February 9, 2014Passage: Matthew 25:31-46Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s plan for good in nations requires favor to His messengers. I. God calls the nations to account. (31-33) A. Jesus is seated on His throne. B. The nations are gathered and separated. II. Those who bless the messengers are blessed. (34-40) A. A blessing is…
February 2, 2014Passage: Matthew 25:1-30Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Live every day with firm faith in God’s promise. I. We are accountable for our use of time. A. Marriage in the East was…. 1. Arranged by parents. 2. A formal ceremony with a parade. 3. A wedding feast at the groom’s home. B. The wedding…
January 26, 2014Passage: Matthew 24:32-51Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Those of faith should read the signs and stay faithful to the task. I. The Lord’s return will be evident. (32-39) A. Some will see the signs. 1. There are general signs. 2. There are specific signs B. Some will not see the signs. II. The…
January 19, 2014Passage: Matthew 24:29-31Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: The Second Coming will bring God’s answer to man’s rebellion. I. The judgment on rebellion has come. A. The sun, moon and stars will darken. (Revelation 6:12-13, 8:12) B. The heavenly powers will be shaken. 1. Revelation 12:4 2. Isaiah 14:12-15 3. Psalm 19 4. Job…
January 12, 2014Passage: Matthew 24:1-28Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Things will get much worse but God will win the final victory. I. The world is headed toward chaos. A. Many want to know the future. B. Many have their own agenda. II. Believers must stay faithful. A. The anger of man is turned against the…
January 5, 2014Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God is truth and He calls us to walk in truth. I. Truth is that which is real. A. We live in an age of relativism. B. But truth is an absolute. C. God’s truth is the foundation of knowledge. II. The Bible reaches that God is true…
December 29, 2013Passage: Isaiah 9:6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Everlasting peace will come from Jesus Christ. I. The world hungers for peace. A. Many just want relief. B. But we actually need shalom. II. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. A. The world is under a curse. B. The Prince of Peace will break it.…
December 22, 2013Passage: Isaiah 9:6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: The Messiah cares for His own forever. I. Jesus is a Father Forever. A. The emphasis is on Father. B. The Son in the Trinity is Father to us. II. Jesus is a Perfect Father. A. Not all dads do well. B. The example here is…
December 15, 2013Passage: Isaiah 9:6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: The Mighty God rescues all who trust Him. I. He is the Mighty God. A. He is the Wonderful Counselor. B. He is the God who is able. II. He is the Incarnate God. A. A child will be born. B. He is God Almighty. III.…
December 8, 2013Passage: Isaiah 9:6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: You can trust the One who has perfect wisdom. I. He is the boy born to rule. A. The Lord called Isaiah as a prophet. (Chapter 6) B. Isaiah reveals a coming invasion. (Chapter 8) C. The hope of the nation rests in a child. (9:6)…
