (24-26) A. We are…
November 16, 2014Passage: 1 Timothy 3:1-7Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Elders are good men mature enough to guard the church. I. Jesus is the head of the church. A. Jesus is the One who builds the church. B. Elders are those who lead the church. II. Elders are to be those becoming more like Jesus. …
November 9, 2014Passage: 1 Timothy 3:1-7Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Elders are good men mature enough to guard the church. I. The church is God’s plan and design. A. Jesus declared He would build the church. (Matthew 16:18) B. It is the pillar & foundation of truth. (1 Timothy 3:15) C. Jesus’ final prayer was…