The Resurrection Body Is a Better Model (1 Corinthians 15:35-58)

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…

The Resurrection of the Believer (1 Corinthians 15:1-34)

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)           …

El-Roi:  God Who Sees (Genesis 16:1-16)

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…

Order in the Church (1 Corinthians 14:26-40)

January 22, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 14:26-40Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The church gathered should be a place of order. I. Make others the main point of gathering.  (26-33)            A. Seeking only your own interest is selfish.            B. Consider others more important than yourself. II. Obey Biblical standards in relationships.  (33-35)            A. Submission is a part of…

Speaking in Tongues (1 Corinthians 14:1-25)

January 15, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 14:1-25Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The mature believer seeks to edify the whole church. I. Tongues are a spiritual gift of another language.   (1)            A. Every Biblical use refers to language or the tongue.            B. The one speaking in tongues has self-control.            C. What is said can be interpreted for others.…

El-Olam: God Everlasting (Genesis 21:33; Isaiah 40:28-31)

January 1, 2012Passage:  Genesis 21:33; Isaiah 40:28-31Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God exists forever so His promises are forever. I. El-Olam means God Everlasting.            A. Olam comes from the word for hidden.            B. The word Olam came to describe eternal. II. The Bible describes El-Olam as Everlasting.            A. God’s mercy is everlasting.  (Genesis 21:33)            B.…

The Ascension of Jesus Christ (John 20)

December 25, 2011Passage:  John 20Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus cares for His church from His place in heaven. I. Jesus was resurrected to immortality.            A. His human body died.            B. His human body was raised.  (John 20:27; 21:12)            C. His human body was changed.  (John 20:26) II. Jesus ascended into heaven.            A. The disciples…