Instructions on Head Coverings (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

September 18, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 11:2-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The attitude of the heart must reflect the design of God. I. God has a design for our relationships.            A. Every culture has behavioral norms.  (2)            B. Respect God’s design in relationships.                        1.  God’s design in the divine order.  (3-6)                        2.  God’s design in creation.   (7-9)                       …

Freedom and Maturity (1 Corinthians 10:1-33)

September 4, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 10:1-33Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Whatever you eat, drink or do, do for God’s glory. I. The Bible stories are lessons on living.  (1-13)            A. The people of Israel are also the people of God.            B. But God was willing to discipline them.            C. Their story is our lesson. II. Do…

Living the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9:1-27)

August 28, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 9:1-27Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Live each day with the gospel as your purpose. I. Those in ministry deserve support.            A. The Lord calls some to full-time ministry.  (1-2)            B. The Lord uses the ministry to pay them. (3-7)            C. The Lord has used this method all along.  (8-14) II. Some…

Truth and Love (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)

August 21, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 8:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Learn to balance freedom with love. I. Knowledge is powerful but can be dangerous.  (1-3)         A. Knowledge sets us free from superstition.         B. But knowledge can also lead to pride.          C. The goal of knowledge is to love God. II. Knowledge guides us in doubtful things. …

Haste Makes Waste (1 Corinthians 7:17-40)

July 24, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 7:17-40Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Contentment leads to wise decisions. I. Bloom where you are planted.  (17-24)         A. A principle for decisions is stay put. (17,20,24)                  1.  This is true in marriage.  (10-16)                  2.  This is true in appearance.  (18-19)                  3.  This is true in vocation.  (21-23)         B. A principle can…

Healthy Marriage (1 Corinthians 7:1-16)

July 17, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 7:1-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Lasting marriage comes from an enduring commitment to one another. I. Dedicate yourself to your spouse.  (1-7)            A. You belong to your spouse.            B. Abstention must be temporary. II. Consider carefully the demands of marriage.  (8-9)            A. Being single has advantages.            B. Being married may be…

Be Wise in a Fallen World (1 Corinthians 6:12-20)

July 10, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 6:12-20Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Following the will of God protects you from sin’s harm. I. Be smart.         A. Make sure you understand the big picture.         B. You are a part of the body of Christ.  II. Be careful.         A. Your actions have consequences.         B. Let the Lord lead you. III.…