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Sermon notes by Dr. Glen C. Knecht and CJ Bowen

Kingdom Citizens

January 22, 2012 Col. 1:13 and I Peter 2:9 Exordium: Last week we were treated to a description of the Kingdom of God from the Lord Jesus through our brother, Mike Fenimore, and what a gift it was!  If you … Continue reading

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The Struggle and the Triumph of Christ’s Advent

January 1, 2012 Revelation 12 The first Sunday of the New Year is a good time to get the big picture of our Christian lives. We step back a bit, and look at where we have been and forward – … Continue reading

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Christmas for the Lowly

December 18, 2011 Fourth Sunday in Advent Luke 1:46-55 Maybe you’ve had this thought while walking through the mall the past couple weeks: “I don’t  understand what is going on. I can’t fathom the amount of money that is being … Continue reading

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The Power of the Virgin Birth of Our Lord

December 11, 2011 Luke 1:35 Exordium:   What is God doing in this world? He is busy exhibiting His power. The world doesn’t believe in His power.  They see him as a benevolent bystander, more than the Almighty God who made … Continue reading

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The Imperatives of Advent

Nov. 27, 2011 Isaiah 40:1-11 Exordium: One of the great themes of the Bible is waiting.  In our hurry up society, we dislike it, but the Word of God seems to approve, even value it. It calls us to wait … Continue reading

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The Privilege and the Peril of Revealed Religion

November 13, 2011 Letter to the Romans: Fifth in a Series Romans 2:17-29 Exordium: All Scripture is given by God’s inspiration.  Some parts however are more important than others.  Some, like tiny pearls, are part of the great treasure chest … Continue reading

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The Principles of God’s Judgment

November 6, 2011 Letter to the Romans: Fourth in a Series Romans 2:1-16 Exordium: I have chosen to pass over that dark and somber section where the existence and extensiveness of human sin are shown to us, Romans 1:18-32.  There … Continue reading

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Justification by Faith: Resource for Life

October 30, 2011 Letter to the Romans: Third in a Series Romans 5:1-11 Exordium:   Last week we saw that there is an extra-ordinary righteousness which is not matter of character or conduct, but is a gift from God to those … Continue reading

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Get in the Grip of the Gospel

October 23, 2011 Letter to the Romans: Second in a Series Romans 1:16-17 Exordium:   This section of Romans 1 speaks of the struggle in the heart of Paul.  You and I may be able to identify with him.  Are you … Continue reading

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Christian Truth Through Personality

October 16, 2011 Letter to the Romans, First in Series Romans 1:1-17 Exordium:   This is the most important book in the New Testament.  All Bible books have immense value, but some have a greater importance than others. Listen to the … Continue reading

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