April 1, 2012Passage: Exodus 17:8-16Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God wants us to both work and trust. I. God is our strength. A. God delivers Israel from a strong enemy. B. God still rescues His children. II. God empowers our efforts. A. Joshua fought and Moses prayed. B. Faith is the engine for effort. III.…
March 11, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Following Jesus is a decision that changes your life. I. Following Jesus impacts your finances. A. Our giving should be planned. B. Our giving should be gracious. II. Following Jesus impacts your conduct. A. We honor those the Lord uses. B. We consider the cost of…
March 4, 2012Passage: Exodus 3:13-14; Leviticus 11:41-45; Isaiah 53:6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: In Yahweh, holiness is joined with love. I. Yahweh reveals God’s concern for His creation. A. This name conveys relationship. (Exodus 3:13-14) 1. Elohim portrays God’s power. 2. Yahweh portrays God’s relationship. B. The pronunciation is lost. II. Yahweh reveals God’s holiness.…
February 26, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The resurrection makes all things new. I. Our resurrected body is a different nature. (35-44) A. Different natures are all around us. (35-41) 1. A seed produces an entire plant. 2. Creatures are different from one another. 3. Stars and planets are made differently. B. Our…
February 19, 2012Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-34Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The resurrection is a core belief for the Christian. I. The gospel is a message that does not change. (1-11) A. The gospel has not changed. (1-8) B. Every apostle declared the same gospel. (9-11) II. The resurrection is a core part of the gospel. (12-19) …
February 5, 2012Passage: Genesis 16:1-16Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God knows your need. I. El-Roi means “The God Who Sees”. A. Definition: The God who sees, He is looking out for us. B. Example: Life Guard – observing for the purpose of rendering aid. II. El-Roi shows God’s concern. A. Hagar runs from Sarah. (Genesis…