Character Of A Christian – Passion (Philippians 3:1-11)

June 8, 2014Passage:  Philippians 3:1-11Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Live life fully committed to Jesus. I. Passion drives us to excellence.            A. There is passion in sports.            B. There is passion in art.            C. There is passion in business.            D. There is passion in war. II. Passion comes from knowing our Lord.            A. We remind…

Character Of A Christian – Mentoring (2 Timothy 2:2)

June 1, 2014Passage:  2 Timothy 2:2Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Pour your life into the life of another. I. The people of Scripture found ways to mentor others.            A. Moses helped develop Joshua.  (Deuteronomy 34:9; Joshua 1:7)            B. Saul even helped David.  (1 Samuel 18:2, 12)            C. Barnabas mentored Paul.  (Acts 11:22-26; 13:2,7,13,46)            D. Barnabas…

Character Of A Christian – Discipline (2 Timothy 2:15)

May 25, 2014Passage:  2 Timothy 2:15Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Study, obey and teach the Word of God. I. Wisdom is not achieved without effort. II. Wisdom is achieved by study and practice.            A. Be devoted to the study of the Word.  (2 Timothy 2:15)            B. Be devoted to the obeying of the Word.  (Matthew…

Character Of A Christian – Courage (Hebrews 11)

May 18, 2014Passage:  Hebrews 11Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Courage is an act of the will to step out of the comfort zone. I. Being too comfortable can be dangerous.            A. Physical comfort.            B. Social comfort.            C. Mental comfort.            D. Spiritual comfort. II. God has created us for adventure.            A. We see examples in the…

Character Of A Christian – Service (Philippians 2:3-4)

May 11, 2014Passage:  Philippians 2:3-4Speaker:  Pastor Bill Knepper I. Our natural behavior is to be selfish.   (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)            A. We can be unkind.            B. We don’t listen.            C. We don’t help.            D. We don’t think. II. Our new nature seeks to put others first.  (Philippians 2:3)            A. We desire to share.            B. We recognize…

Character Of A Christian – Vision (Matthew 13:1-53)

May 4, 2014Passage:  Matthew 13:1-53Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  We must keep a clear view of the kingdom of God. I. We must see the new kingdom.            A. The kingdom of heaven is unique.  (Matthew 13)                        1.  It begins small and grows large.                        2.  It is worth more than anything else.                        3.  It includes all…

Character Of A Christian – Submission (James 4:7)

April 27, 2014Passage:  James 4:7Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  The mature Christian is submitted to God. I. Submission to God defeats the devil.  (James 4:7)            A. Submission is an act of wisdom.                        1.  Individualism leads to loneliness.                        2.  Cooperation is corrupted by sin.                        3.  The ideal is cooperation under a perfect rule.            B. Submission is…

The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-20)

April 20, 2014Passage:  Matthew 28:1-20Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  The resurrection of Jesus has changed everything. I. He is not here!  He has been resurrected!            A. The women come early in the morning.            B. The earthquake and opening are for the disciples.            C. The joy of good news begins. II. The world is told a…

The Crucifixion (Matthew 27:32-66)

April 13, 2014Passage:  Matthew 27:32-66Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  The Hatred of God’s enemy poured out on Jesus. I. The King is the Lamb who is offered for sin.  (32-44)            A. The King bears the sins of His people.            B. The people mocked the King who died for them. II. The King is slain as…