Loving Like Jesus (Matthew 9:1-13)

January 20, 2013Passage:  Matthew 9:1-13Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  You should reflect the mercy of God. I. Jesus shows mercy to a paralytic.            A. He heals the soul.            B. He heals the body. II. The religious leaders show no mercy.            A. Jesus calls Matthew.            B. Matthew hosts a dinner.            C. The guests are undesirables. III.…

A Heart Checkup (Matthew 8:5-34)

January 13, 2013Passage:  Matthew 8:5-34Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  People respond to Jesus hot, cold or lukewarm. I. Some respond to Jesus with their whole heart.            A. A Roman commander believes the Lord.            B. Jesus is amazed at his faith in contrast to Israel.            C. Many are glad to receive the healing Jesus offers. II.…

A Heart To Heal (Matthew 8:1-4)

January 6, 2013Passage:  Matthew 8:1-4Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God always works to His glory and that is good. I. God heals according to His will.            A. Jesus has just finished His teaching.            B. The leper understands Jesus’ power.            C. The Lord heals and sends to the temple. II. Disease came with the fall of…

Wise Men Still Seek The King Of Kings (Matthew 2:1-12)

December 23, 2012Passage:  Matthew 2:1-12Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Worship God in spirit and in truth. I. Some seek truth.            A. The Magi sought truth.            B. Truth leads to God. II. Some pursue a lie.            A. Herod pursued a lie.            B. Some people pursue a lie. III. God reveals truth to the seeker.            A. The…

When God Breaks In On An Ordinary Day (Luke 2:8-20)

December 16, 2012Passage:  Luke 2:8-20Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Always be ready to obey the leading of God. I. Ordinarily, we are just trying to get by.            A. The shepherds were tending their flocks.            B. Most people are just tending their lives. II. God wants to work in your life in a fresh way.            A.…

Building Life Well (Matthew 7:24-29)

December 2, 2012Passage:  Matthew 7:24-29Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Your response to God’s commands will either protect or destroy you. I. Jesus spoke with authority.            A. Some only have an opinion.            B. Jesus reveals truth. II. Obeying Jesus’s commands leads to safety.            A. Obedience is a daily submission.            B. Obedience results in God’s protection. III.…

Fruit Inspectors (Matthew 7:13-23)

November 25, 2012Passage:  Matthew 7:13-23Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  Beware of those offering only their only agenda. I. You have a choice to make.            A. Many make the wrong choice.            B. The correct choice is narrow. II. You have a caution to heed.            A. Some mislead on purpose.            B. Examine their fruit. III. You have…