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. …
August 14, 2011Passage: Ephesians 5:20Speaker: Pastor Doyle Pickens
August 7, 2011Passage: 1 Timothy 1:5Speaker: Elder John Lawrence
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…
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…
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.…
July 3, 2011Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: As royalty, don’t cling to passing worldly things. I. Do not lower yourself to small things. (1-6) A. You should not take a believer to court. B. You should not forget your coming rule. C. You should not bring shame to the church. II. Do not…
June 26, 2011Passage: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The church must stand against contempt for God. I. Unrepentant sin requires confrontation. (1-5) A. The sin in Corinth was incest. B. The attitude in Corinth was arrogance. C. The response is to expel. II. Unrepentant sin corrupts the church. (6-8) A. Like yeast, it…
June 19, 2011Passage: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Those who want to serve the church must be humble. I. Our work is judged by the Lord. (1-5) A. We have responsibilities given to us. 1. We are servants of Christ. 2. We are stewards of truth. B. Our service is not judged by others. …
June 12, 2011Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Teachers are servants of the church, not leaders of packs. I. Exalting teachers is a sign of immaturity. A. The immature do not understand completely. B. Evidence of immaturity is envy and strife. II. All teachers are co-workers for the church. A. Each worker labors according…