October 18, 2015Passage:  Romans 11:1-10Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s purposes will succeed no matter what. I. God’s eternal plans cannot be defeated.  (v 1-2)            A. God has not rejected His people.              B. Paul is an example of a Messianic Jew.              C. God is God and His will, will be done.                          1. Foreknow does not mean…

October 11, 2015Passage:  Romans 10:14-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  An obedient believer declares the gospel of Christ no matter what the response. I. Unbelievers must hear the Good News.  (v 14-15)            A. They cannot call on someone they do not believe in.            B. They cannot believe in someone they do not know.            C. They cannot know…

October 4, 2015Passage:  Romans 10:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The only way to gain eternal life is the gift of Jesus Christ. I. Pray for the lost.  (v 1-3)            A. Have a heart of compassion.            B. Understand their condition.            C. Look out for self-deception. II. The lost need Jesus.  (v 4-10)            A. The law leads to…

September 27, 2015Passage:  Romans 9:25-33Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Anyone can be a child of God by faith in Jesus Christ. I. God loves all His people.  (v 25-26)            A. God used Hosea to teach Israel about grace.                (Refers to a passage in Hosea)            B. Paul used Hosea to teach us about faith. II. God…

September 20, 2015Passage:  Romans 9:14-24Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God is wise enough to rule with justice and yet show mercy. I. God is both just and merciful.  (v. 14-16)            A. God is sovereign not dependent.            B. God is also merciful. II. God’s mercy is evident even on His opponent.  (v. 17-18)            A. Pharaoh received mercy…

September 13, 2015Passage:  Romans 9:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Every generation must make the decision to trust God. I. We grieve for the unsaved.  (v 1-3)            A. Our sorrow may run deep.            B. We may grasp at any solution. II. There are missed opportunities.  (v 4-5)            A. Israel enjoyed God’s great love.            B. Many have been…

May 17, 2015Passage:  Romans 8:31-39Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Our Defender is God Himself so nothing can end His love for us. I. We are not condemned by God the Father.   (31-33)            A. God is our advocate.            B. God is our protector.            C. God is our provider.            D. God is our justifier. II. We are not…

May 10, 2015Passage:  Romans 8:26-30Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God wins because He leads according to a perfect will. I. God helps us to trust His will.  (v26-27)            A. We can be confused about how to pray.            B. God helps us see His purposes. II. God’s will always leads to a perfect end.  (v28)            A. He…

May 3, 2015Passage:  Romans 8:15Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Those who trust God are free from fear. I. Fear is a lack of faith.            A. Sometimes we fear the future.            B. Sometimes we fear the unknown.            C. Sometimes we fear the routine.            D. Sometimes we fear the heart of God. II. God’s children have freedom from…